Fuzion Shiraz Malbec 2007, Argentina, Argentina: An outstanding value for this deep, delicious red. 83188 13% XD 750 mL  $7.45 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Trapiche Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina: Copious layers of jammy-ripe raspberries and cherries, with delicious layers of purple plums and hickory smoke. The vines for this wine grow at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. This full-bodied, juicy, mouth-watering red has a velvet texture and a toasty finish. 501551 13.50%  750 mL  $8.65 Score: 87/100. March 24, 2009 Full Review

Trapiche Astica Merlot Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust Argentine red wine blend of Merlot and Malbec grapes. Aromas of black raspberry, coffee, and smoke. Deliciously ripe black fruit, vanilla smoke and dark spices. Full-bodied goodness delivered in every glass. Very satisfying. Incredible value and taste for this price point. Pair with spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2008-2012. 359075 13% D 750 mL  $8.00 Score: 87/100. May 7, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Trapiche Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Bright ruby color; jammy cherry aromas with mocha hints; medium bodied with bright acidity and cherry, mint and leather flavors on the medium finish. My note: Tasty, full-bodied goodness with black plums, cherry-vanilla and smoke. Lovely black pepper notes give this wine an extra umph. 501551 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 86/100. May 7, 2009 Full Review

Fuzion Zuccardi Malbec Shiraz 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: You can't beat the quality at this price: this wine will make a lot of people happy. Simple but delicious with aromas of dark fruit and a touch of smoky oak. Full-bodied and supple. 83188 13% D 750 mL  $7.45 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Alluring black pepper and plums on the nose. Full-bodied richness on the palate. 518431 13.50%  750 mL  $9.90 Score: 88/100. March 24, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Marcus James Merlot 2006, Mendoza, Argentina: A soft, plush sipper with ripe plums and black cherries. Full-bodied. A mellow-fellow from the Andes mountains range. 336008 12%  750 mL  $9.30 Score: 86/100. March 24, 2009 Full Review

Hardys Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A juicy, full-bodied, smooth red wine with attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and toasty oak. Great value for this price. Try it with gourmet hamburgers and all the fixings. Drink: 2013-2015. 338012 12% D 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Hardys Stamp Cabernet Merlot 2012, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, smooth, generous wine that's terrific for the price. Aromas and flavours of fleshy rip/sweet blackberries and black plums. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 582395 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.00 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2005, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A rich, berry-ripe Shiraz with black cherries, vanilla and a little spice. Full-bodied and smooth. Closed with a screwcap. Drink: 2005-2009. 189415 14.20% D 750 mL  $17.05 Score: 87/100. December 4, 2008 Full Review

McWilliams Wines Hanwood Estate Merlot 2006, Australia, Australia: A supple, smooth, full-bodied red with notes of black plums, blackberries and smoke. 621599 13.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. December 4, 2008 Full Review

JJ McWilliams Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013, Australia, Australia: A solid value for this Australian red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Full-bodied, smooth with toasty oak and black fruit. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2015. 621599 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 86/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

McWilliams Wines JJ McWilliam Shiraz Cabernet 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich and supple Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Attractive aromas of fleshy ripe black fruit, toasty oak and mocha. Pair with meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2007-2011. 16741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Merlot 2015, Chile: Juicy, full-bodied and luscious with fleshy ripe flavours of purple plums and raspberry jam. Smooth and supple. This is an incredible price for this quality. Great party wine. Finishes with sweet spices. Pair with spaghetti bolognese sauce, meat balls, meat lovers' pizza and veal stew. Drink: 2015-2018. 361741 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tarapaca Merlot 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied number with notes of mocha and black plums. Smooth texture. Closed with a screwcap. 558668 13.20% XD 750 mL  $9.90 Score: 86/100. July 15, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A refreshing, simple white with wild field flowers, lime and apricot. Drink: 2010-2012. 64287 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Como Sur Single Varietal Merlot 2007, Chile, Chile: Made from a blend of merlot 85%, cabernet sauvignon 10%, syrah 3%, malbec 2% grapes. A full-bodied, purple plummy wine with lip-smacking ripe goodness. Closed with a screwcap. 457176 13.50% D 750 mL  $9.90 Score: 85/100. April 22, 2008 Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Merlot 2018, Chile: A smooth, supple, full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of black plums. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2020-2022. 457176 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Terra Andina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Central Valley, Chile: Fleshy ripe dark cherries and sweet black plums emerge from this full-bodied and smooth wine. Incredible for the price. Drink: 2012-2014. 830212000075 13.30% MD 750 mL  $9.99 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Caliterra Caliterra Vineyard, Estate Grown Caliterra Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curicó Valley, Chile: Loaded with fresh mango and tropical fruit notes. This is exceptional value and quality for the price. Some pink grapefruit and green melon on the finish. Mouth-watering a dn delicious as an aperitif or versatile food companion. Drink: 2009-0. 275909 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. January 6, 2010 Full Review

Dunavar Pinot Grigio 2013, Hungary, Hungary: An exceptionally well-priced white wine: wow! Crisp, clean and refreshing, this Pinot Grigio comes across as tasting twice its price (or more). Try it with holiday turkey, fresh seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 335422 12% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Casal Thaulero Osco Pinot Grigio 2011, Chieti IGT, Italy: Crisp and clean with aromas of lemon and white melon. Fresh and medium-bodied. Great aperitif. Drink: 2012-2014. 73163 13% D 750 mL  $7.95 Score: 87/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Oggi Primitivo 2012, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy: Incredible for the price! Full-bodied, oaky, smoky with black and purple plum notes. Like California zinfandel with more mocha oak. Try it with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 86421 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Farnese Fantini Sangiovese IGT 2007, Abruzzo, Italy: Opens with dark rich notes of black cherry, sun-dried tomato, tobacco and fresh-turned earth. This medium-bodied, supple wine has vibrant acidity and a plummy heart. Drink: 2009-2014. 512327 12.50% D 750 mL  $7.55 Score: 86/100. March 24, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2009, East-Central Sicily, Italy: Gorgeous blackberry and juniper aromas with an attractive tarry core. Fleshy ripe blackberries tumble over one another across your mouth. This is a steal at this price ... someone in accounting has obviously made a mistake so buy it while you can. Drink: 2010-2014. 143164 14% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. July 20, 2010 Full Review

Ogio Primitivo 2008, Puglia, Italy: Fantastic value! Rich, war, ripe notes of blackberries and black cherries. Mocha and light smoke with full-bodied goodness. 86421 13%  750 mL  $8.85 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2009 Full Review

Casal Thaulero Sangiovese 2014, Chieti IGP, Italy: Fleshy sweet blueberies and plums on the nose and palate of this Italian red wine. Robust, smooth and tasty with good aciidty for pasta and tomato sauce. Some spice and sweet cherry flavours on the finish. Made from Sangiovese grapes. Drink: 2014-2017. 588996 13% MD 750 mL  $6.95 Score: 86/100. September 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Casal Thaulero Pinot Grigio 2014, Chieti IGT, Italy: Clean and crisp with notes of lime and white melon. Serve chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood and suishi. Drink: 2014-2016. 73163 13% D 750 mL  $7.95 Score: 86/100. September 18, 2015 Full Review

Alianca Winery Reserva Bairrada 2006, Bairrada DOC, Portugal: Simple, lip-smacking red with delicious notes of purple plums, oak and mocha. 158741 13% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. July 15, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alianca Foral Reserva 2003, Douro, Portugal: A smooth, full-bodied wine displaying aromas of plummy fruit. This cabernet sauvignon has been aged in oak barrels for 12 months. 239046 12% D 750 mL  $8.15 Score: 87/100. August 22, 2007 Full Review

Pedras Do Monte Cabernet Sauvignon Tinta Roriz 2008, Setubal, Portugal: Cedar, black cherry and some mocha with full-bodied weight and supple texture. Straight-forward and tasty. Knock it back party wine! 565762 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. May 14, 2010 Full Review

José Maria da Fonseca Periquita Red 2006, Setubal, Portugal: Supple, medium- to full-bodied with fleshy black plums and blackberries. Not too much oak. Just lovely. Great price! 25262 12% XD 750 mL  $9.45 Score: 87/100. March 2, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Meia Encosta Red Blended Table Red 2008, Dao, Portugal: Smoky with attractive dark fruit. Rich, supple and full-bodied. This is an incredible wine for this price point. 930312 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review

Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Western Cape, South Africa: Dependably delicious year after year at a that-must-be-a-typo price. Refreshingly herbal and grassy with a spike of lime lighting up the middle. Terrific. Drink: 2011-2013. 527465 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Two Oceans Shiraz 2009, Durbanville Hills, South Africa: Juicy purple plums, blueberries and blackberries with a supple, smooth texture. Full-bodied but not too heavy or oaky. Drink: 2010-2012. 699249 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.00 Score: 87/100. May 13, 2010 Full Review

Drostdy-Hof Merlot 2009, South Africa, South Africa: Big black savoury fruit with a good tannic grip. Full-bodied with blackberry notes. Straight-forward and tasty. Terrific price! 345371 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 85/100. May 14, 2010 Full Review

Bodegas Castano La Casona Mona Other Red Varietal (Single) 2011, Yecla, Spain: Savoury, dark, full-bodied and mouth-watering with wild cedar and black pepper notes. Terrific quality for this price. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 87/100. November 20, 2012 Full Review

Hecula Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain: Tart red cherries, dust and smoke in this full-bodied, smooth red with mouth-watering acidity. Great price. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 86/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2007, Yecla, Spain: Terrific peppered plum aromas with some cedar in the background. Full-bodied, rich and delicious with supple layers of ripe backberry fruit. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2013. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. November 7, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain: This supple, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes. The winery (bodegas) is located in south-eastern Spain in the region of Yecla. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyards that average in age between 40 and 60 years old. Aromas of blackberry and cassis with smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, California, United States: Exceptional value for the money! Rich, full-bodied and smooth with terrific aromas of cassis and blackberry. Velvet smooth. Yum! 223552 13.10%  750 mL  $7.95 Score: 87/100. December 1, 2009 Full Review

Gallo Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2008, California, United States: Lime-fresh liveliness that makes a wonderful aperitif or an accompaniment to many dishes. Zesty and vibrant with green apple notes. 82594 12%  750 mL  $7.95 Score: 87/100. December 1, 2009 Full Review

E. & J. Gallo Winery Barefoot Shiraz 2006, California, United States: A simple, full-bodied red with sweet plum fruit and blackberry jam aromas. 54015 13.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 86/100. December 4, 2007 Full Review