Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A fresh and crisp Malbec with blackberry, mulberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing spicy and with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine and silky. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A Gran Reserva Argentinean Malbec from the Mendoza wine region produced by Domaine Vistalba. Wine grapes are grown on vines that are over 80 years old in Vistalba and Las Compuertas regions, and cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare and aged in French barrel for 12 months. Earthy violets on the nose, intense with rich dark fruit, plum, blueberry, sweet and oak spice flavours smooth and long on the palate matched by balanced acidity. Enjoy with a venison filet mignon wrapped in smoked, herbed bacon. Drink: 2019-2023. 279802 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2018, Wachau D.A.C., Austria: A classic Gruner Veltliner from Austria with zesty, lime zest, lemongrass, ripe pears and grapefruit flavours savoury, briny on the palate and matched with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with a sautéed, wild-mushroom stuffed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2019-2023. 31534 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: The label of this fragrant and full-bodied Chilean red wine depicts the silver jewellery traditionally used as adornment by the Indigenous Mapuches. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from vineyards in central Colchagua Valley. Drink in 2020. Drink: 2020-2024. 311720 14% D 750 mL  $24.70 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Carmen Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A juicy and intense Syrah rich with dark cherry, cold tea, earthy violets and pepper spice flavours on the palate. The south facing slopes of the winery's Penasco vineyard are mainly formed by granite soils which act like a sponge and regulate the water delivered to the vines, reducing vine vigour thereby concentrating the flavour of the fruit. The Apalta region of Chile benefits from warm days and mild night which accentuates the spicy and dark floral notes in the wine. Drink: 2020-2024. 14124 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Caliterra Tributo Carmenère 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A medium-plus bodied, single-vineyard Carmenère from the Colchagua Valley with ripe blueberry, earthy and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Tannins are easy. Enjoy now on its own or paired with chicken and ribs from the BBQ. Drink: 2020-2021. 56630 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château Boutisse 2016, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, smooth red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Carmenère is fragrant with ripe blueberry, cherry, earthy florals and flinty flavours on the palate. A third of the wine blend was aged in new French oak barrels. Drinking beautifully now. Pair with a Chateaubriand. Drink: 2019-2032. 368175 14.50% D 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A juicy, savoury and well-priced Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Full-bodied with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate from oak ageing. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history," and in recognition of the old world wine style of drying grapes prior to fermentation. Drink: 2019-2025. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Alchymia Primitivo 2015, Puglia I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2019-2023. 636613 14.20% M 750 mL  $22.95. May 17, 2019 Full Review

Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore from the Veneto region with garrigue herbs and rose petal aromas on the nose. Bright acidity on the palate to match ripe red cherry, savoury herb, meaty and cake spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a meaty lasagne. Drink: 2019-2020. 165662 14% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Takara Sake Mio Sparkling Sake, Kyoto, Japan Drink: 2017-2018. 388553 5% S 300 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2017 Full Review