Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: From San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia wine region, Wapisa 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and fragrant Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of black currant, blackberry, fir, nutty, sweet dried tobacco leaf and baking spice flavours smooth and velvety with a creamy dark chocolate finish on the palate. So good now and excellent value at $20. Drink: 2023-2028. 10970 14.60% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 7, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, full-bodied and enticing with aromas of fresh red cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, well-integrated oak spice and minty flavours juicy and intense on the palate. Beautifully made and balanced, tannins are fine, silky and the wine is very approachable now. Drink through the end of the decade. Drink: 2023-2033. 142398 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 7, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sons of Eden Kennedy Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley wine region, Sons of Eden Kennedy 2020 is a savoury, dry and medium-plus-bodied 45% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 25% Mourvèdre red blend with grapes sourced from vines 20-plus to 90-plus years of age. The wine was so named as a tribute to the legendary Barossa Vignerons who pioneered the planting of the vineyards that exist there to this day. This GSM is plushy on the palate with ripe red berry, dark berry, plum, pepper spice and savoury herb flavours with a long and satisfying finish. Drink: 2023-2029. 558692 14.90% XD 750 mL  $24.75 Score: 94/100. October 21, 2023 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly 100% Cab with grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards in the Panquehue area in the Aconcagua Valley wine region. Although from a hot vintage, this dry, medium-plus-bodied red is refined and elegant with bright red fruit, fine herb and spicy notes balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. The wine was aged up to 14 months in French oak barrels. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2023-2028. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2023 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Chimères Grenache Syrah Carignan 2020, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region, Saint-Roch Chimères 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grapes. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage. Look for dark cherry, ripe plum, sweet baking spice, wild herbs and pepper spice flavours generous and plushy on the palate. Overdelivers at $20. Drink: 2023-2029. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 12, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Balbás Crianza 2016, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Balbás Crianza 2016 is aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels and is produced from estate-grown old vine Tempranillo. Fragrant on the nose with dark plum, cherry, leather, cocoa and spicy aromas. Beautifully balanced with ripe blackberry, earthy florals, cocoa, pepper spice and stony mineral flavours wrapped up with a whiff of smoke. Nicely done! Enjoy with a grilled steak and mushrooms. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2027. 437673 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review