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

Agostino Inicio Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive nose of fleshy, come on in black fruit. Fresh and deep and inviting with juicy layers of come hither. The 2011 vintage was matured for 6 months in American and French oak. Crazy good price. Buy a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 330670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Trapiche Extravaganza 2013, Argentina, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with lots of mocha, dark chocolate and vanilla spice on the nose from generous oak aging. A mouth-filling wine with layers of fleshy black fruit flavour on the palate. This is a blend of Malbec, Bonarda and Syrah grapes that yields a velvet texture on the tongue. Try it with coffee-rubbed steak or ribs. Drink: 2014-2018. 360776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: A full-bodied, balanced red with attractive aromas of mocha and tart blackberries on the nose. Lots of richness on the palate, yet it's not heavy. This is a terrific wine for many meat dishes, from game to prime rib or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2015. 25701 14.30% D 750 mL  $19.99 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Foreign Affair Ti Amo Cabernet Franc 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada  330795 15.90% XD 750 mL  $110.00. January 1, 2013 Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour in this iconic BC Pinot Noir, yet it's not heavy at all. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice on the nose follow through on the palate. This is seductive Pinot that gives liquid definition to opulence. Pair it with something naughty. Love, love the mouth-watering juiciness! Try it with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 585760 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Mayu Gran Reserva Carmenère 2013, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Big smoky, mocha aromas with generous layers of luscious black fruit on the palate. Terrific price for such quality. Carmenère is the flagship grape of Chile, and it shows in this glass. There's a lovely weave of dried tobacco and espresso on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a hearty meat dish. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 90035 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review