Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva 2021 is a great value 50% Malbec, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot red wine blend from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley wine region in Argentina. Dry, full-bodied and fresh with aromas of dark plum, bell pepper, green leaf and spicy notes on the palate, all framed with fine-grained tannins. Half of the wine was aged in neutral French and American oak barrels with the other half in stainless steel and concrete vat giving extra freshness and finesse to the wine. Drink: 2024-2031. 411298 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Norton Privada Family Blend 2021, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza Norton Privada Family Blend 2021 is produced from a red wine blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Dry, full-bodied and even opulent on the nose with aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, earthy violets and smoky vanilla flavours it is concentrated and rich on the palate with a long and sweet dried tobacco and spicy finish. Tannins are soft and rounded. Excellent now through 2031. Drink: 2024-2031. 400598 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 21, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: This Malbec is gorgeous cool-climate red wine with aromas of ripe blackberry, mulberry, ripe dark fruit and spicy flavours finishing long on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are structured. Pair with grilled steaks. Drink: 2024-2026. 29280 14% Dry 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 5, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Sidewood Shiraz 2020, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood 2020 Shiraz is fragrant, rich and lithe with dark cherry, dark berry, white pepper spice, fine herb flavours zesty and silky on the palate. The Shiraz grapes for this vintage were sourced from three estate vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and the wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. Drink: 2024-2028. 446146 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 96/100. July 6, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2031. 23905 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 14, 2024 Delightful Duck 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

Falernia Titón Single Vineyard Reserva Syrah 2019, Elqui Valley, Chile: Drink: 2024-2029. 27198 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95. November 14, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Las Piedras, Maipo Valley, Chile: San Pedro 1865 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. Grapes were sourced from the sandy and gravel-mix soils of select vineyards from the terraces of the Maipo Valley. Las Piedras (the stones) is dry, medium-bodied and delicious with crushed raspberry, plum, blueberry, black currant and fine herbs fresh on the palate and framed by rich and structured tannins. Enjoy it now through 2030 with meats form the grill. Drink: 2024-2028. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 21, 2024 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: A superb Chilean Cabernet at an incredibly great price. Aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum and a whisper of smoke. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with a long, satisfying finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and hard cheeses. Drink: 2024-2026. 694208 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Viu Manent Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Viu Manent Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes (with 4% in Cabernet Franc grapes) and is vegan-friendly. Produced from a cooler vintage, it is elegant, fresh and ripe with blackberry, blueberry, savoury herb and toasty oak spice flavours. Grapes were sourced from Old Vines Cabernet planted nearly a century ago in San Carlos de Cunaco. Amazing value at $18, enjoy it with ribs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2029. 569673 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Michel Gassier Nostre Païs 2021, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From the Costières De Nîmes wine region, Michel Gassier Nostre Païs 2021 is a plushy, medium-bodied red wine blend of organically-grown Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Fragrant, fresh and juicy with wild strawberry, red currant, tart cherry, raspberry cream and white pepper notes, it lingers on a mouth-watering finish. Enjoy this elegant Rhône red through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 295410 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. October 19, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cellier des Dauphins Réserve Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône, Cellier des Dauphins Reserve 2022 is a great value cuvée of Grenache and Syrah (60%/40%) at $17. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh, fruity and generous with ripe blueberry, blackberry, red berry fruit, anise and soft supple tannins, it lingers on the palate with a mouthful of fresh blueberries. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 14081 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine la Décelle Réserve Côtes du Rhône-Villages Valréas 2020, Valréas, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine la Décelle Reserve 2020 is a fragrant Côtes Du Rhône Villages and is a smoky and elegant red wine blend of equal amounts of Grenache and Syrah. Rich with ripe blackberry, plum, black pepper, olive and smoky aromas and flavours, dry and full-bodied on the palate, tannins are well-integrated and silky smooth and the wine lingers on a subtle spicy and savoury note. Excellent value at $16. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2028. 14391 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château de Nages Héritage Costières de Nîmes 2022, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Drink: 2024-2030. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95. November 14, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Colomba Bianca Vitese Nero d'Avola 2022, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From Sicily, Colomba Bianca Vitese 2022 Nero d'Avola is great value at $16. Dry, full-bodied, fruity, herbaceous and spicy on the palate with soft tannins and a long, satisfying finish, enjoy it tonight with a meat-lover's pizza or hold to 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 36528 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Eugenio Collavini More 2020, Venezia Giulia, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Eugenio Collavini More 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied, juicy Merlot and Refosco red wine blend, silky-smooth with a mouthful of ripe strawberries, pink rose petal, red berry, bright and lingering on the palate. It certainly comes by its name honestly! Enjoy it with a cheese-lover's pizza. Drink: 2024-2024. 22791 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Luis Gurpegui 147 Aniversario Tempranillo 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Luis Gurpegui 147 Aniversario 2021 is a great value Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha red wine blend at $15 from the Rioja wine region. Broody and deep violet in the glass, the wine is fragrant with black currant, dark cherry, plum, cake baking spices, dried tobacco, menthol and cocoa powder flavours framed by incredibly muscular tannins. So powerful, feed it a Tomahawk chop from the grill! Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2029. 37088 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Viña Cerrada Reserva 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Viña Cerrada Reserva 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of 75% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Deep purple in the glass, this Rioja red is fragrant with dark cherry compote, blackberry, dark chocolate and espresso flavours earthy and lingering on the palate. Tannins are polished. Enjoy it now through the end of the decade with a roast Porchetta. Drink: 2024-2030. 37558 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Palacio del Burgo Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Palacio del Burgo Crianza 2019 is an amazing value Rioja Tempranillo under $15. Juicy and medium-bodied with red berry, raspberry, dark plum, nutty and soft spicy flavours earthy on the palate, this is a lovely 100% Tempranillo to enjoy with an elegant pork tenderloin en croute or as a Wednesday wine with your favourite pizza. Tannins are smooth and very approachable. Drink: 2024-2025. 18939 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Anciano No. 10 Grand Reserva 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Anciano Gran Reserva No. 10 (2015) is always a crowd-pleaser. Deep ruby in the glass with ripe red berry, black cherry, olive, fine herb, dark chocolate, cinnamon spice and orange zest flavours with a touch of minerality, it finishes with good length and balanced acidity to pair with roast duck or a sausage cassoulet. An easy-to-love, medium-plus-bodied 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo Rioja red wine blend to enjoy through 2026. Drink: 2024-2027. 37384 13% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 27, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2019, Cariñena D.O., Spain: Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2019 is always a crowd pleaser and is always excellent value. Produced from Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes, this wine is dry, medium-bodied, fruity and savoury with ripe blueberry, strawberry, clove, nutmeg, fine herb flavours and finishes on an earthy note and an orange zest twist. Tannins are creamy on this easy-to-love red blend from the Cariñena wine region. Drink: 2024-2027. 166579 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Palacio de Primavera Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas de Familia Burgo Viejo, Palacio De Primavera Reserva 2019 is an excellent value 100% Tempranillo at $19 from the Rioja wine region. Fragrant with pink florals, savoury herbs and spicy aromas, this wine is rich and concentrated with ripe plum, dark berry, dried herbs, chocolate, cinnamon and toasty, smoky notes long on the finish. Very nicely done, particularly at this price. Drink: 2024-2029. 13632 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review