Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This big, black fruited red wine is produced by the Ashmead Family. It proffers a savoury, meaty note and mouth-watering acidity. Layered and delicious. I recommend many of the wines from this winery with my highest ratings, and deservingly so. Master craftsmanship here. Elderton winery is certified Carbon Neutral. I don't know who Lorraine is, but I'd like to thank her for being the inspiration for this wine. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz and 9% Merlot grapes. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 976423 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Delaine Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is the top single vineyard site red wine from the Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate. The Niagara River sub-appellation produces a terrific, full-bodied red with accented red and dark berries, plums and richly ripe cassis and currants. Beautifully structured with excellent balance, weight, depth and length on the finish. A spice-rich and lingering finish. This is a good cellar candidate. When you open, decant for 1-2 hours. Pair with better cuts of steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 989269 13.70% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Abbazia Moscato D'asti 2012, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: A delightful bubbly with sunny-ripe aromas and flavours of apricot, honeysuckle and peach. Terrific as an aperitif or after dinner with biscotti or fruit desserts given that it has a touch of clementine sweetness. I love a wine that's this low in alcohol yet so packed with flavour and character. Cheers! 265397 5.50% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2013 Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Rotari Brut, Trentino, Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 708495 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Napa Cellars Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose with luscious black fruit unfolding the palate and mouth-filling juiciness. This wine was aged in 100% French oak, 46% of which was new. There were 988 barrels produced of this wine. A intense, deep Merlot offering dark fruit and toasty oak. Finishes long and smooth with blackberry and cedar smoke. Perfect for a rare, juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 161299 14.10% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County, California, United States: One of my favourite Californian bubblies! Toasty and fresh at a great price. Don't limit yourself to pre-dinner toasts and New Year's Eve with this terrific bubbly: drink it throughout the meal and throughout the year. In fact, why not make a resolution to do so now? Pair with fried chicken, oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 192898 12.50% XD 750 mL  $36.35 Score: 92/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Spectacular Spicy 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

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, United States: Mocha and cedar brush on the nose of this attractive, full-bodied, supple Californian red wine. The palate continues on a savoury note, with some smoke and wild blackberry. Beautifully balanced. Great value for this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 292151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied and generous Californian Chardonnay, with toasted almond, peach and pear notes. Finishes with peach and vanilla smoke. Produced by Folie à Deux, this robust Napa Chardonnay offers layers of tropical tree fruit aromas and freshly baked bread. Perfect for roast chicken or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2013-2018. 225342 14.10% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A juicy, robust Californian Cabernet bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum, blackberry and cassis all nicely wrapped in toasty oak. Perfect for a steak or prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 432211 13.50% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review