Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is an incredible robust red wine for the price! Full-bodied, lusciously rich and deep with a terrific long finish. Aromas of fleshy sweet dark fruit, a hint of pepper and savoury goodness. Mouth-watering and delicious. terrific with grilled pork shops, beef or lamb with rosemary. The Grenache in the blend gives this wine an extra richness, while the Mataro lends rustic tannins and the Shiraz, fleshy fruit. It's a terrific combo! Drink: 2013-2020. 295873 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Clos Des Cazaux La Tour Sarrazine 2012, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Black cherry liqueur and kirsch on the nose and palate. Gorgeous layers and mouth-filling richness yet it's not heavy. Hearty meat dishes please. Drink: 2014-2020. 279562 14.60% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or 1806 Gigondas 2017, Rhône A.C., France: This is black liquid velvet; so tantalizing to the tongue and senses. Gigondas is my go-to region on a restaurant list. There are 35 acres planted for this wine that produces 50,000 bottles a year. The average age of the vines is 40 years, which imparts incredible depth and complexity of flavour in the wine. The grape are hand-picked and selected. Bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy dark fruit, dark spices, dried herbs and garrigue. This wine is unfiltered. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2019-2026. 981787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 94/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils La Gille 2012, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied, savoury and delicious! Aromas of cedar, wild black cherry and forest floor. A classic French red wine for hedonists. Polished tannins, excellent length, depth and breadth of flavour. Great replays on the palate. This is a traditional blend of Rhone Valley grapes, including Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2017-2024. 906073 14.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine La Fourmone Le Fauquet Gigondas 2012, Rhône A.P., France: Seductive liquid satin. You'd never guess that this full-bodied, balanced Rhone red wine clocks in at 15% alcohol. Black cherry liqueur wrapped lovingly in dried herbs and dark spices and mystery. Oh yum. Drink: 2014-2021. 380618 15% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Vieille Ferme Côtes Jugunda Gigondas 2013, Rhône AP, France: Black cherry liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate. Layered complexity on this full-bodied red wine made from grapes grown on 60-year-old vines in a 5-acre vineyard with soils of decomposed limestone over red clay. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and smoke with a long finish. Classic. Stéphane Vedeau is winemaker. Drink: 2016-2023. 354118 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 20, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Gigondas 2013, Rhône A.C., France: A robust, smoky southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Savoury and lip-smacking juicy with great depth and length. Aromas of charred black fruit, smoke and spice. Very smooth as is common in the Gigondas region of the Rhone Valley. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 78808 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chapoutier Les Grands Merisiers 2014, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape A.O.C., France: Dark, savoury, meaty and juicy with brooding black fruit and toasty smoke. Full-bodied and smooth. Superb craftsmanship. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2022. 421073 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine De Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf Du Pape 2011, Rhone, France: A blockbuster southern French red wine made from a blend of traditional Rhone red grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Lots of rich dark fruit flavours wrapped in dark spice and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2027. 292722 14% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras Grenache 2013, Rhone A.C., France: Concentrated and complex southern French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley, with deep, satisfying layers of blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate. Smooth yet mouth-filling. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2023. 973453 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lavau Vacqueyras 2014, Rhone A.C., France: The 2014 vintage of the Vacqueyras is a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes. In 1964, the Lavau winemaking family left St-Émilion in Bordeaux and moved to the Rhône Valley. Brothers Benoit and Frédéric Lavau partner with 300 grape growers in the region to make their wines. This robust southern French red wine offers blackberry liqueur aromas and richness on the nose and palate, with a pleasant smoky finish. Full-bodied and layered with a terrific value for the price. Will age well in the cellar. Pair with lamb shank. Drink: 2016-2020. 104927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alain Jaume & Fils Clos De Sixte Lirac 2013, Rhone A.C., France: Beautifully concentrated with a core of hedonistic black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours running through it. Full-bodied, dry, complex and ultimately satisfying. Gutsy and muscular with a fair kick of dark fruit in its heart. Decant for 1 hour. Produced by Alain Jaume & Fils. Pair this beauty with lamb or steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 76349 14.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah 2013, Rhone A.C., France: This savoury, juicy French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah grapes is stunning! Aromas of fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spices and some smoke. Underbrush and black raspberry weave through the long finish. Full-bodied weight yet perfectly balanced. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2017-2025. 331900 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas Millesime 2014, Southern Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: This is black liquid velvet; so tantalizing to the tongue and senses. Gigondas is my go-to region on a restaurant list. There are 35 acres planted for this wine that produces 50,000 bottles a year. The average age of the vines is 40 years, which imparts incredible depth and complexity of flavour in the wine. The grape are hand-picked and selected. Bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy dark fruit, dark spices, dried herbs and garrigue. This wine is unfiltered. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2022. 981787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 94/100. April 24, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Plan Des Moines Les Vendangeuses Gigondas 2013, Rhone A.P., France: A dark fruited Rhone Valley red with attractive spicy notes on the finish. Full-bodied, juicy and supple. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 481606 13.80% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

E. Guigal 2006, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Spicy, savoury, rich, deep and endless. Dark fruit with dried herbs. Intriguing. Love it! Drink: 2012-2019. 727503 14% XD 750 mL  $69.00 Score: 94/100. October 13, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: This savoury, juicy blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah grapes is stunning! Aromas of fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spices and some smoke. Underbrush and black raspberry weave through the long finish. Full-bodied weight yet perfectly balanced. Drink: 2013-2017. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 92/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Vieilles Vignes 2011, Gigondas, Rhone, France: I’m lovin it! Juicy, savoury and mouth-watering: loaded with blackberry and black cherry aromas. Good grip on the palate: decant for 2-3 hours. Could use some cellar time. Fantastic price! Produced by Cave Des Vignerons a Sablet. Try it with hearty meat dishes and robust conversation. Drink: 2012-2016. 78808 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Ferme Du Mont Côtes Jugunda Gigondas 2010, Rhône AP, France: Black cherry liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate. Layered complexity on this full-bodied red wine made from grapes grown on 60-year-old vines in a 5-acre vineyard with soils of decomposed limestone over red clay. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and smoke with a long finish. Classic. Stéphane Vedeau is winemaker. Drink: 2014-2020. 354118 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 7, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Amadieu Domaine Grand Romane Cuvée Prestige Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2011, Rhône, France: A full-bodied red wine blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah grapes from 50-year-old vines. This is almost as big as an Amarone. You could give it some cellar time, but my motto: why wait? Black raspberry on a long finish. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2020. 968693 12% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vign. Diffonty Cuvée Du Vatican Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Reserve Sixtine 2010, Rhône, France: A blockbuster, big wine with cherry liqueur notes wrapped in smoke. This is classic Rhone red in all it's mouth-filling glory. This wine has immense cellaring potential, though you can also try it now. Decant for 2 hours for maximum pleasure and try it with prime rib. Yum! Drink: 2014-2022. 740639 14% D 750 mL  $52.00 Score: 95/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Domaine Montirius Terre Des Aînés Gigondas 2007, Rhône A.C., France: Classic black pepper, briary, black fruit and tar on the nose. Full-bodied and delicious. Great value for the price. Needs a hearty steak. Reminds me of why I love Rhone wines so much. Drink: 2014-2020. 116079 12.50% XD 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review