Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Agrelo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Agrelo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Catena 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, medium-bodied, spicy red with fresh blackberry, subtle dried herbs, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly chewy. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2024. 484303 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sidewood Stablemate Pinot Noir 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Sidewood Stablemate 2019 Pinot Noir is as delicious on the palate as it is on the nose. Look for fragrant ripe dark cherry, red berry, toasted nut, earthy mushroom and spicy layers silky on the palate with a long and savoury finish. Pour with a roast rack of lamb. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 20878 13.80% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book 2017 is a big and robust Australian Shiraz textured and fleshy with ripe blackberry, dark plum, mint and wood spice flavours weighty on the palate. The wine is so named for co-founder and winemaker Stephen Black, in recognition of his background in pharmaceuticals. Drink: 2022-2024. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alkoomi Shiraz 2019, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: Alkoomi 2019 Shiraz is a savoury, juicy and spicy red with grapes sourced from cool-climate Frankland River. The wine is Intense on the nose and palate with concentrated dark cherry, dark fruits, raspberry, pepper and dark spices with a savoury dark chocolate finish. Pour with a grilled beef bavette smothered in wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2022-2024. 138560 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz Grenache 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Rolf Binder Halliwell 2017 is a great value, dry, full-bodied and plushy blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache. Lots of plummy, dark cherry, fresh mushroom, toasted nut and spicy notes on this wine. Beautifully balanced and finishing long with supple tannins. Great now and for the next three years. Pour with grilled Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2021-2024. 27318 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 9, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château Hyot Réserve 2018, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Hyot Reserve 2018 is a great value Castillon, Côtes De Bordeaux red wine blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Look for ripe dark cherry, red currant, dried florals, dried tobacco leaf, anise, clove and toasty oak spice velvety and lingering on the palate. Tannins are polished and rounded. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 14667 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tommasi Rafaèl 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superior is a full-bodied, traditional Corvina, Rondinella and Molina red wine blend from the Veneto wine region and super value under $20. Juicy with bright berry, savoury herb, dark chocolate and spicy flavours smooth and lingering on the palate. Lovely balance throughout. Drink: 2022-2024. 23259 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Remo Farina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Remo Farina Superiore 2019 Ripasso Valpolicella is a crowd-pleaser Classico and great value under $20. Rich, juicy and smooth on the palate, this medium-plus-bodied Veneto red is produced from 50% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 10% Oseleta. Look for dark cherry, sweet dried tobacco leaf, cracked pepper and baking spice flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and buffalo mozzarella paninis. Drink: 2021-2027. 999946 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Librandi Duca Sanfelice Cirò Riserva Rosso 2017, Cirò, Calabria D.O.C., Italy: From the Cirò, Calabria wine region, Librandi Duca Sanfelice Riserva 2017 is a vibrant, medium-bodied red made from the local Gaglioppo grape. Fresh and mouth-watering with bright cherry, strawberry and spicy flavours on the palate, this is the perfect wine to pour with a spinach and ricotta cannelloni, or a Calabrian pizza. This vintage was awarded 3 Glasses out of 3 in the 2020 Gambero Rosso Italian Wines Guide. Drink: 2021-2024. 695874 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò 2019 Valpolicella Superiore is excellent value at $18. Produced from 30% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella and 10% of other local grapes from vines over 20 years of age. Grapes were dried for one month, destemmed, pressed and fermented on their skins for 14 days and the blended wine was matured in oak barrel for 12 months. Look for tart cherry, wild herb, sous bois and spicy and smooth on its medium-bodied frame. Love the lengthy dark cherry and chocolate finish on this well-crafted Valpolicella. Drink: 2021-2025. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 8, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb 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

Tenute Falezza Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tenute Falezza 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso is a rich, full-bodied 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella red wine blend, mouth-watering with dark cherry compote, dark plum, earthy violets with a smattering of cocoa on the finish. Tannins are grippy. Pour with a meaty lasagne or roast Mediterranean chicken. Drink: 2022-2028. 14999 14.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Castello di Neive Barbaresco, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Castello di Neive is tart, medium-bodied Barbaresco fragrant with pink roses, tart cherry, tobacco leaf, liquorice, tar, earthy and spice flavours. Tannins are chewy. Pour with prime rib or cellar up to eight years as the wine will continue to evolve and develop in bottle. Drink: 2022-2024. 160143 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review