Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2012, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Big, brooding and purple: looking for a fight with any wimpy food. Pair with big burgers and rare steaks. Juicy black fruit, smoke, oak and toast. Drink: 2013-2017. 588731 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 22, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Two Sisters Vineyards Merlot 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2014-2020. 832651000036 13.50% D 750 mL  $48.00. February 6, 2015 Full Review

Le Ragose Superiore Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Rustic, dry and terrific with distinctive aromas of maturity: think tanned leather, violets, dried herbs and wild black cherry though not fruity. Nice mouth-watering acidity for a variety of dishes. Highly recommended. Finishes with cedar smoke, violets, and black tart cherry. Drink: 2017-2020. 991984 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Tommasi Arele Parziale Appassimento 2015, Veneto I.G.T, Italy: Juicy acidity with tanned leather aromas on the nose and palate of this rustic Italian red wine. Peppery red berry fruit and a supple smooth texture. Medium to almost full-bodied. A lovely, balanced example of the Appassimento style that concentrates flavours but doesn't make the wine heavy. Very savoury. This robust Italian red wine takes its name -- Arele -- from the wooden trays that were traditionally used to dry the grapes, or a portion of them, to make Appassimento wine. The 2014 vintage has intense dark red fruit and polished tannins. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 224188 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dark berry and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian Chianti. Wild cedar underbrush notes, not fruit forward. Pair with a rare steak Drink: 2017-2021. 421388 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2012, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from oak aging. Sweet purple plums on the palate. It's full-bodied with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. This Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) offers dark spice and vanilla smoke on the finish. Pair with Bolognese or salami and charcuterie. Drink: 2017-2019. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Societa Agricola Caferro Carferro Noir 2011, Italy Drink: 2017-2019.  13% D 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A blockbuster blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes with a splash of Sangiovese from northern Italy. The 2013 vintage is very fresh, more so than the 2012 vintage (which was a strong one). A lot of elegance in the glass here. Pair with braised beef. Drink: 2016-2021. 145920 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 17, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masi Campofiorin Regional Blended Red 2015, Verona, Italy Drink: 2014-2020. 155051 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Sella & Mosca Di Sardegna Riserva Cannonau 2011, Sardinia, Italy: Tons of acidity and tannic grip. Tart cherry. Decant 2 hours and it might smooth out. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 425488 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. October 25, 2015 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review