Crios Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A consistently solid producer of classic Argentine Malbec year after year. Plush, full-bodied and smooth with aromas of black plum and berries. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Susana Balbo Signature 2019 Malbec has a splash of Petit Verdot added to the mix and is so rich and pure of fruit. Fragrant with ripe blueberry, mulberry, vanilla and smoky aromas on the nose. Deep ruby in the glass with ripe dark berry, plum, clove, pepper spice, smoky vanilla flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and structured. Beautifully crafted and balanced. Good now, better in 2023. Drink: 2023-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 22, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Familia Schroeder Alpataco Chardonnay 2017, Patagonia, Argentina Drink: 2019-2022. 629428 12.90% XD 750 mL  $16.95. February 28, 2019 Full Review

Mitolo The Nessus Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A mouth-watering, dark, towering Australian Shiraz with notes of blackberry, plum black and pepper. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2022. 457291 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with aromas of cassis and tart blackberry. Layers of flavour with dark spice on the finish. This is the winery's flagship wine that's aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Pair with osso bucco. Drink: 2014-2018. 408658 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Simply magnificent, especially for this price! Wow. Aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and smoke. Supple and generous. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 460170 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 12, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2015, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: High alcohol but the wine doesn't taste hot: rich and full-bodied with complex layers of black fruit, hickory smoke and dried herbs. So savoury! Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Concentrated and deep with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Pinot Noir 2015, Languedoc IGT, France: Juicy, supple and absolutely delicious Pinot Noir from the Languedoc region of southern France. Bursting with fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours. Satin smooth and full-bodied. Produced by well-known winery Georges duBoeuf. Pair with roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 184069 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2014, Verona, Italy: A juicy, full-bodied, supple Italian red wine from one of the country's most respected producers. Aromas of black cherry liqueur and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2022. 155051 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Lornano Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied Italian Chianti made from the Sangiovese grape, with grainy tannins. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels imparting a smoky character. Aromas of tart cherry and earth. Pair with lasagna or pasta with tomato sauce. Drink: 2018-2022. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Casale Del Giglio Cesanese 2014, Lazio I.G.T., Italy: Rustic and robust with blackened fruit flavours and lots of oak. Made from the low yielding Cesanese grape in the Lazio region of Italy near Rome on the central west coast, the so-called "knee" of Italy's "boot" geographically. Finishes with dark spices. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 716778 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Rustic, robust and very tannic. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. This Italian DOCG red wine made from the Sangiovese grape was aged for 2 years in oak barrels. Dark cherry fruit, some toasty oak that's nicely balanced. Tannic grip will smooth out with 1 hour decanting. Pair with a pepper steak or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2019. 111641 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Robust and rustic with wild tart black cherry and cedar underbrush. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours and pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2025. 431742 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Silk & Spice Red Blend 2016, Portugal, Portugal: A tasty, full-bodied, smooth Portuguese red wine blend made from native grapes. Flavours of sweet plums and blackberries, along with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Thus, the name of the wine in reference to the traditional spice route around Portugal merchant sailing vessels took to get to the East in the 1500s to buy spices and trade goods. Pair with Hawaiian pizza or Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2018. 533307 13% MD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 87/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: A terrific, value-priced Californian Merlot featuring fleshy ripe purple and black plums aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and smooth with juicy acidity. Pair with hamburgers, meat lovers' pizza and stew. Drink: 2016-2020. 534255 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 89/100. November 14, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review