La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: From Laura Cantena, La Posta Pizzella Family 2022 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Mendoza wine region. Excellent value at $18, this vintage is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with blueberry, mulberry, dark chocolate, spicy and fresh on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, juicy finish. Enjoy it through 2028 with meats from the grill. Drink: 2024-2028. 166298 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 21, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2021, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Jip Jip Rocks 2021 is a single-vineyard Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend and amazing value at $18. Dry, full-bodied and fruity with a generous amount of ripe dark fruit, dark berry, chocolate, mint and well-integrated oak spice smooth, supple and lengthy on the palate, the wine is ready to drink now through to the end of the decade. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Drink: 2023-2030. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Frankland Rocky Gully Cabernet 2019, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: Frankland Rocky Gully 2019 is a great value Frankland River Cab at $20. A rich and vibrant medium-bodied red wine blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 19% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Petit Verdot, grapes for this vintage were sourced from the certified-organic Frankland Estate (in 2010) in Frankland River, and the coolest and most isolated wine-growing region in Western Australia. Fresh with bright red currant, plum, black olive, cedar brush spice, fine herbs, chocolate and vanilla flavours mouth-watering on the palate, it finishes on an earthy note with a touch of sweet tobacco. What can you ask for more at this price, except for more? Drink: 2024-2029. 33556 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From the Colchagua Valley, Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 is an excellent value Chilean Carmenère at $19. This vintage includes a splash (5%) of Cabernet Sauvignon and gives the wine a Bordeaux feel. Zesty on the palate with blackberry, plum, cherry, fine herb and flinty flavours on the palate, enjoy it now through 2035 with roast game dishes. Drink: 2024-2035. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Vitis Unica Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: From Chile's Maipo Valley wine region, Morande Vitis Unica 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and expressive with wild red berry, dark fruits, baking spice and grilled herb flavours fresh and textured on the palate. Tannins are chalky textured. Lovely now as is its price at $18, but it can easily age as well. Drink through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 668707 14.20% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mas de Daumas Gassac Moulin de Gassac Guilhem 2022, Pays D'hérault, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From Pays D'hérault, Languedoc wine region, Moulin De Gassac Guilhem Mas De Daumas Gassac 2022 is a juicy, dry, medium-plus-bodied Syrah, Grenache and Carignan red wine blend made from organically grown grapes. The wine is produced by the Guibert Family and is an excellent value South of France red at $17. Fresh and fragrant with dark cherry, cassis, red berry, wild herbs and earthy notes savoury and creamy on the palate, enjoy it now through 2026. Drink: 2024-2027. 35966 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Cune Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, Cune Crianza 2019 is an excellent value, vegan-friendly Rioja red at $17. Dry, medium-bodied, it is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 15% Grenache and Mazuelo. Easy to enjoy and fresh on the palate with blueberry, blackberry, sweet dried tobacco leaf, leather and sweet baking spice flavours with a butterscotch finish. Tannins are plushy and rounded. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 39925 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review