Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for barbecues. Drink: 2012-2016. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth, full-bodied red with black fruit and a nice balancing acidity o the palate for food. Great price. Try it with meat dishes, including steak and pork. Drink: 2012-2015. 242370 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out for a meaty dish companion. Finishes with blackberry and black plum notes. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2015. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Zolo Classic Fincas Patagónicas Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Top me up! You can’t argue with a wine this delicious at this price point … and if you do, you haven’t had enough of it. Rich, full-bodied with luscious blackberry and plum aromas. Yum. Blackberries and smoke on the finish. More please. Drink: 2013-2016. 183905 13.80% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Agostino Inicio Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy, generous and mouth-watering with aromas of purple plum, black plum and mocha-dark chocolate. This wine was matured for six months in American and French oak. Great value. Perfect for hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 330670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz 2009, Australia Victoria, Australia: Rich and luscious with terrific intensity. Great mouth-watering juiciness. A core of black cherry flavour runs through the heart of this dark wine. Ultra-satisfying and hedonistic. Some dark spice and anise on the finish. Enjoy it tonight with roast beef or grilled steak. Drink: 2012-2016. 719575 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2010, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Honkin’ big red with black cherry liqueur aromas. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. This vintage won Blue-Gold and Top 100 at the 2012 Sydney International Wine Competition. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2011-2015. 673897 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: A terrific wine, especially for this price point! Full-bodied and luscious with layers of dark fruit flavour and hint of smoke weaves through. Perfect for roast beef or lamb. Drink: 2012-2016. 295907 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Buttery, rich and round yet balanced with a long finish. This BC Chardonnay offers so much pleasure in the glass. Aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or veal. Drink: 2015-2019. 545004 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Reserva Pinot Noir 2011, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Juicy with luscious aromas and flavours of fleshy red cherries and strawberries. Full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering. Amazing price for this quality. Try it with roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2015. 226696 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

In Situ Winemakers Selection, San Esteban Carmenere 2010, Aconcagua, Chile: Outstanding wine for the money! Cassis and cedar with full-bodied richness. This wine is named after the river that divides it in half. The region of Aconcagua in Chile is extremely hot and dry, ideal for ripening rich, full-bodied red wines. It's supple and layered on the palate, like liquid velvet. I'd drink this wine with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2011-2015. 37952 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2011, A.C., Midi, France: A spectacular wine, let alone for this price. Get yourself a case or two if you love juicy, full-bodied reds with racy, spicy dark red fruit, cedar notes and long-lasting pleasure. This wine would complement so much hearty meat dishes. Chapoutier is a true master. Drink: 2012-2017. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Belair-Coubet Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux, France: Perfumed and gorgeous! So characterful for Bordeaux. Violets and woodspice jump from the glass. Mouth-watering blackberry and blackcurrant on the palate. Amazing price. Drink: 2013-2016. 321414 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Cyril Mares, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Grenache 2011, A.C., Costières De Nîmes, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Savoury and dark with big black fruit, smoke and meaty notes. A heart of darkness runs through this rich, deep, full-bodied wine. This wine is blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, from a region you should put on your radar. This is an incredible price. Buy by the caseload for parties and your own pleasure. This wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged in concrete tank amazing price for this quality. Drink: 2012-2016. 143099 14.10% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères, Prop.-Récolt. 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This, my friends, is your party wine. It's dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Château De Pennautier Terroirs D'altitude Cabardès Comte Nicolas De Lorgeril, Prop. 2009, A.C., Midi, France: A brooding black bruiser that offer aromas and flavours of fleshy black fruit, tar and smoke. Concentrated and deep. Good price. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 328187 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Le Cirque Maison Johanes Boubee Carignan Mourvèdre Syrah 2011, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with juicy, fleshy black fruit. Aromas of black plum and cassis... hard to believe this has no oak. Great with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 277079 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2010, A.P., Minervois, Midi, France: Full-bodied with attractive wild tart cherry aromas and cedar brush. Tasty and full-bodied. Lovely mixed spices and smoke on the finish. Perfect for potluck gatherings and dinner parties. Great price. Will benefit from 2 hours decanting before drinking. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 952804 14% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Domaines Roche Château Croze De Pys Prestige Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, Midi, France: A rich, full-bodied red with black fruit and smoke aromas. This wine is a blend of Malbec and Merlot grapes, from a family who has been growing vines since 1773 in this region. This red displays that history with lots of heft, concentration and depth. It finishes with some pepper and smoke. I'd drink it with brisket or prime rib. Drink: 2012-2016. 681668 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château Hauchat La Famille Saby Merlot 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: Very attractive nose of fleshy ripe dark red fruit and some smoke. Juicy and savoury on the palate with a lovely full-bodied weight. Decant 2 hours. Pretty amazing price. Drink with grilled pork chops or pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 123489 13.20% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château La Gorce Meritage 2008, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: A terrific value for this cru bourgeois! Classic Bordeaux in the glass at a fraction of the price. This wine won gold in the 2010 Concours de Bordeaux competition. Loaded with wild red berry aromas, cedar forest and black plums with a touch of spice. Full-bodied and savoury. Stock up now for elegant dinner parties. Drink: 2013-2016. 91397 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Dense black fruit, licorice and smoke on the nose of this amazingly well-priced wine. Full-bodied and supple with black plum and black raspberry on the finish. This is a terrific blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. I'm still shaking my head at the great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 277038 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château De Corneilla Héritage Jonquères D'oriola 2010, A.P., Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi, France: Loaded with toasty, smoky oak, some mocha and black as night fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with lots of power and punch. Demands hearty meat dishes. Pow! Drink: 2013-2016. 627752 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Yeuses Les Épices Jean Paul Et Michel Dardé Syrah 2010, I.G.P., Pays D'oc, Midi, France: Absolutely stunning, especially at this price! Please don't buy it all before I get to the liquor store. Perfect for barbecues and pizza night. Full-bodied, velvet smooth, deep and rich and black fleshy fruit. Exotic violets and leather-smoke on the nose. Smokin! Drink: 2013-2016. 177584 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2010, A.P., Corbières, Midi, France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plums. Velvet texture. Awesome! Drink: 2013-2016. 670505 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Librandi Duca Sanfelice Cirò Riserva Rosso 2009, D.O.C., Calabria, Italy: Ultra-mouth-watering: cries out for food, from grilled pork chops to roast chicken. Leather, dried herbs and black cherry. Love this! Full-bodied but not heavy and very smooth. I'll be buying a case. Bring it! Drink: 2013-2017. 695874 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Colosi Rosso Nero D'avola 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Tasty and full-bodied with attractive fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Smooth and juicy. Great price. Perfect with steak, hamburgers and pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 316075 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Monte del Frá Bardolino 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: A terrific wine for the money, and a great one for parties and BBQs! Fleshy ripe cherries with full-bodied weight and mouth-watering juiciness. Decant 1 hour. Enjoy with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2015. 134544 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Torre Quarto Bottaccia Uva Di Troia Cirillo Farrusi 2009, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy: Gorgeous violet and rose petal aromas on the nose with some spice and licorice. Juicy and ultra-voluptuous on the palate with fleshy black cherries. Smooth and delicious. Wow, especially at this price. Pair with pizza or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2015. 161737 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Riondo Castelforte Corvina 2010, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy: A full-bodied, straight-forward red with attractive aromas and flavours of dark red fruit and some smoke. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2015. 230649 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Monkey Bay Pinot Grigio 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp and clean with white grapefruit and white melon. Great aperitif or pair with field greens and other salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 93666 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Roncão Maria Manuela Reserva 2011, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: An opulent, robust red with dollops of fleshy dark cherries, raisins and hickory smoke. Some dark spices on the finish. Terrific! Decant 1 hour and enjoy with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 147942 14.10% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Alvaro Castro Red 2009, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied with a pleasantly refreshing finish. Black fruit and tarry depths. Great wine for big meat dishes and barbecue. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2012-2015. 285288 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cloof Pinotage 2010, W.O., Darling, South Africa: Savoury and juicy with black raspberry and leather aromas and flavours. More earthy than fruity. Not a hint of rubber. Excellent, especially at this price. Drink: 2013-2016. 315895 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Clos Malverne Le Café Basket Pressed Pinotage 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Unquestionably my favourite pinotage to date! Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, leather, smoke and dry plum. Full-bodied, but smooth and perfectly balanced. I'm buying a case so please leave some on the shelf for me. Drink: 2013-2015. 666776 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2008, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Lovely mature flavours of tanned leather, violets and cigar box. Not fruity. Love this lots more than the other, "younger" Abad Bierzo wine in this release from 2008. Somewhat like mature Rioja without the markup. Drink: 2013-2016. 244699 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2007, D.O., Bierzo, Spain: Full-bodied with black fruit and spices. Tannic grip and mouth-watering acidity. Decant 2 hours and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 88/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Red 2011, California, United States: Don't buy it for the whimsical name: buy it because it's good! Loaded with black fruit and dark chocolate aromas. Smooth and full-bodied with a lovely juiciness for many dishes. A blend of zinfandel, merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Drink: 2012-2015. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review