Familia Schroeder Alpataco Pinot Noir 2019, Patagonia, Argentina: From Patagonia, Alpataco 2019 Pinot Noir is fresh with bright cherry, blueberry, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasty oak notes smooth and well-defined on the palate. Nicely done, nicely balanced and a nice price at $15. Lightly chill and enjoy with turkey burgers. Drink: 2021-2024. 19386 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Peller Estates Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific value for this full-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2024. 58628 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Pinot Noir 2019, Central Valley, Chile: A smooth, mouth-watering, berry-ripe Chilean red wine made from the Pinot Noir grape. I challenge you to find Pinot Noir this delicious at this low a price. Lots of ripe and fleshy cherry aromas and flavours. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2025. 341602 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2018, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France: From the southwest of France, a well-crafted blend of 55% Négrette, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The Négrette wine grape appeared in the 12th century and was named "Mavro" (black) originally brought in from Cyprus by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Grapes are vinified separately and aged in large oak vats two years prior to bottling. This vintage is spicy and concentrated with dark plum, smoky earthy dried herbs and vibrant acidity for food. Drink: 2020-2025. 354134 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Autrand 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Autrand 2019 is a full-bodied red blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah generous and plushy on the palate with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, cedar spice and garrigue herb flavours. This is a beautifully-crafted Côtes du Rhône Villages and excellent value under $17. Pour with a roast chicken dinner. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 200030 14.20% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Domaine Fond Croze Confidence Côtes du Rhône 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Fond Croze Confidence 2019 is a juicy 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah red wine blend from the Cotes du Rhone wine region and amazing value under $13. Rich and supple on the palate with ripe dark cherry, crushed raspberry, dark chocolate with a mouth-watering, savoury finish. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 20951 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Jaume Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Courtois La Source 2019 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône red wine blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah under $15. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from an excellent vintage, look for ripe dark cherry, blueberry, pepper spice and mineral notes on this gorgeous Rhône red from Domaine Jaume. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 526640 14.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Roc des Templiers Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Roc des Templiers Plan De Dieu 2020 is an excellent value Cote du Rhone Villages under $15 that consistently delivers. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, the wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre and very approachable now with juicy dark plum, cherry, cassis, vanilla and subtle dark spices on the palate. Lovely now, pour with veal chops smothered in a rich mushroom sauce. This vineyard is flanked by two rivers (the Aygues and the Ouvèze) and is situated just east of Orange. Drink: 2022-2026. 539916 14.20% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2017, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France Drink: 2022-2024. 354134 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95. May 12, 2022 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casa de Cambres Reserva 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Casa De Cambres 2016 Reserva is a fantastic value Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz red wine blend under $15 from the Douro wine region. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with ripe dark fruit, savoury herbs and spices and good acidity for food. Pour with grilled game sausages. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2021-2024. 470377 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

HER Shiraz 2020, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape wine region, Her 2020 Shiraz is a deep maroon in the glass, fresh with red berry, plum, cherry and pepper spice flavours savoury on the palate. Great value Shiraz under $15. Drink: 2022-2024. 24247 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Álvarez de Toledo Marqués de Toro Mencía 2020, Castilla y León, Spain: From Alvarez de Toledo, Marqués de Toro 2020 Mencia is great value at $14. Produced from vines between 40 and 60 years of age from a single vineyard in the Castilla Y León. The wine is fragrant with aromas of fresh earth, cherry, black pepper, cedar brush spice and dark chocolate vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 545939 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 24, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bodegas Teofilo Reyes Tamiz Tempranillo 2019, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Teófilo Reyes Tamiz 2019 Tempranillo is excellent value at $19. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh with red berry, chocolate, spiced plum and dried fine herbs flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. Decant for one hour prior to pouring it with a roast of pork. Drink: 2022-2025. 10687 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.25 Score: 91/100. October 22, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Olarra Cerro Añón Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Olarra Cerro Añón Crianza 2019 is an excellent value 90% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache and Mazuelo red wine blend at $15. Dry, full-bodied and vibrant with red berry, plum, dried strawberry with well-integrated oak spice flavours, this is a food-friendly Rioja red with pleasantly grippy tannins. Enjoy it with bison burgers from the grill. Drink: 2023-2029. 30224 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Bodegas Volver Tarima Monastrell 2019, Alicante D.O., Spain: From the Alicante wine region, Tarima 2019 Monastrell is supple and vibrant with dark plum, dark fruits, mocha, anise and cracked pepper spice smoky and smooth on the palate. Tannins are velvety. An excellent value medium-plus-bodied Monastrell under $15. Enjoy with pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 310151 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Barahonda Carro 2019, Yecla D.O., Spain: Señorío De Barahonda Carro 2019 is a fantastic value Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot red wine blend under $14 from the Yecla D.O. Dry and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, dark plum, tart cherry, smoky spicy flavours plushy on the palate and balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2024. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Monastrell 2020, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Produced by Juan Gil, Honoro Vera 2020 is a vegan-friendly, 100% Monastrell produced from organically grown grapes sourced from the chalky and rocky limestone soils of the Jumilla wine region. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and rich with layers of plum compote, red berry, earthy mushrooms and anise spice supple on the palate. So good now. Drink: 2022-2024. 167684 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review