Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2014, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine blend of traditional Rhone varieties: Shiraz (about 90%) and Mourvèdre (about 10%) grapes with terrific structure and depth. Judicious use of oak wraps around blackberries and some dark spice notes. The wine was aged in second use American oak barrels. A pleasantly long, dry finish. Another classic red from Australia. Perfect for grilled meats: smooth yet robust. Finishes with dark fruits, pepper and spice. Pair with braised meats or stew. Drink: 2017-2022. 468629 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 66738 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, robust and rustic with full-throttle black fruit, smoke, oak and spice aromas. Polished tannins and a long finish. This single vineyard Australian red wine is made from the Shiraz grape. These winemakers see the devil in the weeds, allowing dandelions to grow among the vine as they suppress other weeds and provide nutritious mulch. The "wishing clocks" of white seed in the spring provide new life. The Shiraz grapes are sourced form a single vineyard in the foothills of the McLaren Vale. The vines are planted in ironstone pebble laden with clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology of silica cemented conglomerate ideally suited to grow Shiraz. Bunches are hand-picked in mid-March and fermented together in open top fermenters with ambient yeast and hand plunging for 12 days before basket pressing and aging in mostly French oak barriques before bottling without fining. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 357475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Avalon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: Dark, fleshy ripe black and purple plums and blackberry jam. Full-bodied and smooth. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this robust Australian red wine grow on vines planted in the Fleurieu Peninsula, including Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, and are blended with some Tempranillo. The wine is named for King Arthur's legend: whomever could pull the sword Excalibur from the stone under the Avalon Tree, would rule as king. Also named for Australia's great gumtrees. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 353193 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Love the toasted almond and nutty goodness through the rich mid-palate of this BC white wine made from the classic Chardonnay grape. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2021. 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 15, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Fielding Estate Bottled Riesling 2015, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Very light and fleeting Riesling: would work well as a chilled aperitif. A pretty Niagara Riesling with good acidity and natural sweetness balancing each other for seafood dishes. Love the low alcohol of just 10.3%. Drink: 2016-2019. 251439 10.30% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Roch Vielles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Big, black and brooding: looking for a fight though not with your taste buds. This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2022. 195107 1% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Chateau Haut Pougnan Entre-Deux-Mers 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2017-2019. 482737 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95. February 18, 2017 Full Review

Grandes Serres Rocca Luna Beaumes De Venise 2014, Rhône A.O.P., France: Rich raspberry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Grandes Serres is a Merchant-Artisan winery. Pair this wine with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 434639 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Larroque 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, classic Bordeaux from the strong 2012 vintage. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Blackened fruit, toasty oak and cigar box. In 1979, Marie-Christine daughter of Henri Ducourt bought this estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux just outside of the Graves region. It has 60 hectares of vines and the Chateau, originally built in 1348, has been renovated. Drink: 2017-2022. 92536 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Rioja Bordón Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature notes of dried fruit and cigar box and leather on the nose and palate. Finishes with spices and dusty earth. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2015-2020. 194753 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Barón de Ley Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky, toast, full-bodied Spanish red wine with notes of dark red fruit and leather. This wine is made from the country's classic red grape Tempranillo. This Spanish winery is situated about 300 miles south of Bordeaux. The Baron de Ley estate even looks like a French Château. This wine is matured in both American and French oak barrels. Firm tannins that will smooth out with some cellar time then decant 1-2 hours. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2021. 958868 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2017 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Sweet chocolate hits you on the nose first followed by smoky campfire aromas. The palate is round and supple with lots of sweet chocolate and mocha notes. Cannonball (on the label) represents freedom: the child with legs tucked up underneath him as he dives into the water. Lots of fleshy ripe black fruit here in this big Californian Cabernet. Full-bodied with some herbal notes. Lots of mocha, cocoa, cola, and smoke from generous oak aging. Good tannin structure and balance. Pair with Beef daube. Drink: 2017-2024. 291666 13.80% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seghesio Zinfandel 2015, Sonoma County, California, United States: Spicy, peppery, packed with jammy black fruit but not heavy. Mouth-watering juicy and lovely. The Seghesio Zinfandel is one of Californian's best Zins. This wine has been produced since 1895 and today the vines are about 30 years old. Serious zing for fun barbecues. The grapes for this Zinfandel grow in vineyards planted in the Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2021. 942151 14.80% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Winery and Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Supple and medium-bodied with lovely fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of sweet black cherry and plums. Pair with grilled pork chops or chicken. A lovely, seductive Californian Pinot Noir with aromas of black cherry and dark spice. Supple and medium-bodied and velvet smooth. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 308221 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, North Coast,California, United States: A solid Californian Cabernet that's full-bodied with classic blackberry and cassis aromas, and just enough toasty oak. Polished tannins, good balance. Finishes with attractive wood smoke and black fruit. Pair it with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 25106 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Dark chocolate, mocha and sweet black plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Californian red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that grow on vine stock 337 vines. Sweet blackberry on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 483321 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 88/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review