Red Blend - Trapiche Extravaganza Mendoza, Argentina  14%  750 mL  $12.33. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red Ben Glaetzer 2010, South Australia, Australia: Incredible price for this quality. Loaded with big black fruit and lots of mouth-watering acidity. Great wine for big meals, especially those involving Winemaker Ben Glaetzer also makes the Mitolo wines in McLaren Vale and the Heartland wines in the Langhorne Creek region. Stickleback is the Heartland winery’s entry-level red wine. It’s mostly made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz gapes with a dash of Dolcetto and Lagrein grapes. Drink: 2013-2016. 116574 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Terrific price for such a delicious wine! Full-bodied but not heavy with luscious and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark fruit and some dark chocolate. Spectacular value for such quality. Perfect for pizza night. Drink: 2013-2016. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Green apple, lemon and lime lift on the nose. Come-alive lime flavours on the palate with mouth-watering juiciness. Perfectly medium-bodied and versatile with a wide range of dishes. Great aperitif too. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review