Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Heartland Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Love the nose of black cherry liqueur and mysterious dark spices that draw you head first into the glass of this robust Australian Shiraz. The palate opens up with fleshy ripe black fruit and smoke. This is such a lively, full-bodied red that's smooth and ready to drink now. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 661934 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied and smooth red wine blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 15% Shiraz produced by the Schild family who have been making wine in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Rich with ripe dark plum, dark berry, earthy, minty and white pepper flavours on the palate. Pair with a grilled Kangaroo strip loin steak. Drink: 2019-2022. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: Spectacularly rich and full-bodied, especially for the price. Wow. Fleshy dark plums and blackberries. Perfect for backyard barbecues and potluck gatherings involving meat. Drink: 2013-2019. 408658 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 18, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De Vieille Fontaine Vidal-Fleury 2012, Côtes Du Rhône Villages A.C., France: Terrific value for the price! Peppery and robust with layers of forest blackberries and black raspberry. Great party wine for those on any budget. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 393215 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2015, Côtes De Roussillon, Midi A.C., France: A vibrant, complex and characterful wine with a superb price to taste/value ratio. A full-bodied rich southern French red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's most-respected producers. Aromas of black fruit, cassis and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 168716 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 17, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Appassimento Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied juicy red wine with lots of heft and mouth-filling flavour. Dark cherry and black plum, almost prune on the nose of this D.O.C. wine. Good value. This is one of the best producers of ripasso. Wonderful dry finish for a wide range of dishes, especially hearty meat ones. Drink: 2014-2020. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ramitello Di Majo Norante 2011, Biferno Rosso, Molise, Italy: Big and rich Italian red wine with generous layers of dark plums and smoke notes and mocha. Terrific price! Good aging potential but also ready to enjoy tonight with pizza. This medium-bodied blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico grapes offers lots of depth of flavour in the glass. Mouth-watering and perfect for ribeye steak. VERY nice! Drink: 2013-2017. 973214 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.75 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This Spanish red wine is made mostly (95%) from the classic Rioja grape Tempranillo and well as a splash (5%) of Graciano. The vines are an average age of 40 years old. The wine spent 18 months in French and American oak. This is an elegant wine with a long life ahead of this. Gorgeous aromas of dark red fruit and leather on the palate. There's still a firm tannic grip here mid-palate so be sure to decant for an hour, or better yet, give this baby some cellar time. Drink: 2015-2021. 334094 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review