Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A big, dark-fruited Argentine red wine. Aromas of blackberries and fleshy black plums. Supple and delicious. Finishes with dark spice and woodsmoke. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Round, polished tannins give a velvet mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2015-2017. 640854 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose of this amazing Argentine red wine, with enticing dark spices and smoke nuances. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2018. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Kaiken Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: This Argentine red wine blend offers savoury, dark plum and cedar brush aromas on the nose. This is a full-bodied well-priced Argentine. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Pair with chorizo sausages or jambalaya. Drink: 2016-2020. 384305 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Bodega Piedra Negra Gran Lurton Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This full-bodied, single vineyard Argentine red wine offers incredible depth, concentration and power. Black fruit and juicy goodness. This is a single-vineyard Uco Valley Cabernet Sauvignon featuring aromas of black raspberry and cloves. The vines for this robust Argentine Cabernet are planted in the foothills of the Andes. Finishes with dark fruit and toasty oak. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2020. 980334 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Yalumba Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra, Australia: Elegant and distinguished Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool climate of Coonawarra. Great balance and restraint, yet there's no shortage of flavour and character. Black fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 460667 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine appeals from the get-go. On the nose, fleshy ripe black plums and spice. On the palate satin smooth. This full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is made by such a dependably great producer! Even when the reds are big and brooding they still have a palate lift and vibrancy at their heart. Loaded with blackberry, blackcurrant and berries. Pair with roast beef. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2022. 165829 13.80% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Rich and deeply flavoured with a dark, full-bodied weight and texture. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2013-2022. 380840 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: August Baco Noir that rises to Bordeaux levels of elegance and complexity. Aromas of black plums, cassis, smoke and earth. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2019. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Chardonnay 2014, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A luscious, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with classic aromas of golden apple, Asian pear, vanilla spice and smoke. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 268342 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Old Vines Baco Noir 2014, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Wow! This knocked my socks off. The vines for this Baco Noir were planted in the early 1980s, and yield incredibly concentrated and complex flavours in this wine. Dark, fleshy ripe, mouth-watering black plum and blackberry. This is your ultimate barbecue wine. Drink: 2016-2022. 459966 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2014, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mocha and smoke on the nose: so seductive. Black cherry overdrive. Baco on turbo boosters, so love it! Smooth. Pair with more of the same wine. Drink: 2016-2021. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 22, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Gorgeous richness and depth on the nose and palate of this Chilean red wine. This Carmenere (aka Merlot) is incredibly concentrated rich and deep with fleshy black plums that you can dive head first into. Wow. This wine is aged for 12 months n French oak barrels. Another phenomenal wine from Montes. Drink: 2015-2022. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Vineyard Block 27 Carmenère 2012, Peumo, Entre Cordilleras, Cachapoal Valley, Chile: Superb in every way! The grapes for this robust Chilean red wine were sourced from the estate's Peumo Vineyard. Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren hones his craft on this single-vineyard bottling. The Spanish word Terrunyo means terroir. Complex, deep, savoury and bursting with luscious black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine gives and gives right out to a long finish. Brought to us by Concha Y Toro. Drink: 2014-2019. 562892 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2016 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Chile: A beautifully structured Chilean Cabernet with an impressively long finish. There is a splash of Syrah in this wine. Rich and savoury on the palate, with nuances of cassis, black plum, violets and cigar box. A distinctive coffee-espresso finish with some baking spice. Full-bodied and smooth, with polished tannins. Will cellar well. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2022. 211920 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 94/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Wow, so different: love it! Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Platonic ideal of concentration and depth with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with hearty meat dishes and deep conversations. Drink: 2013-2019. 119354 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant in a muscular way. This brooding Italian red wine offers black fruit aromas and smoke on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some nuances of wild violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and robust conversation. Drink: 2019-2026. 356220 15% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2015, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: No wonder this is one of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios in the liquor store! Clean and crisp with lime zest and lemongrass. Lovely as an aperitif or pair with fresh seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce 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

Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorat D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

The Hess Collection Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: This full-bodied red wine from Hess Collection Winery offers lovely intense flavours of mocha, plush plums and berries. So very tasty and happy. Perfect for movie night. Terrific concentration, depth and richness with a satisfyingly long finish. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2019. 906420 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Juicy, purple plum lovely Californian Cabernet. This Cab seems to have been hanging out with Zinfandel: so luscious, rolls off the tongue. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A towering, blockbuster Californian Cabernet that still needs cellar time. Classic aromas of cassis and black currant Deeply concentrated and complex with a firm tannic grip that will integrate and become smoother with cellar time then decanting of 2 hours. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 91058 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, cedar brush, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak on the nose of this classic Californian red wine, with a full-bodied weight on the palate. Firm tannins. Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Californian Cabernet, with aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Nicely integrated oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak or gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and wood spice. Drink: 2016-2021. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: I'm transported back to my favourite hand-crafted leather purse store in Napa. Love the nose on this wine ... it says, please come in and stay a while. Aromas of fleshy black fruit. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2021. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, savoury Californian Cabernet with aromas of campfire and smoke from toasty oak aging. Juicy and delicious. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 671164 13.50% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Classic Cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet also includes small amount of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah in the blend. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 269357 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Washington, United States: This Washington state Cabernet yields only 3 tons per acre as compared to the entry level Columbia Crest wines at 4.5 tons per acre. That means that the H3 line has more power and concentration, yet also great finesse. Columbia Crest owns this label: the winery is the oldest in Washington state and first planted grapes in 1978. This wine features notes of black cherry and spice. Firm structure. Decant 102 hours. Pair with beef tenderloin. Drink: 2015-2020. 210047 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: This terrific Washington Cabernet blends French sensibilities with New World energy and vigour. Classic Cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet also includes small amount of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah in the blend. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 269357 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Beringer Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Toasty oak with tasty dark chocolate and black plum aromas and flavours in this iconic Californian red wine. Fairly smooth though decanting for 2 hours will help. Soul soothing and heart quickening. Finishes with black plum and dark spice. Concentrated, deep and satisfying. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2020. 919647 14.30% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. July 23, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Simi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, United States: Mocha, dark chocolate, campfire smoke and hickory stick. A full-bodied, savoury Californian Cabernet that needs to be decanted 1-2 hours before serving. Attractive notes of black fruit and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 25221 13.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, United States: A superb Californian Cabernet from one of the region's most respected producers. Classic aromas of cassis, black currant and wild dark berries. This will do well in the cellar given its terrific structure. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 255513 14% D 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Knight's Valley, Napa Valley, California, United States: An extraordinary Californian Cabernet with terrific balance and depth of flavour. The vines are planted in volcanic rock just 17 miles north of the winery in St Helena. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, black currant and smoke. The finish lasts so long. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2025. 352583 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review