Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Trapiche Medalla 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust and juicy Old Vines Cabernet sourced from grapes in the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. Vines were planted in 1960. Dry, full-bodied and elegant with ripe black fruit aromas, with black currant, plum, dark cherry, savoury herbs, mint chocolate and earthy smoky spices concentrated on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 568865 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Q 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is dry, full-bodied and generous with black currant, fresh herbs and spicy flavours, fresh and juicy on the palate with very approachable fine-grained tannins. Drink to 2027 and enjoy it with chicken-fried sirloin steaks. Drink: 2024-2029. 28078 15.40% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: From Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Bleasdale Mulberry Tree 2019 is a great value Cab for $20. Grapes were fermented on their skins in open top fermenters for 12 days, then macerated for 12 months in new (10%) and neutral French oak barrels. This is a dry, full-bodied Cab savoury with ripe blackberry, mulberry, olive and baking spice flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold in cellar to 2030. Frank Potts is the founder of the winery which was established in 1850 and the winery is named for the Mulberry tree growing in the middle of the vineyard. Drink: 2022-2030. 661892 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Pinot Noir 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and excellent value at $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah and matured for nine months in oak barrels, look for bright cherry, red berry, menthol, cedar and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Lightly chill and pour with a mixed grill. Drink: 2023-2026. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Alkoomi Grazing Collection Shiraz 2021, Western Australia, Australia: Alkoomi Grazing Collection 2021 Shiraz is excellent value at $18. The 2021 vintage was co-fermented with Viognier and matured in French oak barrels (20% new). Fragrant with violets, black cherry, raspberry, dark plum and pepper spice flavours on the palate, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, lithe and elegant on the palate. Drink through 2033. Drink: 2024-2032. 33369 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 94/100. January 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2020, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2020 Shiraz is produced by Elena Brooks, founder/winemaker and Anthony John Parkinson, vign. Excellent value at $18, this fragrant Shiraz is fresh and concentrated with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs, cedar brush spice savoury and velvety on the palate with a long, silky finish. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula for this vintage. Drink or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2032. 269464 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2019, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: From Padthaway, South Australia, Jip Jip Rocks 2019 is a full-bodied, smooth and vibrant 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon fragrant with ripe, juicy blackberry, cherry, nutty, vanilla and cracked pepper spice flavours supple and plushy on the palate. Excellent value under $17. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Pour with prime rib. Drink: 2022-2027. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2018, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor 2018 is a vegan-friendly Shiraz and great value under $20. Dry, full-bodied, rounded and supple on the palate with black plum, earthy violets, chocolate and anise flavours. Lovely now, Pour with a rib roast. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2027. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2018, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Schild Estate 2018, Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (GSM) is fantastic value at $20. Love the cherry, chocolate and subtle white pepper nose on this flavoursome red from the Barossa Valley. So savoury on the palate as well, with dark cherry, chocolate, savoury spices, earthy florals and a titch of white pepper spice. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2027. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 22, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2019, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Pérez Cruz 2019 is a great value dry, medium-bodied and elegant, Maipo Valley Cabernet Franc with a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot added to the mix. Look for bright raspberry, red currant, fine herb, white pepper and flinty flavours on this food-friendly wine. Elevage was in stainless steel tanks and the wine matured 14 months in oak barrels. Drink: 2022-2025. 10591 14.10% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Sustainably dry-farmed, Montes Alpha Carmenère is phenomenal with plushy plum, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate flavours on the palate finishing long, spicy and satisfying. Drink: 2020-2024. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A plushy, medium-plus-bodied Carmenère with lots of ripe red berry, mulberry, savoury herb and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Excellent value under $15. Drink: 2022-2023. 256685 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Escudo Rojo Reserva Carmenère 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Escudo Reserva 2019 Carmenère is great value under $18. Fragrant with pink florals this is a dry and full-bodied juicy red, smoky with dark fruit, blueberry, green pepper and spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with beef and herbed rice stuffed peppers topped with a rich, vibrant tomato sauce. Drink: 2021-2022. 14058 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2018 Carmenère is produced from sustainably-grown, dry-farmed grapes from the Colchagua Valley wine region. The wine over delivers at $20 and is always a crowd pleaser. Fragrant with ripe plum, blackberry, mocha aromas on the nose; dry, medium-bodied with plum compote, dark berry fruit, blueberry, dried herbs, olives and flinty mineral flavours. Pour with a sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2021-2025. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 30, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From the Colchagua Valley, Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 is an excellent value Chilean Carmenère at $19. This vintage includes a splash (5%) of Cabernet Sauvignon and gives the wine a Bordeaux feel. Zesty on the palate with blackberry, plum, cherry, fine herb and flinty flavours on the palate, enjoy it now through 2035 with roast game dishes. Drink: 2024-2035. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Les Vins Florian Mathieu La Croix de Beauliac Création Côtes du Rhone 2021, Côtes du Rhone, Rhône A.P., France: La Croix De Beauliac Création 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied, tasty and fragrant Southern Rhône red produced from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes. Look for tart cherry, smoked meat aromas on this juicy red with tart cherry, blueberry, salumi, flinty flavours and dusty tannins on this excellent value Côtes Du Rhone under $17. Drink: 2024-2028. 35943 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 95/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Glenelly Glass Collection 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Bordeaux-style red and second label for May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, formerly of Pauillac Château Pichon Comtesse. Fragrant with pink florals, dried herbs, cedar spice and ripe dark berry aromas and flavours on the palate and delivers for the price. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 13316 14.80% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. August 6, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review