Maipe Reserve Proviva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Wow! What an expressive red wine! Juicy black plums and berries waft up from the glass, wrapped in a lovely shall of mocha richness. Silk texture, full body, what more could you want? Oh, I know: a second bottle. Drink: 2014-2018. 246116 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose with enticing dark spices and smoke. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. A terrific wine for the holidays, whether to give or to get. Drink: 2013-2018. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Valle, South Australia, Australia: Here's your ultimate lamb with rosemary wine. This robust Cabernet over-delivers against its price point beautifully. I also love the Shiraz this winery makes. Full-bodied with smoky black fruit. Great concentration and depth with a good finish. Very satisfying. Crack open a bottle (or two) tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 43224 14.90% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Deep ruby hue with violet accents. Classic Cabernet nose of blackcurrant, cassis and sage brush on this Australian red wine. Full-bodied and very solidly structured. Packed with dark fruit personality and flavour. Finishes with oak spice and dried herbs. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure. Great for steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 965830 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: The Platonic ideal of cassis fleshed out by blackberry and dark spices and loads of toasty oak on this nose of this robust red wine. Full-bodied, smooth and balanced. Lots of layers and complexity yet also hedonistically rich and easy to drink. Try it with a juicy steak. Drink: 2013-2019. 659599 14.50% D 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 93/100. April 26, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, 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. Finishes with dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cedar brush. Very satisfying, especially at this price. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Christins Vacqueyras 2011, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France: Classic Rhone! Spicy, black fruit and black pepper aromas on the nose and palate, with smoke and dried herbs on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth, yet will also cellar well. Awesome price! Good grip on the palate. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair this robust red wine with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2021. 973453 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torres Perpetual 2010, Priorat D.O.C.A., Spain: Whispers mocha espresso on the nose from oak aging, followed by a full whistle stop of fleshy blackberry aromas. This robust red wine is a blend of Garnacha and Carinena grapes planted in licorella slate soils on steep hillsides. Sounds like a lot of hot, back-breaking work to pick these suckers. You should be appreciative. The wine is aged in fine-grained French oak barrels for 18 months. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2014-2019. 265710 15.40% D 750 mL  $61.35 Score: 92/100. May 24, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Purple and black plum aromas with some blueberry compote on the side. Full-bodied, heart warming and layered on the palate. Very comforting finish. Meat lovers' pizza please! Drink: 2014-2020. 671164 14.60% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 93/100. April 12, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Balanced, complex and distinguished: this full-bodied Californian Cabernet hails from the cool climate of Sonoma. The dramatic difference in day and nighttime temperatures (diurnal) makes for ripe wines that have underlying balance. Finishes with cassis, smoke, anise and dried tobacco. Drink: 2014-2018. 977173 13.80% XD 750 mL  $65.00 Score: 92/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced, elegant Californian Cabernet at a reasonable price. Classic aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with hamburgers or steak. Mocha and savoury, meaty note with blackcurrant and cassis. Very dry, deep and long. Drink: 2014-2018. 135145 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Folie à Deux Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Californian Cabernet with aromas of mocha, fleshy blackberry and black plum. Smooth and supple. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 186163 13.50% XD 750 mL  $36.75 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced wine and a great value. This is mostly cabernet sauvignon with some merlot and zinfandel grapes in the blend. Dark fruit aromas are wrapped in toasty oak. Nice symmetry and balance with full-bodied weight. Gets my vote! Finished with dried herbs an dark fruit. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 73817 13.50% D 750 mL  $61.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: A stunning Californian Cabernet of incredible depth. A trophy wine that you should actually drink not just look at longingly as it gathers dust in your cellar. Dark red fruit, smoke, violet and cassis fill the glass. The winery that produces this blockbuster is gorgeous. The tannins are exceptionally well-integrated with the other elements of the wine, which will allow it to age gracefully for a long time. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2014-2025. 709881 14.50% XD 750 mL  $147.95 Score: 95/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Wahluke Slope, Washington, United States: This is a terrific Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, especially for the price point! Mocha and dark chocolate aromas with black fruit. Chalky dry and full-bodied. Some black plum and berries on the finish. Great balance, with a deep red-garnet colour. Finishes with vanilla smoke. Drink: 2014-2018. 360222 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery The Leap Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States: A benchmark Californian Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Napa Valley. This stunning red wine offers layered complexity and flavour. Aromas of ripe blackberries mingle with cedar. Great length, depth, balance and savoury character. Drink: 2015-2022. 142844 14.50% XD 750 mL  $125.95 Score: 94/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review