BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Benmarco 2019 is a classic Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Árboles in the Uco Valley. Great value under $20. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh with bright dark plum, blackberry, cassis, savoury herb and dark spice flavours with great acidity for food on the palate. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tannins are firm. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2021-2025. 232637 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Mi Terruño Expresión Cabernet Franc 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Mi Terruño Expresión 2016 Cabernet Franc is brambly on the nose, dry, medium-bodied, rich and vibrant on the palate with red currant, dried wild herbs, pepper spice and flinty flavours on the palate. Tannins are fresh, rich and smooth. Drink or hold. Pour with roast turkey. Drink: 2021-2025. 22007 13.80% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Of McLaren Vale 2018 is a rich and vibrant Shiraz. Dry, full-bodied and spicy with smoky, rich dark fruit, dark chocolate, mint, vanilla, cedar and pepper spice flavours supple on the palate. Crazy value under $22. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2030. 357475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. July 9, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: From the Coonawarra wine region, Penley Phoenix 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is so aromatic with blueberry, blackberry, earthy and minty aromas. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied with medium-acidity and a mouthful of dark plum, savoury herb, red cherry and black pepper flavours finishing on a mineral note. Tannins are structured. Pour with grilled meats. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2038. 639575 14.80% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Pinot Noir 2018, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-plus-bodied and excellent value under $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah. Look for ripe red berry, strawberry, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled striploin steaks. Drink: 2021-2024. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2018, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: a well-priced juicy Shiraz with ripe blackberry, red berry jam, plum, cocoa, savoury herbs and toasted nut flavours on the palate, generous and soft with ripe tannins. Easy-to-enjoy with burgers and ribs. Drink: 2021-2025. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Richard Hamilton Little Road Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Produced by Richard Hamilton, a bright and lifted medium-plus-bodied Shiraz, fragrant with fresh black fruits, spicy, minty, chocolate and savoury flavours on the palate. Tannins are ripe. Drink or hold. Drink: 2020-2026. 16056 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Rosé 2020, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, refreshing BC rosé with notes of small field berries and strawberries. Racy acidity makes this a terrific companion for seafood and salads. Drink: 2021-2023. 12.60% D 750 mL  $17.99 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2022 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Rosé 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, vibrant BC rose made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Aromas of field strawberries and woodland berries. Mouth-watering and juicy. Enjoy on its own as an aperitif or with seafood. Drink: 2020-2021. 12% D 750 mL  $15.99 Score: 92/100. July 8, 2021 Best Value Rosé Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review

Hacienda Araucano Humo Blanco Edicion Limitada Carmenère 2019, Lolol Valley, Chile: From Lolol Valley Hacienda Araucano Humo Blanco 2019 Carmenère is dry, medium-bodied and fresh with pink and blue florals, fresh blackberry and dried wild herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are dense. Enjoy now with burgers and ribs. Drink: 2021-2024. 19243 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal 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

I Balzi Rosso 2018, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, I Balzi 2018 is a rich and flavoursome Corvina and Merlot red wine blend with ripe dark and red fruit, chocolate notes and pepper spice flavours on the palate. A perfect BBQ wine to pair with ribs and chicken from the grill. Produced by the Verga family who founded the winery in 1895. Natale Verga is the fourth generation to manage the winery, working with his father Giancarlo and sisters Laura and Cristina. Drink: 2021-2025. 477075 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced from the Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and about 10% of other local variety grapes, a medium-bodied, mouth-watering Valpolicella smooth with dark cherry, sage, rosemary, and thyme herbs, mocha and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Lots to enjoy here. Pair with a meat-lover`s pizza. Tannins are firm. The wine was matured in Slavonian oak. Drink: 2020-2025. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: An elegant and well-balanced, medium-bodied Chianti Classico Riserva with poise and finesse. Silky smooth on the palate with ripe black cherries, baking spices, tobacco leaf, tanned leather and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Drink: 2022-2035. 216309 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Great value on this vibrant Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand, zesty with sour cherry, red berry, blueberry, violets and cake baking spice flavours finishing silky smooth on the palate. Drink: 2021-2023. 60137 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. January 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva 2017, Lisboa, Portugal: Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva 2017 has colossal flavour with rich dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry, fine herbs and spice on the palate at not such a colossal price ($16). Powerful with rich tannins. Enjoy with a sausage cassoulet or game roasts. Drink: 2022-2024. 548867 14.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Canadian Whisky Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Cabernet that's aged in Canadian whisky barrels. Aromas of fleshy ripe black fruit and smoke. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2023. 13733 15.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 91/100. July 8, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Sebastiani 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the north side of the Alexander Valley. This is a great value Cali Cab under $20; lush and full on the palate with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, savoury herbs, smoky vanilla and subtle spicy flavours that linger on. Drink or hold. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 13186 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Merf Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A full-bodied smoky, juicy, savoury Washington red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and cigar box. Lots of attractive mocha on the finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 633362 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 14, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review