Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: A spectacular BC merlot with enticing aromas of fleshy dark fruit and smoke. Quail's Gate is what I'd call a merlot specialist, having elevated the whole varietal for the country. Love the cedar brush finish that leaves a wispy trail right back to the bottle. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2014-2020. 169961 15.47% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Sibling Rivalry Red 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, luscious Niagara red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. Plush, smooth, round and mouth-filling. Just what you want in a wine, especially at the price. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2017. 126151 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2013, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Round, smooth, supple Merlot with enticing aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Medium- to almost full-bodied. This would be a great match for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 692343 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Dreaming Tree Crush Red 2013, North Coast, California, United States: Fleshy ripe purple and black plums and blackberry preserves on the finish. Luscious, full-bodied, smooth and juicy. Very Zinfandel-like this this is a blend of red grapes. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 310391 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review