Vino del Sol Wapisa Malbec 2018, San Javier Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: Wapisa 2018 Malbec is from San Javier near Patagonia. A beautiful, elegant Malbec with dark berry, blueberry, fine herbs, with a kiss of toasty oak spice vibrant and long on the palate. Produced by winemaker, Jean-Claude Berrouet of Château Pétrus fame. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2027. 631879 13.90% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 29, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Hollick Wines Wrattonbully Shiraz 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Hollick Wrattonbully 2019 Shiraz is a rich, full-bodied and supple Coonawarra Shiraz with bramble berry, blackberry, sous bois, baking and pepper spice flavours vibrant and long with a dark chocolate finish. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2027. 165944 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 29, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: From Dandelion Vineyards in the Barossa Valley wine region, Menagerie Of The Barossa 2019 is a rich, full-bodied Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro red wine blend, fresh and fragrant with earthy florals, cedar brush spice, dark cherry, mint and savoury herbs textured, spicy and rounded on the palate with vibrant balanced acidity for food. Tannins are firm and grippy, so decant this wine prior to pouring it with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2030. 399899 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Santa Alicia Gran Reserva de Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Santa Alicia 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich on the nose with blackberry compote, chocolate and vanilla aromas. Dry, full-bodied and smooth on the palate with ripe blackberry, plum, mint, dark chocolate, with good acidity for food. Tannins are firm and ripe. Ammonites were the predators of their time millions of years ago stalking and feeding on marine creatures such as mollusks and small fish. It was likely that they lived in shallower waters as the high pressures of being in deep water would have likely crushed their shells. This is interesting because the Ammonite pictured on the front label of this Chilean Cabernet represents the plentiful Ammonite fossils that are found in the higher Andres Mountains where the irrigation water for this winery's vineyard originates. The grapes are grown in the Pirque region of the Maipo Valley. The wine aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Drink: 2022-2025. 60244 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 29, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Lornano Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Lornano Chianti Classico is a well-priced 100% Sangiovese under $20. Look for ripe dark plum, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate. Pair with a roast of pork. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. October 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Antinori’s Peppoli Chianti Classico 2019 is a brilliant ruby red Chianti Classico made mostly from Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot and Syrah. It has aromas of sun-dried tomato, earth, and savoury herbs. The 9-month oak aging also imparts some terrific notes of spice, oak, and leather. I’d decant this wine for about an hour. Pair this with hard cheeses like cheddar and parmigiana, pasta in tomato sauce or meaty casserole or stew. This wine would be great for your book club, especially if you’re reading a book set in Italy. Drink: 2021-2026. 606541 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. February 2, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Cabeça de Toiro Reserva 2017, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: From the Tejo wine region, Cabeça de Toiro Reserva 2017 is excellent value at $18. A blend of Syrah, Castelão and Touriga Nacional aged nine months in French oak barrels. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty on the palate with ripe dark fruits, savoury herbs, dried sweet tobacco and toasty oak spice flavours. Tannins are firm. Produced by Winemaker, João Vicêncio. Drink: 2022-2024. 168856 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 29, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review