Jacob's Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Lots of cedar brush, hickory smoky and oak o the nose from oak aging. Rich flavours of cassis on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Great for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 91751 13.80% D 750 mL  $17.45 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2016 Full Review

Ménage à Trois Silk 2015, California, United States: A smooth, supple, full-bodied Californian red wine blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petit Sirah. Lusciously rich and ripe with fleshy sweet black plums and berries. Finishes with dark chocolate and mocha. Perfect for Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 462853 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Paso Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian Cabernet is part of Clayhouse's Vineyard Series. The wine was matured for 16 months in a combination of American, French and other European oak barrels, which imparts some lovely spicy, smoky coffee notes. Extraordinary balance and complexity. Layers of flavour with cassis, blackcurrant and mocha predominating. Full-bodied with a lovely length on the finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2017-2020. 57869 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2016, United States Drink: 2016-2018. D 750 mL  $20.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Buried Cane 2017 is a well-priced Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley in Washington and is produced by the Middleton family who has been working the land in Washington since 1898. Look for ripe black cherries, raspberries, mocha wrapped up in a whiff of spice. Very nice, well-balanced with a lingering ripe red fruits finish. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2026. 402081 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. November 3, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review