Trapiche Pure Black Unoaked Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 462861 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2015, Cafayate Valley, Argentina: Dark chocolate and black fleshy plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 483263 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Kaiken Las Rocas Ultra Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A big, dark-fruited Argentine red wine. Aromas of blackberries and fleshy black plums. Supple and delicious. Finishes with dark spice and wood smoke. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose of this amazing Argentine red wine, with enticing dark spices and smoke nuances. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2023. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Crios Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese 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

La Mascota Gran Mascota Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A delightful, robust Argentine red wine with a supple, smooth texture and made form the country's iconic Malbec grape. Polished tannins, with balanced acidity. Aromas of fleshy black plums and spice. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 443333 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Chakana Nuna Estate Malbec 2016, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours in this full-bodied red wine. Intense mocha, toasty oak-smoke nose. Great balance and length. Malbec is Argentina's flagship red wine. This wine shows why with its fleshy, full-bodied black fruit goodness. Amazing price point for such quality. Try it with beef stew. Drink: 2018-2020. 18671 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Benmarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Classic cassis and blackcurrant aromas in this robust red wine from one of Argentina's best winemakers. Savoury, juicy and full-bodied. Great price! Try it with a hearty meat dish. Mendoza is considered the premium wine region of Argentina, with its backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Although it is better known for Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon is on the rise and is done in a both rich and vibrant red wine style. Drink: 2018-2022. 232637 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Aniello 006 Riverside Estate Pinot Noir 2016, Río Negro Valley, Patagonia, Argentina: A juicy, smooth, supple, mouth-watering Pinot Noir from the cool climate of Patagonia in Argentina. Light-to medium-bodied. Aromas of tart cherry. Pair with veal and roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 542092 12.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: The alcohol is high at 15%, but this robust Australian red wine tastes balanced, and not hot. Made from the classic Shiraz grape, it offers lots of fleshy ripe blackberries and black plums. Some dark spice on the finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A huge Australian red wine made form the Merlot grape. The alcohol is high at 15%. Rich black plum liqueur and blackberry jam. Pair with brontosaurus burgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 462275 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: A cool minty hallway of aromas interwoven with fleshy blackberry notes. From the Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra, this 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is very approachable. Sister's Run, Old Testament is a soft-tannin, juicy and savoury Cabernet Sauvignon -- a real crowd pleaser with rich blackberry and plums on the palate, spicy on the finish. Also approachable price wise. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Katunga Grenache Tannat Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2018-2022. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Merlot 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Loads of flavour that almost jumps from the glass in the robust Merlot. Juicy and fleshy with purple and black plum aromas on this vibrant Australian red wine, with lots of mouth-watering acidity for food. Although the Merlot grape is grown in many regions around the world, the signature here in the glass is definitely Australian. Smooth and full-bodied. Terrific price! Attractive smoke and dark fruit on the finish. Perfect for pizza! Drink: 2017-2021. 683201 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Juicy purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this robust Australian cabernet. Smooth and supple. pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2021. 323741 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match. Dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale, Australia: Wolf Blass first made 250 cases of the Grey Label Shiraz, but realized he could not earn a living based on such a small production of a premium-priced wine. Thus was born Yellow Label in 1966. It was created to be a crowd pleaser with the goal of quality, character and consistency, according to current winemaker Chris Matcher. Consistency is key as Yellow Label is designed to give consumers confidence that they are getting the same signature taste each time. That was the challenge to maintain when Yellow Label moved to regional selection of grapes for this vintage rather than widespread blending. Chris says that they achieve it through careful vineyard management and barrel selection. This Cabernet offers great value and attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 251876 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Western Australia, Australia: Juicy Australian red wine with gigantic black plum and purple plum aromas and mouth-filling flavours. Smoky and mouth-watering with a sweet black plum finish. Perfect for a grilled steak or hamburger. Drink: 2014-2018. 606624 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Bacon and campfire smoke on the nose of this big Australian red wine from oak aging. It's made from the country's flagship red wine grape Shiraz. Richard Tarlan was a favourite among the jesters to the Queen Elizabeth I and was the first to achieve national celebrity status. This wine is named in his honour, but it's no joke. Pair with lamb cutlets. Drink: 2014-2018. 659607 15% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Mint, eucalyptus and blackberry on the nose of this wonderfully attractive Australian red wine blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. Pair with roast beef. Juicy and savoury with fleshy, lusciously ripe black plums and blackberry. This robust Australian red wine is a beautiful blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. It's layered, rich and round. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 142018 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Clancy's Red Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2015, Australia: A juicy, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and blackberries. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 611467 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Stratus 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant and terrific Niagara red wine blend from a much-respected winery in a spectacular vintage. Aromas of cassis, black currant and wild blackberry with some clove-spice on the finish. Great cellar wine. Pair with rare meats. The 2013 vintage of the Stratus Red is a blend of 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 11% Syrah, 2% Malbec, 3% Sangiovese and 2% Tannat grapes. Great structure, firm tannins and a long finish. Could also cellar for 10 years. Drink: 2017-2022. 131037 13.50% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Coyote's Run Pinot Noir 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Seductive black cherry on the nose and liquid velvet on the palate. Great vintage. Juicy and tart Niagara Pinot Noir with delicious aromas and flavours of ripe berries with racy acidity. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 53090 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree Red 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, full-bodied Niagara red wine blend of several grapes. Rich and complex with excellent balance. This red wine is produced by the Speck brothers. Aromas of smoke, black fruit and spice. Love the depth and richness here. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2021. 247882 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley, Chile: Each of the wines from the 1865 portfolio is made from its own selected vineyard planted with the particular grape in mind. This gorgeous Chilean Cabernet is full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberries. Lots of dark fruit flavour and a long satisfying finish. This Cabernet is planted in the winery's Alto Maipo vineyard planted 40 years ago with vines propagated by massal selection. Average summer high temperatures hover around 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The vines are in clay-loam soils in an alluvial terrace. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carignan 2015, Maule Valley, Chile: Savoury, dark, deep and delicious! This full-bodied Chilean red wine is made from the Carignan grape, lesser known than Cabernet and Merlot. The vines are planted in the coastal range of the Maule Valley. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and dark plums. Pair with roast beef or brisket. Drink: 2018-2021. 542118 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Mas Andes Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Valley, Maipo Valley, Chile: A smoky, seductive Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of fleshy black plums, spice and anise. Terrific balancing acidity. Mas Andes translates to beyond the Andes, referring to the longest running mountain range in the world, which also offers natural protection for the vines. Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the famous Bordeaux producer, imposes the same demanding regime here in Chile. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 542084 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: The 2015 vintage of the Carmen Gran Reserva is made from mostly Carmenère grapes, and the wine is matured in French oak for 10 months. The soils in which this full-bodied Chilean Carmenère is planted are granitic (granite) and well-suited to the deeply penetrating Carmenère vine roots. Shallower soils and steep slopes moderate the vines' vigour and concentrate flavour. The climate in Apalta is also ideal for this varietal with 29 to 33 degree Celsius average daytime temperatures a and mild nights during the growing season. Finishes with dark spices and vanilla smoke. This classic Chilean red wine is savoury, dark and complex with a chewy, full-bodied mid-palate. Layers of black fruit with a long finish. The Carmenère grapes are sourced from the El Peñasco Vineyard. Superbly crafted for this price. Great structure and persistence of flavours on the finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 439166 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Arboleda is a boutique winery nestled in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley that handcrafts six exclusive single vineyard wines, each from a unique terroir, according to the back label. The wine's name, Arboleda, is a tribute to the 1,450 hectares of native forest that surround the winery's sustainably farmed vineyards. The 2015 vintage is elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality from Eduardo Chadwick, well respected within the Chilean wine community and beyond. Long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 26235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2015, Aconcagua Coast, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: The 2015 vintage of this Montes Alpha is a vibrant Chilean Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Coast wine region. This is a full-bodied, juicy pinot noir with fleshy ripe cherry and berry aromas. Montes is a flagship producer for Chile, and their wines are always incredibly well priced, superb quality and taste. Its juicy and generous but balanced with some terrific acidity for planked salmon or roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 143214 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: Wonderfully rich and concentrated red wine, yet savory and mouth-watering too. Full-bodied goodness in this Carmenère without being heavy. Nice balance and length. Offers aromas of black plum, smoke and dark spice on the finish. The Carmenère grape originates from the Bordeaux region of France and was first planted in Chile in the nineteenth century. Drink: 2017-2020. 670539 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Uber gorgeous, deep and delicious! Terrific bold red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is made from diverse blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes within the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. A savoury and juicy Chilean cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and eminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great depth and length in the glass and on the palate. Polished tannins and a good finish. Great with pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: Stunningly great value! So juicy and savoury, lip-smackingly delicious. Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Specialties Carignan 2013, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: The Carignan grapes are dry farmed, which adds richness, depth and character to the wine. Dry farming means that the grapes are not irrigated and must rely on the rain water that nature provides, however little that is in dry climates like this one. It also has the effect of producing smaller grapes or berries with more concentrated flavours. Complex, dry and savoury Chilean red wine with gorgeously rich black fruit aromas and flavours. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry on the finish. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. Drink: 2017-2021. 213520 15% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 14, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Cordillera de Los Andres Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A rich, decadently flavoured Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the country's most respected producers. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry and plum with spice and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb or pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 541169 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy, fleshy, ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2015, Rapel Valley, Chile: Very succulent and juicy with rich layers of fleshy ripe plum and dark berries with a lick of spice. Such a great value. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2015, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: This savoury and juicy red wine, features big black plum and berry aromas and flavours as well as dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied and smooth Carmenère. Offers incredible quality and taste for the price. Try it with a hearty meat dish. Lovely dark spices and black plums on the nose of this robust red wine. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2021. 169862 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Primus The Blend 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Chocolate and mocha from oak aging with some sweet blackberry flavours. This full-bodied Chilean red wine is just dripping with fleshy berry flavour and plums with some real vibrancy and lift on the mid-palate. This wine is a blend of about a third cabernet sauvignon, a third syrah, and the balance split between merlot and carmenere grapes. Superb craftsmanship; great value. Judicious use of oak has a toasty weave throughout the wine. Balanced acidity and polished tannins, but the dark fruit power and energy leads in the glass. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2019. 712463 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile: Savoury, juicy and mysterious: love it! Robust and brooding with exceptional value, like the rest of the wines in the Santa Carolina line-up. Big black fleshy fruit, loaded with toasty oak, tar and smoke. This full-bodied Chilean red wine is made from the country's signature red grape Carmenère. Features aromas of dark spice, graphite, mint, and cedar. Endless, deep and rich. Discuss world domination over a rare piece of filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2020. 34942 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the Aconcagua Valley. This wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant cassis along with toasty oak. There's a grip on the palate, so decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2020. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 14, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the Aconcagua Valley. This wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant cassis along with toasty oak. There's a grip on the palate, so decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2015, Las Pataguas Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Full-bodied with robust aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Fleshy ripe black plums on the finish with some dark spice. This Chilean red wine is made from the country's signature grape Carmenere. Pair with this roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2015, Côtes De Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: A blockbuster southern French red wine blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache grapes with lip-smacking juiciness on the palate. The Grenache component of the wine was aged for 1 year in 80% concrete tanks while the Syrah was matured in 500-litre demi-muids (large barrels). Purple plums and blueberry pie on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth, juicy French red wine. Pair with hamburgers and relish with salsa on the side. Drink: 2017-2021. 320499 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2014, Cotes du Rhône, France: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Perrin is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2022. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2014, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: Franck and Cyrille Chavy are fourth-generation winemakers on this Morgon grand cru estate in Beaujolais, with their father Henri. The vines are planted in the "charmes" and "corcelette" climats. The wine undergoes a 6-12 day maceration to increase the intensity and complexity of flavour. Juicy and mouth-watering with blackberries and a pleasantly long finish. Surprisingly full-bodied for Beaujolais and the Gamay grape, but then again, the Morgon region is among the best of Beaujolais and capable of producing great wines like this one. Pair this with holiday turkey. Drink: 2014-2019. 276477 12.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Château De Pierreux Brouilly 2015, Beaujolais, Burgundy A.C., France Drink: 2017-2020. 5496 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Saint Chinian, Midi A.P., France: A blockbuster red wine from the southern French winemaking region of Saint Chinian. Attractive aromas of fleshy black fruit, dark spice and smoke. This red wine blend is mostly Syrah and has a luscious velvet smooth texture. There are savoury and pepper notes on the finish. What an incredibly great wine for the price point. Pair with a rare steak or blood sausages. Drink: 2017-2020. 370247 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Chateau Tour De L’Eveque Rosé 2014, Provence A.C., France: This lively French rosé not only offers wild strawberry notes, it also has a little white pepper for intrigue and pleasure. Medium-bodied, dry and some kind of wonderful from Régine Sumeire, Propreitor-récolt. One of the most respected rosé producers in Provence: consistently great year after year. This bone-dry rosé is a blend of 64% Grenache, 29% Cinsault, 4% Syrah, 2% Rolle and 1% Sémillon grapes. Please pass the pate. Drink: 2014-2016. 319392 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Château Vincens Origine Malbec 2014, Cahors, Southewest A.C., France: Smooth and juicy with campfire aromas on the nose. Very black in colour with high-toned acidity. A full-bodied southern French red wine from the region of Cahors and made from the Malbec grape, with mocha-dark chocolate aromas from oak aging and fleshy black fruit. Great for pizza. Finishes with dark spices. Pair with meat lovers' pizza tonight. This robust Cahors red wine almost has some leanings toward Californian Zinfandel, but still is dark and smoky in a Cahors sort of way. Densely tannic and brooding: decant for 2 hours. Concentrated, powerful and highly extracted in flavour and colour. Drink: 2017-2020. 343400 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Fitou 2014, Midi A.P., France: Winemaker Gerard Bertrand loves the Mediterranean lifestyle. The vineyard for this wine lies between the mountains of Corbières and the lakes and beaches along the Mediterranean coastline in southern France. The Fitous region has a wide range of micro-climates and soils. This full-bodied red finishes with dark spices. Juicy-delicious, absolutely wonderful aromas and flavours of fleshy black jam, blackberry pie and some smoke. This is a dry, full-bodied wine but the riot of aromas are amazing. Drink: 2017-2022. 403683 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Juicy, succulent and lip-smacking delicious southern French red wine that's a robust blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries with some seductive hints of smoke and cigar box filled with dark spice. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Tessellae Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.C., France: Loads of fleshy black and purple plums on the nose and palate with cracked black pepper on the finish. Staggeringly great for the price. The 2015 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Première Côte 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Savoury with dried herbs and a firm tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Stéphan Vedeau produced this robust southern French red wine blend that's a typical GSM, mostly Grenache, with about a third Syrah and the remainder Mourvèdre grapes. He's a third generation winemaker from Cotes Du Rhone. His wines are all organic products, free of chemicals and pesticides, the fertilizers are organic and he uses ambient or natural yeasts to ferment the wines. The wine was matured concrete tanks for 12 months. The vines are planted on the eastern slopes near the town of Courthezon, which lies along the eastern border of Châteauneuf du Pape in the Rhone. The 2015 vintage of the Côtes du Rhône Premières Côte grapes were picked in late September and early October. Drink: 2017-2021. 251645 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Le Ponnant 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.P., France: Balanced, full-bodied and savoury delicious. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Robust and smooth yet it has terrific concentration and complexity. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the mid-palate. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Pair with rare cuts of meat. Drink: 2017-2023. 171371 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Clos Troteligotte K-Or Malbec 2015, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: Very juicy with fleshy ripe black and purple plums. Lots of juicy acidity on the palate for tangy tomato meat sauces. Black fruit, smoke and toasty oak on this well-priced, robust southern French red wine made from Malbec grapes. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 299982 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2014, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France: A remarkably well-made, delicious French red wine, especially for this price point. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied with a supple texture. The grapes for this wine are grown on the highest terrace of the Fronton appellation, nestled in the heart of southwest France. This is a vibrant blend of Negrette, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 354134 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Vieille Ferme 2016, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, rustic, robust southern French red wine blend. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 263640 13% D 750 mL  $13.85 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard 2015, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France: Dried tobacco leaf and cigar box smoke on the nose and palate from judicious oak aging on this robust southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Black charry plums and berries. Relatively polished tannins. Made primarily from Grenache and Syrah grapes, this Vacqueyras wine has a dense texture with spicy notes on the finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 546051 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château de Nages 2015, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France Drink: 2018-2022. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Sainte Marie Alios 2014, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Lots of seductive smoke and blackened berry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth French red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes by winemaker Stéphane Dupuch. Great balance and length. Pair with rare game meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 526848 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Lafage 2015, Côté Sud, Côtes Catalanes I.G.P., France: Gorgeous weave of aromas on the nose here: ripe blackberry on the palate of this full-bodied, supple French red wine that's a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing terraces at the foot of the Pyrenees, Cote Sud translates to South Side. The white sister wine of this red is called Cote Est or East Side... sounds like a Broadway musical. Eastside Story ;) This southern French red wine was matured in concrete tanks. This wine will reward short-term cellaring of a few years. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 395236 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Perle By Roseline 2015, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: A brooding dark red wine from the southern French region of Provence that's a robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. Aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis and plums with a seductive weave of smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2021. 539874 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jean-Paul Dubost Climat Le Tracot 2015, Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely fleshy ripe dark cherries on the nose of this southern French red wine from Burgundy's Beaujolais region. Lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate for tangy sauces and chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 527051 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Lagrange 2013, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A stunning wine for the price! This Bordeaux red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown in the Right Bank district of Lussac St. Émilion. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 230391 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Grange Cochard Vieilles Vignes 2014, Morgon, Beaujolais A.P., France: A terrific, medium-bodied, smooth French red wine from the heart of Burgundy's Beaujolais region. Aromas of fleshy ripe dark cherry and some spice. Made from the classic Gamay grape. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 469627 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

S. Delafont Mosaique 2016, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: A deep, rich, full-bodied southern French red wine from the region of Languedoc. This wine is a blend of Syrah and Mouvedre, both macerated more than 30 days and pre-fermented at a low temperature before the Grenache was added. Polished tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 482455 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Chateaux Solidaires Château Haut Lalande 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye, Bordeaux A.C., France: This is a full-bodied, well-priced Bordeaux red wine blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec grapes. Aromas of fleshy blackberries and black plums with toasty oak and smoke. This winery has been owned by the Raimond family for three generations. Decant for 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak, game dishes or hard cheeses. Drink: 2018-2022. 546069 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Paul Mas Clos Des Mûres 2015, Côteaux Du Languedoc, Midi A.C., France: Dark, smoky and full-bodied with savoury, meaty black fruit. Terrific price for this quality of wine. Great for meat dishes. Elegant dinner party wine. Drink: 2018-2023. 286393 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Il feuduccio Fonte Venna Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2014, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: A juicy, savoury, full-bodied Italian red wine with gorgeous aromas and flavours of spicy wild red berries and smoke. This Montepulciano d'Abruzzo offers so much pleasure in the glass. Winery owners Gaetano and Maria Lamaletto observe ancient farming traditions in Abruzzo. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2022. 541474 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2014, Veneto IGT, Italy: An attractive ruby hue in the glass. Aromas of fleshy ripe red berries and dark spice. A robust Italian red wine with polished tannins. Juicy acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Drink: 2018-2023. 297655 13% XD 375 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Feudo Maccari Noto Nero d'Avola 2015, Noto, Sicily I.G.P., Italy: A savoury, juicy, full-bodied southern Italian red wine from the island of Sicily and made from the classic grape Nero d'Avola. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and berries with a lick of spice and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb chops and meats. Drink: 2018-2020. 339101 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

San Marzano Vindoro Negroamaro 2014, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: This superb Italian red wine offers gorgeous black fruit aromas that slip up and out of the glass in between violet notes. Plush and luxurious with full-bodied goodness. Although it’s big, it’s still in balance. Wow. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 473181 14.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Amastuola Primitivo 2014, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose of this robust Italian red wine from oak ageing. Huge juicy purple plum and blueberry aromas and flavours in this supple, smooth, full-bodied Italian red wine. Primitivo is also known as Zinfandel in California. Finishes with baked blueberry pie and dark spice. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2017-2022. 300004 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

San Felice Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A luscious, medium-bodied superbly balanced Italian red wine. This moderately priced, pleasant Chianti is perfect for Italian fare. Very attractive smoke and toasty oak on the nose. Black cherry, spice aromas, with good acidity in this almost full-bodied red wine. Polished tannins. Made from the traditional Sangiovese grape and other native varieties, this full-bodied Italian red wine has smooth tannins. The 2013 vintage of the Chianti Classico San Felice is mostly of Sangiovese grapes with some Colorino and Pugnitello grapes. Pugnitello almost became non-existent until this winery started using it in this popular blend. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 282996 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Castello Di Neive Barbaresco 2014, Piedmont, Italy: Tart, tannic, dry and delicious! This medium-bodied northern Italian red wine made from the barbaresco grape has racy acidity for tangy meat sauces. Drink: 2016-2020. 160143 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.80 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Melini Terrarossa Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: A lovely, lip-smacking delicious Italian red wine made from Tuscany's famous Sangiovese grape. Aromas of ripe cherry and earth. Pair with beef. Drink: 2011-2020. 487819 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel del Monte 2011, Puglia D.O.C.G., Italy: This robust Italian red wine is made in one of the more southerly wine regions of the country, where the grapes ripen to full flavour and depth. The 2011 vintage of the Rivera Il Falcone is a blend of mostly Nero di Troia grapes and some Montepulciano grapes. Savoury, smoky and brooding with fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours. Ultra-delicious and smooth already in texture. Southern Italy has undergone a quality revolution. Taste this red to see what I mean. Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Eremo Langhe Rosso 2014, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: A terrific value from the northern Italian region of Piedmont. This robust red wine is made from the classic and distinctive Nebbiolo grape. Aromas of wild truffle and dark fruit and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 454041 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ruffino Il Ducale 2015, Tuscany IGT, Italy: A full-bodied, lip-smacking tasty Italian red wine blend of Sangiovese (55%), Merlot (20%) and Syrah (25%) grapes. This Tuscan red wine offers great aromas of tart dark cherry and earth with some smoke. Lots of racy acidity for tomato sauce, lasagna and spicy sausages. Smooth and full-bodied. Drink: 2016-2022. 27797 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Pair with game meats. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2015-2022. 650713 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Provolo Campotorbian Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Excellent value in this robust, juicy, tasty and savoury Italian red wine. Lovely smoky, oak-mocha on the nose and palate. This wine uses the Ripasso method of grapes to add depth and flavour. Drink: 2017-2019. 974402 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine 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

La Vite Lucente 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Complex, full-bodied yet nuanced and long on the finish. This vibrant Italian red wine features gorgeous aromas of dried black cherry, cedar, smoke, fleshy blackberries from an iconic producer. It's a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and it was aged for 1 year in French barriques. Decant for 1 hour. Pair this wine with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2022. 747030 13.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2012, Tuscany DOC, Italy: This robust northern Italian wine is made mostly from Sangiovese grapes. It has great elegance, finesse and length on the finish. It's not as acidic as typical Sangiovese and therefore is soft and easy to drink, though still packed with dark red fruit flavour and spice. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 107276 13% XD 750 mL  $21.75 Score: 91/100. October 17, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2022. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Always a delight! This Kim Crawford Pinot Noir is a perfect balance between fleshy ripe plums and lively, racy acidity for dishes such as grilled pork chops. Medium-bodied, smooth and supple. Terrific value. Drink: 2017-2021. 626390 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Juicy and delicious New Zealand Pinot Noir with aromas of fleshy ripe red cherries and berries and some spices. Perfect for roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 54353 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Merlot 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: So savoury and juicy! This New Zealand red wine made from cool-climate Merlot grapes offers so much pleasure in the glass. A robust, smooth New Zealand red wine, with fleshy black plums and some dark spice on the finish. Kim Crawford has that rare combination of being both popular with a wide swath of wine drinkers, and respected by even the pickiest connoisseurs. Finishes with black plum and a lick of spiced oak. Try it with grilled lamb or pork chops. The Merlot grapes for this fine New Zealand red wine come from the sunny Hawke's Bay, which produces ripe, flavourful fruit (and wine). Merlot is traditionally a red wine grape in Bordeaux that's usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink: 2018-2021. 680967 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Andreza Reserva 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Juicy and full-bodied with rich aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and smoke. Relatively polished in texture on the palate. On the Douro River, river bends are called "voltas" and all have individual names. The Volta of Andreza is one of the most beautiful, and this wine is named for it. The two winemakers Joao Silva e Sousa and Francisco Baptisto work with vines planted at a high altitude, which gives more structure to the wine than those grapes grown closer to the river. This is a blend of traditional varieties: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Roriz. Half the wine was aged in French and American oak barrels. There is no filtration, clarification or stabilization of this wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 616911 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Ernie Els Big Easy 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: South African golf pro Ernie Els earned the nickname The Big Easy for his effortless swing and manor on the golf course. This savoury, juicy, lip-smacking red is dried herbs, spice and wild blackberry on the nose and palate. The Big Easy is a full-bodied South African red blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Grenache, 3% Mourvèdre, 5% Viognier and 7% Cinsault grapes. Lots of flavour here! A core of spicy, wild blackberry. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 220038 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Neil Ellis Pinotage 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A robust, juicy, savoury South African red wine made form the Pinotage grape. Firm tannins that will benefit from decanting 1-2 hours. The grapes are sourced from several vineyards. Aromas of ripe black plums. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 542167 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: This terrific South African Cabernet Sauvignon features blackcurrant and wild blackberry flavour richness on the nose and palate, with a gorgeously smooth texture and full-bodied weight. Nice cedar and underbrush notes on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Nice price, too. Drink: 2017-2022. 146894 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Barista Pinotage 2017, Robertson W.O., South Africa Drink: 2017-2022. 172585 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: So savoury, juicy and meaty -- layers of pleasure. This WO-designated wine is smooth, smoky and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Amazingly great price for the quality. This wine is a blend that leads with cabernet sauvignon, but also includes shiraz and merlot grapes. Just enough toasty oak aging to bring this whole delicious package together. Good finish. Try it tonight with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2017-2021. 53124 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. This robust Spanish red wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, the country's flagship red wine varietal. The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by prolonged bottle aging before being released from the winery. Pair with game meats. Serve at 17-18 degrees Celsius. Drink: 2016-2019. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bodegas Hermanos Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Crianza 2014, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: A savoury, juicy Spanish red wine from the heart of the Ribera del Duero region. Made from the classic Tempranillo grape and aged 12 months in French and American oak. Pair with leg of lamb. Drink: 2017-2024. 540070 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Monastrell 2016, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Spectacular value for this robust Spanish red wine. If you love Californian Zinfandel, try this. Fleshy ripe black and purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine. Pair with barbecued sweet ribs. This Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes grown on low bush vines planted in poor limestone soils. There are low yields due to these impoverished soils and extreme weather. Polished tannins. The Spanish winery of Juan Gil was established in 1916 in the region of Jumilla, known for its red wines made from the Monastrell grape, which is called Mourvèdre in France. Drink: 2017-2023. 167684 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bodegas Viña Magaña 2011, Navarra D.O., Spain: Juicy, complex, concentrated and rich: this is a staggeringly great value for the money! Fleshy black plums, smoke and pepper. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 280552 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Rioja Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A gorgeous, rich and full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grapes. Seductive aromas of leather, dust and smoke. Perfect for lamb with rosemary. This wine will also age well in your cellar or make a great gift wine. Drink: 2013-2019. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Muga Reserva 2013, Rioja DOCa, Spain: A robust Spanish red wine blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 10% of Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) grapes. The wine was aged 24 months in French and American oak casks. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and smoke. Rich and generous. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 177345 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Luis Canas Crianza Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lovely mature aromas of tanned leather and cigar box on the nose of this exceptionally well-priced Crianza. This robust, supple Spanish red wine is a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha (aka Grenache) grapes. The wine was aged for 12 months in 60& French oak barrels and 40% American. Enjoy with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2014-2019. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Borsao Tres Picos Grenache 2015, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This winery is located south of Rioja and is comprised of 100% Garnacha grapes. The Garnacha grapes for this wine grow on old vines, which provides additional concentration and flavour. Great structure. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled meats. The 2013 vintage of the Tres Picos offers solid value. Drink: 2017-2023. 273748 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

La Tremenda Monastrell 2014, Alicante D.O., Spain: The 2014 vintage of La Tremenda is a single vineyard, medium-bodied red made with 100% Monastrell wine grapes. Enrique Mendoza is the producer of this Alicante wine region red and La Tremenda comes from a single vineyard planted 16 years ago at 600 metres above sea level The wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged in 500-litre oak vats for six months. A terrific, full-bodied Spanish red wine at an amazingly great price for the quality. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke, earth. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 490011 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2010, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2020. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Murphy-Goode Merlot 2013, California, United States: A full-bodied, supple Californian Merlot with polished tannins. Seductive aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and spice. Pair with grilled lamb or pork. Drink: 2018-2022. 59295 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Paso Robles, California, United States: Complex, balanced and structured: this Californian Cabernet offers lots of pleasure but also has great elegance and length on the finish. Aromas of dark fruit, spice and smoke. Layered and concentrated. The Paso Robles wine region is more southern than Napa Valley in the state of California, and so wines there ripen longer and develop terrific intensity. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2018-2022. 161141 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hogue Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The Columbia Valley is the heart of Washington State's wine production, with top-notch producers winning international respect. There is a great deal of diversity in mesoclimates and sub-regions. The 2014 vintage of Genesis is made from grapes grown in vineyards planted in the warm climate of Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope as well as the cooler region of Yakima Valley. A full-bodied and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Washington's most respected wineries. Lots of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 275123 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Conundrum Red 2015, California, United States: A robust, luscious Californian red wine from the Wagner Family. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries, mocha, dark chocolate and spice. This is a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2021. 294298 15.10% MD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 12, 2018 Top Rated 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

Ironstone Merlot 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Mocha-dark chocolate on the nose with fleshy black plum and campfire smoke aromas on this full-bodied Merlot. Dependably delicious year after year. A consistent and accessible Californian Merlot with loads of toasty oak and chocolate flavours. Don't listen to Miles (from the movie Sideways), try this with burgers. Four generations of family have been making wine at Ironstone. You can visit them in the historic Gold Rush town of Murphys in California. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 704353 14% XD 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Aromas of coffee, mocha and spice as well as fleshy blackberry. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 14 months and that that provide a rich/sweet frame and carry the tannins to an excellent place of balance. The wine is very approachable. The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills wine region. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 70573 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review