Maipe Reserve Malbec 2012, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Bacon fat and savoury smoky delicious aromas. You pour the coffee and I’ll pour the wine… let’s just have the wine okay? Full-bodied, luscious and smooth. Fleshy blackberries. Coffee-klatch will never be the same again. Drink: 2013-2017. 247320 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Leyda Reserva Pinot Noir 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile: A sweet cherry-berry Pinot at a nice price. Smooth and supple and medium-bodied. It sure doesn't taste like 14.5% alcohol, which is high for Pinot Noir though not for Chile. Finishes a little swampy but that can be forgiven for the price. Drink: 2013-2015. 358929 14.50% D 750 mL  $12.50 Score: 84/100. October 16, 2014 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Woodbridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Terrific Californian Cabernet for the money! Wow. Cedar brush cassis and blackcurrant on the nose and palate. This would be a great party wine or wine for a wedding as it tastes a lot more expensive than it is and will please many palates as it's full-bodied and smooth but not heavy. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 48611 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review