Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep farms this Cabernet Sauvignon in Fleurieu, a warm South Australian region cooled by sea breezes off the Gulf of St Vincent. Blackberry and dark plum bring real intensity, with a warm, toasted edge. Firm tannin gives it a polished, structured feel. Mocha surfaces toward the close. A roast beef dinner or grilled T-bone steak would make a fine match. Sea breezes doing the heavy lifting in a hot climate is one of winemaking's better tricks. Drink: 2026-2030. 353193 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 96/100. October 24, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2023, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2026-2030. 15495 14.90% XD 750 mL  $18.95. November 7, 2026 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Laurenz Five Fleur De Veltliner Grüner Veltliner 2025, Niederösterreich, Austria: Drink: 2026-2030. 45896 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2026 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Syrah 2022, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Drink: 2026-2035. 612 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2026 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina El Pacto Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Chile: Drink: 2026-2031. 35673 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95. November 7, 2026 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Nuiton Beaunoy Pinot Noir 2024, Burgundy, France: Clay and limestone soils in Burgundy give this Pinot Noir real definition, and Nuiton Beaunoy has farmed the vines here for two decades. Red cherry and redcurrant carry a delicate, smoky depth. Fine tannin gives it a silky, structured feel without any weight. Toasted hazelnut lingers by the close. Veal chops or sauteed pork tenderloin would be a wonderful match. Two decades is a blink in Burgundy time, but the patience already shows in the glass. Drink: 2026-2031. 556456 12.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 24, 2026 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rocca delle Macie Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli Chianti Classico 2023, Tuscany, Italy: The Zingarelli family's Tuscan estate is the source for this Chianti Classico Riserva from Rocca delle Macie. Black cherry and orange peel carry a savoury, earthy depth. Firm tannin gives it plenty of grip through the middle. Toasted hazelnut surfaces toward the end. A sausage cassoulet or Tuscan rabbit would make a hearty match. Chianti Classico Riserva rewards patience, and the Zingarelli family clearly has plenty of it. Drink: 2026-2035. 930966 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 94/100. October 24, 2026 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Dievole Petrignano Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2026-2036. 39448 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95. November 7, 2026 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough, New Zealand: Drink: 2026-2028. 560284 11.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2026 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Squealing Pig Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand: Drink: 2026-2030. 427211 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95. November 7, 2026 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Africa: Drink: 2026-2033. 651471 14.10% XD 750 mL  $29.95. November 7, 2026 Glorious Game Wine Full Review