Argento Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Argentina, Argentina  589523 13.50%  750 mL  $9.95. July 22, 2008 Full Review

Agostino Inicio Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive nose of fleshy, come on in black fruit. Fresh and deep and inviting with juicy layers of come hither. The 2011 vintage was matured for 6 months in American and French oak. Crazy good price. Buy a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 330670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Trapiche Reserve Syrah 2015, Argentina, Argentina: Juicy and fleshy with ripe blackberry and plum. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2018. 222281 14% MD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Fuzion Torrontes Pinot Grigio 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Floral and pretty and light and highly aromatic as we expect Torrontes to be in this blend with Pinot Grigio. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Finishes with notes pineapple and pear. Drink: 2016-2018. 168419 13.50% MD 750 mL  $10.75 Score: 89/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A rich, luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. This Argentine red wine is made from Malbec grapes grown at the ideal altitude of 1,067 metres above sea level for the ripening and complex evolution of Malbec. Round, full-bodied and redolent of black fruit and toast. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2020. 29280 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Trapiche Pure Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific robust Argentine red wine, especially for this price point! Full-bodied, juicy and savoury Malbec with aromas and flavours of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2021. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark purple-violet hue in the glass with gloriously thick, slow tears that slide down the side and belie the robust weight, body and alcohol in this wine. Notes of black cherry, toasty oak, cigar box, espresso and dark spice. Superb price for this quality wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alamos Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's iconic Malbec grape. It's balanced and smooth with aromas of fleshy ripe black plums. Perfect for barbecue and meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2018-2022. 295139 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Smoky with lots of toasty oak on the nose and palate. Black fruit with campfire on the finish. The grapes are grown in the Finca La Linda and Vistalba vineyards in Mendoza. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Pair with grilled meats and roast beef. Drink: 2018-2021. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

McGuigan Black label Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2016-2018. 14% D 750 mL  $10.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Black Reserve Meritage 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied, smooth with good acidity. Blackcurrant cassis with attractive green herbal notes. Pair with pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 526228 12.40% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Revel Dark Red Cabernet Baco Noir 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Baco Noir grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, dark spice and smoke. Produced by Henry of Pelham. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2021. 575662 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Chile: Juicy and savoury Chilean Cabernet with aromas of cedar smoke and black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 524371 13% D 750 mL  $13.50 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile: A terrific organic Chilean red wine for the price! Classic Cabernet with rich, deep layers of flavour: black plum, blackberry and cedar smoke. Some spice on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 407494 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Las Mulas Reserva Organic Merlot 2015, Central Valley, Chile: Deep, deep black plum, fleshy, rich and enveloping. Fold up and have a nap inside this wine, wake up satisfied sensorily. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 454868 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Montes Twins 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A gorgeous Chilean red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes (thus the twins). Aromas of fleshy black plums and toasty oak. What an amazingly great value for this price. Perfect party wine. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2015-2019. 352054 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2016, Cotes du Rhône, France: Terrific value, especially at this price! This southern French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley is made by the Perrin family, which also produces the coveted Chateau Beaucastel and farm organically. Smoky, dark, rich and full-bodied, this is a superb wine for anyone who wants a drier style of Syrah (Shiraz). Pair with grilled meats or a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 23, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Paul Mas Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014, Pays D'oc IGP, France: Excellent value for the price. Mocha and toasty oak on the nose followed by fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. This full-bodied blend of Cabernet and Merlot is very supple and smooth with a seductive texture. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 293134 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Boutari Agiorgitiko 2016, Nemea, Greece: A terrific Greek red wine made from the Agiorgitiko grape. Aromas of red berries, plum, spice, leather, and fresh earth. Racy acidity for tangy tomato sauce dishes. Supple and smooth. Great value. Drink: 2017-2020. 172148 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.15 Score: 89/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Farnese Fantini Sangiovese 2009, Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo IGT , Italy Drink: 2010-2016. 512327 12% D 750 mL  $11.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Vidigal Wines Porta 6 2013, Lison, Portugal: A supple, juicy full-bodied Portuguese red wine with aromas and flavours of fleshy blackberries and black plums. Smooth and round and mouth-filling. Great for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2014-2017. 427377 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.35 Score: 88/100. October 23, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

José Maria da Fonseca Setubal Periquita Red 2013, Setubal, Portugal: A serviceable, full-bodied Portuguese red wine with roasted, charred black fruit and loads of toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 25262 13% XD 750 mL  $9.45 Score: 83/100. October 26, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Beiras Terra Boa, Beiras, Portugal Drink: 2018-2020. 590364 13% D 750 mL  $7.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Guadalupe 2013, Alentejo, Portugal: A robust Portuguese red wine that's deeply concentrated and smoky with attractive charred black fruit. Finishes with smoky black raspberry. This Vinho Tinto (red wine) from Quinto do Quetzal, is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez grapes (aka Tempranillo). Paired with grilled red meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 336313 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Quinta do Espírito Santo 2015, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal: A great, value-priced Portuguese red wine that had a long maceration and fermentation to extract lots of colour and flavour form the grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 488015 15% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 21, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Roodeberg 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Amazing value for this full-bodied, racy South African red wine blend. Aromas of wild cassis, black raspberry and blackberry. Perfect for roast beef. Drink: 2015-2018. 7187 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. September 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Thelema Red 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: What an extraordinary wine for the money! This robust South African red wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon 12%, shiraz 25%, petit verdot 28%, merlot 27% and Grenache 7%. Aroas of black fruit, smoke and toasty oak. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2014-2017. 222570 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.75 Score: 88/100. September 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

The Bean Coffee Pinotage 2015, Western Cape, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate of this pinotage, and unapologetically (and delightfully) so. Weirdly wonderful: end your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth red wine with some black fruit flavours as well. The coffee-style pinotage has become popular among South African winemakers. The grape Pinotage, the most iconic red wine for South Africa, was originally created by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault grapes. Produced by Mooiplaas Wines, this red wine is robust, rugged and full of character. The espresso notes are derived from both the toasting and type of French oak barrels in which the wine is aged. Try it with gourmet hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2020. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2014, Swartland, South Africa: Tremendous value in this South African red wine made from Syrah grapes! Aromas of fleshy rich and ripe black and purple plums with blackberry liqueur. Perfect for pizza night, especially at this price. Drink: 2014-2018. 595280 14.60% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Kwv Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: Coffee mocha aromas on the nose, but not too much. Tannic grip but that will smooth out with 1-2 hours decanting. Great value and taste for the money. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 328567 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Alceño Premium 50 Barricas Syrah 2012, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Deep and rich with charred black fruit from oak aging, smoke, spice and anise flavours. Well-priced for this quality. Huge and full-bodied: needs grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 398933 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Ego Bodegas El Gorú Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2013, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Purple and black sweetly ripe plums and some mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 443945 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2014, Calatayud D.O., Spain: An extraordinary wine for the price. Aromas of black fleshy plum, pepper and cedar brush. Amazing value. The vines are planted at 3,000 feet above sea level in poor gravel soil. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2014, Cariñena, Spain: Blackberry jam and raspberry perserves on the nose and palate of this Spanish red wine made from the Garnacha (aka Grenache) grape. Stright-up pleasure at an awesomely great price. Pair with hamburgers and all the fixins. Drink: 2014-2017. 73395 13% XD 750 mL  $9.25 Score: 87/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Campo Viejo Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain: Savoury and juicy with smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dry and earthy; balanced and full-bodied. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 137810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2015, Borja, Spain: This Spanish red wine offers extraordinary value and taste for the price. Aromas of purple plums and spice with fleshy sweet blackberries. This is a savoury, full-bodied blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 386961 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Almansa, Spain: A robust, rustic Spanish red wine with dark berries and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 270363 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas San José De Aguarón Reserva 2012, Cariñena D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-watering with aromas of tanned leather and cigar box. Supple and smooth. Ready to drink now with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 166579 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Hécula Castaño Monastrell 2015, Yecla D.O., Spain: An attractive dark wine with black fruit, licorice, dark spices and smoky oak. Full-bodied with good persistence of flavor. Drink: 2018-2022. 718999 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A juicy, full-bodied Spanish red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe purple and black plums and toasty oak. Made from the Graciano grape. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2018-2024. 354753 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Carro Señorío De Barahonda 2017, Yecla D.O., Spain: A dry, full-bodied fruity red blend of Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot with dark plum, cherry, savoury herb and earthy flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy now with grilled chops. Drink: 2019-2020. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Heredad de Urueña Santo Terroir Tempranillo 2014, Castilla y León, Spain: Heredad De Urueña Santo Terroir 2014 Tempranillo is excellent value under $17. Produced from 100% Tempranillo with lots of dried dark fruit, mocha, savoury herb, well-integrated oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. The wine was entirely aged in new (80%) French and (20%) American oak barrels. Drink or hold. Pour with pork and veggie brochettes. Drink: 2021-2024. 629832 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 6, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Ego Bodegas El Gorú Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2016, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: El Gorú 2016 is a full-bodied red blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot produced by Bodega Ego from the Jumilla wine region in Spain. Look for floral notes and very ripe plums, mocha and dark chocolate flavours from oak aging. Supple and smooth, pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2018-2022. 443945 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. September 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: This is a terrific Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, especially for the price point! Mocha and dark chocolate aromas with black fruit. Chalky dry and full-bodied. Some black plum and berries on the finish. Great balance, with a deep red-garnet colour. Finishes with vanilla smoke. Drink: 2017-2020. 360222 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review