Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Minty coolness on the nose of this gorgeous Australian red wine is flooded by fleshy blackberry richness on the palate. A hedonist's wine to fill the senses. Full-bodied and smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. Finishes with dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cedar brush. Very satisfying, especially at this price. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masso Antico da Uve Leggermente Appassito Primitivo Salento 2017, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied, generous Italian red wine made using the appassimento method to add colour, weight and flavour. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2022. 12092 14.10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Alchymia Primitivo 2018, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: From the Duca di Saragnano line of wines, Alchymia 2018 Primitivo is great value at $20. Fragrant with aromas of ripe strawberry, red berry and black cherry; dry full-bodied and spicy with ripe red berry, plum, blackberry, toasty oak spice vibrant and velvety on the palate. Very approachable now. Pour with a wild mushroom and boar stew or a simple Pasta Puttanesca. Drink: 2021-2024. 636613 14.20% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. November 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bollina Corte Medicea Eklektós Cabernet 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Bollina, Eklektós 2016 Cabernet is rich and overflowing with blackberry, black currant, bell pepper, Christmas cake spice, balsam and smoky vanilla flavours. Pour with a venison roast and grilled games dishes. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2033. 574103 14.20% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review