Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Heartland Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Love the nose of black cherry liqueur and mysterious dark spices that draw you head first into the glass of this robust Australian Shiraz. The palate opens up with fleshy ripe black fruit and smoke. This is such a lively, full-bodied red that's smooth and ready to drink now. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 661934 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Penmara Reserve Shiraz 2009, Orange, New South Wales, Australia: Minty blackberry on the nose, great mouth-watering juiciness on the palate with fleshy ripe blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific taste for the money. Hearty meat dishes, oh yes. Drink: 2013-2016. 912782 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 16, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fielding Estate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A fresh, lively, mouth-watering white with mercifully no oak. What you get is pure fruit essence and refreshment. Lovely notes of green apple and white peach. This wine was a Double Gold winner at the 2010 All-Canadian Wine Awards. Incredible price. Drink: 2011-2015. 164491 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Roggiano Morellino Di Scansano 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rustic, robust, juicy and delicious! Amazing for the price. Perfect for pizza or lasagna. Bring it (to my house). Drink: 2014-2018. 946954 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Poggiotondo Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Seductive nose of wild violets and woodland tart berries. Palate is mixed spice and mystery. Good finish but by far my fav is the nose and palate. Magical. Drink: 2014-2020. 276576 14% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2003, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: You can't beat this price! Year after year, a consistently good producer of full-bodied and tasty reds. Not for analysis, just pure enjoyment. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2014. 983742 14% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. February 14, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Vega Escal Reserva De La Tierra 2008, Priorat D.O.C.A., Spain: Savoury, rustic, juicy, meaty. Very tasty. Great price for the quality. Demands hearty meat dishes. Finishes with vanilla smoke, minerality and longing. Good tannins. Get a grip people. Drink: 2013-2017. 210997 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review