Maipe Reserve Proviva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Wow! What an expressive red wine! Juicy black plums and berries waft up from the glass, wrapped in a lovely shall of mocha richness. Silk texture, full body, what more could you want? Oh, I know: a second bottle. Drink: 2014-2018. 246116 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

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

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Reserva El Paraíso Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina: A juicy and soft pinot noir, with lovely sweet cherry fruit and bright, ripe field berry aromas and flavours. Very reasonably priced, especially for the heartbreak grape. Try it with roast chicken or planked salmon tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 143420 13.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Sottano Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Supremely balanced and complex with rich, concentrated aromas and flavours of blackberry, cassis, cedar and smoke. Full-bodied and supple with a long, satisfying finish. Perfect for osso buco. Drink: 2013-2019. 324707 14.70% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 17, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz 2009, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Generous oak and mocha on the nose with smoky black fruit and full-bodied weight. Tasty and big. This is classic Australian shiraz: dark spice, black fleshy plum, a hint of mint, pepper and blackberry. Wonderfully mouth-filling and delicious! Ready for a juicy steak when you are. Drink: 2013-2018. 575092 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full-bodied with dark chocolate and black plums on the nose. Supple, though it could take an hour decanting. Blackcurrant and sandalwood smoke on the finish. Drink: 2016-2020. 382325 14.90% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel 2011, Mendocino County, California, United States: Yes, yes, yes! This is what we want from Californian Zinfandel: fleshy dark fruit that's not sweet, just rich. A whiff of pepper, a lick of savoury goodness that in no way dims the vibrant character. There's some restraint and balance in a good way yet this is full-bodied, supple and smooth. Ready to dance with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 967679 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, United States: Smoky great with lusciously ripe black and purple plums. Please, tell me that campfire story again as the smoke swirls around my head and the stars above us on this mid-summer night. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 951889 13% D 750 mL  $19.25 Score: 90/100. May 10, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Central Coast, California, United States: Great roundness and juiciness to the fruit with notes of blackberry, plum and mocha. Full-bodied and ever so supple. Perfect for a dinner party. Drink: 2013-2018. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders' Estate Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Some kind of wonderful! Purple plums and juicy blueberries tumble across your senses. Full-bodied, smooth and delicious. Perfect for BBQ. Drink: 2012-2015. 567453 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States  383885 13.90% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Gallo Family Frei Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel 2010, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very juicy with generous aromas and flavours of mouth-watering fleshy black plums and succulently rich blueberries. Full-bodied with a smooth roundness. Perfect for hamburgers and BBQ. Pure Californian fruit and sunshine. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 555599 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 8, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Trinchero Zinfandel 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Vibrant aromas and flavours of fleshy purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth with juicy mouth-watering acidity. There's loads more ripe berry fruit on the finish. Fire up the BBQ! This wine will dance with grilled meats, from chicken to beef. Yum! Drink: 2013-2016. 126607 14.90% D 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Mocha with some dark chocolate on the nose. Lots of fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. This wine was aged for a year in oak, and offers plush depths of flavour. Perfect for potluck gatherings. Drink: 2013-2016. 27516 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review