Young Brute 2014, Wrattonbully, Australia: A juicy, robust, smooth Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes produced by the Casella family. Loaded with flavours of fleshy ripe purple and black plums, blueberries and toasty oak (but not too muck). Mouth-watering and mouth-filling: this wine packs a punch without being overpowering, which is quite remarkable for a young brute. A terrific regional expression of Wrattonbully which experience a windy but dry spring followed by a hot summer in 2014 for tremendous depth of ripening and flavour. A luscious finish with some eculypt and dark spice. Pair with a juicy steak or hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2017. 434654 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Secret Reserve Red Blend 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, fleshy ripe Chilean red wine with attractive flavours of red and black fruits and smoke. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 431080 XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours made this full-bodied red wine so seductive. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. There's a terrific spice-infused finish wrapped in cedar smoke. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2017. 256685 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Quinta Dos Carvalhais Colheita Vinho Tinto 2011, Dão D.A.O., Portugal: A full-bodied Portuguese red wine with aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke produced by Sogrape Vinhos. Toasty oak but not too much. Finishes with prune, blackberry, mocha and dried tobacco leaves. This robust red wine blend of mostly the native Touriga Nacional grape. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a rare steak. This wood-aged Portuguese red wine is only produced in great years. Aromas of mulberry and blackcurrant on the nose and palate. Vanilla smoke from oak barrel aging. Drink: 2015-2018. 13474 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 28, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review