Osoyoos Larose Pétales d'Osoyoos Red 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Osoyoos Larose Pétales D'osoyoos 2018 is an elegant and supple blend of 70% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot wine grapes and is the second label for this winery. Grapes are sourced from younger vines on the 32-hectare Osoyoos Larose estate. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and the wine was aged up to 12 months in a mix of second and third use French oak barrels. Look for ripe dark cherry, red berry, plum, white pepper, sous bois and cedar spice flavours on this smooth and silky red from the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Drink: 2022-2025. 276741 13.80% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Purple Angel is a cult classic. The 2018 vintage of this elegant, medium-plus-bodied red blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot is a little lighter, still elegant, bright and silky with fresh blackberry, plum, cassis, dried herbs and a hint of smoke. Tannins are rich and smooth. Grapes are sourced from the Apalta and Marchigüe areas. During the 18 months of barrel aging, the wine is racked three times to remove the lees and to allow some oxygen in for maturation of this wine. Good now, better in 2023 or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2030. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $105.95 Score: 98/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Miraval Rosé 2015, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: The 2015 vintage is even better than 2014, and I loved that one. This wine doesn't need to ride on the back of Brad and Angelina's celebrity: it stands alone as a terrific, refreshing rose with aromas of small field strawberries, orange zest and light spices. Should I add though that there's a hint of drama on the nose, with a surprise twist finish? Sure to be a box office hit at your liquor store. Bottled Hollywood style in a lovely, shapely vessel. Lovely ballet slipper pink hue. Finishes floral and elegant. Pair with oysters and movie night. Drink: 2015-2017. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2011, Rhone A.C., France: Plush black plum aromas give this wine a luscious mouth-filling character and juiciness before an incoming tide of peppered darker fruit that creates a lovely bite. Full-bodied and voluptuous. Drink now if you decant for 2 hours or hold it in your cellar for a decade or more. Incredible richness, depth and concentration. Demands hearty meat dishes. This is a blend of 65% Grenache and the remainder equal parts Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Loaded with purple and black plums and liquorice on the finish. Drink: 2013-2021. 244814 14.50% XD 750 mL  $45.75 Score: 92/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand AN 806 Corbières Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2018, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand 2018 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre is a full-bodied and silky GSM from the Corbières, Languedoc wine region. Supple and smooth on the palate with ripe dark fruit, blueberry, plum, cedar brush and smoky pepper spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Drinking beautiful now, but could easily cellar for two- three years. Enjoy with a sausage and bean casserole. Drink: 2024-2027. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Cannonball 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a campfire wine with all of its dark cherry, berry, ripe cassis, dark plum, chocolate, sweet spice and smoky flavours lush and concentrated on the palate. Pour with saucy ribs from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 291666 13.80% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review