Mendel Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Tart black fruit with aromas of various dark berries, smoke and cedar. A firm tannic grip on the palate that will smooth out with cellar aging and then decanting 1-2 hours. Full-bodied. This will also do very well in the cellar, but even better in your glass. Drink: 2012-2017. 108225 14.10% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2015 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: I love a little black book reading with a sympathetic robust red wine that has a big vocabulary when it comes to aromas and flavours, like this one! Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness. You put on the jazz music and I'll pour the wine, deal? Drink: 2013-2017. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Merlot 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and fleshy with purple and black plum aromas on this vibrant Australian red wine, with lots of mouth-watering acidity for food. Although the Merlot grape is grown in many regions around the world, the signature here in the glass is definitely Australian. Smooth and full-bodied. Terrific price! Attractive smoke and dark fruit on the finish. Perfect for pizza! Drink: 2014-2018. 683201 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas on this robust Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Tarry, spicy and peppery. Juicy and mouthwatering. This full-bodied Australian Shiraz offers notes of black fruit and pepper. Finishes with aromas of violets, black fruit as well as with vanilla smoke from aging in American oak barrels. Pair with hamburgers or BBQ ribs. Drink: 2013-2016. 943787 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

MontGras 12 ANTU Syrah 2012, Chile, Chile  425900 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Beni di Batasiolo Riserva Barolo 2006, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy  330704 13.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95. February 6, 2015 Full Review

Balbás Reserva Tempranillo 2007, Ribera Del Duero, Spain Drink: 2014-2018. 85183 14% D 750 mL  $29.95. January 18, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review