Best's Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2021, Great Western, Victoria, Australia: From Great Western, Victoria wine region, Best's Bin No. 1 2021 Shiraz is great value at $22. Dry, full-bodied, spicy and juicy with ripe dark berry, cherry, chocolate and cracked black pepper flavours deep and rich on the palate, tannins are also rich and structured. Perfect for the barbie or an excellent cellaring candidate to 2032. Drink: 2024-2033. 222323 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. September 20, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet 2021, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep, Blackberry Patch 2021 Cabernet is deep ruby in the glass and is dry, full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cassis, ripe dark plum, cedar brush, anise and dark chocolate flavours generous and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety and fine-grained. An amazing value Cab at $20, enjoy it now through 2033. Drink: 2024-2032. 353193 14.10% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region in Chile, Errázuriz 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Aconcagua Alto. A medium-plus-bodied, vegan-friendly, spicy 100% Cab with brilliant food-friendly acidity, look for dark cherry, fine herbs, flinty and spicy notes textured on the palate. Tannins are polished. Enjoy it now through 2028 with gourmet burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2030. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Max Carmenère 2021, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Errázuriz Max 2021 Anniversary Edition is an excellent value, vegan-friendly Carmenère at $18. Fresh with dark berry, black cherry, anise and velvety tannins smooth, elegant and refreshing on the palate, enjoy it through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 37797 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 94/100. September 20, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red wine from the Maipo Valley has 4% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc added to it from Alto Jahuel. Fresh and fragrant with blueberry, blackberry, savoury herbs, black olive, toasty oak and pepper spice flavours generous on the palate, this is a beautiful Chilean Gran Reserva with polished tannins. Very nice now, or cellar to 2030. This wine has a long life ahead of it and it's amazing value under $20. Drink: 2023-2034. 460170 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Autrand 2022, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Autrand 2022 is a great value Vinsobres red wine blend at $19. The 2022 vintage is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre with elevage in stainless-steel tank. So juicy and fresh with ripe red cherry, raspberry and some stone fruit notes, it is full-bodied, lush and creamy on the palate with a backbone of fine-grained tannins. Totally overdelivers at this price. Good now, better in 2025 to drink through 2035. Drink: 2025-2035. 15451 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères Grenache Carignan Syrah 2021, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2021 is a great value, dry, medium-plus-bodied Cotes du Roussillon Villages. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grapes, the wine is fragrant with dried thyme, garrigue herbs and is generous on the palate with black cherry, anise, baking spice and chocolate notes. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage, it totally overdelivers at $20. Drink: 2024-2030. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Esk Valley 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island. Fragrant with fresh wild herbs, tropical fruit, lemon preserve and mouth-watering on the palate, it lingers on a stony mineral note. Chill and enjoy it with brunch dishes and salads topped with warm, herbed goat cheese. Drink: 2024-2025. 12638 12.80% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Roaming Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley, Washington, Roaming Dog 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with aromas of black cherry, espresso, cracked black pepper and wild herb flavours that fill the mouth and finishes fresh with green tea and mocha notes crisp on the palate. Very nicely crafted! Drink: 2024-2028. 39100 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review