Elderton Friends Shiraz 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Incredible concentration, depth and power for the price. Big blackberries and blackcurrants in a lovely weave of full-bodied weight and velvet texture. Be the hero of the evening with this robust wonder from the prestigious Barossa region. Liquid opulence. Drink: 2012-2015. 660480 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2010, Mclaren Vale, Australia: This big Australian red wine is savoury, dark and delicious with chary, toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with loads of satisfaction. Lip-smacking delicious from one of Australia's most respected producers! Try this with hamburgers and all the fixins. Drink: 2012-2017. 942904 13.90% D 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Carmenere 2011, Maule Valley, Chile: Wow, this single vineyard Carmenere rocks! Carmenere is arguably the flagship red wine of Chile. It has it all: concentrated, rich black fruit flavours and depth, yet it's supple and smooth with a long finish. Velvet on the palate, lingering in the mind. This robust red wine finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Giuseppe Campagnola Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Great price for a quaffer, spice-black fruit full-bodied, supple, smooth Italian red wine. Party wine for sure, or have a big feed of spaghetti and meatballs, or both. Mocha on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 313486 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

La Vendimia Palacios Remondo Tempranillo 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Hauntingly savoury and delicious Spanish red wine from one of the country's best producers. There must be a typo on the price for such quality. Full-bodied and smooth with incredible texture. From the hands of a master: when you see Alvaro Palacios’ name on the label, buy it ... quickly. Try it with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review