Terrazas De Los Andes Reserve Malbec 2014, Argentina: A rich, luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. This Argentine red wine is made from Malbec grapes grown at the ideal altitude of 1,067 metres above sea level for the ripening and complex evolution of Malbec. Round, full-bodied and redolent of black fruit and toast. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2022. 29280 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A fresh and crisp Malbec with blackberry, mulberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing spicy and with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine and silky. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Pirramimma first released this Petit Verdot in 1994 following 11 years of experimentation. Petit Verdot is rarely bottled alone, usually employed in a blend to give colour and perfume, but Pirramimma decided to make this full-bodied, deep, dark purple-red from the Petit Verdot wine grape one of its signature wines. Look for dark berry and plum compote, smoky vanilla and savoury herb flavours on this toothsome red. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2025. 986752 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. January 8, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From South Australia's McLaren Vale, the 2017 vintage of Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory is a 100% Shiraz at a great price. This wine is savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of fleshy ripe black raspberry and black plum. Spicy with dark pepper on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2027. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

3 Rings Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value under $20 on this full-bodied, smoky and meaty Barossa Valley Shiraz. Look for fleshy, smoky plum, dark berry compote and underbrush flavours on the palate on this, dark, lush and mouth-coating red wine. Pair with all things grilled from the BBQ. Drink: 2019-2025. 15495 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Serafino Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Wowers! Honkin big but still balanced. Packed with fleshy black fruit flavour and haunting smoky character. Coffee-smoke and espresso on the nose from oak aging followed by chary black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied with good acidity. Drink: 2016-2022. 407718 14% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 93/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Elderton`s Ode To Lorraine 2015 is produced by the Ashmead Family and is a full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Shiraz and Merlot grapes. Select barrels of each finished wine are chosen for this blend which is partially fermented in concrete and barrel. Elderton winery is certified Carbon Neutral. This big Australian red wine had ripe, juicy blackberry, savoury spice, dark fruit and oaky spice flavours on the palate. A perfect winter-warming red to enjoy by the fire with a cheesy comfort-food pizza. Drink: 2018-2035. 976423 14.50% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2017, Mclaren Vale, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Chook refers to the roosters that strut their stuff on the winery property. The Black Chook is a deep, dark and delicious Shiraz with a splash of Viognier added to give this wine a floral lift. Look for ripe dark plum, black cherry, currant, sweet cake spice, vanilla and smoky flavours on the palate from this juicy red. Pair with grilled meats from the Barbie. Drink: 2019-2029. 66738 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, concentrated and complex Australian red wine with rich black fruit flavours and made from the country's classic Shiraz grape. This winery has a long history in winemaking. This wine unfold on the palate with terrific replays of dark fruit and spice. Long finish. Decant 2 hours. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2025. 683086 15.50% D 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013, Barossa Valley, Australia: This full-bodied Australian red wine is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Shiraz and Merlot grapes. This big, black fruited Australian red wine is produced by the Ashmead Family. It offers a savoury, meaty note and mouth-watering acidity. Layered and delicious. Elderton winery is certified Carbon Neutral. My thanks to Lorraine for being the inspiration for this wine. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2022. 976423 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck offers unbeatable value with this classic blend of Grenache Shiraz and Mourvèdre (GSM) with terrific structure and a long opulent finish as well. The GSM is full-bodied with fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spice and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 927533 15.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Lavau Vacqueyras 2014, Rhone A.C., France: The 2014 vintage of the Vacqueyras is a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes. In 1964, the Lavau winemaking family left St-Émilion in Bordeaux and moved to the Rhône Valley. Brothers Benoit and Frédéric Lavau partner with 300 grape growers in the region to make their wines. This robust southern French red wine offers blackberry liqueur aromas and richness on the nose and palate, with a pleasant smoky finish. Full-bodied and layered with a terrific value for the price. Will age well in the cellar. Pair with lamb shank. Drink: 2016-2020. 104927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Boutisse 2016, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, smooth red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Carmenère is fragrant with ripe blueberry, cherry, earthy florals and flinty flavours on the palate. A third of the wine blend was aged in new French oak barrels. Drinking beautifully now. Pair with a Chateaubriand. Drink: 2019-2032. 368175 14.50% D 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Ricaud 2015, Bordeaux, France Drink: 2019-2023. 390237 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.C., France: A seductive and smoky Chateauneuf du Pape with meaty, figgy, ripe raspberry, blackberry, garrigue herbs and savoury spice flavours on the palate with vibrant acidity to match. Tannins are grippy. Great cellaring candidate. Try in 2020. Drink: 2019-2033. 959627 14.50% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 93/100. November 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Casale del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A bold and juicy Brunello from a strong vintage produced by Silvio Nardi. Lush on the nose with dark cherry, chocolate and smoky aromas. Pair with sharp, aged cheeses. Casale del Bosco's Brunello was first produced in 1958. Drink: 2019-2024. 438572 14% XD 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A juicy, savoury and well-priced Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Full-bodied with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate from oak ageing. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history," and in recognition of the old world wine style of drying grapes prior to fermentation. Drink: 2019-2025. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2010 vintage of the Brunello di Montalcino is full of character. Mature aromas of leather, violets and truffles. Smooth and medium-bodied. Contemplative wine. Dark fruit aromas with cigar box and a long finish. Decant 2 hours. Pair with game dishes or rack of lamb. Drink: 2018-2024. 928028 14.50% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Guiseppe Quintarelli Classico Valpolicella Classico 2008, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Taste to see what a decade of patience yields in the glass. Benchmark Veneto red wine. In 2012, founder Giuseppe Quintarelli died at the age of 84. His legacy lives on though, especially in the Quintarelli. The 2008 vintage offers tanned leather, dried herbs and smoke. A towering, blockbuster Italian red wine. Rich black cherry liqueur and dark spice aromas with layers of full-bodied goodness on the palate. A long, lasting finish. Pair with prime rib. A huge Italian red wine blend meant for hearty meat dishes and game dishes. Drink: 2017-2025. 986117 15% D 750 mL  $104.95 Score: 95/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Te Awa Winery Single Estate Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A flagship wine in every sense: for the winery, for the region. The Gimblett Gravels district within Hawkes Bay is a special piece of earth producing extraordinary wines like this wine. Rich depth and concentration yet great finesse and elegance. Aromas of savoury fleshy ripe dark fruit, smoke and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2022. 14% D 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 95/100. May 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Meerlust Trust Rubicon 2010, Stellenbosch, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A layered wine with Old World elegance and New World fruit. This red possesses aromas of black fruit and smoke. A towering structure holds peppered blackberry, cassis, cedar box and herbal notes. Classic styling. Incredible length and depth and aging potential. Truly one of South Africa's icon wines Drink: 2017-2022. 64329 14% XD 750 mL  $63.95 Score: 95/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2011, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied and supple, a lush red blend of 37% Merlot with equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Petit Verdot. Look for bright red berry character, flinty, mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with roast pork. Drink: 2019-2024. 709303 14% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2018, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley W.O., South Africa: A gorgeously layered Pinot Noir with mouth-watering raspberry, mulberry, cherry, fresh herb, sweet spice and smoky flavours on the palate. So much to enjoy on the PN. Enjoy now and for the next 10 years. Drink: 2020-2034. 999516 13.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 95/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2016, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A dry, silky Pinot Noir with Old World elegance. Fresh, dark red cherry aromas on the nose, mouth-watering on the palate with juicy acidity. Youthful, with rich dark cherry, bright red berry, fresh herbs and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with roast and grilled lamb dishes. Drink: 2019-2026. 961284 14.10% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 94/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir 2017, Oregon, United States: Love the bright and ripe cherry aromas on this Oregon Pinot Noir. Look for ripe berries, cherries, baking spice and oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with wild-mushroom stuffed roast quail. Drink: 2019-2024. 488635 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Lange Classique Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A vibrant medium-bodied Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley wine region. Lush with wild strawberry, bright cherry, mint, lavender and sweet spice flavours silky and lingering on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 367359 13.70% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bold Vine Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Fleshy ripe and sweet, juicy black plums -- so good! Supple and smooth. Juicy and generous with black and purple plum aromas and flavours. Full-bodied made from gnarly head vines. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 281600 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: This robust Washington red wine is a deep ruby-red hue in the glass. Aromas of intensely ripe black cherry, blackberry, cigar smoke, leather and spice. The 2016 vintage of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon has great structure and a long finish. Decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Michael David Petite Petit 2016, Lodi, California, United States: A full-bodied, juicy red blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petit Verdot with aromas of ripe dark fruit, oak spice and smoky flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2025. 213017 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2020 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Beringer Quantum 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Quantum 2015 is a robust Californian red wine blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petite Sirah, 4% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and is still a greater sum of its parts. Lots of dark, ripe red cherry, red plum, dark chocolate, leather, grilled herbs, pepper spice wrapped up in a whiff of smoke on the palate. Incredible complexity on this wine from Beringer with layers of ripe rich fruit and soft tannins. Enjoy now and for the next 10 years. Pair with a prime rib. Drink: 2018-2026. 27452 14.90% XD 750 mL  $89.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: The 2016 Artemis is a full-bodied red blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Inky purple in the glass with a ripe dark cherry and spicy nose, ripe dark berries, earthy and wild herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a rib roast if having now, or cellar for 10 years. Drink: 2019-2030. 708982 14.50% XD 750 mL  $121.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review