Zolo Reserve Malbec 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Matured for 14 months in new and used French and American oak. Aromas of black fruit, smoke and spice. Tightly wound so decant 2-3 hours. Nice price. Drink: 2013-2015. 81091 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kilikanoon Wines The Lackey Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Big, bold and black fruit with delicious fleshy ripeness wrapped in toasty oak. Polished tannins. Black pepper with a hint of eucalyptus on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 5199 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Claymore Walk On The Wild Side Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Good juicy bite on he palate of this full-bodied, savoury Australian red wine. Not all fleshy fruit... this wine talks back (to your senses and reason). The Claymore Shiraz Viognier is juicy and mouth-watering with purple and black plum aromas and flavours. Full-bodied, smooth and satisfying. Satin smooth tannins with a long finish. Great value. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 166983 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage St. Kitts Vineyard On Truro Volcanic Soil Malbec 2008, Northern Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, oaky, black and tarry. Full-bodied and savoury with a long smoky finish. Whack 'em! Drink: 2012-2015. 280891 15.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2009, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Black, licorice, black and purple plum. Full-bodied smooth, smoky and fantastic, especially for the price. Drink: 2012-2015. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tar & Roses Shiraz 2010, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: Draws you right into the glass! Mint and blackberries mingle seductively on the nose. Full-bodied, juicy and delicious. Smooth. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 282731 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 18, 2012 Full Review

Open Cab2-Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Ontario, Canada: A mouth-filling red with layers of fleshy blackberries, blackcurrant and a lick of vanilla spice. This full-bodied number delivers lots of hedonistic pleasure for those who enjoy instant gratification. (Translation: You don't need to cellar this bottle!) The price is amazing for such a well-made wine. Perfect for potluck gatherings, book clubs and evenings when you want to wear your faded jeans. Pair with: pepper steak, lamb with rosemary, tacos, fajitas. Drink: 2012-2014. 134957 12%  750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 31, 2012 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Central Valley, Chile: Juicy and full-bodied with fleshy flavours of black plum and blackberry. Smooth and supple. Finished with spicy sweet wood notes and toasted oak. Pair with chicken fricassee. Drink: 2016-2018. 245282 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, D.O., Maipo Valley, Chile: Stunningly delicious! Full-bodied with fleshy, caressing blackberries. Come hither layers of comforting flavour and a long satisfying sigh of a finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 18, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Antiche Terre Venete Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Full-on chocolate aromas even though the wine is dry. Richly concentrated with black cherry liqueur. Smooth and full-bodied. This one will last in the cellar a long time. Drink: 2012-2020. 177733 14.90% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. March 31, 2012 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

Flagstone The Treaty Tree Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Savoury, juicy and different with coffee, dried herbs and cranberry flavors: weird but wonderful. Full-bodied and smooth. In the mood for something different? Here's your wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 278382 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review