Alta Vista Premium La Casa Del Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Wow, this is a full-on red loaded with flavour and character! Aromas of fleshy blackberry, cassis and toasty oak. It's big, but balanced and cries out for a brontosaurus burger, or another hearty meat dish. Gorgeous dark colour belies the concentration of this powerhouse that finishes long and satisfying. Superb value. Drink: 2014-2018. 129957 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rolf Binder Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here's a lip-smacking, delicious red wine at a great price! Bursting with aromas of black fruit and dark spice, this shiraz over-delivers and floods the senses. You order the pizza, and I'll pour the wine. Drink: 2013-2019. 54239 14% XD 750 mL  $52.25 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Domaine Lafond Roc-Épine Lirac 2011, Rhône A.P., France: Aromas of freshly picked wild raspberries in a basket sitting in a cool, breezy barn with both doors open at the front and back. You betcha this wine takes me there. Full-bodied, smooth and tasty. Love the effortless concentration and generosity of flavour. Drink: 2014-2018. 128660 14.80% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rasteau Ortas Tradition 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: A bold, big flavoured red wine with black cherry liqueur notes and smoke. Terrific value and taste here for the price. Try it with roast beef tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 998716 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Font Du Vent Notre Passion Signargues 2010, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.P., France: Raspberry pie and blackberry liqueur aromas on this full-bodied well-priced red wine that's a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Nice price. Produced by Bertrand & Guillaume Gonnet, Vign. Try it with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 370221 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine La Guintrandy 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.P., France: Full-bodied, juicy and delicious! Seductive aromas of fleshy black raspberry and some smoke. Finishes ultra-dry. Perfect for grilled pork chops. This robust red wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. Produced by Olivier Cuilleras, Prop.-récolt. Drink: 2015-2019. 374975 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Staggeringly great value in this full-bodied red wine that's a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes. This AC-designated wine features brooding black fruit, dark spices and intrigue. What a great price for such quality, especially from such an iconic winemaker as Chapoutier. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Séguret Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2011, Côtes du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Wild heather, lavender and violets blowing in a summer breeze, fragrant with sunshine idleness. Lovely complexity and layers of black sun-ripened fruit. Take me there now please. This wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Try is with game birds and serve at 17oC exactly... kidding. Drink: 2014-2019. 309260 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review