Ross Estate Lights Out Shiraz 2009, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Black raspberry jam and savoury cedar goodness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2012-2015. 285387 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Oscar's Estate Shiraz Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Like the dark hero on a romance novel: take me now! Brooding, full-bodied, muscular and you know. Black fruit, savoury with a long finish (most importantly). Again please. Drink: 2012-2016. 287961 15.90% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Generous oak but good cherry fruit coming up the centre to absorb it. Medium- to full-bodied and silky-smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 53090 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Savoury and dark with meaty black fruit flavours and smoke. Love the barest hint of mint that lifts and brightens the black fruit flavours. Full-bodied, layered and lovely. Drink: 2012-2016. 57513 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

La Font Des Grières Gigondas Vignerons De Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Robust, spicy and full-bodied with an upfront pleasure. Dark red raspberries and spicy dark plums. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 175729 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Champy Signature Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Stunning for the money! Gorgeous full-bodied chardonnay with buttery goodness wrapping itself around a core of vibrant green apple fruit. Not heavy, just generous. Drink: 2012-2015. 43455 13% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 91/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Les Genêts Chusclan Vign. Laudun Chusclan 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Cedar forest and black raspberries gathered around the tree in the deepest part of the woods. Some sunlight shafts of red raspberry run through it. Drink: 2012-2015. 245399 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Château Cesseras Rouge Pierre-Andre & Guillaume Ournac 2008, A.C., Minervois La Livinière, Midi, France: Black and full-bodied with an attractive smoky finish. Juicy layers of fleshy blackberries in between. Drink: 2012-2016. 590570 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Mocali Rosso Di Montalcino Sangiovese (Chianti) 2010, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy: Wow! Juicy, full-bodied and exotically different! Fleshy ripe blackberries and black raspberries. Absolutely delicious... Let's plan pasta night now! 286260 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Sampietrana Vigna Delle Monache, Salice Salentino Riserva 2006, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Dry and savoury with dark red fruit aromas and some earth and smoke. Full-bodied. 247908 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Canonica A Cerreto Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied and dry with dark red fruit and a short finish. Great food wine. 283697 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Silvano Piacentini Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied and juicy with dark red fruit; great food wine. 289637 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Capitel Nicalò Tedeschi Valpolicella Appassimento Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Black cherry liqueur richness and depth of flavour, though this is a dry wine. Full-bodied with terrific and satisfying layers of flavour. Great price. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Trinity Hill John Hancock Syrah 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Savoury and smoky: love it! Full-bodied and gorgeous. Blackberries and wild cassis. Drink: 2012-2016. 194274 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A blast of gooseberry and herbal refreshment! Very much alive in the glass and the mouth. Juicy and mouth-watering. Clear, clean and crisp. Drink: 2012-2014. 662882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Momo Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Makes my mouth water just smelling it! Lovely white peach and melon with mouth-watering acidity for food. Very refreshing as an aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to salads. Drink: 2012-2015. 163535 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Halo Sacred Hill Tony Bish, Winemaker Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of grassy and gooseberry goodness in the glass! So vibrant and mouth-watering. Just waiting for you, to wake up your senses. Drink: 2012-2014. 278671 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review