Cicchitti Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red at its peak in maturity so I wouldn't keep it much longer in the cellar. Attractive aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. The grapes are grown in the Altamira vineyard in Valle del Uco and then the wine is matured for 1 year in French and American oak. Drink: 2012-2019. 301465 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 1, 2014 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mountain Door Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark mocha, black plum aromas. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Ripe, plush and polished with some blackberry, dark spice on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 355578 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Dante Robino Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Great robust red wine for the price. Full-bodied, smooth with dark fruit and smoke. Tasty. Notes of blackberry and violets on the finish. Mouth-watering and deliciously appealing! Drink: 2014-2017. 277640 13.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Posta Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec 2012, Ugarteche, Mendoza, Argentina: Loaded with toasty oak and black, tarry fruit. Mocha and coffee on the nose of this full-bodied red wine, followed by black plums on the palate and a tannic grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Try it with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2015. 75515 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 86/100. November 1, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2011, Rapel Valley, Chile: An attractive red wine made from an obscure red grape that's often part of Bordeaux blends to add colour and heft. Aromas of dark fruit and a savoury mid-palate note. Tannic so decant 1 hour. You can't beat the price for the quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 7484 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: A flagship carmenere for Chile with intense aromas and flavours of black plum, spice, blackberry and smoke. Lovely complexity and depth at an incredibly great price. Carmenere, a member of the Cabernet family of grapes, is the French word for Crimson (carmin), and is known as the deepest and darkest of red wine grape. Try it tonight with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Giacomo Mori Chianti 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A tart, tannic, savoury Chianti with dark tart berry notes and sun-dried tomato. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2014-2018. 68858 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. November 8, 2014 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Merlot 2013, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: A robust, smooth New Zealand red wine, with fleshy black plums and some dark spice on the finish. Kim Crawford has that rare combination of being both popular with a wide swath of wine drinkers, and respected by even the pickiest connoisseurs. Finishes with black plum and a lick of spiced oak. Wonderful! Try it with grilled lamb or pork chops. Drink: 2014-2019. 680967 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2012, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Balanced merlot with attractive black plum notes and lots of toasty oak. Lively and vibrant, but not over-the-top, like the perfect dinner guest. Smooth and full-bodied with a long finish. Great price. Try this with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 692343 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Grove Street Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: A serviceable Cabernet with aromas of dark fruit and some oak. Benignly sippable. Drink: 2013-2017. 161190 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. November 8, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review