Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Aurelio Montes, Kaiken Ultra 2019 Malbec is a smoky, earthy, dry, medium-plus-bodied Malbec made from orgranically-grown grapes. The well-known beauty is plushy and intense on the palate with ripe blueberry, earthy violets, dark chocolate, dark spices finishing long on a mineral note. Drink: 2022-2025. 50849 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. May 27, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

BenMarco Malbec 2019, Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Dominio del Plata, BenMarco 2019 Malbec is unfined and unfiltered and oh... so good. Produced by Susana Balbo from 100% Malbec from Los Chacayes, 1,200 metres above sea level. Meaning the wine is not only fresh but concentrated and lush on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, and savoury herb flavours. Aged in neutral oak barrels for 11 months. Tannins are fine-grained and firm and there is great acidity for food on this well-balanced, structured Malbec. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region, Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto 2019 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the palate with black currant, dark cherry, earthy florals and spicy notes. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the slopes of the Andes mountains where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine. Enjoy with a mixed grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2024. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Halos de Jupiter 2020 is a great value, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre with the balance in Syrah. Look for ripe cherry, red berry, blueberry, earth florals and cracked pepper spice flavours on this beautifully balanced and vibrant Côtes Du Rhône. Tannins are ripe and fine. Pour with a grilled ribeye steak. Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier. Drink: 2022-2026. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères Grenache Syrah Carignan 2019, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and fruity Grenache, Syrah and Carignan red wine from the Côtes Du Roussillon wine region. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage, this Midi wine region red overdelivers for the price. Look for dark berry, strawberry, dark cherry, pepper, anise and cinnamon spice flavours plushy on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 17, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Merlot 2018, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley wine region, Columbia Crest H3 2018 Merlot is fantastic value under $20. Full-bodied, rich and smoky with dark plum, mulberry, savoury spice and chocolate flavours silky smooth on the palate. Tannins are rich. The key to this wine's beautiful natural acidity and fresh, ripe fruit is timing. A few weeks prior to the harvest, nighttime temperatures will plummet from 35 degrees during the day to less than 20 degrees at night allowing even ripening conditions on the grapes. Enjoy with a crown pork roast. Drink: 2022-2025. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2017, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From the Columbia Valley wine region in Washington, Seven Falls Cellars 2017 Merlot is a robust red concentrated with ripe dark plum, red berry, dark spices, earthy and mocha flavours with a long finish. Tannins are smooth and plushy. Enjoy with Porchetta. Drink: 2022-2025. 420711 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. July 15, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review