Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Michel Torino has built a solid reputation for producing consistently high-quality Malbec in the Cafayate region in northern Argentina. Some of this up-and-coming region’s vineyards are planted at the highest elevations in the world for viticulture. This juicy wine is bursting with blackberry and other ripe dark fruits, balanced by toasty oak, ripe acidity and friendly tannins. Should drink well over the next 3 years. My note: Especially gorgeous for the price: this has to be an inventory pricing error! This is my new party wine. Wow. Rich blackberry and black plum with mouth-watering juiciness and satisfying full-bodied weight. Drink: 2011-2015. 64998 13.80% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 17, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Graffigna Centenario Grand Reserve Malbec 2008, Pedernal Valley, San Juan, Argentina: Smoky with dark fruit: perfect for barbecues! Lots of rich flavour here with a satisfying full-bodied texture. Fire up the grill and crack open a bottle! Drink: 2012-2015. 162149 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with big purple and black plums. Fleshy and full-bodied, willing to go where you want to go. Drink: 2012-2014. 11942 13.80% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2010, San Juan, Argentina: Smoky with dark fruit: perfect for barbecues! Lots of rich flavour here with a satisfying full-bodied texture. Fire up the grill and crack open a bottle! This is one of Argentina’s best malbecs at this price point and previous vintages of the wine have won numerous awards in competition. Stock up now for your early spring and summer gatherings, especially though on the patio with the grill as this wine will drink beautifully. Drink: 2012-2016. 162149 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Norton Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy and full-bodied with blackberry and black currant aromas wrapped up in some toasty oak. Good acidity. Malbec is the flagship red wine of Argentina, and the proof is in the glass here. Try it with a combination pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 17061 14.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red with tart black plum notes. Smooth. Pair with robust meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. December 16, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Las Moras Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2010, San Juan, Argentina: Savoury, juicy and full-bodied with fleshy black plums and squishy blackberries. This wine won Silver Medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and the Decanter Asia Wine Awards in 2012. Drink: 2014-2018. 357921 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Catena Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Plush and full-bodied with luscious layers of black fruit and toasty oak. Good value from one of Argentina's largest wine producers. Drink: 2013-2016. 478727 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A remarkably well-priced Malbec from Argentina. Smooth, full-bodied and offering generous aromas of concentrated, intensely flavoured black fruits with a lovely touch of mocha and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A nice price for this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of black and purple plums with some blackberry and spice on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2013, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: This lovely honeysuckle, apple blossom pleasure is never cloyingly sweet. It's also just slightly effervescent, enough spritz to make it refreshing and give a zip to your palate. It's a lovely pairing for the Canadian Feta Apetina, which can be crumbled by hand and is divine with virgin olive oil and some herbs. Benjamin Bridge finishes with pretty floral notes and white peaches basking in Annapolis Valley sunshine. Perfect as an after-dinner drink on its own when you don't want anything heavy, or pair it with a fruit-based dessert like fresh peaches and cream. Drink: 2014-2017. 256289 6.50% S 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Santa Ema Barrel Reserve Syrah 2011, Cachapoal Valley, Chile: Staggeringly great price for such voluptuous goodness in the glass. Full-bodied, dark and curvy. This robust red is made from 100% Syrah grapes. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2012-2016. 371161 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A terrific pinot noir, especially at this price point. Vibrant notes of sweet fleshy ripe cherries and raspberries. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Delicious! Perfect for movie night and casual get-togethers. Lovely long finish with spices and dark cherry. A value wine from truly one of Chile's best producers. Drink: 2013-2016. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Chateau Bellevue La Forêt 2010, Fronton, Southwest, France: This robust, well-priced red wine comes to us via Philip Grant, Propriétaire. Remarkably, it won the Gold Medal at the prestigious competition, Concours Général Agricole in 2012 in Paris. The wine is mostly made from the Negrette grape and offers lip-smacking delicious flavours of dark fruit and cedar brush. Decant 1 hours and try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 354134 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Muscadet Sevre Et Maine - Lobster And Shrimp, France  12%  750 mL  $15.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Pinot Noir - Fabulous Ant Tolna, Hungary  13%  750 mL  $9.31. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Langhe Nebbiolo 2007, Piémont, Italy   750 mL  $27.10. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Toscana - Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr 06/07 2011, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy  13.50% D 750 mL  $17.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Tre Saggi translates to "three wise men" and both wise men and women will be smart to try this wine. Rich, dark and savoury with black cherries and smoke and lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes. Full-bodied and luxuriously thick like a comforting blanket you wrap closer to you on a chilly night under a starry sky by the campfire. Great structure and balance. An elegant dinner party wine that won’t cost a fortune. Plus the label looks like it cost twice as much as you paid for it ;)  Great spice and smoke notes on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 204016 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Monte Antico 2009, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Ah, the taste of maturity, complexity and contemplation. What a lovely Italian red wine for the money. Aromas of dried herbs, leather, earth and cigar box. This is a library/den wine where you fall asleep with the book splayed over your nose in a shaft of early evening window light. Drink: 2013-2017. 69377 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tormaresca Neprica 2012, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Solid value here in this full-bodied red wine from southern Italy in the Puglia region. Sun-based black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with charceuterie or ribs. Drink: 2013-2015. 380774 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

San Felice Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A moderately priced, pleasant Chianti for Italian fare. Black cherry, spice and good acidity in this almost full-bodied red wine. Polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese, Colorina and Pugitello grapes. Drink: 2014-2018. 282996 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. October 11, 2014 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Masi Levarie Soave Classico 2012, Verona I.G.T., Italy: An acidic, mouth-watering Italian white wine that's typical of the Soave region and wine style. Lime, lemon and white grapefruit, no oak. Great with salads, fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 539295 12% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 84/100. October 16, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Casa Brancaia Srl Tre Rosso Unknown blend/Mélange inconnu 2009, Toscana, Toscane, Italy  13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.29. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Tenuta Sant'antonio Scaia Rosso Corvina 2012, Italy   750 mL  $19.99. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2002, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of oak balanced by fleshy ripe black fruit. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. Yum! Drink: 2004-2010. 590414 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Almansa, Spain  270363 14%  750 mL  $11.95. July 24, 2008 Full Review

Hecula Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain: Tart red cherries, dust and smoke in this full-bodied, smooth red with mouth-watering acidity. Great price. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 86/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Torres Ibéricos Crianza 2011, Rioja D.O., Spain: A pleasant, almost full-bodied Spanish with a smooth, supple texture and a nice price. Aromas of dark red fruit and some smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 18767 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2011, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This full-bodied red wine was fermented in stainless steel; half of the wine was matured in small French oak barrels, of which about 40% new, and the remaining half in stainless steel tank. Loaded with mocha and sweet chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2014-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

François Lurton Hermanos Tempranillo 2011, Toro D.O., Spain: This towering big Spanish red needs to be decanted at least an hour, but two is better. It completely transformed in the glass after this amount of time as it almost mute at the beginning. Gorgeous aromas of cedary black fruit support the high alcoholic content. Layered and satisfying. Great price. Drink: 2014-2019. 372342 15% XD 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 88/100. October 11, 2014 Full Review

The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013, Central Coast California, United States: Fleshy ripe peaches and pears on the nose and palate wrapped in toasty oak. Full-bodied, juicy and very pleasant. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 364265 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review

Woodbridge Winery Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2013, California, United States: A value-priced Chardonnay from the Mondavi entry level range of Woodbridge. Lots to like here: butterscotch, toasty oak, green apple and peach. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 99408 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Purple and black plum liqueur richness with smooth, full-bodied layers of pleasure. The ultimate barbecue and hamburger wine. I challenge you to find a better one. Drink: 2011-2016. 678698 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review