Argento Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Argentina, Argentina 589523 13.50% 750 mL $9.95. July 22, 2008
Full ReviewAgostino 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 ReviewTrapiche 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 ReviewFuzion 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 ReviewTerrazas 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 ReviewTrapiche 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 ReviewTrapiche 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 ReviewAlamos 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 ReviewLuigi 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 ReviewMcGuigan Wines Black Label Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2016-2018. 325787 14% D 750 mL $10.95. December 2, 2015
Full ReviewJackson-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 ReviewHenry 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 ReviewCono 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 ReviewMiguel 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 ReviewLas 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 ReviewMontes 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 ReviewPerrin & 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 ReviewPaul 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 ReviewBoutari 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 ReviewFarnese Fantini Sangiovese 2009, Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo IGT , Italy Drink: 2010-2016. 512327 12% D 750 mL $11.45. March 1, 2012
Full ReviewVidigal 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 ReviewJosé 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 ReviewBeiras Terra Boa, Beiras, Portugal Drink: 2018-2020. 590364 13% D 750 mL $7.90. March 1, 2012
Full ReviewGuadalupe 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 ReviewQuinta 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 ReviewRoodeberg 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 ReviewThelema 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 ReviewThe 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 ReviewPorcupine 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 ReviewCathedral 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 ReviewAlceño 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 ReviewEgo 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 ReviewHonoro 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 ReviewCastillo 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 ReviewCampo 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 ReviewBorsao 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 ReviewCastillo 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 ReviewMonasterio 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 ReviewHécula 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 ReviewRio 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 ReviewCarro 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 ReviewHeredad 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 ReviewEgo 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 ReviewSeven 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 ReviewCarnivor 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
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