Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A big, dark-fruited Argentine red wine. Aromas of blackberries and fleshy black plums. Supple and delicious. Finishes with dark spice and woodsmoke. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Smoky with charred black fruit. Honkin big and mouth-filling. Full-on palate whacker for grilled burgers and people who talk too loudly and ignore personal space. Drink: 2014-2018. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Trapiche Pure Black Unoaked Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 462861 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alamos Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A superb wine for the money. Full-bodied and supple with aromas of black plum. Pair with pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 295139 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 89/100. June 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Malbec 2013, Tupungato, Argentina: This seductively rich Argentine Malbec is named for Atamisque, the iconic flower of the Uco Valley where red wine is made. Aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet supple and smooth. Savoury, with some violets and coffee on the finish. The grapes come from 70-year-old vines at an altitude of 4,430 feet. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 194126 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Layer Cake Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: The winery is named Layer Cake in honour of winemaker Jayson Woodbridge’s grandfather who observed that well-made wine is, "like a great layer cake." Lots of layers of pleasure in the glass here. Mocha dark chocolate melts into plush plums and fleshy blackberries on the palate of this luscious Argentine red wine made from Malbec grapes. Some espresso and vanilla smoke on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 219287 14.90% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A rich, luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. This Argentine red wine is made from Malbec grapes grown at the ideal altitude of 1,067 metres above sea level for the ripening and complex evolution of Malbec. Round, full-bodied and redolent of black fruit and toast. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2020. 29280 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Round, polished tannins give a velvet mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2016-2020. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This blockbuster would benefit from a few more years in the cellar, but if you can't wait, then at least decant 1-2 hours. A voluptuous mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2016-2021. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A wine for hedonists: layered, complex, juicy and sumptuous. Aromas of fleshy black plums and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 467977 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 95/100. April 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose of this amazing Argentine red wine, with enticing dark spices and smoke nuances. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2023. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: The 2015 vintage of the robust Luigi Bosca is made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. It's beautifully balanced with deep layers of dark fruits, including blackberry, cassis and dark plum with a lick of dark spice and smoke. Ripe tannin with a supple mouthfeel. Decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 128629 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: The Ultra Malbec is Kaiken's flagship Malbec, made by iconic winemaker Aurelio Montes. Liquid delicious, Kaiken's Ultra Las Rocas 2016 is a weighty and smoky Malbec with subtle chocolate, dark berry, savoury herbs and roasted nut flavours on the palate. Lovely balance and long ripe berry and nutty finish. Enjoy now. Drink: 2019-2020. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield's Jaraman 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with ripe blackberries, dark plum, dried herbs and tobacco leaf and minty flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2018-2024. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: This Australian Cabernet Sauvignon offers sweet blueberry fruit and vanilla spice flavours on the palate. It's a good value. Juicy, full-bodied, rich palate. Aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. Pair with juicy meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2018-2022. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Elderton Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Lots of ripe dark fruit, smoky spice, minty and savoury herbs on the palate on this full-bodied Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, produced from 100% estate-grown Shiraz grapes sourced from the Ashmead Family vineyards from 15 to 100 year old vines. Drink: 2019-2026. 713024 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2017, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian Shiraz sources grapes from heirloom vineyards from vines that are over 100 years old. The 375 ml size is perfect for an appie starter of seared Spyder steaks. Smoky blackberry, dark plum and berry fruit on the palate on this full-bodied, unfiltered red wine. Drink: 2019-2024. 358127 14.50% XD 375 mL  $12.95 Score: 92/100. May 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Jeanneret Cabernet Malbec 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A robust Australian red wine blend of Cabernet and Malbec with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, spice and toasty oak. Smooth and supple. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2019-2025. 632588 14.80% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2013, Barossa, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2019. 522235 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95. October 2, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: The alcohol is high at 15%, but this robust Australian red wine tastes balanced, and not hot. Made from the classic Shiraz grape, it offers lots of fleshy ripe blackberries and black plums. Some dark spice on the finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback 2014, South Australia, Australia: Charred black fruit with smoke and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Australian red wine made from Shiraz, Dolcetto and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Polished tannins. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2021. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hancock & Hancock Shiraz Grenache 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A smoky, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of 57% Shiraz and 43% Grenache grapes. The wine was matured in small French oak barriques, hogsheads and large-format foudres. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums. Winemaker Chris Hancock's first vintage was in 1962 in the McLaren Vale. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 530097 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2016, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: This 2016 Shiraz is the deepest darkest purple and there is so much on this wine from blackberry, chocolate and spicy caramel flavours with a satiny vanilla, and long minty finish. The Jip Jip Rocks are a striking outcrop of 350 million year old pink-red granite in the heart of the Padthaway region which are sacred to traditional Aboriginal beliefs. Minty cool on the nose with wild blackberry and brambleberry on the palate. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with richness and depth that is very satisfying. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2023. 673897 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Pitch black, dark, brooding and concentrated with toasty oak and chary black fruit. Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Loaded with toasty oak. Dark purple hue with accented highlights of lavender around the edges. Aromas of black cherry, cassis and dried herbs on the finish. Great party wine. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale, Australia: Wolf Blass first made 250 cases of the Grey Label Shiraz, but realized he could not earn a living based on such a small production of a premium-priced wine. Thus was born Yellow Label in 1966. It was created to be a crowd pleaser with the goal of quality, character and consistency, according to current winemaker Chris Matcher. Consistency is key as Yellow Label is designed to give consumers confidence that they are getting the same signature taste each time. That was the challenge to maintain when Yellow Label moved to regional selection of grapes for this vintage rather than widespread blending. Chris says that they achieve it through careful vineyard management and barrel selection. This Cabernet offers great value and attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 251876 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Spicy with dark pepper o the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of wild blackberry, cassis and bacon. Full-bodied and supple. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 376848 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. Chary black fruit and loads of toasty oak. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Meaty, savoury and lip-smacking delicious! Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine. Sure to please even the most hardened cabernet fan. Loaded with concentrated dark red fruit flavours on the finish, along with a spice kick. This robust red wine was not fined or filtered. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2015-2020. 984021 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Yalumba Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: This organic red wine is full-bodied, smooth and delicious with aromas of smoky black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich and satisfying. Great taste for the price. It opens beautifully on the palate with rich flavours of fleshy black fruit. Some pepper and spice and everything nice on the finish. Drink: 2014-2020. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2013, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: A lively, mouth-coating red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from a consistently good producer. This vintage offers aromas of minty blackberry on the nose with fleshy black plum on the palate. Round, supple and satisfying with a great finish. Try it with gourmet hamburgers and all the fixings. Drink: 2013-2018. 186114 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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

Sister's Run Shiraz 2013, Lyndoch, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This wine is full bodied with concentrated dark fruits and spice, fun, but serious enough for either a formal or informal barbecue. A perky, full-bodied red that delivers lots of pleasure and no offense. Black plums berries roll across your mouth: no stops or starts, all liquid pleasure. Perfect for the barbecue. Drink: 2014-2018. 222018 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas. This terrific Australian Shiraz is tarry, spicy and peppery on the palate and finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2020. 943787 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sexy Beast is indeed sexy, with fleshy ripe back fruit, a lingering whiff of smoke and a voluptuous texture that wraps itself around your senses. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas on the finish of cassis, dark spice and some tar. Powerful, but balanced. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2020. 219469 16% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

19 Crimes Shiraz Durif 2014, Australia: Burnt coffee in a good way! Full-bodied chicory express. Black chary fruit and smoke. Some mocha and dark cherry on the nose. Nice racy acidity on the palate for hearty meat dishes and tangy tomato sauces. Pair with charred meats. Drink: 2016-2018. 369777  13% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Vintage Ink Mark Of Passion Merlot Cabernet 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied blend of Niagara Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Mocha and fleshy ripe black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 250209 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Juicy and savoury with dried herbs and fleshy ripe black plum. Smooth and almost full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 357137 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Icewine Riesling 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is truly nectar of the gods ... but don't let them drink it all. We mere mortals should stock up on this glorious icewine from the winery that put Canadian icewine on the viticultural map. This is Riesling-based so there's a lovely seam of silver acidity balancing the luscious apricot perserves and peach jam. Os so lovely. Pair with more of the same, or if you must, angel food cake. Drink: 2015-2023. 558288 9% S 375 mL  $79.95 Score: 96/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Angels Gate Snow Angel Riesling Icewine 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Perfect apricot ice essence of crystalline happiness preserved in a wall of glacial sculpture with fissures of silver beam acidity. Translation: a lovely rich yet refreshing icewine to pair with angel food cake or biscotti. Drink: 2014-2021. 733378 9.90% S 200 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Featherstone Winery Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A savoury, cedar-rich, wild dark berry wine with a distinctive signature of cool climate Cabernet France in the best sense. Not a trace of bell pepper or herbal notes. Luscious and mouth-watering; smooth, supple and full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 64618 12.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Patrick Chan On Ice Riesling Icewine 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2013 vintage is the first one for this splendid icewine from the champion figure skater, Patrick Chan. He's teamed up with Flat Rock winery to create his new line of wines. Peach loveliness, elegant, graceful, precise yet self-contained with an inner power like Patrick himself. Love it. Attractive aromas of apricot and apple crumble. Pair with fruit flans and aspirational dreams. Drink: 2014-2020. 438861 10% S 200 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Old Vines Baco Noir 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Wow! This knocked my socks off. The vines for this Baco Noir were planted in the early 1980s, and yield incredibly concentrated and complex flavours in this wine. Dark, fleshy ripe, mouth-watering black plum and blackberry. This is your ultimate barbecue wine. Drink: 2016-2022. 459966 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Kacaba Vineyards Cabernet Syrah 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Peppery with black plum on the nose: love this! Full-bodied, juicy, voluptuous. Wowsers. Some smoke and pepper on the finish. This wine begs for a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 317925 13.10% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Featherstone Winery Cabernet Franc 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy and mouth-watering with fleshy black plums and tart blackberries. Smooth and supple and medium-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 64618 12.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Small Lot Gamay 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: A smooth, medium-bodied Niagara red wine made from Gamay grapes from small lots or parcels of the winery's best vineyard parcels. Aromas of light plum. Juicy, mouth-watering and round. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2014-2018. 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Reif Estate Winery The Fool Gamay Nouveau 2016, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: A vibrant fresh Ontario red wine that is Niagara's take on beaujolais nouveau. It's made from gamay grapes that were only recently still hanging on the vine. It's bottled quickly to preserve the fruit freshness, just like nouveau. Aromas of fleshy sweet cherry-berry. Medium-bodied, smooth, juicy and mouth-watering. Pair with grilled chicken or pork. Drink: 2016-2017. 220483 12% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 6, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree Red 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A remarkably rich and complex red wine from the Speck brothers. Aromas of smoke, black fruit and spice. Love the depth and richness here. Pair with beef. Drink: 2015-2020. 247882 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2016, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: An incredibly great price for such a juicy, full-bodied, full-flavoured red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot! Fleshy ripe black plums and berries on the nose of this robust, dry Niagara red wine. Pair with grilled meats and barbecued anything. Drink: 2017-2020. 565713  13% XD 750 mL  $14.75 Score: 89/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree Red 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, full-bodied Niagara red wine blend of several grapes. Rich and complex with excellent balance. This red wine is produced by the Speck brothers. Aromas of smoke, black fruit and spice. Love the depth and richness here. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2021. 247882 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

2027 Cellars Edgerock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, plush Niagara Pinot Noir with aromas of ripe cherry. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2019-2024. 561035 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. May 13, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Calamus Estate Winery Meritage 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A. , Canada: A juicy, savoury Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aromas of dark ripe fruit and toasty oak. Nice balance. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020-2026. 10530 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Cabernet Merlot 2015, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry Of Pelham Estate's 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot red wine blend is produced from grapes grown on the winery's own estate. Yields are kept low to 2 to 3 tonnes per acre so that the grapes are concentrated with layers of blueberry, plum, black currant, mocha, vanilla and cloves, cinnamon spice. This wine is one that stands out above the rest from one of Ontario's best-known producers. Enjoy now with a slow-roast beef brisket or hold in cellar for five years. Drink: 2018-2023. 395855 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham produces some of the best wines from the Baco Noir wine grape. This one is full-bodied with red berry, blueberry, dried herbs and earthy spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and there is good acidity to enjoy this one on its own or pair with a duck confit and roasted potatoes. Drink: 2019-2022. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. January 11, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Leyda Lot 8 Single Vineyard Canelo Syrah 2015, Leyda Valley, Chile: A stunningly gorgeous Chilean red wine made from Syrah grapes from the cool climate Leyda Valley. Wow. Layers of fleshy ripe black plums, dark berries, violets and dark spice. So wonderfully exotic and fascinating. Soft tannins and a long finish. The winemaker uses the French method of pigeage or punch-down to break the cap of skins that forms naturally on the top of fermenting red wines to submerge it in the juice and thus extract more colour, tannin and flavour. Yes indeed. Only 4600 bottles produced. Pair with lamb and game meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 632703 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 14, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carmenère 2019, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: The wines from San Pedro's 1865 line come from its own vineyard planted with a specific variety. This medium-bodied Carmenère is savoury and smooth with of rich dark plum and cake spice flavours on the palate. So smooth. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Drink: 2019-2024. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2015, Aconcagua Coast, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: The 2015 vintage of this Montes Alpha is a vibrant Chilean Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Coast wine region. This is a full-bodied, juicy pinot noir with fleshy ripe cherry and berry aromas. Montes is a flagship producer for Chile, and their wines are always incredibly well priced, superb quality and taste. Its juicy and generous but balanced with some terrific acidity for planked salmon or roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 143214 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Torres Cordillera de Los Andes Carmenère 2014, Parcela La Ladera, Cachapoal Valley, Peumo D.O., Chile: A voluptuous, full-bodied and supple Chilean Carmenère with grapes grown in the Cordillera mountain range, famous for this wine. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, berries, smoke and spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2019-2026. 389692 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: From Maipo Valley, Chile, this Cordillera de Los Andes is lush, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, savoury spice, minty and leathery flavours on the palate. Wine grapes are sourced from the foothills of the Andes mountains. Drink: 2019-2022. 541169 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A fleshy and warm Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley with ripe red cherry, dark plum, mint, dried fruit and earthy underbrush flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Las Mulas Reserva Organic Merlot 2016, Central Valley, Chile: Attractive cedar smoke and dark spice on the nose of this robust Chilean red wine. Deep, deep black plum, fleshy, rich and enveloping. Pair with grilled meat. Drink: 2016-2020. 454868 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2016, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: A gorgeous, generously flavoured and textured Chilean red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Errazuriz produces wines of stunning complexity and value. This is no exception. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Pair with veal or lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 541151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. January 20, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2015, Aconcagua Coast, Chile: A gorgeous, generously flavoured and textured Chilean red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Errazuriz produces wines of stunning complexity and value. This is no exception. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Pair with veal or lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 541151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Carmenere 2014, Maule Valley, Chile: Wow, this single vineyard Carmenere rocks! Carmenere is arguably the flagship red wine of Chile. It has it all: concentrated, rich black fruit flavours and depth, yet it's supple and smooth with a long finish. Velvet on the palate, lingering in the mind. The wines from San Pedro's 1865 line come from its own vineyard planted with a specific variety. The Carmenere comes from the winery's property in the Maule Valley, with rolling hillside vineyards averaging 20 years of age and planted in alluvial soil with angular stones to control plant vigour. This robust red wine finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2019. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Primus The Blend 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Chocolate and mocha from oak aging with some sweet blackberry flavours. This full-bodied Chilean red wine is just dripping with fleshy berry flavour and plums with some real vibrancy and lift on the mid-palate. This wine is a blend of about a third cabernet sauvignon, a third syrah, and the balance split between merlot and carmenere grapes. Superb craftsmanship; great value. Judicious use of oak has a toasty weave throughout the wine. Balanced acidity and polished tannins, but the dark fruit power and energy leads in the glass. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2019. 712463 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tarapaca Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2015, Leyda Valley, Chile: Cherry-berry fleshy ripe sweetness on the nose and palate. Round, supple and almost full-bodied. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 404210 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Las Mulas Reserva Organic Merlot 2015, Central Valley, Chile: Deep, deep black plum, fleshy, rich and enveloping. Fold up and have a nap inside this wine, wake up satisfied sensorily. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 454868 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Intriga Viña Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with attractive aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 57901 14.60% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Serie Riberas Carmenere 2014, Chile: Robust, smooth and juicy Chilean red wine made from the country's flagship grape Carmenere. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spice and toasty oak. A long fruit-driven finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2020. 274043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Single Vineyard Syrah 2012, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A gorgeous, opulent Chilean Syrah of the best pedigree. Structure, density, concentration and complexity all play roles in this wine, with intense replay of fleshy dark plums and berries across the palate (and mind). Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2019. 387910 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Carolina Carignan 2011, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: Complex, dry and savoury Chilean red wine with gorgeously rich black fruit aromas and flavours. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry on the finish. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. The Carignan grapes are dry farmed, which adds richness, depth and character to the wine. Dry farming means that the grapes are not irrigated and must rely on the rain water that nature provides, however little that is in dry climates like this one. It also has the effect of producing smaller grapes or berries with more concentrated flavours. Drink: 2012-2018. 213520 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A juicy, full-bodied Chilean Cabernet loaded with fleshy ripe purple and black plums, blackberry jam and toasty oak. Smooth and supple. The grapes for this wine are grown in the winery's Puente Alto Vineyard and Pirque Vineyard in the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels and in 5,000 litre foudres (extra large barrels). Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2020. 337238 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot 2014, Chile: A full-bodied, smooth and delicious Chilean red wine. This Reserva Merlot is more subtle and less fruit forward than the winery's regular Merlot. It also shows more smoke and toasty oak from barrel aging. The grapes for this wine are grown in the winery's Los Lingues and Miraflores estate vineyards planted on the slopes of the Andes. Aromas of spice, cinnamon, dried tobacco leaves, cigar box. Pair with poultry, gouda or edam cheese or ragout. Drink: 2015-2019. 324590 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Shiraz 2015, Central Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Notes of black plum and blackberry with some oak and spice. Simple, straight-forward and well-priced. Pair with roasted skirt steak or fettuccine al ragu. Drink: 2015-2017. 644062 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.45 Score: 86/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Rapel Valley, Chile: Firm tannic grip on the palate of this full-bodied Chilean red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Decant 1 hour. Aromas of black currant and cassis with toasty oak. Finished with sweet toasted wood notes. Pair with a rare steak.Great price. Drink: 2016-2018. 535344 13% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 86/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Central Valley, Chile: Juicy and full-bodied with fleshy flavours of black plum and blackberry. Smooth and supple. Finished with spicy sweet wood notes and toasted oak. Pair with chicken fricassee. Drink: 2016-2018. 245282 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a firm tannic grip on the palate. Decant 1 hours. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2013, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2020. 643239 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. October 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2011, Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi A.C., France: Complex, mysterious and spectacular! Full-bodied, juicy, layered and smooth. Endless finish. I love the Braille label, plus the name includes a nice dose of Latin: perfect teacher's pet gift for end of the year (or perhaps now to lock in those 90s). Aromas of baked black fruit yet dry. So very delicious. Wish I knew the Latin phrase for that ... ultimum delici vinum! Drink: 2014-2020. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. May 24, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Château Barreyre Supérieur 2011, Bordeaux A.C., France: Excellent price for this elegant, full-bodied, superbly balanced Bordeaux red wine. Classic aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 404293 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C, France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2022. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2013, Midi A.P., France: The grapes for this French red wine blend are planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. The finish has moorland accents. Pair with rosemary lamb. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Drink: 2016-2019. 370262 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Marius Grenache Syrah 2015, Pays D'oc IGP, France: A terrific wine, especially at this price! Full-bodied with aromas of cedar brush, black fruit and smoke. Beautifully balanced and complex. Just what you'd expect from a Chapoutier wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 470096 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.P., France: Juicy, red fleshy ripe berries. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with rare meats and unique friends. Drink: 2014-2019. 381053 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Pierre Sparr Reserve Gewurztraminer 2015, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2016-2020. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Tautavel, Midi, France: Dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest pls on the nose. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, full-bodied red. Drink: 2015-2022. 272575 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2014, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: Franck and Cyrille Chavy are fourth-generation winemakers on this Morgon grand cru estate in Beaujolais, with their father Henri. The vines are planted in the "charmes" and "corcelette" climats. The wine undergoes a 6-12 day maceration to increase the intensity and complexity of flavour. Juicy and mouth-watering with blackberries and a pleasantly long finish. Surprisingly full-bodied for Beaujolais and the Gamay grape, but then again, the Morgon region is among the best of Beaujolais and capable of producing great wines like this one. Pair this with holiday turkey. Drink: 2014-2019. 276477 12.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Le Cirque Grenache Noir Carignan Syrah 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah grapes. Aromas of ripe blackberries, anise, spice and licorice. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 277079 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 89/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2014, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France: A remarkably well-made, delicious French red wine, especially for this price point. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied with a supple texture. The grapes for this wine are grown on the highest terrace of the Fronton appellation, nestled in the heart of southwest France. This is a vibrant blend of Negrette, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 354134 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château De Tréviac 2016, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A full-bodied Grenache and Syrah red wine blend aromatic with earthy florals on the nose, lush, ripe red fruit, cinnamon spice, savoury garrigue, dark coffee smooth and creamy on the palate. Awarded Gold Medal at the 2018 Berliner Wein awards. Drink: 2019-2024. 670505 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. July 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Pitray 2015, Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux A.C., France: Can't believe the price on this full-bodied and juicy Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux red. Dark ruby in the glass with ripe red berry and plum fruit, fresh and earthy on the palate wrapped up in a soft vanilla finish. Well-balanced with firm and fine tannins. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with a grilled striploin steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 405688 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut L'esquerda 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde, Midi A.C ., France: An outstanding red wine blend from southern France in the heart of the Rhone Valley! Full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2025. 381020 13% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 96/100. May 12, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Roussillon A.C., France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2018-2024. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem is 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre full-bodied red blend. Wow! Excellent with ripe blueberry, cassis, earthy florals, savoury herbs and a white pepper finish. Tannins are grippy. Decant one hour if pouring now or hold in cellar for three years. Pair with a grilled Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2019-2026. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Roche Cairanne 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.P., France: Deep violet in the glass and delicious with a juicy red blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah mostly aged in concrete tank with a small portion blended in oak barrel. Loads of ripe black cherry, dark berry, spicy, peppery flavours on this full-bodied red with fine velvety tannins. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2023. 283184 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2016, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: A beautiful, medium-plus-bodied, Old Morgon Beaujolais made from 100% Gamay Noir. Rich raspberry, red plum, earthy violets, vanilla and flinty flavours on the palate. Tannins are present but manageable. Enjoy now with a roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2021. 276477 12.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

San Marzano Vindoro Negroamaro 2014, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: This superb Italian red wine offers gorgeous black fruit aromas that slip up and out of the glass in between violet notes. Plush and luxurious with full-bodied goodness. Although it’s big, it’s still in balance. Wow. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 473181 14.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Sartori Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: An extraordinary wine for the price! Wowsers. Mocha and smoke wrap around fleshy black plums. Voluptuous and luxurious, with full-bodied weight and a rich texture. The Sartori 2012 Valpolicella Classico Superiore offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Full-bodied with attractive aromas of dark fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for tomato and meat sauces or hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2020. 473157 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2012 vintage was a strong though you'll want to decant this baby 1-2 hours before serving. Even better leave it in the cellar for a few more years at least. A truly classic Chianti in all senses, from signature aromas of dark fruit, sun-dried tomato and dried herbs, to mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from pasta in tomato sauce to spicy sausages. Great price. Drink: 2016-2023. 943613 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Talamonti Montepulciano 2013, Abruzzo, Italy: Tre Saggi is a delicious, toasty red wine from Montepulciano. Loaded with black fruit and dark spice. Rich, dark and savoury with black cherries and smoke and lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes. Full-bodied and luxuriously thick like a comforting blanket you wrap closer to you on a chilly night under a starry sky by the campfire. Great structure and balance. A great party wine that won’t cost a fortune. Plus the label looks like it cost twice as much as you paid for it ;) Tre Saggi translates to "three wise men" and both wise men and women will be smart to try this wine. Great spice and smoke notes on the finish. A rare steak would be a great match. Drink: 2016-2019. 204016 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Drink: 2015-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Merlot 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: So savoury and juicy! This New Zealand red wine made from cool-climate Merlot grapes offers so much pleasure in the glass. A robust, smooth New Zealand red wine, with fleshy black plums and some dark spice on the finish. Kim Crawford has that rare combination of being both popular with a wide swath of wine drinkers, and respected by even the pickiest connoisseurs. Finishes with black plum and a lick of spiced oak. Try it with grilled lamb or pork chops. The Merlot grapes for this fine New Zealand red wine come from the sunny Hawke's Bay, which produces ripe, flavourful fruit (and wine). Merlot is traditionally a red wine grape in Bordeaux that's usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink: 2018-2021. 680967 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Andreza Reserva 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Juicy and full-bodied with rich aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and smoke. Relatively polished in texture on the palate. On the Douro River, river bends are called "voltas" and all have individual names. The Volta of Andreza is one of the most beautiful, and this wine is named for it. The two winemakers Joao Silva e Sousa and Francisco Baptisto work with vines planted at a high altitude, which gives more structure to the wine than those grapes grown closer to the river. This is a blend of traditional varieties: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Roriz. Half the wine was aged in French and American oak barrels. There is no filtration, clarification or stabilization of this wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 616911 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Periquita Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Península De Setúbal, Portugal: Periquita Reserva 2016 is a dry and robust red wine made by José Maria da Fonseca and produced with Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca red wine grapes from the Setubal wine region in Portugal. Look for rich dark cherry, blackberry, plum and vanilla flavours on the palate. Excellent on its own or pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2019-2024. 488007 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cálem Colheita Single Harvest Tawny Port 2000, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: One of my favourite tawny port producers! This lovely toffee-rich, toasted almond wonder is a superb after-dinner drink or pair it with crème brûlée or biscotti. Drink: 2013-2022. 264259 20% S 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 92/100. November 7, 2018 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Guadalupe 2013, Alentejo, Portugal: A robust Portuguese red wine that's deeply concentrated and smoky with attractive charred black fruit. Finishes with smoky black raspberry. This Vinho Tinto (red wine) from Quinto do Quetzal, is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez grapes (aka Tempranillo). Paired with grilled red meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 336313 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Flagstone Treaty Tree Cabernet Merlot 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: In the mood for something different? Here's your wine. Savoury, juicy and pleasingly different from most Cabernet-Merlot blends, with coffee, dried herbs and cranberry flavours. The wine leads with Cabernet but also has Merlot in the blend. Full-bodied and smooth South African red wine. Pair with a pepper steak. This South African winery is Integrity & Sustainability Certified by the South African Wine and Spirit Board. Drink: 2016-2019. 278382 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A concentrated, flavour-packed wine with enticing aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry and black currant. Smoke and dark plums on the finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 651471 14.10% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2010, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2020. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bodegas Hermanos Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Crianza 2014, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: A savoury, juicy Spanish red wine from the heart of the Ribera del Duero region. Made from the classic Tempranillo grape and aged 12 months in French and American oak. Pair with leg of lamb. Drink: 2017-2024. 540070 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Rioja Vega Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lots of juicy acidity and mouth-watering tart black berry fruit wrapped in smoke. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2012-2018. 423517 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Barahonda Barrica Monastrell Syrah 2012, Yecla D.O., Spain: Pure blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate of this towering Spanish red wine. Notes of spice and dark pepper and smoke. This is huge and has high alcohol. Pair with brontosaurus burgers. Drink: 2014-2020. 378869 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Breca Old Vines Grenache 2013, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Root beer and mocha on the nose of this full-bodied, generous red wine made from Garnacha grapes harvested from hillside vineyards 3,000 feet above sea level. Finishes with black raspberry liqueur. Perfect for grilled pork chops or blackened chicken. This full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from the estate's oldest vines which are 100% Garnacha vines planted from 1925 and 1945. The soils are a mix of decomposed slate and gravelly clay. Yields are very low at just less than one ton of grapes per acre. The wine was then matured in large French oak casks. Winemaker Jorge Ordonez offers superb craftsmanship. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 122779 15.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2014, Calatayud D.O., Spain: An extraordinary wine for the price. Aromas of black fleshy plum, pepper and cedar brush. Amazing value. The vines are planted at 3,000 feet above sea level in poor gravel soil. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Marqués De Carrion Pata Negra Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain: Savoury and juicy with mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Smoky with leather and earth aromas. Decant 2 hours and pair with lamb. Drink: 2012-2020. 443804 14% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 91/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Red. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Aromas of savoury cedar and fleshy purple and black plums. Like Zinfandel but more savoury. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with BBQ meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 674564 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's top producers. Aromas of black plums, smoke and dark spice. Smooth and perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish on this California Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish on this California Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. This wine is actually made by a Canadian, the Niagara Falls native Elizabeth Grant-Douglas who as a child helped her father with his backyard vineyard. She then became a member of the first graduating class of Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture program. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 732040 13.90% XD 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Zinfandel 2013, Paso Robles, California, United States: Hickory smoke and savoury black fruit on the nose and palate of this delightfully delicious Californian red wine. Great value for this price. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 279810 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of purple plum preserves and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! The wine is named for the gnarled 35-80 year old vines from which the grapes are sources: these vines produce fewer, but more richly flavoured fruit. Produced by Delicato Family Vineyards. Drink: 2016-2020. 460659 14.50% D 1000 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Red. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Fleshy ripe dark berries and plums on the nose of this generous and full-bodied Washington State red wine. Blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavours with attractive savoury middle notes on the palate. Good weight and a lovely velvet texture. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2020. 408864 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Merlot 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Now I understand why Washington is renowned for Merlot! This gorgeously rich and layered Merlot is so flavourful and interesting that even Miles in the movie Sideways would relent. It's a merlot for cabernet drinkers in it's power and concentration yet it's still smooth and supple on the palate. The reason is that merlot has tighter and smaller berry (grape) clusters so the skin to juice ratio when macerating and fermenting is lower which results in the more flavour compounds transferring to the juice (wine) before the skins are remove yet the tannins are shorter than in cabernet so you don't get that furry mouth feeling. Great weight, structure and finish. Pair this with veal shank or duck. Drink: 2014-2018. 454835  13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Zinfandel 2014, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A robust red wine with big purple and black plum aromas and flavours as well as blueberry pie notes on the finish. Smooth and supple. The fruit profile is not as raisined as it is in some Californian Zinfandels. Nonetheless, this is a juicy, pleasing red wine. Perfect for potluck gatherings featuring grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 281758 14.90% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Bonterra Zinfandel 2013, Mendocino County, California, United States: This Californian Zinfandel is made from organic grapes and the winery practises sustainable viticulture, but that's not its main selling point - flavour is! Big, juicy black fruit wrapped lovingly in a warm blanket of toasty oak. This wine would make even cold pizza (topped with free range chicken of course) taste good. Drink: 2016-2019. 530139 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2015, Lodi, California, United States: A rich, full-bodied Californian red wine made from the state's classic Zinfandel grape. Aromas of mocha, chocolate and smoke from generous oak aging. Some dark fruit and spice on the finish. Pair with barbecued ribs. Drink: 2017-2019. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.75 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Paris Valley Road Zinfandel 2014, California, United States: Sweet purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied smooth Californian Zinfandel. Pair with grilled ribs. Drink: 2017-2022. 535377 15.20% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ironstone Merlot 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Mocha-dark chocolate on the nose with fleshy black plum and campfire smoke aromas on this full-bodied Merlot. Dependably delicious year after year. A consistent and accessible Californian Merlot with loads of toasty oak and chocolate flavours. Don't listen to Miles (from the movie Sideways), try this with burgers. Four generations of family have been making wine at Ironstone. You can visit them in the historic Gold Rush town of Murphys in California. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 704353 14% XD 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders Estate Zinfandel 2015, California, United States: A juicy, smooth, mouth-watering Zinfandel with fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and dark berries. Perfect for the barbecue. Drink: 2015-2019. 308205 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Boneshaker Zinfandel 2016, Lodi, California, United States: Smoky black fruit with a full-bodied weight a juicy texture. Perfect for barbecued ribs. Drink: 2019-2023. 394221 15% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, United States: Susana Balbo is one of the most respected winemakers in Argentina. Her signature Malbec is floral with ripe dark berry aromas on the nose, rich and juicy with smoky, dark berry pie flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food, pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2027. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2016, Lodi, California, United States: From the Lodi wine region this Old Vines Zinfandel is created from one of California's top producers. Ravenswood 2016 includes 17% Petite Sirah and 1% Alicante Bouschet in the blend which spent 18 months in French oak barrel. Look for ripe strawberries, blue and blackberries with earthy and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Ideal for the barbie. Drink: 2019-2025. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Paso Robles, California, United States: This full-bodied Californian red wine is made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of cassis, black briar, smoke, toast, blackberry liqueur. The concentration and richness show its Paso Robles pedigree. Opaque ruby in the glass. Good structure. Long finish. Decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2019-2023. 738823 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

McManis Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: McManis 2017 is a delicious, robust Californian Zinfandel that's exceptionally well made and balanced. Look ripe plum and blackberry flavours with ripe red berry, strawberry and dark berries, earthy florals, smoky vanilla and coconut flavours on this Zin. Enjoy now with tourtière and Portobello mushroom burgers. Drink: 2018-2023. 256735 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review