Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina: One of the best vintages of this wine: supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. Drink: 2012-2016. 985002 13.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Stonier Pinot Noir 2010, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Delightful! Happy cherries tickle the senses. Lovely satin texture and finish that makes you long for more and more. Drink: 2012-2016. 25338 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Leasingham Winemakers Selection Bin 61 Shiraz 2008, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Cool and minty on the nose with a tease of black fruit. Gorgeous balance on the palate: ripe fruit but not heavy, mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of meat and robustly flavoured dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 448241 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Mint and blackberry on the nose. Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. Amazing price. Drink: 2012-2015. 744235 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: A smooth and ultra-delicious merlot with layers and layers of fleshy black plums. This wine pulls you head first into the glass. Amazing price. Drink: 2012-2016. 89419007237 14% D 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maule Valley, Chile: Gorgeous! Layers with voluptuously fleshy black plums and berries. This wine goes on and on and on. Thank-you. Drink: 2012-2015. 957050 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Tronquoy-Lalande Vins & Vignobles Dourthe 2004, A.C., St-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France: Savoury and complex with layers of black-fruited pleasure and smoke. A long finish. Excellent quality for this price. Drink: 2013-2016. 279984 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Full Review

Henri De Villamont Les Évocelles Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: In real estate it's location, location, location. In wine, it's increasingly texture, texture, texture. This feels like sliding on a cool silk dress over a sun-warmed body, head first down to angles. It brushes all the senses lightly, teasing and drawing you back to the glass. Satin cherries, some spice and medium- to full weight though never heavy or chafing. Drink: 2012-2018. 279042 13.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 95/100. September 15, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2010, California, United States: Juicy wonderful with jubilant purple and black plums. Smooth and endless. Drink: 2012-2015. 719211 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Rodney Strong Wine Estates Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2006, Sonoma County, California, United States: Juicy-ripe red berries and fruits with a great lashing of mouth-watering acidity. Terrific for those who love big flavor without tons of oak. The hedonistic pleasure of this wine ripples through from start to finish. 363358 15% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 2, 2009 Full Review