Small Gully Robert's Formula Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Lots of toasty oak on the nose from generous oaking plus dark roasted black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with great heft. This packs a punch flavour-wise. Demands hearty meat dishes. This wine was fermented on its skins for seven days, then matured 3 years in oak and another 10 months in bottle. Try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2012-2015. 142935 15.90% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2016. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 20, 2012 Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This robust red is packed with notions of black plums, blackberries and smoke. Full-bodied but not heavy: deliciously balanced. Great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza tonight. Yum! Drink: 2013-2016. 15495 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Longview Yakka Shiraz 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia  378539 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95. August 14, 2014 Full Review

The Lackey Kilikanoon Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Big and black with tarry black fruit and lots of toasty oak. Black pepper finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 5199 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Duca Di Quadri Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2013, Friuli, Collio D.O.C., Italy: Signature Pinot Grigio offering crisp refreshment and a fine elegance in the glass. Notes of white citrus fruit and wild flowers. Mouth-watering vibrancy! Lemon-lime lift, medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 120782 12.40% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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

McManis Family Vineyards Syrah 2011, California, United States  658104 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. September 14, 2012 Full Review