Zuccardi Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Cool, creamy Chardonnay with lemon-rind and wet-stone minerality, almond and ripe mango notes; sleek, medium-full and refreshingly clear—drink now with roasted chicken. Drink: 2025-2027. 46400 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewClos de los Siete 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Clos de los Siete is polished and linear—ripe blackberry and black-currant with dark-chocolate and mineral threads; medium-plus and refined with a long, silky finish—drink now–2029. Drink: 2025-2028. 622571 14.50% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 95/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewWirra Wirra MVCG Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Wirra Wirra MVCG Cabernet Sauvignon shows classic cassis and blood-plum depth with dried herb and menthol lift; full-bodied and finely balanced, cedar and spice frame a firm-tannic core—drink now or cellar for texture to soften. Drink: 2025-2027. 45380 14.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewClaymore Bittersweet Symphony Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2025-2032. 489971 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95. December 16, 2025
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewFarmer's Leap Random Shot Shiraz 2023, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2025-2030. 33368 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95. December 16, 2025
Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewMitolo The Jester Grenache 2023, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Mitolo The Jester Grenache is elegant and juicy—wild-strawberry and sweet-cherry perfume with floral spice and soft tannins; an immediate, crowd-pleasing pour for charcuterie or grilled pork. Drink: 2025-2028. 572222 14.40% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewHeirloom Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Heirloom Coonawarra Cabernet shows cassis, floral lift, olive and warm spice with cedar framing; concentrated, chalky-tannined and long—cellar to 2036 and match with grilled ribeye or aged cheddar. Drink: 2025-2036. 493577 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewYalumba Viognier 2022, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Yalumba Viognier is perfumed and silky—apricot, white-nectarine and floral spice with a satin cream mouthfeel and medium acidity; excellent with curried dishes or roasted pork. Drink: 2025-2028. 954644 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewAngove Family Crest Grenache 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Angove Family Crest GSM (McLaren Vale) offers ripe red-currant and dark-cherry fruit with savory-herb and spice detail, velvety tannins and juicy freshness—everyday drinking with roasted meats. Drink: 2025-2028. 534750 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. December 5, 2025
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewChateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa 2022 Shiraz is great value at $23. Dry, full-bodied and intensely fragrant with blue florals, blackberry, toasty oak and anise spice wrapped up in smoky Madagascar vanilla, this Grand Barossa is generous, silky, fresh and rounded on t he palate. Enjoy it through 2034. Drink: 2024-2033. 20884 14.90% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 94/100. November 16, 2024
Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewYalumba Samuel's Collection Grenache 2023, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This bush-vine red perfumes of plum, raspberry and violet with warm spice; silky and fleshy on the palate, finely tannic and lingering—enjoy now or cellar into the early 2030s with roast lamb. Drink: 2025-2033. 531228 14.50% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewSister's Run Calvary Hill Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Sister’s Run Calvary Hill Shiraz is savory and dense—olive and cracked-pepper notes over persistent blue-fruit concentration, polished tannins and a compact finish—drink now or cellar to 2032 with grilled red meats. Drink: 2025-2027. 222018 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewZonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2021, Langhorne Creek, South Australia,, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor 2021 is a great value vegan-friendly Shiraz. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from Langhorne Creek, South Aus. and the wine is rich and enticing with dark berry, earthy violets, meaty and cracked pepper spice plushy and generous on the palate. Finishes long and silky and tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Pretty terrific now, enjoy it through 2033. Drink: 2024-2033. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 14, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewSidewood Shiraz 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood 2021 Shiraz is a beautifully fragrant and elegant red with aromas of dark cherry, dark berry and a touch of white pepper spice. The wine is medium-bodied and smooth, showcasing fine herbal notes and its silky texture on the palate. It spent 18 months maturing in French oak barrels, which adds a subtle depth to its rich fruit character. A fantastic option now, but with the potential to evolve in bottle. Enjoy it with roast pheasant and other game meats. Drink: 2025-2043. 446146 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. August 16, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewWakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield's Jaraman 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied wine with captivating aromas of ripe red cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, and subtle oak spice, complemented by refreshing mint notes. The palate is vibrant and flavourful, with juicy fruit intensity, fine, velvety tannins, and a smooth, approachable finish. Enjoy now or cellar through the end of the decade. Pair it with herb-crusted lamb chops or grilled portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2025-2027. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 95/100. September 27, 2025
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewThe Lane Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2025-2030. 462515 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95. December 16, 2025
Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewMegalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac Narcissist 2021 Riesling is crisp, juicy and, of course, expressive with ripe pear, apple, minerally and petrol notes. The wine is off-dry and balanced with racy acidity and can take on any rich holiday dish because, well, it just can! Drink: 2023-2027. 67587 10.90% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. August 10, 2024
Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full ReviewSpeck Brothers Family Tree The Boxer's Ghost Pinot Noir 2024, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2025-2028. 30622 13% D 750 mL $18.95. December 12, 2025
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewArboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Las Vertientes, mid-Coastal Mountain Range. The grapes in this area are treated to cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean giving this dry, medium-bodied wine fresh and rich flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, sweet and spicy dried tobacco leaf, chocolate and mint. The wine is framed with fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 606764 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2025
Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewPerez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Andes, Chile: Drink: 2025-2028. 36167 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95. December 16, 2025
Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewPerez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Maipo Valley, Maipo Andes D.O., Chile: From Maipo Valley, Perez Cruz Piedra Seca 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a sustainably produced second wine of Pircas, crafted from grapes grown under the Maipo Andes D.O. Predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc (5%), it unveils enticing aromas of deep cherry, bramble leaf, mint, and wild herbs. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and succulent, complemented by tannins that offer a pleasingly tactile structure. Perfect with grilled burgers or ribs, it’s enjoyable through 2035. Drink: 2025-2034. 36167 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewSan Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2024, Buhahueico, Malleco Valley, Chile: Drink: 2026-2032. 16628 13.50% XD 750 mL $23.95. December 16, 2025
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewJean-Paul Couamais Vouvray Cuvée Réserve Brut Sparkling, Loire, France: Drink: 2025-2028. 44208 12.50% D 750 mL $20.95. December 16, 2025
Splendid Salad Wine Full ReviewSanta Maria Valpolicella Ripasso Classico 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Drink: 2026-2031. 47033 15% XD 750 mL $23.95. December 16, 2025
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewMasi Toar Valpolicella Classico 2022, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Drink: 2025-2032. 342444 13% XD 750 mL $24.95. December 16, 2025
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewMazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This Chianti Classico Riserva from Mazzei is a dynamic and precise wine, brimming with vibrant aromas of wild currants, Morello cherries, and herbal spices. The medium-bodied structure is supported by fine tannins, offering both intensity and energy, with juicy forest fruit notes melding seamlessly with dried herbs. It’s a beautifully balanced wine with a focused, crisp finish, promising enjoyment through 2030 and beyond. Pair it with a hearty Italian dish like lasagne, veal Parmigiano, or a rich mushroom risotto for the perfect match. Drink: 2025-2030. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. April 26, 2025
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewVilla Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, Villa Maria Reserve 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and showing pristine fruit flavours of passionfruit, mango, gooseberry, lemon-lime zest, grassy and herbal notes fresh and vibrant on the palate, it is drinking beautifully now through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 536201 12.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2024
Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full ReviewSpoke Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Awatere, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2025-2028. 41799 13.20% XD 750 mL $24.95. December 16, 2025
Splendid Salad Wine Full ReviewHerdade dos Lagos HDL Touriga Nacional 2022, Alentejo I.G.P., Portugal: Drink: 2025-2030. 45494 14% XD 750 mL $26.95. December 16, 2025
Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewGraham Beck Méthode Cap Classique Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Sparkling, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Graham Beck Méthode Cap Classique Brut Pinot Noir/Rosé Sparkling Chardonnay is a brilliant example of South Africa’s esteemed sparkling tradition, meticulously crafted using the time-honoured méthode champenoise. This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay displays a striking blush hue, while the nose teases with hints of freshly baked brioche, zesty citrus peel, and a touch of roasted almonds. On the palate, the wine is robust yet refreshingly brisk, with an expertly measured dosage that maintains its inviting character without sacrificing its lively spirit. An exceptional choice for festive occasions, it pairs beautifully with crispy calamari and chargrilled shrimp skewers. Drink: 2025-2027. 175588 12% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 5, 2025
Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewRadford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Radford Dale Vinum 2022 is a vegan-friendly Chenin Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes from 40-plus year old bush vines. Look for rich ripe pear, melon, stone fruit and soft orange citrus flavours on this zesty and expressive Chenin. Amazing value at $20, enjoy it now through 2026. Drink: 2024-2027. 13338 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 5, 2024
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