Shingleback Davey Estate Reserve Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Produced by Shingleback, this is a rich and robust Shiraz from the McLaren Vale with ripe dark plum, cherry, pepper spice and mocha on the nose and palate. The wine is small batch open-fermented and spends over one year maturing in American and French oak. Delicious now and for the next 10 years. Drink: 2020-2032. 431296 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Colchagua Valley DO, Chile Drink: 2018-2022. 322586 14% XD 750 mL  $19.59. February 27, 2019 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torres Cordillera de Los Andes Carmenère 2014, Parcela La Ladera, Cachapoal Valley, Peumo D.O., Chile: A voluptuous, full-bodied and supple Chilean Carmenère with grapes grown in the Cordillera mountain range, famous for this wine. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, berries, smoke and spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2019-2026. 389692 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Echeverría Elementos Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2019-2023. 10764 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2019 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

William Cole Grand Reserve Carmènere 2017, Colchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2019-2022. 10771 13.60% XD 750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2019 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Arboleda Eduardo Chadwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, 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: 2015-2018. 208859 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: Savoury, feral, rich, dark and brooding South African red wine made from classic Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The grapes were harvested by hand in mid April and underwent a cold maceration of 5 days followed by a longer one of 25 days. The wine was aged in French oak barrels (95%) and America oak (5%). Intense concentration and depth of flavour: lots of fleshy black plums and berries. Pair with leg of lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2017-2022. 37911 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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

Emiliana Coyam 2014, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Emiliana Coyam 2014 is a full-bodied red blend of Syrah, Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Malbec and Petit Verdot grapes. So well-blended, structured and very approachable now, but could hold in cellar for several years. Drink: 2018-2022. 63891 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Arboleda 2016 is a well-priced single-vineyard, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe black currant, fresh green herbs on the nose and smooth on the palate. Enjoy now and pair with a grilled steak and sautéed mushrooms. Drink: 2018-2024. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carmenère 2017, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva 2017 Carmenère is a medium-plus-bodied Chilean red produced from 100% Carmenère. Very impressive and expressive with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, anise, cracked pepper and menthol flavours balanced with vibrant acidity that rounds off the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Drink: 2022-2026. 481010 14.60% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva 2020 is a rich, silky and spicy, vegan-friendly Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the Colchagua Valley. Typical of its terroir, the wine is showing fine herbs, black currant and tomato leaf flavours with a long and spicy finish, Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2025. 30996 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 91/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château De Ségure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2017, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Full-bodied, rich and concentrated red wine blend made from Old Vines Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from Fitou. Spicy with dark fruit and ripe red berry flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled ribs. Drink: 2019-2025. 370254 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 30, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2018, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From Domaine Lafage Tessellae 2018 is produced from old vines Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (60/30/10) from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region. This is a plushy GSM, full-bodied and concentrated with rich cherry, dark berry, plum, cracked pepper, garrigue herbs and dark spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next couple of years with ribs and burgers from the grill. The Lafage family have been wine growers for seven generations. Drink: 2021-2025. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Lafage Cayrol Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2019, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: From Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, Lafage Cayrol 2019 is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from old vines Carignan. Fragrant with ripe red and blackberry fruit, dry, full-bodied and earthy with wild herbs, dark chocolate and a mouthful of ripe dark fruits fleshy on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 494039 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Patrick Lesec Cairanne 2016, Rhône A.C., France Drink: 2019-2022. 636217 14.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 14, 2019 Full Review

Pesquié Édition 1912M 2016, Ventoux, Rhône A.P., France Drink: 2019-2022. 636159 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 15, 2019 Full Review

Demazet Réserve des Armoiries Vieilles Vignes Côtes Du Rhône 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France Drink: 2018-2022. 561365 13.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages 2017, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: From famed producer, M. Chapoutier another fantastic vintage for Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2017 and fantastic value. Wine grapes are grown organically and biodynamically for this zesty, full-bodied red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Sensuous, flavourful to the last sip. look for dark berries, plums, spice and dried herbs on nose and palate. Well-structured and a pleasure to drink, Pair with grilled fennel sausages and sweet potato wedges. Drink: 2018-2022. 168716 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Sous La Montagne Dsm Vin D'altitude 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon A.P., France: A juicy, purple plum, blueberry-rich red wine blend with smooth tannins. Full-bodied and gulpable. Party fav. Pair with barbeque ribs. Drink: 2019-2024. 647925 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 16, 2019 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

Cave de Tain Grand Classique 2015, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône AC, France: Spectacular for the money! Great intensity and depth of flavour in the glass; great pleasure and satisfaction in the mind. A lovely juicy, spicy wine with fleshy ripe cherries and smoke. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. Terrific! Previous vintages of this wine have won the Gold Medal at the prestigious Concours des Grands Vins de France. Drink: 2017-2020. 572230 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 91/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château La Croix St-Pierre Grande Réserve 2016, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Carreau, Château La Croix St-Pierre Grande Reserve 2016 is excellent value under $20. A dry, full-bodied 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec red wine blend, textured with layers of dark fruits, plum, blackberry, anise, cinnamon spice and firm tannins concentrated on the palate. Good now, better in 2022. Drink: 2022-2026. 11837 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Xavier Vignon 100% 2016, Rhône A.P., France: An affordable Côtes Du Rhône red wine blend from a well know producer. Xavier Vignon 100% is a full-bodied red wine blend of 40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre with the balance Cinsault, Carignan and Marselan grapes with ripe cherry, plum, dried herb and lingering dark spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are silky. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2024. 437079 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gabriel Meffre Laurus Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2016, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Loving this juicy Côtes Du Rhône red, elegant with lush plum, ripe raspberry, cold tea and dark spice flavours on the palate. Drinking beautiful now. Drink: 2019-2021. 381053 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. November 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lavau Rasteau 2015, Rhône A.C., France: From the Rasteau region in the Southern Rhone valley this is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah and the 2015 vintage is even better than the 2014. Deep inky ruby colour, full-bodied, plushy, smooth and spicy on the palate with ripe red plum and savoury spice flavours. Tannins are silky. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2024. 394650 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. May 16, 2019 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Costières de Nîmes 2016, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Beautiful Southern Rhone medium-plus, unfiltered, red wine blend of 75% Grenache with Syrah and some Mourvèdre grapes from "vielles vignes" in the Costières de Nîmes, Rhône wine region. Produced by Michel Gassier. Wine grapes are destemmed and the blend is matured for 1 year on the lees in French oak barrels. The Grenache portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. Drink: 2019-2022. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

François Villard L'appel des Sereines Syrah 2016, France: Ripe red plum compote, red berry fruit, violets, flinty and spicy flavours on the palate and all in perfect balance. Tannins are easy as is the price on this juicy and velvety Syrah. Drink: 2019-2023. 12978 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Coudoulis Evidence Lirac 2016, Lirac, Rhône A.P., France Drink: 2020-2022. 13513 15.70% D 750 mL  $19.95. February 21, 2020 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced by winemaker, Jean-Marc Lafage, from Maury in the Midi wine region, Château Saint-Roch's Chimères is a deep, dark purple, full-bodied red wine blend of 40% Grenache and 30% each of Carignan and Syrah. Lush and layered with liquid cherry, dark berry compote, dried wild herbs, flinty finishing with pepper spice on the palate. Matured in concrete tank and large oak casks. Enjoy now and over the next three years. Drink: 2020-2023. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Nino Franco Rustico Brut Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Toasty and straight forward and great value. Light, zesty and fresh. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2022-2025. 277574 11% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 88/100. October 21, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Lungarotti Rubesco Sangiovese Colorino 2015, Umbria D.O.C., Italy: From the Umbria wine region, a tart but juicy Sangiovese and Colorino red wine blend with ripe plum, dried herbs, sweet spice and tobacco leaf flavours on the palate. Tannins are grippy and there is great acidity for rich meaty dishes or to pair with Pecorino and Piave Stravecchio cheeses. The wine label depicts the harvest at the Fontana Maggiore of Perugia. Drink: 2019-2024. 368548 13.50% XD 750 mL  $72.25 Score: 88/100. March 15, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Firriato Chiaramonte Nero D'Avola 2015, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied with dried berry, floral, licorice and dark spice flavours on the palate. Chiaramonte 2015 is a mouth-watering Nero D'avola from the Sicily wine region. Drink of hold for three years. Drink: 2019-2022. 121145 14.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Castelli del Grevepesa Castelgreve Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castelgreve Riserva 2016 Chianti Classico is a mouth-watering, medium-plus-bodied Chianti Classico just made for rich, meaty tomato sauce and pasta dishes. Smooth and mouth-filling with ripe black cherry, plum, cedar brush, cinnamon, clove and savoury herbs vibrant on the palate. Good now, better with a little cellar time. Try in 2023. Drink: 2021-2035. 344416 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Torres La Carbonera Las Pisadas 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Miguel Torres, La Carbonera Las Pisadas 2016 is produced from 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja wine region. Lovely on the nose with ripe plum, crushed raspberry, anise and dried wild herbs finishing long and velvety with liquid raspberry on the palate. Excellent quality and amazing value at $20. So good now. Drink: 2022-2024. 23634 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Muriel Reserva 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Muriel Reserva 2017 Tempranillo is so smooth and flavourful with ripe blueberry, blackberry, dark plum, dried tobacco leaf, sous bois and rich cocoa flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich and long. Produced from 100% Tempranillo and amazing value for $20. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2031. 276030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Balbás Reserva 2006, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: This robust Spanish red wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. It has a firm grip on the palate it offers more earthy, smoky, dusty aromas and flavours than fruit-forward ones. Complex, elegant and mature. Dry and subtle, with tanned leather and cigar box. This Spanish DO wine finishes with dry tobacco and cedar. Decant for 1 hour and pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2018-2020. 85183 15% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Convento San Francisco Crianza 2012, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Great value on this Ribera Del Duero red produced from 100% Tempranillo. Fermented in stainless steel, the wine was matured in oak for 19 months. This is a medium plus bodied, mouth-watering Tempranillo with rounded tannins. Pair with a sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2018-2021. 206409 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Muga Conde de Haro Brut Cava 2016, Cava D.O., Spain: A medium-bodied 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía Cava with wine grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Rioja wine region. Made in the traditional method, bone-dry, medium-bodied with binned apple, white-fleshed stone fruit, fresh and clean on the palate. Nicely done and so easy to enjoy. Drink: 2020-2021. 168559 12% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Monteabellón 5 Meses en Barrica 2018, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain Drink: 2020-2024. 338871 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95. September 24, 2020 Full Review

Olarra Cerro Añon Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A savoury and meaty, full-bodied red wine blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo wine grapes. Plushy on the palate with ripe dark and red berry fruit, plum, baking spice and savoury herb flavours finishing long. Drink: 2020-2024. 190827 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montecillo Rioja Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Rioja DOC, Spain: A lovely, mature Rioja from Montecillo! Aromas of dried tobacco leaves, leather and dark fruit on the nose of this Spanish red wine from the heart of Rioja. Founded in 1874, this winery ages its wines in oak for a minimum of three years with at least 18 months in French oak barrels. Full-bodied with a long finish. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 621003 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.35 Score: 91/100. December 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Muriel Fincas de la Villa Reserva 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: from the Rioja region of Spain, this dry, medium-bodied 100% Tempranillo is fragrant with ripe strawberry, black pepper and smoked meat aromas. On the palate, it is dry, smooth and earthy with more dried berry, cherry flavours, smoked meat, earthy florals, savoury spice and toasty oak spice finish. This wine is made from Tempranillo grown on 25-year-old vines and spent 24 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2019-2020. 276030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cerro Añon 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by Bodegas Olarra, a full-bodied and juicy red blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo grapes matured 20 months in American and French oak. Juicy with ripe red berry, dark plum and spicy flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 114306 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2019 Best Beef Wine Full Review