Anoro Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Humongous and hulking with rich black plums and blueberries. Smooth and deep. Incredible concentration of fruit extract at the core. Keeps going and going and going … Drink: 2011-2015. 191767 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2011 Full Review

Urraca Malbec 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina: A solid, full-bodied red with black fruit, smoke, oak and some tarriness. Smooth but could use 1-2 hours decanting. Dried figs and some prune. Drink: 2011-2013. 214379 14.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 16, 2011 Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Stonewell Shiraz 2005, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: An august wine that has all the flavour and power of your favourite shiraz but maintains an elegance and finesse and restraint that makes you yearn for more. Beautifully structured with a long finish. Surely, this is one of Australia’s best. Drink: 2006-2018. 724625 14.50% XD 750 mL  $80.00 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines The Mentor Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz Malbec 2002, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A towering wine of monumental flavors, depth and length. The wine was aged 18 months in new French oak barrels and is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 10% Shiraz, and 8% Malbec. Fig, blackberry, blackcurrant, violets and dark spices offer a heady mix of aromas. Drink: 2009-2015. 481903 14% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 94/100. June 6, 2009 Favorite Red Wine. Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Mint and blackberry on the nose. Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. Amazing price. Drink: 2012-2015. 744235 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Gorgeously rich and full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the country's signature red grape, Carmenere. The grapes are grown in the estate's Las Pataguas Vineyard. This wine offers savoury, meaty blackberry liqueur aromas and dark spices. This is an amazing wine for the money. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Estate Vineyard Carmenère 2009, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A tasty, well-priced, full-bodied organic red with aromas of dark fruit and vanilla-smoke. 256651 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2012 Full Review

Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: A smooth and ultra-delicious merlot with layers and layers of fleshy black plums. This wine pulls you head first into the glass. Amazing price. Drink: 2012-2016. 89419007237 14% D 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu Blend 2007, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand Drink: 2009-2014. 189067 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95. May 1, 2008 Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review