Cape Barren Native Goose Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with juicy, mouth-watering acidity. Lots of dark spice, spice and earth notes. Pair with spicy sausages. Drink: 2017-2019. 425850 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Maison Albert Bichot Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy AC, France: Attractive sour cherry and spice on the nose and palate of this smooth, medium-bodied Old World Burdgundian Pinot Noir from a respected producer. Pair with roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 166959 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Canonica A Cerreto Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A rich and meaty Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese (with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) red wine from the Tuscany wine region with vibrant acidity for food. Juicy and lush with ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, sweet spice and anise flavours on the palate. Great now and for the next 10 years. Pair with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2019-2026. 275867 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Canonica a Cerreto Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Canonica A Cerreto Riserva 2015 Chianti Classico is dry, full-bodied, lush and vibrant with ripe cherry, blueberry, blue florals, smoky savoury herbs and spicy on the palate. Produced from mostly Sangiovese with some Cab Sauvignon and a splash of Merlot. Tannins are firm. Decant one hour prior to pouring with a meaty lasagne. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 275867 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Castello di Querceto 2017 is a velvety, lush and elegant Chianti Classico with ripe tart cherry, earthy florals, cocoa, spices, plushy on the palate. Produced from 92% Sangiovese and 8% Canaiolo. Pour with a Tuscan Ragu or lighter fare like a Margherita pizza. Drink: 2021-2026. 680496 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Pagliarese Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Felsina, Pagliarese Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 is a vibrant, medium-plus-bodied Chianti with dark cherry, plum, savoury herb and spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Pour with a meaty pasta dish smothered in a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2021-2024. 17683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Valle da Fonte Old Vines Terroir Blend Reserva 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Valle Da Fonte Reserva 2017 is produced from old vines Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca aged in French oak barrels for nine months, then in stainless-steel tanks prior to bottling. Deep ruby in the glass, fragrant and smooth with ripe red berry, cherry, blackberry, meaty, earthy and sweet tobacco leaf spice flavours balanced with good acidity for food. Tannins are fine and velvety. Pour with grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2024. 18587 14% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Warre's Otima 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal: Rich and layered with notes of dried plums, dark spice and toffee. Perfect for toffee and caramel chocolates. Drink: 2016-2025. 566174 20% S 500 mL  $25.75 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Babu Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal Drink: 2020-2024. 617175 13.20% XD 750 mL  $15.95. April 24, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A robust and full-bodied red from the Douro wine region in Portugal. Deep and dark with ripe dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and mocha flavours on the palate. Food-friendly acidity and firm tannins. Drink or hold. Pair with a veal roast. Drink: 2020-2026. 431742 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Encontro Preto Branco 2016, Bairrada D.O., Portugal: A full-bodied Touriga Nacional, Baga and Bical (white) smooth with fresh red berry, oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine and firm. Good now, better in 2021. Drink: 2021-2026. 452755 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 28, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Demuerte Classic Monastrell Syrah 2017, Yecla D.O., Spain Drink: 2018-2024. 574780 14.90% D 750 mL  $20.95. November 13, 2018 Full Review

Pazo De Villarei Albariño 2018, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain Drink: 2020-2021. 14054 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2020 Full Review

Conde Valdemar Gran Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2020-2024. 960427 14% XD 750 mL  $36.95. April 1, 2020 Full Review

Marques de La Concordia Alarde 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marques de La Concordia Alarde 2015 is a full-bodied Reserva with spicy plum, dark berry, sweet dried tobacco leaf and mocha flavours supple and silky on the palate. Excellent value under $18. Drink: 2021-2022. 10548 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review