Clos de los Siete 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose with some cassis on the finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. Drink: 2013-2017. 622571 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red wine made from high mountain vines and featuring enticing aromas of dark fruit and smoke on the nose. Supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. This winery sources its Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from four different vineyards in the Andes for greater complexity. Lovely spice and pepper on the finish. Try with hearty meat dishes and BBQ meats. This wine was made using a five-day cold maceration to concentrate it's flavours. Then is was aged in oak for a year. It's a blend of 4 vineyards and the grapes aside from cabernet sauvignon include: 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Drink: 2014-2018. 985002 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 12, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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

Trapiche Extravaganza 2013, Argentina, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with lots of mocha, dark chocolate and vanilla spice on the nose from generous oak aging. A mouth-filling wine with layers of fleshy black fruit flavour on the palate. This is a blend of Malbec, Bonarda and Syrah grapes that yields a velvet texture on the tongue. Try it with coffee-rubbed steak or ribs. Drink: 2014-2018. 360776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Gold Label Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers signature aromas of dark, fleshy ripe blackberries, a hint of oak and a mouth-watering juiciness. Terrific Australian shiraz, especially for this price. Loaded with delicious dark fruit flavours, incredible depth, concentration and length. Drink: 2012-2017. 590273 14% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 93/100. November 9, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Schild Estate Old Bush Vine Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep: exactly what you want in a partner (and a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, Australia: Stunning! Concentrated, deep flavours of fleshy black fruit, toasty oak, anise. Plush and supple, superbly crafted. Incredible quality for the price. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2017. 390872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 26, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mclaren Valle, Australia: Full-bodied with smoky black fruit. Great concentration and depth with a good finish. Very satisfying. Packed with flavour yet not jammy or heavy. Surprising acidity that makes it great with food. Full-bodied and smooth with lusciously ripe dark fruit. Drink: 2013-2017. 43224 14.90% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Gorgeous! Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. The catalogue says 2009 but we tasted 2008 so check what's on the shelves. Drink: 2013-2017. 936971 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Hickinbotham Shiraz Cabernet 2009, South Australia, Australia: Savoury and delicious with rich dark layers of black fruit and a hint of mint and smoke. Amazingly great price. Cries out for a juicy steak. Please help this wine now! Drink: 2013-2016. 159632 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Tanunda Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Black plum, tar, smoke and dark spices. An angry man's wine that will make him happy again. Dark and brooding like Heathcliffe on the moor. Take me now! Drink: 2013-2016. 311365 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. May 11, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2010, Pyrnees, Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced be a classic and respected Rhone Valley producer Chapoutier. Pair with filet mignon or any peppery or spicy hearty meat dish. Drink: 2014-2018. 311480 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Blackberry liqueur richness with a hint of mint. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth with excellent replays of dark fruit flavours across the palate. This is an incredible wine for the price. The grapes for this wine come from vines that were planted in 1969, and that concentration shows in the wine. Some spice and vanilla oak on a long finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 943787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 4, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Wines The Lackey Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia: Rich and full-bodied with classic Aussie Shiraz character. Big black fruit, a hint of mint and a savoury depth. Incredibly great price. The Lackey represents terrific value in this producer's line-up. There's some lovely blackberry, cassis and spice on the finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2015. 5199 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 6, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Superb! The best of New World power, energy and black fruit concentration in great balance, depth and length on the finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 10% Merlot and aged for 12 months in French oak. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Amazing price for this quality. Drink: 2018-2020. 322586 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. August 3, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A superb, full-bodied red wine with layers of hedonistic pleasure! The best of New World power, energy and black fruit concentration in great balance, depth and length on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Amazing price for this quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 322586 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ninquén Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. Pair with a crackling fire on a chilly evening, and a great book. Drink: 2013-2016. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Syrah 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Let me count the ways I love this wine: flavour, texture, body, depth, finish... I could go on, but I can see that you're eyeing the bottle. What a amazing wine for the money. Dark plums dance head to head with smoke and spice. I have a feeling that you'll be buying this wine year after year. Drink: 2014-2018. 612 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 24, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Tabalí Reserva Especial Named Varietal Blends-Red 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile: A savoury blend of 74% Syrah, 14% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in this full-bodied red wine, with terrific aromas of big, black fruit and smoke. Anise, pencil led and fleshy black plum flavours flood the senses. Try it with a hearty meat dish tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 107540 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Delas Frères Les Launes Syrah Shiraz 2011, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: This AC Rhone red wine delights from the get-go! Immediately pleasurable aromas of blackberry liqueur, dark spice and smoke. Thank goodness it's so reasonably price because I think you'll be wanting more than one bottle. Drink: 2014-2019. 701359 12.80% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France: Rich, velvet fleshy black raspberries loll over your tongue and release their juicy flavour as you move the wine around in your mouth. Full-bodied and pleasurable. Close your eyes. I can't resist a good Latin name either. Makes a perfect gift for an English teacher. A finish as long as War & Peace with dark spice and plot twists. Drink: 2012-2018. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier St-Chinian 2010, A.C., Midi, France: Gorgeous! Full-bodied, juicy and alive with vibrant black fruit flavours. Black cherry, anise and cassis with just the right amount of savoury oak. Dried herbs and longing on the finish. Bring more quickly please. Drink: 2013-2017. 184184 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. March 30, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Il Sestante I Pianeti Valpolicella Ripasso 2011, D.O.C., Italy: Dark cherry and some mocha on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth. Over-priced by $5, but it's quaffable, especially with pizza. Drink: 2012-2015. 267070 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 85/100. September 12, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Tommasi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Black cherry, fruitcake, dark spices and brooding mystery on the nose. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Mouth-filling with some dark plum on a long finish. Classic Amarone. This half bottle size is perfect for nights when you and your dining companion want just a glass and half or so. Drink: 2011-2020. 980128 15% D 375 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Luxurious dark satin fruit with fleshy sinful goodness. Smoke and black plums roll off the long finish. Liquid gorgeous. Drink: 2013-2018. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro Appaxximento 2009, I.G.T., Rosso Del Veronese, Veneto, Italy: Smooth, full-bodied and lovely with mocha and dark fruit goodness. Gorgeous replays of black plum and cherry across the palate. Finishes with a touch spice and espresso. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 976092 14% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Tenuta Sant'alfonso Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Love this! Rich, smoky and smothering the senses with fleshy black fruit. Yes please! Velvet black fruit runs up the middle of your palate while mouth-watering juiciness tickles along the sides. Grilled pork chops should be already ordered when you open this wine. Drink: 2014-2020. 942094 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Argiano Non Confunditur 2011, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: What a racy, exciting nose of fleshy black fruit blowing in a brisk fall wind. Catch that? Yum. Full-bodied and rich, with mouth-watering juiciness and a good grip from tannins on the palate. Aromas and flavours of black plums, anise and dark spice. Savoury, meaty, chewy. Use a fork. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes. Drink: 2015-2020. 72397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. September 28, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2010, Tuscany, Italy: A gorgeous blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot grapes. This full-bodied, complex, rich red offers aromas of black cherry, smoke and dried herb aromas. Wonderfully concentrated with a long finish. Decant 2 hours. Remarkable rich, yet fresh and vibrant. Perfect for dinner parties. Be sure to decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2012-2019. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. September 28, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Black as night in hue with aromas and flavours to match. Layered, robust and complex. Great concentration that's undoing my own. Drink: 2011-2019. 433417 15.40% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. April 12, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This medium-bodied red wine is liquid lovely! Juicy, fleshy bright cherries and dark chocolate dance across your senses with this pinot noir. Ultra-smooth... like satin. Hedonistic. Amazingly great price for a flagship wine. Please make me some planked salmon and top up my glass. Pinot noir is New Zealand's benchmark red wine and it shows why in this wine. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2019. 598813 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that shows the extra richness and layering of about four months aging on the lees.Still, there's no oak here, just stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. The Autri Valley where the fruit is grown for this wine is cooler on average than other regions in New Zealand. This Sauvignon has more intensity and more seriousness in both flavour and weight. You can almost sense the vibrancy of New Zealand light in the glass with this wine. Enjoy with salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: This is a bigger wine than the house sauvignon blanc. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. The grapes for this zesty white are grown in the Growing Horizon Vineyard in central Wairau zone of Marlborough. Drink: 2013-2016. 38240 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wow, what a stunner! A profusion of lime and lemongrass mingles with bright nuances of grapefruit and chives. Even though this lovely New Zealand white wine is laser-focused in its crisp cleanness, there's also depth and richness here. Perfect for such a wide range of dishes from fresh seafood to herbed chicken. Lip-smacking delicious! Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Rise and Shine Pinot Noir 2012, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Rich and mouth-filling with cherry and dark spices. Lovely lusciousness. Great complexity in the glass: as full-bodied as New World pinot gets without being heavy or cloying. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2013-2018. 35337 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Graham Beck Shiraz 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: This wine was aged in French and American oak for about a year and a half. It displays alluring aromas of dark fleshy plums, smoke, espresso and even some attractive tarry notes for extra depth. Incredible concentration and power with a long finish. Great with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2010-2016. 607796 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Chardonnay 2011, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drop-dead gorgeous! Love this style of chardonnay. Toasty and rich but also mouth-watering and vibrant: it's got it all. This wine was aged in 40% new and 60% second-use oak barrels for a year. Toasted almond and green apple on the nose with lime-orange citrus on the palate. Balanced and lovely with a long finish. Wow! Drink: 2012-2016. 598631 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Juan Gil Monastrell 2011, Jumilla, Spain: Savoury dark chocolate notes with black fleshy plums with a juicy, voluptuous finish. Full-bodied and satin smooth. A huge crowd pleaser. The Monastrell grapes has been grown in Jumilla for centuries. The grapes for this wine come from 40-year-old vines at 700 metres above sea level and the wine was then matured in French oak for 12 months. Great value. This DOC wine is the silver label in the winery's lineup. Drink: 2013-2017. 1677 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Finca La Emperatriz Reserva Old Vines 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love this style of Rioja! Old leather, juicy, almost tart cherry, and lots of layered satisfaction with a contemplatively long finish. Mouth-filling, mouth-watering and subtle with some spice on the finish and cigar box. One for the cellar -- if you can wait. Drink: 2014-2021. 359927 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. March 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Selección De La Familia Reserva Tempranillo 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Stunning! Full-bodied with seductive aromas of mocha, black fleshy fruit and smoke that pull you head first into the glass. Superb craftsmanship. Even though this is 2005, it tastes vibrant, though pull-together. Drink: 2013-2020. 334102 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 96/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Valdemar Inspiración Selección 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This DOCA appellation wine is complex and layered with aromas of dark fruit, smoke and savoury notes of bacon. It's a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes that was matured for 10 months in French and American oak barrels. Black and purple plum liqueur concentration with a dry finish. Amazing for the price. New World power, Old World finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2019. 166512 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 90/100. May 10, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb 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

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

Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois California White 2012, California, United States: Floral loveliness in a glass! Aromas of lychee, rose petal and white daisies after spring rain. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Finishes with a lovely note of fresh peach. This is a white wine blend of Moscato, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Pair with mild curries and spices. Drink: 2013-2016. 308015 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Mark West Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Lovely cherry-berry vibrancy here with perfectly balanced and mouth-watering acidity for food. Supple, satin-textured Californian Pinot in all its glory. Pair with seared tuna, planked salmon or roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 83329 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2010, Carneros, California, United States: Ultra-juicy with a cherries jubilee festival for your mouth! So lively yet balanced. This winery is supreme at classic Champagne and Burgundian grapes, including Pinot Noir but also Chardonnay (and when they blend together in their sparkling wine). Not overly sweet cherry flavours make this so palatable on it's own or with roast chicken and other dishes. Almost full-bodied, smooth, satin and supple. A steal at this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 925925 13.50% D 750 mL  $27.75 Score: 93/100. March 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Estancia Pinot Noir 2011, Monterey, California, United States: Absolutely superb pinot for the price! If you love Belle Glos, you'll love this. Fleshy ripe cherries, satin smooth, long finish. So lovely. Roast chicken or mushroom risotto. Drink: 2013-2017. 421586 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review