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Sister's Run Calvary Hill Shiraz 2018, Lyndoch, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Produced from 100% Shiraz grapes sourced in Lyndoch, Barossa, South Australia, lush and full-bodied with dark fruit, black raspberry, coffee, chocolate, smoky flavours and smooth tannins. Easy to enjoy, pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020-2025. 222018 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Storia Antica 2018 is a great value Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Full-bodied and lushly layered with rich dark fruit, savoury, dark, smoky and toasty on the palate from oak ageing. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history." Drink: 2021-2026. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2019, Alto Adige Trentino DOC, Italy Drink: 2021-2023. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2021 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, California, United States: A gorgeous California Zin, with a velvet-tongued texture. This full-bodied Californian red wine is so supple. Perfect for grilled meats with its black cherry flavours and hickory smoke on the finish. Drink: 2020-2024. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $18.40 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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