Trapiche Fausto Orellana De Escobar Single Vineyard Malbec 2007, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: Luxuriously layered and rich with a thick mouth-coating texture and weight of flavours. A hint of mint on the nose wrapped on ripe black fruit, then a coffeed-espresso finish. Such a wonderfully unusual wine. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2011-2020. 178145 14.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Winner of a Gold Medal at the Royal Perth Wine Show in 2008. I’ve long loved this wine, packed with generous notes of fleshy blackberries and black raspberries. Some pepper and spice give it a lick and kick. Gorgeous! 535104 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. October 10, 2009 Full Review

Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2010, Pyrnees, Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced be a classic and respected Rhone Valley producer Chapoutier. Pair with filet mignon or any peppery or spicy hearty meat dish. Drink: 2014-2018. 311480 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Lenz Moser Prestige Trockenbeerenauslese 2007, Q.M.P., Burgenland, Austria: Gold Medal winner at the 2010 World Wine Championships. Gorgeous apricot jam and peach preserves. Wonderful after dinner dessert wine. 729657 11% S 375 mL  $20.95 Score: 95/100. September 4, 2010 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Vendange 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Spectacular! Savoury meaty notes and graphite on the nose bloom into fleshy black plums and happiness. Full-bodied and supple yet this one will go the distance in the cellar. The concentration is rich and deep and the finish is long and satisfying. Pair with filet mignon and rosemary lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 25895 14.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 96/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France: Rich, velvet fleshy black raspberries loll over your tongue and release their juicy flavour as you move the wine around in your mouth. Full-bodied and pleasurable. Close your eyes. I can't resist a good Latin name either. Makes a perfect gift for an English teacher. A finish as long as War & Peace with dark spice and plot twists. Drink: 2012-2018. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Vendange 2011, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone, France: Spectacular! Savoury meaty notes and graphite on the nose bloom into fleshy black plums and happiness. Full-bodied and supple yet this one will go the distance in the cellar. The concentration is rich and deep and the finish is long and satisfying. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2014-2020. 25895 14.50% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 96/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Ricaud 2012, Cadillac Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: This superb Bordeaux from the strong 2012 vintage is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grown in Cadillac to the south of Bordeaux with vines planted in an ampitheatre. It's aged in 400-litre barrels, the larger size so as not to impart heavy oak flavours. This wine is deep, dark and concentrated, a great expression of its terroir and an exceptional value for the price. Spicy finish. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2021. 365643 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2012 vintage was a strong one for Tuscany and it shows in the glass. Full-bodied and savoury with juicy, mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark red berries and spice. Pair with tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2016-2022. 45195 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 8, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2012, Tuscany DOC, Italy: This robust northern Italian wine is made mostly from Sangiovese grapes. It has great elegance, finesse and length on the finish. It's not as acidic as typical Sangiovese and therefore is soft and easy to drink, though still packed with dark red fruit flavour and spice. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 107276 13% XD 750 mL  $21.75 Score: 91/100. October 17, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto, Italy: Classic DOC Amarone with gorgeous concentration: black cherry liqueur, smoke and dried herb aromas. Mouth-watering and complex with layers of depth and length. A wine to celebrate life! Drink: 2013-2020. 159913 13.50% D 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 95/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: Full-bodied with racy acidity on the palate that demands tomato sauce with some meat balls please. Firm tannins so this could do well in the cellar for several more years then decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2022. 174473 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: A vibrant, racy, smooth, full-bodied Chianti Reserva with great typicity of the region and terroir. Aromas of earth, smoke and dried black fruit. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with tomato-based meat sauces. Drink: 2017-2023. 216309 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010, W.O., Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa: Spectacular aromas of bing cherry, wild raspberry and red currant, along with violets and a feral note. this medium-bodied wonder is perfectly balanced with polished tannins and a seductive mouth-feel. It opens like a peacock and finishes in a crescendo, leaving you longing for more. One of South Frica's top producers, period. Drink: 2013-2020. 999516 13.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 96/100. September 28, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, South Africa: Spectacular! Rich, concentrated and hedonistic. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Please bring some the next time you drop by. Drink: 2013-2018. 931006 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Selección De La Familia Reserva Tempranillo 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Stunning! Full-bodied with seductive aromas of mocha, black fleshy fruit and smoke that pull you head first into the glass. Superb craftsmanship. Even though this is 2005, it tastes vibrant, though pull-together. Drink: 2013-2020. 334102 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 96/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Campo Viejo Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain: Savoury and juicy with smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dry and earthy; balanced and full-bodied. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 137810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Juicy, purple plum lovely Californian Cabernet. This Cab seems to have been hanging out with Zinfandel: so luscious, rolls off the tongue. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A robust, beautifully structured Californian Cabernet with aromas of cassis, black currant and blackberry. Judicious use of oak woven throughout. Long, deeply satisfying finish. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2023. 232371 14.40% D 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A luxurious black cherry-kirsch liqueur aroma on the nose and palate with jammy raspberry notes yet dry and elegant. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 949651 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Oh yum! What a luscious, beautiful pinot, packed with fleshy cherry notes. It's satin smooth and feels like liquid lingerie ... seductive. Perfect for dinner parties and romantic dinners when you want the answer to be yes. Drink: 2012-2016. 687970 14.20% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review