Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: This woman (and winery) consistently produces the highest/best quality-price ratio wines I taste. Terrific! This is full-bodied with fleshy rip black fruit and yet there's also juicy mouth-watering action for many dishes. 79798 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2012 Full Review

Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A stunning quality and taste for this price point! Rich and full-bodied with lip-smacking delicious black fruit aromas and just enough toasty oak. Vibrant and alive. Drink: 2012-2015. 143248 14% XD 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Shotfire Quartage Estate Grown, Thorn-Clarke Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Love this! Gorgeously rich and full-bodied with layers of voluptuous black fruit flavours. Velvet caress on the tongue. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2016. 24091 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Two Hands Wines Angels' Share Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A gusher of a wine with mouth-watering fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of blackberries and dark raspberries. Loaded with flavour and character. Smooth and full-bodied with a delightfully long finish. You'll want to hold on to this wine with two hands, lest someone try to snatch it from you! Drink: 2012-2016. 9480 15.60% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. May 26, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Boisson Cairanne 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Blackberry and black cherry liqueur richness, density and concentration. This is a heavy hitter with high alcohol but it's delicious. Just don't plan to drive home afterwards. Drink: 2013-2020. 264630 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Umani Ronchi Montipagano Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Want a tasty, full-bodied, reasonably priced Italian red for pizza or pasta? This is your wine! Stunning for the price. This organic wine has just 16 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2015. 134585 13% XD 750 mL  $17.85 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bellingham Merlot Malbec 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Amazing especially at this price! Full-bodied with some spicy oak and damson plums. So beautifully balanced. My eyes keep drifting back to that price, wow. Drink: 2012-2015. 129718 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review