Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Minty coolness on the nose is flooded over by fleshy blackberry richness on the palate. A hedonist's wine to fill the senses. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 142398 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, lime-citrus and still great at this price. Lively and zesty with mouth-watering acidity. Wonderful! It goes down slippery fast with terrific refreshment. There's gooseberry and lime zest on the finish. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 686675 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Merlot 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rodney Strong was Sonoma’s 13th bonded winery back in 1959, and the Klein family has owned it ever since 1989. They strive for sustainable agriculture and thus became Sonoma County’s first carbon-neutral winery. There's terrific balance, structure, supple texture and length on the finish of this wine. Alluring aromas of mocha-coffee on the nose along with rich black fruit. Pleasantly surprising vibrant acidity for food. Plush black plums and coffee on the finish. Try is with braised beef. Drink: 2013-2016. 497933 13.80% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. January 4, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review