Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the cedar brush, savoury notes on the top of this wine followed by fleshy black fruit. Terrific balance and complexity, especially at this price. Full-bodied, smooth and a real party pleaser. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and vibrant red wine that offers lots of pleasure in every glass. Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Unfined and unfiltered before bottling and produced by Dominio del Plata. Try it with hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2016. 657601 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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

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

Fincas Patagonicas Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Pitch black in flavour and hue: this is a brooding, blockbuster, don't mess with me wine. Holy smoke. Black currant, black, charred plum and roasted blackberry. This wine has walked through the fires of hell and lived to tell the tale. Pair with grilled meats. It's the only thing this wine knows. Drink: 2015-2020. 450155 14.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Viña Cobos Felino Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: The Malbec grapes for this elegant red wine are selected from several mountain vineyards in the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyon districts of the Mendoza wine region that are planted at altitudes of 2,300 and 3,800 feet above sea level. The cool nights high on the mountainside where the vines for this wine are planted provide a lively, vibrant balance for this full-bodied wine that is redolent of blackberry and black cherry. Terrific smoky finish with a lingering note of dried herbs. Finishes with attractive black fruit and minerality. Polished tannins. Pair with prime rib. This unfiltered Argentine red wine is produced by the renowned Californian winemaking consultant Paul Hobbs. Drink: 2016-2020. 118067 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Trapiche Finca Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2022. 143206 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Angove Family Winemakers Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A juicy, full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The grapes for this wine were grown and farmed organically. Aromas of dark berries and cassis. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 464743 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, South Australia, Australia: So lovely and juicy with rich layers of black cherry aromas and dark spice. A juicy, delicious, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) grapes. Consistently great year after year. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 295873 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Smoky campfire and mocha from generous aging in oak barrels. This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, liquorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2017-2020. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2015, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian rose with lots of acidity. Raspberry aromas and lots of spice. Pair with cold cuts. Drink: 2015-2017. 408476 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Rosé. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, savoury, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of fleshy ripe black fruit aromas and lots of smoke. So great, especially for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese 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: 2015-2018. 943787 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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

[yellow tail] Big Bold Red, New South Wales, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers flavours of fleshy ripe raspberries and strawberries, along with notes of chocolate, mocha and espresso from toasty oak aging. Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes, including meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2018. 350504 13.50% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 86/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Juicy and savoury, yet with a deliciously attractive note of fleshy sweet blackberry on the nose and palate. This full-bodied, dry red wine is Ontario's leading organic and biodynamic winery hands down. Beautifully supple and rich with a long finish. Pair with a rare juicy steak from grass fed cattle. Drink: 2014-2019. 193573 12.60% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2012, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham does Baco Noir right: this is best of class. Brooding aromas of black and purple plum, blackberries and blueberries wrapped in smoke. Supple and full-bodied. The 2012 vintage was another strong one for Ontario producers, and especially this winery. Well-structured with a solid finish. Try it tonight. The vines for this Baco Noir wine were planted in 1984, have very low yields and then the wine is matured for 18 months in oak. Could this be the ultimate hamburger wine? I think so as this wine won the beef category for The Great Canadian Wine Match people's choice awards last year. Drink: 2014-2018. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 11, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Baco Noir 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A consistently great Baco Noir from the country's best producer of this varietal. Rich and robust with aromas of blackberry and plum. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 270926 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, cherry-berry ripe Pinot Noir with a racy, sinewy acidity that awakens your taste buds and senses. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2022. 13904 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Old Vines Baco Noir 2015, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Simply amazing, especially at this price. This old vines Baco Noir from Niagara has all the stuffing you want but none of the heaviness. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Perfect for turkey dinner or roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 459966 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Good value for Pinot Noir, which tends to be more expensive. Balanced acidity and wild blackberry flavour in this blend of five vineyards. Finishes with aromas of anise, toasted oak, black cherry and tea in this full-bodied BC red wine. Drink: 2014-2018. 145128 13% XD 750 mL  $16.45 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Arboleda Carmenere 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality from Eduardo Chadwick, well respected within the Chilean wine community and beyond. Long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 26235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Specialies Dry Farming Carignan 2012, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: 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. 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 Drink: 2014-2020. 213520 15% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2014, Casablanca Valley, Anconcagua Coast D.O., Chile: A vibrant, full-bodied pinot noir with fleshy ripe cherry and berry aromas. Its juicy and generous but balanced with some terrific acidity for planked salmon or roast chicken. Montes is a flagship producer for Chile, and their wines are always incredibly well priced in relation to their superb quality and taste. Try and see for yourself. Drink: 2017-2020. 143214 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Full-bodied with chalky dry tannins and charry black fruit with toasty oak. Loads of flavour for the money. Pair with brontosuarus burgers. Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth organic red wine. Drink: 2015-2019. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Viña Marty Pirca Gran Reserva Carmenere 2014, Central Valley, Chile: Attractive mocha and fleshy dark berries on the nose and palate of this signature red wine grape, Carmenere, for Chile. Round, ripe, mouth-filling and full-bodied. Drink: 2016-2018. 379156 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Savoury and juicy with dried herbs and seductively fleshy black berries. Supple texture. Wow, this is great! Drink: 2016-2022. 203364 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley, Chile: Love the full-on campfire, toasty oak and smoke on the nose of this robust red. Gorgeous layering on this Chilean red wine made from Carmenere grapes, with voluptuously fleshy black plum and berry aromas and flavours. This wine goes on and on and on. Nice price. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 957050 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Domaine Maby La Forcadière Tavel Rosé 2015, Rhone A.C., France: Love this fresh, mouth-watering Tavel rosé with racy, tart field berries and spices. Great aperitif or pair it with planked salmon. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 701318 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. April 30, 2016 Top Rated Rosé. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Gabriel Meffre Saint Ferréol Tavel Rosé 2015, Rhone A.C., France: Full-bodied, savoury and mouthwatering with complex aromas of garrigue, thyme and dried herbs. This is French rose at its pinnacle. Grab it while you can. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2015-2017. 450866 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 30, 2016 Top Rated Rosé. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Duca Catemario Di Quadri Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio Rosé 2015, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Soft and pretty with soft floral and strawberry blossom notes. Serve as a chilled aperitif on a hot summer's day. Drink: 2015-2017. 451146 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Rosé. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2012, Verona, Italy: Seductive black cherry and smoke aromas on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, balance Italian red wine. Mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato sauce dishes. Masi has made this wine since 1964 from local Veronese grapes such as Corvina that are dried before fermentation for the appassimento method to add add depth and flavour. Masi knows how to make fabulous wines at every price point. Drink: 2014-2020. 155051 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 88/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico 2014, Veneto DOC, Italy: Juicy and savoury with dried herbs and black wild berries. Medium-bodied and supple. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2015-2021. 285585 12% XD 750 mL  $19.50 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Di Majo Norante Biferno Rosso Ramitello 2012, Molise Doc, Italy: Big and rich Italian red wine with generous layers of dark plums and smoke notes and mocha. Terrific price! Good aging potential but also ready to enjoy tonight with pizza. This medium-bodied blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico grapes offers lots of depth of flavour in the glass. Mouth-watering and perfect for ribeye steak. VERY nice! Drink: 2015-2019. 973214 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.75 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Another delicious, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria! This is classic Marlborough SB, with aromas of freshly cut grass and herbs. The 2015 was one of the strongest in history for the region and it shows in this wine. Pair pan-friesh white fish. Drink: 2016-2018. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with lemongrass and lime lift. Grassy but not too much. Mouth-watering acidity for shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: A zesty, mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with classic aromas of gooseberry, nettle and guava, with some herbal notes on the finish. Medium-bodied with terrific acidity for a wide range of dishes, from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. Drink: 2013-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Another delicious, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc from Villa Maria! This is classic Marlborough SB, with aromas of freshly cut grass and herbs. The 2015 was one of the strongest in history for the region and it shows in this wine. Pair pan-friesh white fish. Drink: 2015-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Kwv Pinotage 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Savoury notes of bacon, fleshy black cherry and vanilla smoke. It’s got a velvet texture with a dry medium-full-bodied weight and flavours of cocoa, coffee, and blackberry jam with a dark spiced finish. If you don't know Pinotage as a grape very well, start with this wine. It's South Africa's flagship grape the way California has Zinfandel. Smoky oak weaves it way through the wine. Lovely! Pair with: grilled lamb steaks. Drink: 2015-2019. 99267 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Diemersfontein Chocolate Coffee Pinotage 2015, Wellington W.O., South Africa: Classic coffee nose and palate of this delicious South African Pinotage. Smoky and juicy with espresso and mocha. That's how it's supposed to smell and taste. Dry and mouth-watering. Pair with coffee-rubbed or marinated beef. Drink: 2017-2020. 956409 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Flagstone Dragon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Rounded, delicious and sumptuous! Sink your teeth and hedonistic heart into this South African red wine. Lovely aromas of blackberry, cassis, spice, and plum. Ripe black plum and toasty oak. Yum. Bring it on! Decant for 1-2 hours and pair with hearty meat dishes. This big red wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, pinotage, and it aged in oak for 18 months. Drink: 2015-2019. 37549 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Anciano 7 Year Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Valdepenas, Spain: Dark chocolate, mocha and toasty oak on the nose of this full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Pair with lamb and rosemary. This wine is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels to add vanilla spice notes. Drink: 2010-2018. 464214 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Bodegas Piqueras Black Label Old Vine Garnacha 2014, Almansa, Spain: A dark, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Garnacha (aka Grenache) Tintorera grapes. Blackened fruit and oak on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 470245 14% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 86/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Tempranillo 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lots of toasty oak and Band-Aid on the nose (good thing) on this robust Spanish red wine. Loaded with black berries and wild tart woodland fruit with savoury cedar brush and garrigue and mystery. Meaty, and chompy. Drink with a fork. Great price. Steak please. Drink: 2015-2020. 383018 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sierra Cantabria Seleccion 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: This palate-pleasing wine, built around Tempranillo, shows why this grape is so prized in Rioja. You’ll find ripe red berry-fruit on the nose here, as well as some spicy notes, chocolate, coffee, and sour cherry. A great value from Spain’s most acclaimed region. My note: What a delightful wine, especially at this price! Savoury, juicy with bright red fleshy berries. Love it! I can’t imagine a more pitch-perfect party wine for a wide variety of palates. Buy several cases for the holidays before it’s gone. Drink: 2017-2025. 190520 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2015, Borja, Spain: This Spanish red wine offers extraordinary value and taste for the price. Aromas of purple plums and spice with fleshy sweet blackberries. This is a savoury, full-bodied blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 386961 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2015, Calatayud D.O., Spain: A full-bodied Spanish red wine with aromas of chocolate, mocha, and black fruit. Good acidity. Finishes with sweet black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Antano Reserva 2012, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine is a blend of Pempranillo, Grenache, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. Gorgeous! Dry and earthy with dusty tanned leather aromas. Tastes mature. Awesome for the price. Pair with savoury dishes like lamb. Drink: 2014-2021. 427369 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2008, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Lovely mature flavours of tanned leather, violets and cigar box. Not fruity. Love this lots more than the other, "younger" Abad Bierzo wine in this release from 2008. Somewhat like mature Rioja without the markup. Drink: 2013-2016. 244699 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., 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 Garnacha (otherwise known as 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: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Viña Real Rosado 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain: Lots of mouth-watering acidity and savoury dried herbs on the palate of this light Spanish rose. Very pretty and refreshing. Needs grilled veggies. Drink: 2015-2017. 451120 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Borsao Tres Picos Grenache 2014, Campo de Borja D.O., Spain: This winery is located south of Rioja and is comprised of 100% Garnacha grapes. The Garnacha grapes for this wine grow on old vines, which provides additional concentration and flavour. Great structure. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled meats. The 2013 vintage of the Tres Picos offers solid value. Drink: 2016-2021. 273748 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: Savoury with dried herbs, dust and smoke on the nose and juicy dark fruit on the palate. Terrific value for this price. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2015-2019. 342006 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.45 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2014, Borja, Spain: Savoury and delicious at a great price - this robust Spanish red wine delivers well past its price point. Dried herbs and mouth-waterig acidity for tangy tomato sauce. Aromas of dark wild berries. Terrific for parties. Drink: 2014-2018. 386961 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Chivite Gran Feudo Rosé 2015, Navarra DO, Spain: A robust, deeply flavoured Spanish Rosé with dark cherry aromas and flavours. Perfect for grilled chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2015-2017. 165845 13.50% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills wine region. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Aromas of coffee, mocha and spice as well as fleshy blackberry. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 14 months and that that provide a succulently rich/sweet frame and carry the tannins to an excellent place of balance. The wine is very approachable. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2021. 70573 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red 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

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, California, United States: A beautifully textured and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel that's smooth and supple. Perfect for grilled meats with its dark cherry flavours. Drink: 2015-2020. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 272393 14% D 750 mL  $17.05. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bonterra Zinfandel 2011, 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: 2014-2018. 530139 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Lots of mocha, dark chocolate, coffee and espresso from very generous oak aging of this towering Washington red wine. Black plum and dark berry flavours emerge on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Polished tannins. Finishes with mocha and vanilla smoke. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2017. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Midnight Red 2014, California, United States: Mocha and dark spice: an attractive package with supple, smooth texture and almost full-bodied weight. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 434597 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.50 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Silk 2015, California, United States: A smooth, supple, full-bodied Californian red wine blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petit Sirah. Lusciously rich and ripe with fleshy sweet black plums and berries. Finishes with dark chocolate and mocha. Perfect for Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 462853 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Apothic Dark 2015, California, United States: Sweet black cherry, mocha and fudge on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Californian red wine blend. Finishes with blueberry jam. Pair with Hawaiian pizza. Drink: 2017-2019. 392654 14% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. November 8, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

J Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Paso Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian red wine from J. Lohr is the Seven Oaks label. Lots of dark chocolate and espresso on this robust Californian Cabernet that has been oak aged. Pair this Californian Cabernet Sauvignon with meat lovers' pizza. This is the half sized bottle which is great for nights on your own or when you want to start with a glass each and move on to something else with your dining companion. Great for the BBQ. Drink: 2016-2019. 313817 13.60% D 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, rich and complex Washington state red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of wild blackberry, cedar and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ironstone Bear Creek Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Hickory woodsmoke, campfire all the way. Please, tell me that campfire story again as the smoke swirls around my head and the stars above us on this mid-summer night. Perfect for grilled meats. Ironstone delivers extreme value in the glass at many price points. Pair this blockbuster red with BBQ chicken or ribs. Drink: 2015-2019. 951889 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.25 Score: 89/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay 2014, California, United States: Buttery and rich with campfire smoke from toasty oak aging on this Californian Chardonnay. Green apple brightness mid-palate. Drink: 2014-2019. 534230 13.90% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review