Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Luscious layers of fleshy black plums and blackberries. Juicy and full-bodied. This wine cries out to be on your table beside a rare or pepper steak. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2012-2015. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich and savoury with a distinctive coffee-espresso finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Terrific price! Drink: 2012-2016. 211920 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Love the nose! Aromatic, lifted black plum and wild violets blowing in a spring rain. Don't ask, just drink. Full-bodied and meaty with layers of flavour. Terrific price. Drink: 2012-2016. 46268 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Trio Reserva Concha Y Toro Merlot Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile: This full-bodied Chilean red wine offers vibrant aromas and flavours purple plums. Smooth and gulpable. Great price. Great for pizza. Originally, winery owner Don Melchor de Concha y Toro married French woman, Emiliana Subercaseaux, who owned a vineyard planted with Bordeaux vines. This is a red wine blend of mostly Merlot, plus Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2017. 433920 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais Foncalieu 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Stunning for the price! Full-bodied and richly layered and smooth with lots of fleshy black fruit and some smoke on the finish. Awesome party wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2005, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Love it! No better value on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. Drink: 2012-2016. 599274 8.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2002, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of oak balanced by fleshy ripe black fruit. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. Yum! Drink: 2004-2010. 590414 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

KWV Kwv Merlot 2009, W.O., Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa: Rich, full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering with fleshy ripe black plums. Awesome price for this quality. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 522219 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

KWV Triptych Kwv 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Smooth and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Smoky and smooth. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 53124 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Guardian Peak Smg Guardian Peak 2009, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Lovely! Rich and full-bodied with some mocha wrapped itself luxuriously around a core of fleshy black plums. Smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 296681 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

La Vendimia Palacios Remondo Tempranillo 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Hauntingly savoury and delicious. Must be a typo on the price for such quality. Full-bodied and smooth with incredible texture. From the hands of a master. Drink: 2012-2016. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Bierzo DO, Spain: Savoury, meaty and juicy with gorgeous exotic black fruit aromas and flavours. Get out of your shiraz rut with this wine. Drink: 2017-2018. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review