Clos de los Siete 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose of this blockbuster Argentine red wine, with some cassis and dark spice on a long finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. This wine benefits from the guidance of the famous consulting winemaker Michele Rolland. Pair this wine with asada (Argentine-style barbecued meats). Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 622571 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Don David Reserve Malbec 2012, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina: Especially gorgeous for the price: this is my new party wine. Wow. Rich blackberry and black plum with mouth-watering juiciness and satisfying full-bodied weight. Winemaker Michel Torino is much-respected for his robust, flavourful Malbec wines made in the Cafayate region of northern Argentina. Some of his vineyards are planted at the highest elevations above sea level for viticulture worldwide, which gives them an extra dimension of balance and complexity. Pair with gourmet hamburgers tonight. Drink: 2013-2017. 64998 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Crios Susana Balbo Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price. Drink: 2014-2018. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2013, South Australia, Australia: Surprisingly excellent for the price, wow. This full-bodied Australian red wine is a blend of mostly Shiraz and a splash of Viognier from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Aromas of blackberry jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 66738 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, meaty, savoury and mouth-watering. An awesome full-bodied Australian red wine with fleshy dark red and black fruit aromas. Not too heavy, just right. Meaty dishes please. Great price. Finishes with great complexity and concentration of flavour. Pair with spring lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 360636 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. 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: 2014-2018. 269464 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Jim Jim Hugh Hamilton Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Classic Aussie shiraz with black, almost toasted plums, generous oak and full-bodied heft. Some mint. Tasty! The Down-Underdog is the second-label Shiraz from Hugh Hamilton winery, and among a pack of playful per names such as “The Villain,” “The Scoundrel,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” This robust red wine is named in honour of the winery’s faithful dog, Jimmy. Drink: 2013-2017. 682005 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big Australian red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2017. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery The Fool Gamay Nouveau 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Jubuliant, fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied red wine from Niagara. The Fool is made in the nouveau style of beaujolais nouveau, with the grapes picked and the wine bottled by the third Thursday in November. This is no joke wine. Well done! Drink: 2014-2014. 220483 12% D 750 mL  $11.75 Score: 88/100. November 22, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Reserva 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Concha Y Toro produces this robust red wine of extraordinary value/taste for the money! Mocha and dark chocolate aromas wrap themselves seductively around a core of fleshy blackberry fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. This wine is a blend of three grapes, thus “Trio”, including Cabernet Sauvignon (70% of the blend), Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Finishes with some lovely cassis and pepper notes. Perfect party wine! Try it with combination pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 433912 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Tasty and savoury with dark toasty fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. Concentrated, intense aromas and flavours of black fruit dipped in racy, dark spices. There's an expansive peacock spread of flavours on the palate of glorious, fleshy fruit. A real wow wine. Drink: 2013-2017. 236314 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Koyle Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Alto Colchagua, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely blackberry, mint on the nose of this full-bodied Chilean red wine! You can't go wrong with this robust red, especially at this price point. It has the power of Chilean fruit but is also well-sculpted and balanced with a satisfying long finish. Perfect for the days when you want to put your feet up after rigorous shopping expeditions. Drink: 2013-2017. 256073 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Valle Andino Reserva Especial Syrah 2012, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with a supple, smooth texture and seductive dark spices. Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. The parent winery of Valle Andino is Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Estate Carmenere 2013, Chile, Chile: A savoury satin-smooth Carmenere from a terrific producer. This wine is a steal at this price, and makes for a great party wine: not too heavy, not too light. Aromas of black plum and mocha. Perfect for a juicy steak Drink: 2014-2017. 16238 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torres Las Mulas Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Curico, Chile: Herbal and lime aromas with loads of mouth-watering acidity and juiciness for salads and seafood. An amazing and refreshing white for this price point! Finishes with a grassy-lime kick. Serve chilled at 10ºC. Drink: 2015-2017. 272609 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy fleshy ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2013-2017. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Bellavista La Cuvée D'ava 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon A.P., France: Big fleshy black and purple plums with blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth red wine. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 383398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. From the L'excellence series of Aubert Frères, Proprietor-Récolt, this robust French red wine previously has won a Gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole wine competition. This wine is a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Nature 2013, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This classic French red wine is loaded with aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied with smoky forest floor. Mouth-filling and rich with a long finish. Surprising acidity on the mid-palate: almost tingling in sensation on the tongue. One of the best organic wine producers worldwide. Pair with free range grilled chicken or beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 10363 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Boutari Grande Reserve Xinomavro 2008, Naoussa, Greece: Boutari was founded in Naoussa region of Greece back in 1879. This is the Xinomavro grape that makes this particular wine. Serve at 18 degrees with meats and cheeses. Juicy with attractive mouth-watering acidity with savoury notes of dried herbs and red and black fruit. Elegant wine for many dishes. Really worth trying. Great price. Some spice and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 114958 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. November 14, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2008, Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Deep plushly ripe purple and black plum aromas on the nose with some blueberry jam on the palate. It's full-bodied and dry with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. This Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) offers dark spice and vanilla smoke on the finish. Gioia del Colle is nestled in the centre of the Puglia region and is known as the Italian heart of Primitivo. In the 1700s, a local priest named these grapes with a Latin word, Primitivo, which means "first to ripen." Pair with bolognese or salami and charcuterie . Drink: 2013-2016. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Roncão Reserva 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: An opulent, robust red wine brought to us by Maria Manuela, with dollops of fleshy dark cherries, raisins and hickory smoke. Some dark spices on the finish. Terrific! This is a Portuguese red wine blend of 50% Touriga Franca, 30% Tinta Roriz, and 20% Touriga Nacional grapes. Finishes with dark spices. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 147942 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Portas da Herdade Reserva 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: A full-bodied Portuguese red wine with blackberry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate. Supple with layers of black hedonism. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 404418 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Álvaro Castro Red 2011, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Very savoury and meaty with mouth-watering acidity for food. Incredible taste and quality for the price. Stock up as a party wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 285288 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine was aged in French oak barrels. Perfect for a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 324533 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Monser Feteascã Neagrã 2011, Dealurile Hu_Iului, Moldova I.G., Romania: Here's your Ultimate Bargain Red Wine! Almost full-bodied with juicy black cherry aromas and flavours and just enough smoke from oak. Smooth. Buy a case or two for your large gatherings and parties. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 315069 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

The Bean Coffee Pinotage 2013, Western Cape, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate of this pinotage, and unapologetically so. Weirdly wonderful: end your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth red wine with some black fruit flavours as well. South African is becoming known for its coffee-aroma Pinotage red wines, the coffee, espresso notes come from both the toasting and type of oak barrels used to mature the wines. Try it with gourmet hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2016. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at an staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2018. 354753 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey 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

Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2012, Catalunya, Spain: Incredible texture and mouth-feel on this luscious Spanish red wine. That's what the Tempranillo grape delivers consistently. Aromas of dark red fruit and some dark spice. Perfect for grilled or blackened chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Dancing Bull Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Fleshy ripe and juicy purple and black plums in this full-bodied, smooth Californian red wine. Zinfandel is a go-to barbecue wine with its big dark fruit flavours. Try this one with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2012-2017. 669499 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced wine and a great value. This is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Zinfandel grapes in the blend. Dark fruit aromas are wrapped in toasty oak. Nice symmetry and balance with full-bodied weight. Gets my vote! Finished with dried herbs and dark fruit. Drink: 2013-2017. 191700 14% XD 375 mL  $21.75 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review