Château de Nages JT Syrah 2013, Costières Nimes , Rhone, France: Rich and full-bodied with black cherry and black olive aromas and flavours. Juicy and supple. This robust French red wine is a blend of mostly Syrah and with some Mourvèdre grapes. The grapes are sourced from the northern edge of the appellation. The 2013 Costières De Nimes JT was aged in oak barrels. Pair with grilled meats and rich meat sauces. Drink: 2016-2020. 736876 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Casa Vinicola Gerardo Cesari Cesari Mara Vino Di Ripasso Valpolicella 2005, Veneto, Italy: Notes of chocolate, plums and other dark fruit. Round with a velvety texture and medium-bodied. The grape for this wine are dried on grates and then fermented on amarone lees for added richness. It's aged in oak for 6-12 months. 506519 13.50%  750 mL  $15.20 Score: 88/100. May 22, 2007 Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: This full-bodied and smooth Washington red wine is made from the state's best-known red wine grape, Merlot. Lots of mocha and black plum aromas on the nose and palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 263418 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Ironstone Bear Creek Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Hickory woodsmoke, campfire all the way. Please, tell me that campfire story again as the smoke swirls around my head and the stars above us on this mid-summer night. Perfect for grilled meats. Ironstone delivers extreme value in the glass at many price points. Pair this blockbuster red with BBQ chicken or ribs. Drink: 2015-2019. 951889 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.25 Score: 89/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review