Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is an incredible robust red wine for the price! Full-bodied, lusciously rich and deep with a terrific long finish. Aromas of fleshy sweet dark fruit, a hint of pepper and savoury goodness. Mouth-watering and delicious. terrific with grilled pork shops, beef or lamb with rosemary. The Grenache in the blend gives this wine an extra richness, while the Mataro lends rustic tannins and the Shiraz, fleshy fruit. It's a terrific combo! Drink: 2013-2020. 295873 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Teyssier Meritage 2009, A.C., Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: This is a savoury and rich blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc grapes. Deep and complex with concentrated dark red berry and cassis flavour, smoke, dried herbs and violets. A staggeringly great price for Bordeaux of this quality. Decant 2 hours. Cellar keeper. Drink: 2013-2019. 226035 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Rich and complex; loaded with flavour yet ultra elegant and refined. Superb craftsmanship. Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry with just enough smoke on the long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Splendid pinot noir, especially for the price! Superb layers of mouth-watering black cherry and dark spice. Silky texture and a finish that almost doesn't end. Hedonists: line up for this one and save some for me. Drink: 2012-2017. 279018 13% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. 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

Château La Vieille Cure Meritage 2009, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A luscious fruit aromas and flavours, smoke, tar and wild truffles. Merlot leads in this supple, complex wine. This one will age just as well as the spectacular 2005 vintage. Great price for finesse. Drink: 2014-2020. 191452 13% XD 750 mL  $36.85 Score: 94/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Vendange 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Spectacular! Savoury meaty notes and graphite on the nose bloom into fleshy black plums and happiness. Full-bodied and supple yet this one will go the distance in the cellar. The concentration is rich and deep and the finish is long and satisfying. Pair with filet mignon and rosemary lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 25895 14.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 96/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2011, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. May 24, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Château La Garde 2010, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux A.C., France: A spectacular Bordeaux in every sense: top-drawer complexity, layering, balance, depth and length on the finish. This is the flagship wine of this house, and it declassifies 50% of production to maintain incredibly high standards vintage after vintage. The vines are planted in all the proto-typical Bordeaux soils: gravel, clay and limestone. The current owners purchased this chateau in 1990. On top of all this, the 2010 vintage was a terrific one so this is a great wine for your cellar still, and decant 1-2 hours when you open it. Dark fruit and smoke but not overwhelmed with oak -- no cover-ups here just pure mastery. Pair with a rare steak. Absolutely superb, especially for the price. Wow. Drink: 2016-2022. 682617 12.50% XD 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 97/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Taut, robust and ready to rock when you are! This full-on, take-me-on red wine has it all. Black fruit, smoke, mocha and dark spice on the finish, which is loooooooong. Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.45 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2013, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2020. 643239 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. October 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Rollan De By Meritage 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Stunning depth, complexity and richness -- and a great price for such an excellent Bordeaux. Fleshy black fruit, smoke, dark spices and a weave of just the right amount of toasty oak. Long finish on this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes. Decant 1 hour. Drink: 2013-2018. 191262 13% XD 750 mL  $31.85 Score: 93/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Granilites 2011, A.C., Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France: Hard to believe how low the alcohol is on this given its blockbuster explosion of black fruit, cedar and smoke, along with a luxuriously rich weight and mouth-filling voluptuousness. Yes, I like it. Complex, deep, rich. Perfect with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2020. 339697 13.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Montirius Terre Des Aînés Gigondas 2007, Rhône A.C., France: Classic black pepper, briary, black fruit and tar on the nose. Full-bodied and delicious. Great value for the price. Needs a hearty steak. Reminds me of why I love Rhone wines so much. Drink: 2014-2020. 116079 12.50% XD 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Sordo Rocche Di Castiglione Barolo 2012, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Incredible grace, finesse and length on this Barolo! Almost pinot noir-like in elegance but with more concentration and complexity. Tanned leather, violets and dried cherry. Made from the Nebbiolo grape. Pair with truffle dishes. Drink: 2016-2032. 14.50% D 750 mL  $39.00 Score: 94/100. September 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tenuta Di Ghizzano Veneroso 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Love it! Classic and structured and intriguing. Black fruit and smoky mystery on the nose. The palate floods the senses with black plums, anise and dark spices. Considerable structure, complexity and concentration. This will do well in the cellar, but it'll be difficult to wait. The wine is a blend is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Drink: 2014-2022. 103218 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 96/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Caprili Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: A smoky, dried herb nose that's absolutely seductive. This complex and well-structured wine opens with more smoky black fruit on the palate. Layers of richness as well as anise and violets. It's a deeply concentrated wine yet with great elegance and finesse. Excellent dinner party candidate, especially if you're dining with the boss. Drink: 2014-2022. 305888 15% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 95/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied, balanced, mouth-watering and delicious! So much going on the glass here. Aromas of succulent black fruit, earth, violets and spice. Oh yum. Drink: 2013-2017. 930966 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Farina Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Love this! Towering yet deep, with rich luscious layers of black cherry liqueur flavours. Full-bodied is an understatement. Glorious flavour heaven. Drink: 2012-2020. 995910 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 95/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Terre Nere Campigli Vallone Pierina Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Wild black cherry, racy dark spices, cedar forest and mystery. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Awesome with meat or rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2018. 28700 14% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2012-2016. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. July 6, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Gemma Giblin Riserva Barolo 2006, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: A terrific Barolo! Big, tannic grip but gorgeous flavours flow in and around that dry feeling with juicy dried cherries and leather and smoke. Full-bodied with an incredibly long finish on this robust red wine. Dried tobacco leaves and leather on a satisfying ending. Drink: 2014-2019. 185025 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Modus Ruffino 2009, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2010 vintage of this spectacular Italian red wine was released in the liquor store last year, and now here comes the 2009, which needed a more time given it's towering tannic structure. It too is a blockbuster and a palate pleaser, with a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes. Great bones, seductive flesh. Drink: 2014-2021. 912956 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Delaforce Quinta Da Corte Vintage Port 1995, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Spectacular! Amazing vintage; amazing dessert wine. Gorgeous layers of cassis and blackberry preserves. Terrific elegance and length. Superb craftsmanship. Wow. Drink: 2014-2020. 180836 20% MS 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Ne Cede Malis Petite Sirah 2010, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A stunner in every sense! Full-bodied, rich, deep and concentrated red wine blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% of a mixed, "field" blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Syrah and Peloursin. Drink: 2016-2023. 589572 14.20% D 750 mL  $129.00 Score: 95/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review