Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2021. 143206 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese 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

Pike & Joyce Rapide Pinot Noir 2015, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: A vibrant, tasty Pinot with lovely notes of cherries and currants. Medium-bodied. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2017-2020. 68064 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2014, Tasmania, Australia: Deep and smoky Australian Pinot Noir from the cool climate island of Tasmania. This bottling from Josef Chromy is juicy, racy and mouth-watering as red cherries dance across your mouth, waking up on your senses in a pure Aussie fruit sensation. This isn’t earthy or spicy: it’s sunny and tasty and complex. Finishes long and smooth with black cherry and pepper. Great concentration and focus of flavour. Try this Pinot Noir with roast turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 162990 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Hidden Bench Winery Bistro Pinot Noir 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous medium-bodied, smooth Niagara Pinot Noir with ripe red cherry aromas and smoke. Currently, only available in restaurants, thus the name bistro and this is the restaurant's cost, not the price on the list. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2014-2018. 13% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 91/100. June 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tantalus Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A, Canada: A lovely, elegant BC Pinot Noir from one of the province's most respected producers. Aromas of wild cherry, spice and violets. Pair with truffle-accented dishes and risotto. Drink: 2016-2020. 574228 13.50% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 91/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Queylus Rosé 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This racy Niagara rose is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes Pleasingly tart wild strawberry notes and mouth-watering acidity. The vins are planted in glacial till soils enricked by limestone minerality and benefit from the temperate microclimate of Lake Ontario. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to grilled seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review

Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely supple Niagara Pinot Noir with a medium-bodied weight and luscious layers of fleshy ripe cherry and field berry. Finishes with a lick of spice on the end. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 1545 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Keint-He Voyageur Pinot Noir 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Ontario Pinot Noir with seductive aromas of tart wild cherry, earth and spice. Mouth-watering acidity demands food: planked salmon or roast chicken or turkey. Medium-bodied and smooth. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2021. 373407 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.50 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A rich, luxurious Chilean Pinot Noir with aromas of dark plum and spice. The 2013 vintage was the coldest one on record for the Casablanca region in 120 years. Contrary to what you might expect, the alcohol level in this wine is 14.7%, usually the result of a warm vintage. However, in cool vintages, Grant Phelps, the winemaker, waits for full physiological ripening in the grapes and as a result, grape sugars build with longer hang time and convert at higher levels of alcohol. That said, this wine has great freshness and there's not a hint of alcoholic warmth. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2021. 525022 14% XD 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 93/100. August 27, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Viento Mar Pinot Noir 2013, San Antonio Valley, Chile: Lusciously fleshy ripe sweet cherry-berry aromas and flavours with a generous silky texture in this Chilean Pinot Noir. Some rose petal and cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied. This wine is made with 100% Pinot Noir. Pair with roasted chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2018. 235035 14% D 750 mL  $20.25 Score: 90/100. October 31, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy fleshy ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2013-2017. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige Rasteau, Cave De Rasteau 2010, Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Savoury and tasty with dark red spicy fruit in this AC-appellation southern French red wine. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. A terrific, long, dry finish that leaves you longing for more. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2014-2019. 985929 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Full-bodied and smooth yet it has terrific heft and concentration. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the finish. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. This is a tremendous value for wine of this quality: perfect for parties and potluck gatherings. Drink: 2013-2018. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2012, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache grapes, at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas. Velvet texture. Awesome! The southern French region of Corbières is often underestimated, and yet it's capable of producing blockbuster reds like this one. Usually carignan is part of the blend, but not in this case. Intense and satisfying. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 670505 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

La Ferme Du Mont 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: This French white wine is made from 100% Rousanne grapes. Only 7000 bottles were made. The vines are planted in the winery's most acidic soils and coolest, driest region. As a result there's a vibrant and racy acidity in the glass with aromas of white truffle and beeswax. It's a borderline wine on the exciting edge of losing it all: tension! Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2019. 251645 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères Domaine Lafage 2013, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.P., 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. Produced by Domaine Lafage, this robust Rhone red wine from 2013 vintage of this Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres is a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah grapes, with a splash of Carignan. The wine undergoes an extended cold-soak that's not in stainless steel tanks, then fermentation in 500 litre barrels. The vineyards are located close to the village of Maury in the Rhone Valley. Drink: 2015-2019. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2013, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2020. 643239 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. October 24, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Réserve Des Armoiries Demazet 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley is cedary with wild black fruit, cassis and blackcurrant. Excellent for the price. Robust and relatively smooth, though decant for 1 hour. Savoury and mouth-watering. Perfect for hearty meat dishes like prime rib. Drink: 2015-2019. 194886 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Nostre Pais 2012, Costières De Nîmes, Midi A.C., France: A robust and delicious red with aromas of black licorice (it's dry), blackberries, black cherry and smoke. Lovely length and weight. Polished, smooth tannins make it easy to drink now though it'll also keep well in the cellar. This wine was mature for six months in French barrels, with most of it resting on its lees. Terrific price. Gassier is the iconic flagship of the Nimes region, and this wine shows why. Drink: 2013-2019. 214378 15% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gayda Syrah 2013, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: A gorgeous southern French red wine from the Languedoc region. Very expressive and aromatic with lovely replays of violets, fleshy blackberry and black pepper on the nose and palate. OTHER: COURTNEY FLOOD rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review: A very expressive wine at a terrific value. Dark cherry and plum with a hint of herbal mint and a dusting of black pepper. Serve with a hearty meal (braised meat or mushrooms), but don't over-pepper your dish as it will bring out too much spice in the wine. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: VALÉRIE DUFOUR - ACCREDITED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review: Interesting nose with some aromas of lilies, "fumier" and cranberries. The paper from the Syrah is dominant in the mouth. A pretty nice affordable well-crafted wine. Two thumbs up! Like drinking a ray of light. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: CRAIG KUZIEMSKY rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review Cranberry and earth on the nose. Cherry, plum and oak on the palate. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: MATT STEEVES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Dark cherry, plum, spice, pepper, and chocolate covered raisins. Palate shows cherry, mulberry, clove, and pepper. Enjoy with charcuterie. Tasted February 2015. 87+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: TERRY JEANS rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Cherries, spice, and dark fruit on the nose. Some nice fruit and pepper flavours, with medium acid and tannins. A full-bodied wine from the south of France that is good value for the type of Syrah. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: JANE STAPLES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Inky dark red fruit on the nose. Graphite, ripe dark plums, forest floor elements and smoky oak on the palate. Smoky finish. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Domaine Gayda creates delicious, accessible, plush red wines at affordable prices. Owners Tim Ford and Anthony Record also built a restaurant and winery tasting room. Winemaker, Vincent Chansault, is very respected in the Languedoc. Gayda's vines are among the oldest in the region and will be certified organic soon. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Aromas of cherry, mulberry, black pepper and dark fruit with a lifted floral tone. Red fruit and pepper in the mouth. An expressive wine that delivers great value. (VINTAGES panel, June 2015) Drink: 2013-2018. 392977 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Amazing wine for the money! This robust red is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grapes that offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Drink it with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2011, A.C., Rhône, France: Juicy, dark pleasure in a glass! Full-bodied with black fruit, anise, pepper and smoke aromas. This is an even blend of grenache and syrah grapes. Terrific concentration, depth and balance from one of the most respected producers in the Rhone. This wine opens up with decanting and you will open up with this wine. Try it. Drink: 2012-2017. 566844 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Patrick Lesec Suzon Beaumes-De-Venise Les Grandes Serres 2011, Côtes Du Rhône Villages A.C., France: Love this black pepper wonder! Dark fruit, dark spices and lots of personality. Layered and expressive: even though it's full-bodied, it's lively, not heavy. The 2011 is an unjustly overlooked vintage for Cotes du Rhone-Villages Beaumes de Venise Suzon. Terrific value. Drink: 2014-2020. 357053 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils L'andéol Rasteau 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Classic Rhone Valley red wine with signature aromas of black fruit, pepper, cedar smoke and dried herbs. Savoury and delicious with earthy rather than overtly fruity nuances. Decant 2 hours or cellar it.  Your choice; your aptitude for delayed gratification -- or not! Drink: 2013-2017. 976845 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De La Grave Caractère 2009, Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux A.C., France: Very sexy Merlot on the nose and palate. Seductive aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries with some clove dust mingling in between. Pleasingly grip yet it's velvet smooth. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with veal chops. Exceptional for the price. Note the vintage is 2009. Drink: 2014-2020. 224683 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Grandy Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Rhone red wine without high alcohol or heaviness, at a bargain price. Cedar brush, wild black cherry and smoke. So smooth on the palate: goes down slippery fast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 287532 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Hanteillan 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: An amazing bargain for Bordeaux from a spectacular vintage! This baby could use more cellar time and definitely 1-2 hours decanting before you enjoy it. Classic aromas of cassis and blackcurrant with just enough toasty oak. Firm tannic grip on the palate of this full-bodied, balanced red wine blend. Drink: 2015-2020. 377408 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Vieille Fontaine Vidal-Fleury 2012, Côtes Du Rhône Villages A.C., France: Terrific value for the price! Peppery and robust with layers of forest blackberries and black raspberry. Great party wine for those on any budget. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 393215 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. The vines grow in black slate and schist soil, are old vines, grapes are hand-picked with low yields and dry grown (no irrigation). Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 195107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Domaine Lafage Chimères 2012, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.P., 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. Produced by Domaine Lafage, this robust Rhone red wine from 2012 vintage of this Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres is a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah grapes, with a splash of Carignan. The wine undergoes an extended cold-soak that's not in stainless steel tanks, then fermentation in 500 litre barrels. The vineyards are located close to the village of Maury in the Rhone Valley. Drink: 2013-2019. 119354 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Le Bourdieu 2009, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Most excellent for the money! Classic Bordeaux aromas without the classic(high) Bordeaux price. Think cassis and blackcurrant with some cedar smoke and Band-Aids (the good kind). Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 403691 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Barreyre Supérieur 2011, Bordeaux A.C., France: Excellent price for this elegant, full-bodied, superbly balanced Bordeaux red wine. Classic aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 404293 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied rich southern French red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's most-respected producers. Aromas of black fruit, cassis and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Big, black and brooding: looking for a fight though not with your taste buds. This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 195107 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Red. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tessellae Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: Juicy and full-bodied. Very supple and smooth. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017-2019. 343509 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Domaine De L'arnesque 2014, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Opens with bright red cherries and field berries. Love the mouth-watering juiciness of this red. Full-bodied red and a terrific finish. A steal at this price. Drink: 2016-2018. 223487 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon 100% 2014, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Juicy, full-bodied and smooth with fleshy ripe purple and black plums flavours and some blueberry on the finish. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 437079 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Loads of fleshy black and purple plums on the nose and palate with cracked black pepper on the finish. Staggeringly great for the price. The 2014 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended Drink: 2016-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tsantali Naoussa Xinomavro 2011, Naoussa, Macedonia A.P., Greece: Peppered black fruit with full-bodied weight. Great for pasta in tomato sauce. This robust, juicy Greek wine is made from the Xinomavro grape which is a dark-skinned grape that creates full-bodied wines with good aging potential. Pair this with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2019. 209627 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Talamonti Montepulciano 2013, Abruzzo, Italy: Tre Saggi is a delicious, toasty red wine from Montepulciano. Loaded with black fruit and dark spice. Rich, dark and savoury with black cherries and smoke and lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes. Full-bodied and luxuriously thick like a comforting blanket you wrap closer to you on a chilly night under a starry sky by the campfire. Great structure and balance. A great party wine that won’t cost a fortune. Plus the label looks like it cost twice as much as you paid for it ;) Tre Saggi translates to "three wise men" and both wise men and women will be smart to try this wine. Great spice and smoke notes on the finish. A rare steak would be a great match. Drink: 2016-2019. 204016 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Leone De Castris Maiana Salice Salentino 2014, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: The 2014 vintage of Maiana offers notes of dark berries, smoke and dried herbs. Sweet black cherry aromas and flavours on this delicious Italian red wine that is terrific for the money. Ripe cherry and plum notes. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 717959 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Treiso Dolcetto D'alba 2014, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied, juicy and tasty with attractive dark red berries and cedar smoke. Perfect for so many dishes with robust flavours. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with pastas in meat sauce or sausages. Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pasta in a thick tomato sauce. Drink: 2016-2022. 258483 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sartori L'appassione 2013, Delle Venezie Rosso, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Juicy, savoury, mouth-watering and lip-smacking delicious! Full-bodied and smooth with fleshy ripe berries and black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 451716 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Cusumano Noà 2010, Sicily, Italy: Exceptional value and quality for the price! This full-bodied red wine is smooth with mocha richness and brooding black plums slipping in underneath. Dark spice and smoke on a long finish. Terrific structure and balance. Demands hearty meat dishes and your full commitment. This wine is a blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Nero d'Avola is the flagship red wine of Sicily: try it tonight with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 109512 12.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Giordano Primitivo Di Manduria 2013, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Aromas of big juicy purple plums and blueberries and mocha on this Italian blockbuster, and very Zinfandel-like, which makes sense given the grape's connection to Primitivo. A supple and full-bodied red wine with a good-natured heart of hedonism. Perfect for casual dinner parties with people you like. The vines are trained for low yields to ensure concentrated flavour. Intensely packed with dark fruit flavour and dark chocolate. Pair with wild and grilled meats and spicy cheeses. Drink: 2015-2018. 51797 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Drink: 2015-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cherry-berry on the nose with mocha aromas from oak aging. Almost full-bodied and smooth. Love the balancing acidity. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 626390 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big and juicy New Zealand red wine, with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours in this kiwi pinot noir. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Very tasty. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 163972 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Vicente Faria Animus 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: This is a terrific, full-bodied Portuguese wine aptly named Animus, your dark side. Pair with a pepper steak and other grilled meats to complement that aromas of black plums, dark berries, smoke and cedar on the wine. Great value. Drink: 2014-2019. 535641 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Quinta De Pancas Selecção Do Enólogo 2010, Lisboa D.O.C., Portugal: Love the wild cedar brush nose with dark berries and spices. Delicious and fascinating. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Ready to drink now. Finishes with attractive wood spice and smoke. Yes please! Drink: 2013-2019. 380931 XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Clos Malverne Le Café Pinotage 2012, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, coffee, leather, smoke and dry plum. Full-bodied, but smooth and perfectly balanced. Pair with roasted meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 666776 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc Viognier 2016, Western Cape, South Africa: What a stunningly pretty and floral South African white wine made from the country's most iconic white grape Chenin Blanc. Redolent of apple blossom and lime zest. Perfect for seared seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 281311 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.35 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Campo Viejo Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain: Savoury and juicy with smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dry and earthy; balanced and full-bodied. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 137810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Luis Cañas Rioja Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A gorgeous, rich and full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grapes. Seductive aromas of leather, dust and smoke. Perfect for lamb with rosemary. This wine will also age well in your cellar or make a great gift wine. Drink: 2013-2019. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2014, Calatayud D.O., Spain: An extraordinary wine for the price. Aromas of black fleshy plum, pepper and cedar brush. Amazing value. The vines are planted at 3,000 feet above sea level in poor gravel soil. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rotllán Torra Crianza 2007, D.O.C., Priorat, Spain: Savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. Drink: 2011-2017. 267989 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 14, 2012 Full Review

Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2012, Yecla D.O.C., Spain: A real stunner for the money! An alluring, seductive nose of stormy black fruit, dried herbs, and wild violets. This wine fills your mind, mouth and senses. It is a limited production wine made in the Yecla region of southern Spain. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2021. 276162 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Crianza Vina D'alta Qualitat 2009, D.O.C., Priorat, Spain: 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. Drink: 2013-2017. 267989 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 9, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Crianza 2006, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Lovely mature flavours of tanned leather, violets and cigar box. Not fruity. Love this lots more than "younger" Crianzas. Somewhat like mature Rioja without the markup. The Bierzo region of Spain has recently reinvested itself and emerged as a modern producer of a very traditional grape, Mencia. This wine finished with black, mocha and spice. Try it with light curry dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 244699 13.60% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Parducci Pinot Noir 2009, California, United States: A mature Californian Pinot Noir at a great price offering dried cherry and herbs on the nose and palate. Tanned leather and lots of complexity here. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2013-2017. 278804 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 26, 2015 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Jekel Pinot Noir 2012, Monterey, California, United States: Lovely cherry berry ripeness on the nose yet perfectly balanced with racy acidity on the palate. Monterey makes spectacular Pinot Noir at great prices, like this one. Pair with pasta primavera. Drink: 2014-2018. 27268 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish on this California Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. This wine is actually made by a Canadian, the Niagara Falls native Elizabeth Grant-Douglas who as a child helped her father with his backyard vineyard. She then became a member of the first graduating class of Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture program. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 732040 13.90% XD 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Mark West Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States: A smooth, supple Californian Pinot Noir with lots of toasty oak, mocha, espresso and coffee on the nose from aging in French oak barrels. Silky tannins. The winery is situated above the Salinas Valley. Pair with coffee-rubbed pork chops or a pepper steak. Yum! Drink: 2013-2017. 450189 13.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mandolin/Halstead Pinot Noir 2013, Monterey, California, United States: Smooth Californian Pinot Noir with attractive tart cherry aromas. The cool climate shows through here in the balance. Medium-bodied. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2020. 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A lovely, seductive Californian Pinot Noir with aromas of black cherry and dark spice. Supple and medium-bodied and velvet smooth. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2019. 308221 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review