The Hatch Hobo Series Cabernet Franc 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A savoury, juicy, full-bodied BC Cabernet Franc with none of that bell pepper nonsense. Dark red berries and smoke on the nose and palate. Racy acidity. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 854323 13.80% D 750 mL Score: 90/100. August 29, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château D'or Et De Gueules Les Cimels 2013, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: This robust, rustic southern French red wine offers cedar brush and wild black cherry on the nose and palate with some cracked black pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 480301 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Ventoux 2015, Ventoux, Southern Rhone, Rhone A. P., France: Xavier Vignon was the consulting winemaker for several respected Rhone Valley wineries. Building on this work, he now creates his own wine under this label. A well-priced supple, smooth French red wine with aromas of dark fruit and good juicy acidity. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2017-2020. 413211 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rioja Bordón Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This Spanish red wine is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Red Grenache and 5% Mazuelo grapes for the 2011 vintage. The wine was aged for 24 months in American white oak barrels. Aromas of dried dark fruit and herbs on the nose and palate. Dried fruit and cigar box on the palate. Finishes with spices and dusty earth. Pair with lamb. This wine produced by Bodegas Franco-Españolas. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2021. 194753 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. December 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review