La Linda Private Selection Old Vines Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark, brooding Argentine red wine made from the classic Malbec grape. Aromas of ripe blackberries, black plums, black pepper and smoke. The vines are planted at 960 metres above sea level in the Andes Ridge of the Mendoza region. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 507442 13.70% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gorgeous Chilean Carmenere from Chile's cool Maipo Valley. This Gran Reserva over-delivers on taste and value versus its price. Velvet smooth with aromas of ripe black plums and dark berries. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. February 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Sustainably dry-farmed, Montes Alpha Carmenère is phenomenal with plushy plum, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate flavours on the palate finishing long, spicy and satisfying. Drink: 2020-2024. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Masseria Altemura Sasseo Primitivo 2017, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Sasseo (Sah-say-oh) is derived from the Italian word "sasso", meaning stone and refers to the abundance of limestone in the area. A full-bodied Primitivo with a rich nose of liquid dark plums, savoury spice and dark chocolate. Rich black fruit compote, meaty, earthy, sweet tobacco leaf and vanilla spice flavours on the palate with mouth-watering acidity. Tannins are grippy. Pair with a barbequed side of beef. Pair with bison burgers. Drink: 2020-2025. 366955 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Cecchi Storia di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust Tuscany Chianti Classico region produced from 100% Sangiovese. Love the fragrant dark cherry, smoky and spicy nose on this toothsome red. Juicy with dark cherry, dried berry, meaty, spicy and mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Food-friendly, pair with spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2020-2022. 540922 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.15 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Orestiadi Ludovico 2012, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Delish on the nose with black currant, licorice, black cherry, espresso, cigar box aromas. Ripe with black cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate, sous bois and smoky flavours on the palate. Big and rich mostly Nero d'Avola and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2020-2024. 388645 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

José Maria da Fonseca Domini 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: José Maria Da Fonseca`s Domini 2015 is a robust Douro red made mostly with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Francesa. Great price as well. Pair with roast duck. Drink: 2019-2024. 452730 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2020, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Cathedral Cellar 2020 Shiraz is a well-priced Western Cape Shiraz at $20. Fragrant, full-bodied and supple with crushed raspberry, dark cherry, smoky and spicy flavours with meaty and smoky vanilla notes vibrant and concentrated on the palate. Enjoy it with meats from the grill or a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2024-2026. 561142 14.30% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2024 Best Value Red wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Hacienda López de Haro Crianza 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: López De Haro Crianza is a dry and earthy medium-plus-bodied smoky red blend produced from 90% Tempranillo, 7% Garnacha and 3% Graciano with cherry compote, fig, date, sweet dried tobacco leaf, cracked pepper and toasty oak flavours on the palate. Easy to love. Enjoy with grilled sausages and a meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2020-2021. 377481 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A robust, smooth, tasty Californian red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 541946 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2015, California, United States: Lots of sweet berries and chocolate on the nose and palate of this toasty Californian red wine. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2019-2021. 260851 13.50% MD 750 mL  $15.45 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: A lovely Lodi Old Vine Zin with smoky dark cherry, red berry, blueberry flavours smooth and rich on the palate. Pair with BBQ ribs and wings. Drink: 2019-2024. 951889 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.25 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review