Valle Las Acequias Luis Segundo Correas Malbec Oak 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific full-bodied red wine for the money! Robust, generous aromas and flavours of blackberries and black plums. There's toasty oak and dark chocolate on the finish with some blackberry preserves. Vanilla spice gives it a kick. Try it with a pepper steak. Drink: 2012-2015. 138412 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Grassy-good with refreshing herbals aromas. Oak-free and pure. Crisp, fresh aromas of lime and grapefruit merge on the palate followed by a clean finish. Solid craftsmanship here. Try it with spinach quiche or shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 974717 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Reserva Concha Y Toro Merlot Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Casablanca, Rapel & Maipo Valleys, Chile: This full-bodied red wine offers vibrant aromas and flavours purple plums. Smooth and gulpable. Great price. Great for pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 433920 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Mayu Gran Reserva Carmenère 2011, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Love it! Big smoky, mocha aromas with generous layers of luscious black fruit on the palate. Terrific price for such quality. Carmenère is the flagship grape of Chile, and it shows in this glass. There's a lovely weave of dried tobacco and espresso on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2016. 90035 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2007, Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Deep plushly ripe purple and black plum aromas on the nose with some blueberry jam on the palate. It's full-bodied and dry with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. Drink: 2013-2016. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bon Cap Organic Wines The Ruins Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, WO Eilandia Robertson, South Africa: Excellent berry ripeness in the glass along with layers of black plums. Bargain hunters will love this full-bodied red wine from South Africa. It offers notes of smoked meat, jammy black fruit and some robust tannins. Decant for 1-2 hours. This wine will make a big splash at your next party. This wine is a blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon organic grapes. Great value. Drink: 2013-2015. 18739 14.80% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Clos Malverne Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: A terrific full-bodied red wine for the money! Black fruit, tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Great with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 678433 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell 2011, Jumilla, Spain: A tasty and full-bodied red wine with black and dark red fruit aromas and flavours. Monastrell is also known as Mataró or Mouvedre in other regions, and usually creates rich wines of great depth and concentration. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 163154 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2012, Catalunya, Spain: Simply divine even at triple the price it is. Stunningly lovely white floral notes along with some lychee and white melon. So, so pretty as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Highly recommended. There’s no oak on this aromatic blend of mostly muscat grapes with some gewürztraminer grapes, that grow in the mountains of north-east Spain. A lovely honeysuckle finish. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries. Drink: 2013-2015. 113696 11.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review