Tahbilk Shiraz 2008, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Full-bodied and mouth-watering. Black and super smoky and oaky. Full-bodied with a dry finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 214742 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 21, 2012 Full Review

O’Riada Shiraz 2010, Clonakilla, New South Wales, Australia: A fleshy, full-bodied red wine with gorgeous aromas of black plum and blackberries. Juicy and mouth-watering. Perfect for lamb. Drink: 2013-2016. 303248 14% D 750 mL  $58.00 Score: 93/100. September 12, 2013 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Bertani Valpantena Amarone Della Valpolicella 2004, Valpantena, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Gorgeous red with a punch! Loaded with black currants and berries. Drink: 2008-2016. 568741 15% D 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 93/100. October 25, 2008 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Castelgiocondo Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Big, black and brooding and in serious need of cellar time. Don’t open it now. Blackberry, black plums, smoky oak. Full-bodied and fairly smooth, though this will improve with aging. Drink: 2012-2021. 650432 13% XD 750 mL  $55.95 Score: 91/100. November 13, 2010 Full Review