Alamos Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina: A terrific value wine. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. 467951 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec 2007, Argentina, Argentina: Deep, rich, ripe purple and dark plums mingle with blackberries and dark spices. Supple, robust and smooth, this wine delivers lots of quaffable flavor and pleasure. Perfect for casual get-togethers. This wine will be available in the Vintages August 15 release, though you may find it elsewhere before then. Drink: 2009-2009. 746727 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Tupungato Valley, Argentina: A full-bodied, supple red with lovely aromas of dark berries and plums. Perfect with meat lovers' pizza on movie night or for early spring barbecues. This is an organic wine. Drink: 2010-2016. 160952 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. March 2, 2010 Full Review

Dominio Del Plata Crios De Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Incredible Pinot for the money: you simply will not get a better tasting pinot at this price. Grab a case or five. Lovely fleshy ripe cherries. New World style. 32979 13.30% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Ultra smooth and full-bodied with berry, plum and spices. Great party wine, especially given the price. 11942 13.80% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Viña Casablanca El Bosque Winemaker's Choice Syrah 2008, Rapel Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Sourced from the Rapel Valley, this Chilean Syrah is aiming more for the Rhône than Australian style. This charmer features aromas of pepper, blackberry and underbrush with only a hint of New World big ripeness. Enjoy this fine wine around the barbecue. This winery is certified Carbon Neutral. My note: Fantastic delicious at a ridiculously low price! Love this: it’s got all the power and lusciousness of New World fruit but it’s balanced and has great length on the finish too. What more could you want except a case of it? 46276 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Viña Montgras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Espresso-infused nose with lovely dark berries and supple tannins. Dark spice finish. Incredible price! 976787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cono Sur Visión Pinot Noir 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lusciously sweet and ripe cherries with a generous silky texture. Some rose petal and cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied. 235035 14% D 750 mL  $20.25 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Domaine La Croix Belle Cuvée Syrah 2008, Côtes De Thongue, Midi, France: A Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Syrah du Monde wine competition. Stunningly great value for this ultra-delicious, full-bodied red! Gorgeous notes of black plums and mocha. Round and supple: wow. Perfect party wine. 160150 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Catalans Rafale Merlot 2005, Languedoc & Roussillon, France: An amazing wine for the price. Medium to full-bodied with balanced aromas of berries and plum. 526897 12.50%  750 mL  $8.45 Score: 88/100. June 19, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Puig-Parahy Georges Carignan Grenache Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon, Midi, France: A blend of Carignan, Grenache and a little Syrah. Fantastic peppery, blackberry nose! Supple and full-bodied with a deep, dark concentration of flavour. Chewy tannins and a long, satisfying finish. I can’t believe how low the price is for this one. Drink: 2010-2015. 171025 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. May 1, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Vignobles Van Neipperg Signeurs De L'aiguilhe Meritage 2006, Cotes de Castillon, France: Lovely, juicy, generous and plummy-rich! Smooth and full-bodied; lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2010-2016. 195172 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 4, 2010 Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Pure black cherry liqueur in concentration and flavour. Rich, robust and layered. Full-bodied doesn’t begin to describe it for those who love a full-palate wallop. This one will age well in the cellar. This half-size bottle will mature faster than the 750 mL bottle that he’s referring to – 6-8 years is probably more accurate. It’s part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Drink: 2010-2020. 5975 14% XD 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Ravoire & Fils Le Prieure Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Vintages Wine Panel: A Gold Medal winner at the Foire aux Vins d’Orange 2008 competition. Impressively constructed Côtes du Rhône-Villages wine, featuring aromas of plum, cherry, strawberry/rhubarb and pepper. Dry, with lots of fruit expertly balanced by a nice seam of acidity and ripe tannins. Medium-full bodied with a long finish. Cellar it 3-5 years or enjoy it tonight. My note: Peppery cherries and cedar notes in this staggeringly great wine for the price. Full-bodied, savoury and tasty. Stock up for the holidays! Drink: 2010-2015. 175687 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Super-duper (pulling out all the technical tasting terms now)! Juicy come-alive black fleshy cherry, some smoke and a gorgeous, give-me-more full-bodied smooth texture. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2016. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château De Montmal Fitou Mont Tauch 2009, A.C., Midi, France  13014 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. February 18, 2011 Full Review

Foncalieu La Réserve De Crouzau St. Gervais 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône, France: Coffee-espresso warmth with black cherry goodness. Rich, deep and dark with a long satisfying finish. Full-bodied palate-whacker. An absolutely incredible price. Love it! Drink: 2010-2018. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2010 Full Review

Spadina Una Viola Signature Syrah 2006, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Rich and deep with gorgeous layers of smoky black raspberries, mocha-dark chocolate and black cherries galore. Velvet texture with a pleasingly long finish. Drink: 2010-2015. 171629 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Limited Release, Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Viognier 2007, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Gorgeous concentration with blackberries, plums and dark cherries wrapped in spices and smoke. Full-bodied and supple. An opulent wine to be enjoyed with very good friends. 79442 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2010 Full Review

Fortius Reserva Marqués De Valcarlos Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, D.O., Navarra, Spain: Juicy and bursting with big black fruit. Supple with mouth-watering generosity. Keeps you coming back to the glass. 166611 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Juan Gil White Label De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2010, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries and forest-deep cherries and cedar. Oh yum. Drink: 2012-2015. 13656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Bierzo DO, Spain: Savoury, meaty and juicy with gorgeous exotic black fruit aromas and flavours. Get out of your shiraz rut with this wine. Drink: 2017-2018. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: I adore this Pinot and often order it when I see it on a restaurant list. It delivers so much pleasure and really, asks so little of you other than to sit back and enjoy it. Supple, silky and medium-bodied. Fleshy ripe cherries and strawberries. Oh yes! Drink: 2010-2014. 732040 13.90% D 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 18, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bennett Lane Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States: Dark spices and pepper on the nose followed by rich, fleshy dark fruit on the palate. Vibrant and intense. Drink: 2010-2014. 14% XD 750 mL  $80.00 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review