Trapiche Reserve Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. The vines are planted between 750 and 1100 metres above sea level. Aromas of black fruit, pepper and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats and Argentine asado (BBQ). Drink: 2015-2018. 614651 14% D 750 mL  $14.20 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Salentein Reserve 2021 is an excellent value, estate-grown, Uco Valley Malbec at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with ripe red berry, plum and spicy notes all balanced with fresh acidity. Enjoy it with lamb kebabs or game sausages from the grill. Drink or hold to 2029. Drink: 2023-2029. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, South Australia, 3 Rings 2021 Shiraz is a consistent crowd pleaser as is its price point at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and lifted with fresh dark berry, violets, nutty and cocoa flavours weighty and silky on the palate, tannins are fine-grained and very approachable now. Enjoy it with a garlic and rosemary rubbed roast leg of lamb through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 15495 14.60% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 13, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Always so good, Thorn-Clarke Shotfire 2019 is a juicy, full-bodied Barossa Shiraz with a mouthful of dark fruit, black currant, dark plum, chocolate, anise, vanilla, cedar brush and toasty oak spice flavours, generous and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are rich and mouth filling. Drink to 2030. Drink: 2023-2030. 18796 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Valley, Chile: A truly amazing wine for the money! Classic and balanced cabernet with rich, deep layers of flavour: black plum, wild blackberry and cedar. Some spice on the finish. The bonus is that this is an organic wine. Pair with free-range beef. Drink: 2015-2018. 407494 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Terrific full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with fleshy ripe black plums and a savoury juiciness. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2019. 694208 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2006, Maipo Valley, Chile: An absolutely phenomenal wine for the money! Rich, robust with black plums and comfort. 694208 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2008 Full Review

Viu Manent Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Viu Manent Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes (with 4% in Cabernet Franc grapes) and is vegan-friendly. Produced from a cooler vintage, it is elegant, fresh and ripe with blackberry, blueberry, savoury herb and toasty oak spice flavours. Grapes were sourced from Old Vines Cabernet planted nearly a century ago in San Carlos de Cunaco. Amazing value at $18, enjoy it with ribs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2029. 569673 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Pinot Noir 2013, Languedoc IGT, France: Amazing value for such a beautiful French Pinot Noir! Modern style with fleshy ripe cherry, smooth texture and medium weight. Very food friendly and so delicious. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 184069 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bastide Miraflors Vielles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2021, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France: Drink: 2024-2027. 320499 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 16, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr Sangiovese Syrah 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and intense red wine blend of Sangiovese and Syrah grapes (60%/40%). Fresh with ripe dark plum, dark berry, cherry and smoky spicy flavours on the palate, the wine is very approachable now and easy going on the pocket book as well. Drink: 2024-2026. 68510 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal 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

Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantele 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Vibrant, juicy and lip-smacking delicious! Full-bodied, savoury and deep. Dark fruit and smooth. Great price! Drink: 2012-2015. 724328 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red 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

L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2020, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: L.A. Cetto 2020 Petite Sirah is great value at $15. A dry, full-bodied red wine produced from old vines in Baja California from the largest winery in Mexico established in 1975. Deep and dark red in the glass, look for ripe dark fruits, plum, cracked pepper, meaty and smoky flavours concentrated on the palate. Enjoy with steak and cheese enchiladas. Drink: 2023-2028. 983742 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 5, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Torres Sangre de Toro Garnacha 2016, Catalonia, Spain: A beautiful, juicy, delicious wine, especially for this price point! Aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and spice. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2022. 6585 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alceño Amalinda Organic Monastrell 2019, Jumilla D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Alceño, Amalinda Organic 2019 Monastrell is a vegan-friendly, dry, medium-bodied, great value Spanish red produced from organically-grown grapes from the Jumilla wine region. Silky on the palate with dark berry, nut, cocoa flavours and ready to drink now. Drink: 2022-2023. 25526 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Matilda Nieves Mencia 2020, Ribeira Sacra, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Rectoral de Amandi, Matilda Nieves 2020 is a vibrant red wine blend of 85% Mencia, 8% Garnacha and 7% Sousón with grapes sourced from the incredibly steep slopes of Ribeira Sacra. Fragrant with ripe dark plum, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry aromas, the wine is silky and mouth-filling with dark berry and ripe plum flavours fresh, vibrant and silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2022-2024. 26322 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 5, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Big House Winery Big House Red 2006, California, United States: A balanced and delicious wine. 178632 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review