Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2015, Cafayate Valley, Argentina: Dark chocolate and black fleshy plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 483263 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera Piemonte 2012, Piedmont, Italy  372987 13.50%  750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Shannon Ridge High Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Lake County, California, United States Drink: 2020-2024. 16182 13.90% D 750 mL  $22.95. August 28, 2020 Full Review