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

Clos de los Siete 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose of this blockbuster Argentine red wine, with some cassis and dark spice on a long finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. This wine benefits from the guidance of the famous consulting winemaker Michele Rolland. Pair this wine with asada (Argentine-style barbecued meats). Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 622571 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A nice price for this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of black and purple plums with some blackberry and spice on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth and sensuous, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of plum, currant, blueberry, cedar and dark chocolate. Look for ripe dark berry, blueberry, mint, fine herbs, toasted nut and cedar spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2020-2022. 135202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Benmarco 2019 is a classic Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Árboles in the Uco Valley. Great value under $20. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh with bright dark plum, blackberry, cassis, savoury herb and dark spice flavours with great acidity for food on the palate. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tannins are firm. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2021-2025. 232637 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Fabre Montmayou Reserva 2020 Malbec is great value under $20. Produced from 40-year-old vines in the Lujan de Cuyo and Las Compuertas regions, the wine is floral on the nose with violets and pink florals; dry, medium-plus-bodied and fresh with tangy red cherry, blueberry, toasty oak spice, chocolate and vanilla flavours balanced and harmonious. Good now, but will continue to evolve over the next three years. Pour with grilled meats. Drink: 2023-2026. 261867 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Trapiche Medalla 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust and juicy Old Vines Cabernet sourced from grapes in the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. Vines were planted in 1960. Dry, full-bodied and elegant with ripe black fruit aromas, with black currant, plum, dark cherry, savoury herbs, mint chocolate and earthy smoky spices concentrated on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 568865 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

El Esteco Blend de Extremos Malbec 2020, Calchaquíes Valley, Argentina: From Calchaquíes Valley, El Esteco Blend De Extremos 2020 Malbec is produced from grapes sourced from two high-altitude vineyards in the valley; one vineyard in Chañar Punco is over 2000 metres above sea level with the winery's Cafayate vineyard over 1700 metres above sea level. Excellent value at $18, the wine is fresh on the nose and palate with blackberry, blueberry, savoury herbs and spice. Tannins are velvety. Pour with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2028. 24863 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Hollick The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Hollick The Bard 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Coonawarra Cab and great value at $17. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe dark berry fruit, plum, cherry, vanilla and bramble leaf flavours zesty and spicy on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink or hold. Pour with grilled game meats or a roast duck or goose. Drink: 2022-2028. 18525 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mountadam 550 Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mountadam 550 (2019) is a perfumed Barossa Valley Shiraz, dry, full-bodied and lush with dark berry, baking and toasty oak spice flavours silky and fresh on the palate. Very quaffable ;). Drink: 2023-2025. 13001 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Excellent value on Sister's Run Epiphany (2019) under $18. Produced by Elena Brooks, founder & winemaker; Anthony John Parkinson, vign., this juicy Shiraz is fragrant with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs savoury, concentrated and finishing long on the palate. A popular and easy-to-love Shiraz made for the BBQ. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2030. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Monterra 2019 is a vegan-friendly red wine blend of 80% Shiraz with the balance in Cabernet. The wine is dry, muscular, with rich and concentrated dark fruit, cassis, dried tobacco leaf, cedar and oak spice, dark chocolate flavours with a long and satisfying finishing. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2020-2033. 12835 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: From Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Bleasdale Mulberry Tree 2019 is a great value Cab for $20. Grapes were fermented on their skins in open top fermenters for 12 days, then macerated for 12 months in new (10%) and neutral French oak barrels. This is a dry, full-bodied Cab savoury with ripe blackberry, mulberry, olive and baking spice flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold in cellar to 2030. Frank Potts is the founder of the winery which was established in 1850 and the winery is named for the Mulberry tree growing in the middle of the vineyard. Drink: 2022-2030. 661892 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Maxwell Silver Hammer 2019 is an excellent value Shiraz at $20. Fragrant with dark plum, sweet cherry, earthy florals and vanilla aromas generous and fresh on the palate. Top up my glass please. Drink or hold to 2028. Drink: 2023-2030. 89599 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lenz Moser Prestige Reserve Blauer Zweigelt 2011, Andau, Burgenland, Austria: A smooth, juicy, medium-bodied Austrian red wine made from the Blauer Zweigelt grape. Aromas of black plums and dark berries with some spice on the finish. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 34983 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 89/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Fortified Vintage Foch 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A terrific, blackberry liqueur flavoured fortified wine from BC made with Marechal Foch grapes. Perfect as dessert on it's own or with chocolate cake. Drink: 2014-2021. 638148 18% S 500 mL  $25.40 Score: 90/100. October 17, 2016 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the money! This full-bodied Chilean red wine offers generous aromas and flavours of blackberry, pepper, cassis, cedar smoke and purple plum. Santa Rita's home vineyards are in Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley. The wine is aged n French and American oak barrels for 8 months. Finishes with dark berry flavours and oak spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 253872 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Miguel Torres Andica Organic Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Itata Valley, Chile: From the Itata Valley, Miguel Torres Andica Gran Reserva 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $18. This wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank with indigenous yeasts, and a portion of the wine (70%) was aged in neutral oak barrels for up to eight months. Look for juicy, smoky dark fruits, savoury herbs, earthy spices and dark chocolate flavours on this medium-bodied red from Chile. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2027. 25933 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Jean-Pierre Moueix Bordeaux 2018, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Christian and Edouard Moueix and produced by Jean-Pierre Moueix who is also the owner and producer of several prestigious crus, including Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Trotanoy and Château Hosanna in Pomerol; Château Bélair-Monange Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion and, Dominus Estate and Ulysses in Napa Valley, California. From one of Bordeaux's hottest and driest vintages in half a century, this Right Bank 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc red wine blend is fragrant, elegant and opulent with juicy plum, blueberry, dark raspberry, savoury herbs, chocolate and toasty oak spice flavours generous on the palate. Pour with a grilled striploin steak done rare. Drink: 2023-2024. 516765 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet 2013, Bordeaux, France: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes create this balanced, restrained and moderately price white Bordeaux wine. Drink: 2013-2015. 2527 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.20 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling 2012, Mosel Q.B.A., Germany: Spectacularly concentrated flavours, yet not heavy and, bonus, is light in alcohol. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to German Riesling. (Though pair this zesty white wine with dishes that have a touch of sweetness like glazed ham rather than dessert itself.) Glorious pleasure that could be three times the price! Ripe peach, apricot and pear with some zingy moth-watering action. Light and fresh… float away on its flavours. Drink: 2013-2019. 596601 10% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2012, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany: Magnificent for the price point! Floral with fleshy ripe peach yet airy and refreshing. Medium-bodied with a peach blossom finish. Slight sweetness lends food versatility, yet it's not at all cloying. Winemaker Rainer Lingenfelder has created an outstanding Riesling here that will appeal to many palates. This "Bird Label" is part of his Vineyard Creatures series. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2016. 568634 10.50% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club. Drink: 2016-2025. 317057 15.10% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 93/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020, Italy: Tommasi's Graticcio Appassionato 2020 is excellent value under $19. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar method as Amarone wines. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest. Tommasi partially dries the grapes for this wine and partially ages the wine in oak casks. This method enhances the body and concentrates the flavours in the wine with this example showing dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb, chocolate and subtle spicy flavours on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 338939 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2020, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Zaccagnini Tralcetto 2020 Montepulciano D'abruzzo is great value at $17. Wine grower Marcello Zaccagnini founded this winery in 1978. Although now on the international wine stage, each bottle is still wrapped with a dried vine cutting from the vineyards. Produced from 100% Montepulciano, deep and rich with dark plum, cherry, mocha, savoury herbs, spicy and smoky on the palate. Soul flavourful. Drink: 2022-2027. 396382 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Petra Zingari Toscana 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Petra, Zingari 2019 is excellent value at $20. Originally, the vineyard was created as an experimental vineyard to see how Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot varietals would fare and Zingari (Gypsies) is so named for the Pilgrims and Wayfarers who would rest or stop over at the crystal clear springs there. Juicy, medium-plus-bodied and generous on the palate, this wine is bright with sour cherry, spiced plum, dried herbs, tomato leaf and earthy flavours smooth and lingering on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink: 2023-2028. 244228 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Periquita Reserva 2020, Setúbal, Portugal: From José Maria da Fonseca, Setúbal Periquita Reserva 2020 is produced from sustainably grown Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes and is amazing value at $19. The wine is fresh and plushy with ripe black fruits, black currant, dark cherry, savoury herbs and smoky, spicy flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are structured. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2027. 48807 13.20% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva 2018, Lisboa, Portugal: Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva 2018 is a blended wine of 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Syrah, 30%, Touriga Nacional and 10% Alicante Bouschet aged eight months in French and American oak barrels. Fragrant with blueberry, blackberry and subtle dried herbs, the wine is dry, full-bodied, rich and concentrated with dark spices, dark fruits, cherry, dark berry and dried fine herb flavours with a smoky finish. Enjoy with a marinated flank steak from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 548867 14.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Gandarada 2019, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: From the Dão wine region, Gandarada 2019 is amazing value at $15. This full-bodied Portuguese red wine is vegan-friendly and produced from a blend of 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Alfrocheiro and 30% Tinta Roriz. Deep, dark and broody in the glass, the wine is lifted with bright plum, dark berry, cherry, earthy florals, dark chocolate, dried wild herbs and spicy flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Lots of character and will age well. Pour with Porchetta. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 25447 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 21, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta do Espírito Santo 2018, Lisboa, Portugal: Quinta do Espírito Santo 2018 is excellent value at $15. Rich and full-bodied it is a blend of Tinta Roriz and Castelão wine grapes, Fragrant with blue florals, blackberry, crushed raspberry, spiced plum, toasty oak and vanilla flavours juicy on the palate with a long finish. Tannins are structured and firm. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Vinalies Internationales. Drink: 2023-2026. 488015 15% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 21, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2020, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Lua Cheia 2020 is produced from old vines Baga grown on terraced vineyards and an excellent value, full-bodied Douro red at $16. Powerful, vibrant and rich with ripe tannins, look for ripe blueberry, blackberry concentrated on the nose and palate. tannins are firm. Drink from 2024. Drink: 2024-2027. 266882 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2013, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Love that coffee, espresso, mocha nose! You'll never forget it, or confuse it with anything. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially chary pork chops. Yum! Drink: 2014-2017. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Codorníu Selección Raventós Brut Cava, D.O., Spain: You can't beat the price of this Spanish bubbly. Fresh, crisp and toasty. Drink: 2017-2018. 521773 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Torres Sangre de Toro Garnacha 2013, Catalonia, Spain: Staggeringly great for the price! Rich and mouth-filling, yet smooth and supple. Full-bodied weight. Aromas of black cherry and smoke. Perfect for charcuterie and hard cheeses. Drink: 2014-2017. 6585 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Romeo Selección Monastrell 2019, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: From Bodegas Alceño in the Jumilla wine region, Romeo 2019 Monastrell is excellent value at $18. Bright with aromas of fresh blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, and vanilla with piney notes plushy and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 16590 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2021 is a great value, juicy, rounded and medium-bodied Rioja red blend at $19. Produced from organically grown Tempranillo and Grenache grapes sourced from the Falda del monte Yerga Vineyard in La Rioja Baja wine region, it is fragrant with pink florals, crushed raspberry, tart cherry, blueberry, blackberry, dried fine herbs and cake baking spices smooth and rounded on the palate. Tannins are velvety and easy going. Very approachable now. Drink: 2023-2024. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Cuvée Especial Coleccion Privada Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Crianza 2018 is excellent value at $18. This 100% Tempranillo is vegan-friendly, medium-bodied, fruity and bright with dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, dark spices and textured with polished tannins. Very quaffable now. Drink: 2023-2029. 10684 14.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2012, California, United States  260851 13.50% MD 750 mL  $15.45. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2011, California, United States: A terrific Californian Merlot for the price point! Smooth, supple, full-bodied and mouth-filling with lusciously ripe flavours of black plum, cassis and blackberry. Just enough toasty oak to wrap up this package nicely. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 622837 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Woodbridge Winery Merlot 2012, California, United States: Another terrific red wine from Woodbridge at an amazingly great price point! This smooth Merlot offers attractive aromas of black plum, cedar and smoke. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. Never boring. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 494492 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ménage à Trois Red 2012, California, United States: Fleshy black raspberry and cherry on the nose of this terrifically tasty Californian red wine blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is fun, but don't let that mislead you into thinking that this isn't a seriously good wine. Pair with roast beef for three ;) Drink: 2013-2016. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review