Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Pair this wine with a variety of savoury eat dishes. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2015-2019. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Gerard Bertrand Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2013, Corbières, Languedoc, France: Gorgeous richness and depth of flavour in this southern French red wine. Black cherry liqueur aromas, though the wine itself is dry. The robust red wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes with no Carignan, so it is a dried style than Gerard Bertrand's Minervois red wine blend. This one is layered and luscious with deep, rich, dark fruit flavours and a satisfying full-bodied weight. Drink: 2015-2019. 394288 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Smooth and luscious with fleshy ripe dark berries and smoke. Pair with spicy Italian sausages. Drink: 2015-2020. 545319 14% XD 750 mL  $14.90 Score: 89/100. March 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A top-notch New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Bursts from the glass with aromas of lime zest, gooseberry and citrus lift. A hint of herbal notes. Racy, nervy acidity for shellfish. Yes please! Drink: 2015-2018. 912337 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

KWV Triptych Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This WO-designated wine is smooth, smoky and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Amazingly great price for the quality. This wine is a blend that leads with cabernet sauvignon, but also includes shiraz and merlot grapes. Just enough toasty oak aging to bring this whole delicious package together. Good finish. Try it tonight with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 53124 14.40% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alidis Tempranillo 2011, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Sweet chocolate, espresso and coffee on the nose of this full-bodied Spanish red wine from generous oak aging. Very smooth with more coffee notes on the palate. Drink: 2013-2019. 461335 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Breca Old Vines Grenache 2013, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Root beer and mocha on the nose of this full-bodied, generous red wine made from Garnacha grapes harvested from hillside vineyards 3,000 feet above sea level. Finishes with black raspberry liqueur. Perfect for grilled pork chops or blackened chicken. This full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from the estate's oldest vines which are 100% Garnacha vines planted from 1925 and 1945. The soils are a mix of decomposed slate and gravelly clay. Yields are very low at just less than one ton of grapes per acre. The wine was then matured in large French oak casks. Winemaker Jorge Ordonez offers superb craftsmanship. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 122779 15.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills wine region. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Aromas of coffee, mocha and spice as well as fleshy blackberry. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 14 months and that that provide a succulently rich/sweet frame and carry the tannins to an excellent place of balance. The wine is very approachable. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2021. 70573 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

14 Hands Hot To Trot Red Blend 14 Hands 2012, Colombia Valley, Washington, United States: Full-bodied, ultra supple and smooth and luscious. Aromas of fleshy black plums and dark berries. Great price. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 226522 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review