Agostino Inicio Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: The 2014 vintage was matured for 6 months in American and French oak. Seductive nose of fleshy, come on in black fruit. Fresh and deep and inviting with juicy layers of come hither. Great price. Drink: 2016-2020. 330670 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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

St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2014, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: As good as ever: this full-bodied Aussie Shiraz delivers. This popular Australian Shiraz offers terrific taste especially for the price. Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Lovely dark cherry notes on the finish. Lip-smacking delicious. The 2014 vintage of the St. Hallet Shiraz is mouth-watering and full-bodied: this robust red cries out for a rare steak! Drink: 2016-2018. 166991 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: The high alcohol is evident with the heat on the palate of this rich, full-bodied Australian Shiraz. Attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plum and blackberry liqueur with toasty oak. Drink: 2014-2019. 15495 15.20% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Strapper GSM Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia: A juicy, delicious, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mouvedre) grapes. Consistently great year after year. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 295873 14.10% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic for the price! Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Loaded with toasty oak. Dark purple hue with accented highlights of lavender around the edges. Aromas of black cherry, cassis and dried herbs on the finish. Great party wine. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2016-2020. 212936 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns Shiraz 2013, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and deeply flavoured Australian Shiraz. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 453183 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia: You can taste the Barossa Valley sunshine in the concentration and depth of flavour in this classic Australian Shiraz. Lots of toasty oak and black fruit. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 477801 14% D 750 mL  $23.05 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Reserve Pinot Gris 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC VQA, Canada: A spritely acidic attack on this medium-bodied BC white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. Aromas of white pear and some lime. Pair this wine with feta cheese or roasted chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 537076 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 87/100. May 27, 2017 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2013, Ribera Del Cachapoa, Peumo, Chile: Full-bodied, savoury and smooth with enticing aromas of blackberries, cassis, smoke and mocha. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2015-2018. 274043 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Champy Signature Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Gorgeous layers of voluptuously rich fleshy cherry-berry fruit. The nose is so aromatic, it'll draw you head-first into the glass. Rich and textured, this is amazing quality for this price point. I like the mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from smoked salmon to roast chicken. There's more cherry fruit on the finish along with a touch of smoke and spice. Drink: 2012-2015. 1149 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. July 6, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lawson's Dry Hills Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A lovely, expressive Sauvignon Blanc that is more citrus-melon than grassy-herbal. Mouth-watering and juicy with a medium weight. Highly recommended. There's more texture and richness here by some very deft oak treatment. Lovely stuff. Drink: 2013-2016. 214460 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fairview Shiraz 2014, Paarl, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Smoky and savoury with cigar box and dried tobacco leaves along with blackcurrant and cassis. Robust, smooth and complex. Very well made. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2019. 626358 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated 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

Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Beautifully balanced and well-structured Californian Cabernet. Juicy and mouth-watering wit seductive aromas of cassis and fleshy blackberry. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 451336 13.50% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Full-bodied with cherry aromas and a tannic grip. Decant 2 hours. Pair with meaty fish, like salmon and tuna. This is the convenient half bottle size. Drink: 2013-2015. 234484 13.50% XD 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 17, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Blackstone Winery Merlot 2014, California, United States: This Winemaker's Select California Merlot offers attractive hickory campfire smoke on the nose. The wine opens of black plum and wild blackberries. Nice package. Will pair well with meany meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 363333 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review