Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Serie A 2022 Malbec is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red with grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Uco Valley, including San José, Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista Flore and La Consulta. Fresh and fragrant with potpourri, blueberry, mulberry, dark cherry, wild herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours, it is balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. A great value Malbec at $19 to enjoy through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 167619 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 5, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Cameleon Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Domaine Bousquet in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Cameleon 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-bodied and juicy with ripe strawberry, red currant, plum, cherry and a kiss of fresh herbs. Tannins are fine and chalky-textured. A great value Cab. Sauv. at $17 produced from organically grown grapes from the Mendoza wine region, enjoy it now through 2025. Drink: 2024-2025. 15079 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 5, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: This Malbec is gorgeous cool-climate red wine with aromas of ripe blackberry, mulberry, ripe dark fruit and spicy flavours finishing long on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are structured. Pair with grilled steaks. Drink: 2024-2026. 29280 14% Dry 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 5, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Lunessence Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Rich and full-bodied with supple, smooth layers of fleshy black plum and dark spice. Superb balance, depth and length on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2020. 14% XD 750 mL Score: 93/100. June 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Quidni Estate Winery Merlot 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A full-bodied, lusciously textured and flavoured BC Merlot. Aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberry. The finish is a little warm from the alcohol, so chill this red slightly for more refreshment. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 759324 14.80% D 750 mL Score: 90/100. September 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Hester Creek Estate Winery Oliver BC 2016, Oliver, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A richly layered, full-bodied BC blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and dark berries. Pair with grilled lamb. Some espresso and spice on the finish. Great cellar wine but also enjoyable now. Drink: 2016-2021. 13.80% D 750 mL Score: 91/100. December 7, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: This is something special! This robust, savoury BC red wine is made from the Carmenere grape, more closely associated with Chile than the Okanagan Valley. However, this is a gorgeous expression of this varietal. Aromas of dark plum, bacon, smoke and cedar brush. Decant 1 hour. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2023. 380063 12.90% D 750 mL Score: 93/100. June 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Fairview Cellars Eagle Bluff Estates Crooked Post Pinot Noir 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, elegant, supple BC Pinot Noir with aromas of fleshy ripe dark cherry and smoke. Medium-bodied with a silk texture on the tongue. Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2024. 13% D 750 mL Score: 92/100. July 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Intersection Winery Silica Merlot 2013, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A juicy, full-bodied BC red wine made from Merlot grapes. This wine was not filtered, leaving lots of flavour and character in the bottle. Aromas of ripe black plums and smoke. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 14.80% XD 750 mL Score: 91/100. July 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Kettle Valley Winery, Ltd. Hayman John's Block Pinot Noir 2014, Naramata, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A lovely, luscious BC Pinot Noir with aromas of dark cherry and smoke. Medium-bodied with a supple, silky texture. Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2022. 14% XD 750 mL Score: 90/100. July 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Pentage Winery Syrah 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A lovely, peppery BC Syrah with aromas of ripe black plums and dark spice. Supple and smooth with full-bodied weight. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 14.50% D 750 mL Score: 92/100. July 5, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Maverick Estate Winery Rubeus 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A robust, savoury, complex BC red wine blend of Syrah and Merlot. Aromas of black fleshy fruit, smoke and toasty oak. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 14% D 750 mL Score: 93/100. June 23, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Cedar-rich and savoury: lip-smacking delicious! This full-bodied, velvet-smooth BC red wine made from the Carmenere grape offers seductive aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and berries. Long finish. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 380063 12.10% D 750 mL Score: 92/100. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

8th Generation Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2016, Summerland, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Dark, rich and delicious BC red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Aromas of blackberry, black plum, mocha and smoke. Savoury and mouth-watering with a full-bodied weight. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 14.20% D 750 mL Score: 91/100. August 29, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Stag's Hollow Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A lovely, silky, medium-bodied BC Pinot Noir. This winery has been family-owned since 1995. The vineyards are planted at the tip of the Sonoran Desert. Aromas of tart cherry, smoke and spice. Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2023. 14.20% D 750 mL Score: 91/100. February 27, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Phantom Creek Estates Phantom Creek Vineyard Cuvee 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A superb BC red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape grown on the Black Sage Bench planted in 1996 at 315-330 metres above sea level. The vineyard is just 7 acres and only 13 barrels were produced of this wine. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke, earth, graphite and spice. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2024. 14.50% XD 750 mL Score: 93/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Phantom Creek Estates Becker Vineyard Cuvee 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A beautifully structured, full-bodied BC red wine made from vines planted in 1977. Just 34 barrels produced. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 14.50% XD 750 mL Score: 90/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Phantom Creek Estates Phantom Creek Vineyard Syrah 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, savoury, velvet-smooth BC Syrah with attractive aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 14.50% D 750 mL Score: 93/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò 2021 Valpolicella is produced from sustainably grown Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Negrara and Dindarella grapes and is a great value Valpo at $19. A portion of the grapes were dried, destemmed, pressed and fermented on their skins for 14 days, then blended with the balance of the wine and matured in oak barrels for 12 months. Fresh and juicy with a mouthful of tart cherry, dried red berry fruit and spicy with baking and cracked black pepper spice on the palate, enjoy this Veneto beauty now through 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 19, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Niro di Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: Drink: 2024-2029. 278150 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. November 14, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review