Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina: This blockbuster Argentine Malbec at an amazingly great price for such quality! This robst red wine made from the country's signature grape, Malbec, comes from Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries and plums. Terrific structure, depth and finish. Pair with grilled meats, hard cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2016-2024. 467977 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. February 20, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Alamos Selección Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2022. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman is a zesty, full-bodied, Shiraz from Clare Valley wine region in South Australia. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Dark chocolate and sweet black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2018-2023. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Two Hands Brave Faces is a full-bodied, fleshy Grenache Mourvèdre and Shiraz red wine blend from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. On the palate, ripe berry fruit, with cake spice and peppery flavours all wrapped up in a leathery notes and a whiff of smoke. Easy to enjoy. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2023. 660035 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva is a great value Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley. Savoury with ripe black plums, dark spices and tobacco leaf flavours on the palate, pair this full-bodied earthy Cab with smoky barbequed ribs. Drink: 2007-2015. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend From Vignobles Dourthe of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot wine grapes. Look for ripe blackberry, black currant, spicy pepper and smoky flavours from oak ageing on the palate. Tannins are soft and silky. Enjoy now. Pair with a crown roast of pork. Drink: 2018-2025. 349308 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This is an earthy, smoky Chianti Classico Riserva with dried berries, sweet spice, earthy mushrooms, leather and vanilla on the nose and palate. Produced by Castello Di Gabbiano, this dry, medium-bodied Tuscan red is a crowd pleaser with a value-added price and a perfect pairing to a meat lover's pizza wine. The Castello di Gabbiano estate is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region in Tuscany. The historical “Castello” dates back from the 12th century but has been restored into a spectacular hotel which includes its own restaurant, a swimming pool, as well as the winery itself and over 100 hectares of vines and olive groves. All the winemaking work is done on the premises so guests also witness the whole process from picking grapes to bottling. Drink now and for the next three years. Drink: 2018-2025. 216309 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca Delle Macìe Zingarelli Riserva is a full-bodied Chianti Classico from the Tuscany wine region with a toasty oak and ripe black fruit nose. On the palate, there is a mouthful of blue and blackberries, fresh mushrooms, garrigue and savoury herbs. Drink: 2018-2027. 930966 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hacienda Valvarés 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A nicely balanced, elegant Rioja with aromas of red berries and smoke with earth. This full-bodied Crianza is lovely to sip. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2024. 423509 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Balbás Crianza 2013, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: A lovely Crianza aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Made from estate-grown old vine Tempranillo. Aromas of black plum, prune, dried fig and earth. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2022. 437673 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.25 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Sterling Napa Valley Merlot 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Sterling released its first-ever vintage-dated California Merlot in 1969 and is known for its smooth, full-bodied and superbly balanced Merlot wines. The 2015 vintage is silky with soft ripe blackberry, cherry, plum and chocolate tones. Tannins are fine and there is good acidity on this wine for food. Pair with Porchetta sandwiches. Drink: 2018-2024. 330241 14.50% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Les Chevaux Red Blend 2014, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Columbia Crest's H3 Les Chevaux 2014 is produced from wine grapes sourced from Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is a rich red blend of 63% Syrah, 33% Merlot and 4% Viognier is full-bodied, mouth filling and very satisfying. Ripe blueberry, brambleberry, dark plums, mocha and oak spice flavours caresses the palate and finishes long with mocha and ripe dark cherries. Enjoy with a beef bourguignon. Drink: 2018-2023. 287425 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Beringer The Waymaker 2015, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Beringer, there is so much flavour on this medium-plus-bodied red blend from Paso Robles, California. The Waymaker 2015 is a rich and textured blend of 38% Shiraz, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petite Sirah, 7% Zinfandel, 6% Tannat, 3% Mouvedre and 3% Malbec. A delicious and rich blend of chocolate-covered cherries and red berry flavours wrapped up nicely in sweet cake spice. Drink: 2018-2024. 631861 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

McManis Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: McManis 2017 is a delicious, robust Californian Zinfandel that's exceptionally well made and balanced. Look ripe plum and blackberry flavours with ripe red berry, strawberry and dark berries, earthy florals, smoky vanilla and coconut flavours on this Zin. Enjoy now with tourtière and Portobello mushroom burgers. Drink: 2018-2023. 256735 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review