Trapiche Syrah 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Deep ruby in color, the nose reveals aromas of blackberry, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, soft and spicy, the finish shows some tannic edge. My note: Alluring notes of black raspberries and cherries underlaid with licorice, dark spices and a kick of pepper. Soft polished tannins give this wine a velvet-smooth mouth-feel. 26898 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. May 7, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Love it! Meaty and mouth-watering with gorgeous ripe dark berries. Smooth and full-bodied. Juiciness and acidity cry out for a food companion, especially for the hearty meat variety. Decant 1 hour. Some blackberry and anise on the finish. The grapes for this wine are grown at an altitude of 1067 metres above sea level, which gives the wine balance and a nervy edge due to excellent drainage for the vintages and cool microclimate for the grapes. Pair this dark beauty with a juicy steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Maipe Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A dense, dark wine made from Argentina's flagship red wine grape, Malbec. It's full-bodied and proffers notes of oak, blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis and tobacco. Excellent price for this full-on palate-pleaser! Finishes with dark fruit, toasty oak and spice. Pair with pepperoni pizza tonight. Drink: 2014-2017. 93823 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. September 2, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Santa Julia Zuccardi 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A phenomenal wine for the price! This robust, deeply satisfying red features meaty, almost chewy big black fruit flavours and a pleasing smoky note. Full-bodied and layered for pleasure. This is your go-to holiday party wine. This red wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec and 10% Syrah grapes, matured in oak barrels for 1 year. Drink: 2013-2018. 93799 13.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2014 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A box office hit at the liquor store! This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. Wakefield is known for producing wines of outstanding value and quality. This is no exception. This particular vintage of this wine has been awarded several honours in the value-priced wine category for a number of international competitions. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match of dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Dark spices on the finish. Great bang for your buck. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 744235 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2012, 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. A good grip on the palate, so decant 1 hour. You can't beat the price for the quality. Curious about Petit Verdot as a grape and wine? No better way to understand it than to try it as a stand-alone wine like this one rather than in a blend. Try it with meat lasagna. Drink: 2013-2017. 7484 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. October 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Viña Chocalán Reserva Syrah 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Rich and full-bodied with attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum and coffee-mocha. Supple and mouth-filling. Amazingly great price. Try it with grilled pork chops. Note the grape name is Syrah, not Shiraz, which is appropriate as this Chilean red has an Old World soul that belongs to the Rhone Valley, but its heart is pure Maipo Valley. Try this wine with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2018. 38513 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2008, Central Valley, Chile: This is such a tasty, juicy, mouth-watering wine for the money! Ripe, zingy cherries with a lovely medium body and silky texture. Mercifully closed with a screwcap. Drink: 2010-2014. 341602 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. December 1, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Franc Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile: An incredible value for such a tasty, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend. This is a great party wine that you can buy by the caseload. This wine is named from the 120 people who led Chile's uprising for independence in 1840. They took refuge in the cellars of Santa Rita at the time. Drink: 2014-2018. 308247 13.50% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château de Nages Vielles Vignes 2011, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: This spicy blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes is produced by Michel Gassier. It's juicy, smooth and layered. The grapes were de-stemmed and both the Syrah and Mourvèdre components were matured for 1 year on the lees in French oak barrels. The Grenache portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. This AC wine was bottled without filtration. This is a fantastic wine from winemaking consultant, Philippe Cambie, especially for this price. Aromas of wild dark fruit, dried herbs, spice, and cedar underbrush. Highly recommended. It's a classic Rhone blend with fragrant spices, black cherry and licorice for grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2011, A.C., Rhône, France: Juicy, dark pleasure in a glass! Full-bodied with black fruit, anise, pepper and smoke aromas. This is an even blend of grenache and syrah grapes. Terrific concentration, depth and balance from one of the most respected producers in the Rhone. This wine opens up with decanting and you will open up with this wine. Try it. Drink: 2012-2017. 566844 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2013, Mosel, Germany: Love it! There's simply no better value white wine on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. The alcohol is refreshingly low, yet this is no wimpy wine: it's packed with flavour. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to many dishes. Some terrific white pear and lime blossom on the finish of this Qualitätswein (Q.B.A.) wine. Try it with just about anything, but start with seafood or a medium curry. Winemaker Ernie Loosen makes a range of wines, and this is his entry-level offering. It's spectacular for the price. Drink: 2013-2018. 599274 8.50% MS 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Zinfandel 2008, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Zingy and full-bodied with lovely purple plums and blueberry notes. A staggeringly great price… what have you got to lose? Drink: 2011-2013. 405605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 23, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review