Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust, richly-layered Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Smoky with lots of toasty oak on the nose and palate. Aromas of dark berries and plums. The grapes are grown in the Finca La Linda and Vistalba vineyards in Mendoza. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Pirramimma 2018 Petit Verdot is a full-bodied red from the McLaren Vale, bold, fruit-driven and muscular with dark berry, cedar brush spice, meaty and smoky vanilla flavours concentrated with a long, soul satisfying on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2031. 986752 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. November 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Full-bodied with tart cassis and blackberry aromas, some herbal notes on the palate and finish. Try it with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2016. 157487 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 87/100. March 5, 2014 Full Review

Falernia Reserva Syrah 2013, Elqui Valley, Chile: Black fruit and great depths of coffee flavour richness. Full-bodied and delicious. Great price! This cool-climate Chilean Syrah over-delivers. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 16793 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chile Red Blend - Diablo Maule 2015, Chile, Chile  13.50%  750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenère 2017, El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Carmen Gran Reserva is a classic Chilean Carmenère from the El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta in the Colchagua Valley. Dark ruby in the glass, intense cherry, sweet tobacco and dark chocolate aromas with dark cherry, sweet cake spice and dark chocolate on the plate. Delicious. Pair with a grilled prime rib. Drink: 2019-2024. 439166 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Pesquié Terrasses Grenache Syrah 2015, Ventoux, Rhône A.C., France: The 2015 vintage is a blockbuster! The Cotes du Ventoux Cuvee des Terrasse is a robust blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah grapes that was matured oak barrels and foudres. Aromas of garrigue, anise and black cherries, toasty oak and some earthy notes. This wine was not fined or filtered. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 652313 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Halos de Jupiter 2020 is a great value, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre with the balance in Syrah. Look for ripe cherry, red berry, blueberry, earth florals and cracked pepper spice flavours on this beautifully balanced and vibrant Côtes Du Rhône. Tannins are ripe and fine. Pour with a grilled ribeye steak. Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier. Drink: 2022-2026. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monte del Frà Bardolino 2021, Bardolino, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte del Frà 2021 Bardolino is an excellent value Sangiovese, Corvina and Rondinella red wine blend at $17. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh the wine is often referred to as "baby Valpolicella" because of the Veneto viticultural zone near it. Look for sweet dried strawberry, raspberry, red plum, dried fine herbs flavours with a long red berry finish fresh on the palate. Drink: 2023-2026. 134544 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Pasqua Romeo And Juliet Valpolicello Ripasso Superiore 2013, Veneto DOC, Italy Drink: 2013-2016. 476903 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Silk & Spice Red Blend 2016, Portugal, Portugal: A tasty, full-bodied, smooth Portuguese red wine blend made from native grapes. Flavours of sweet plums and blackberries, along with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Thus, the name of the wine in reference to the traditional spice route around Portugal merchant sailing vessels took to get to the East in the 1500s to buy spices and trade goods. Pair with Hawaiian pizza or Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2018. 533307 13% MD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 87/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Vicente Faria Animus 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A terrific value for this price! A full-bodied, smooth, supple, juicy Portuguese red wine that's a blend of local grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and smoke. Mouth-watering acidity for a tangy meat or tomato sauce. Drink: 2018-2021. 535641 13% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Beronia Reserva 2012, Rioja DOCa, Spain: Savoury, mouth-watering and tannic with attractive aromas of black fruit, smoke and toasty oak. This is a robust Spanish red wine blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. The wine was aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels then another 20 months in bottle before being released from the winery. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 50203 14% XD 750 mL  $20.90 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2017 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Torres Celeste 2019, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Torres Celeste Crianza 2019 is produced from 100% Tempranillo from grapes sourced at 900 metres above sea level. Dry, full bodied, fresh and opulent with ripe dark fruits, dark cherry, plum, black olives, cracked black pepper and toasty oak spice flavours savoury and smooth on the palate. Tannins are rich and fine-grained. Lovely now. Drink: 2023-2025. 210872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Unshackled 2021 is produced by the Prisoner Wine Company and is the fourth vintage of this dry, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with some Malbec, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tannat added to the mix. Truly unshackled and delish with dark plum, liquid cassis, dark berry, dried wild herbs, chocolate and vanilla flavours lush and smooth on the palate. This is your next go to BBQ wine! Drink: 2023-2026. 17812 14.50% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 89/100. October 7, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lodi, California, United States: From Michael David, Earthquake 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, full-bodied Lodi Cab with full-on blueberry, blackberry compote, black olive, anise, mint, toasty oak spice flavours and is more like a savoury wave than an earthquake. So good now, but will hold for another five years in cellar. Drink: 2022-2025. 54056 15.50% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 90/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Treana Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paso Robles, California, United States: Treana 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by second generation winemaker Austin Hope as a tribute to the three men who he felt contributed to his character and success; his father Chuck, his Uncle Paul and winemaker Chuck Wagner. Dark ruby in the glass this Paso Robles Cab is floral on the nose with black cherry, blackberry, mocha and cola flavours lingering on the palate. Tannins are medium and fine. Always a crowd pleaser and this vintage does not disappoint. Drink: 2024-2027. 639518 14.60% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. April 27, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: Enticing aromas of cedar, blackberry and smoke on the nose. Beautifully balanced and well-structured Californian Cabernet. Juicy and mouth-watering wit seductive aromas of cassis and fleshy blackberry. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 451336 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2019, Paso Robles, California, United States: Produced by winemaker, Brenden Wood., J. Lohr South Ridge 2019 is a food-friendly and full-bodied Syrah with splashes of Grenache Noir, Viognier and Mourvèdre added to the mix. Dry and fruit forward with layers of dark cherry, blueberry, dark plum, espresso coffee, deli meats, cinnamon, anise and pepper spice concentrated and smooth on the palate. Grapes were harvested from three Paso sub AVAs, Estrella, Adelaida and Creston districts. Drink: 2022-2026. 948240 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Mocha, juicy, savoury, dark chocolate seduction on the nose and palate. Supple, round, full-bodied and ripely delicious! Aromas of black plum and dark spice with mocha on the finish. The winery tasting room is housed in a former one-room schoolhouse in Paso Robles. Pair with roast beef. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 212126 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tribunal 2012, North Coast, California, United States: Dry and full-bodied and smooth. Notes of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 394817 15.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 86/100. June 5, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa, California, United States Drink: 2022-2025. 647644 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. April 28, 2022 Full Review

Bread & Butter Pinot Noir 2020, Napa, California, United States Drink: 2022-2025. 13686 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.00. April 28, 2022 Full Review

Conundrum Red 2020, California, United States: A terrific, full-bodied, smooth red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe dark berries, spice and mocha. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2022-2026. 294298 14% MD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 20, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Paso Robles, California, United States: From the Paso Robles wine region, this is Liberty School's Backyard Barbeque party version of their 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (1500 ml). Big, full-bodied and smooth with ripe dark cherry, black currant, cedar brush spice, savoury herbs and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. This vintage matured 15 months in oak barrel prior to bottling. Drink: 2022-2026. 74567 13.50% D 1500 mL  $47.95 Score: 90/100. April 29, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review