Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2025-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95. December 16, 2025 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This 2019 Samuel's Collection Shiraz–Cabernet blend from Yalumba offers cassis and cedar with cigar-leaf and warm spice; plush and structured on the palate with polished tannins—delicious now and a great match for roast beef or aged cheddar. Drink: 2025-2031. 12999 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Golden Hillside Shiraz 2020, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: This ripe red 2020 Golden Hillside from Kilikanoon brims with blackberry and cake-spice perfume edged by hazelnut and warm florals; the palate is fleshy and silky with a long, lush finish—serve with roasted pork or nut-crusted lamb. Drink: 2025-2036. 45346 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 94/100. November 15, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Select Late Harvest Riesling 2023, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Emanating vibrant aromas of damp, stony earth touched by ripe orchard fruit and a subtle whiff of blooming lavender, this Late Harvest wine delights from the start. On the palate, a cascade of sun-warmed peach and apricot unfolds alongside delicate hints of freshly cut greens, while a lively acidity holds the sweetness in perfect check. Serve it chilled as a dessert wine or alongside a delicate apricot custard flan for a refreshingly balanced finale. Drink: 2025-2028. 415901 12.50% S 375 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2025 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Perez Cruz Piedra Seca Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Andes, Chile: Drink: 2025-2028. 36167 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95. December 16, 2025 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2023, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2025-2033. 57513 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. December 16, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2020, Côtes-du-Roussillon, Latour de France, Roussillon, France: The 2020 Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem (Côtes-du-Roussillon) melds cassis and black-berry depth with violet perfume and peppery-herb lift; medium-full, focused and mineral-tinged—serve with grilled lamb or hearty stews. Drink: 2025-2028. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 95/100. November 15, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review