D'Aquino Garganega - Pinot Grigio  621367 . January 1, 2011 Full Review

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, smoky, generous Shiraz with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. The Limestone Coast is a cool climate region in Australia, which preserves the zesty and juiciness of the wines without over-ripening. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2021. 665471 14.10% D 750 mL  $17.45 Score: 89/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a medium tannins on the palate. Decant 1 hour. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2018-2022. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Merlot 2015, Chile: Juicy, full-bodied and luscious with fleshy ripe flavours of purple plums and raspberry jam. Smooth and supple. This is an incredible price for this quality. Great party wine. Finishes with sweet spices. Pair with spaghetti bolognese sauce, meat balls, meat lovers' pizza and veal stew. Drink: 2015-2018. 361741 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a firm tannic grip on the palate. Decant 1 hours. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pinot Noir 2015, Beaune, Burgundy AOC, France: A little herbal on the nose and palate with surprisingly firm tannins, which is not expected in Pinot Noir. This Old World Burgundian red wine offers notes of tart cherry, smoke and earth. Very attractive. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 605667 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Baden Cellars Gewurztraminer 2018, Baden, Germany: Lovely, off-dry German Gewurz with aromas of rose petal, lychee, white flowers and peach. Perfect for mild and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2019-2023. 336735 12% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied and muscular Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet red wine blend from the Tuscany wine region. Wine grapes are vinified and aged separately in small French and American oak casks for up to one year prior to blending and bottling. Silky with structured tannins, look for concentrated black cherry, plum, savoury herb, a flinty, spicy flavours finishing vibrant and supple on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano A'bruzzo 2013, Abruzzo, Italy: A full-bodied, rustic Italian red wine that offers incredible taste and quality for the price point. The estate of Casale Vecchio is situated 1,500 feet above sea level where the temperatures are moderated by the high altitude. Vines are planted using the guyot system at 5,500 vines per hectare for low yields. Winemaker Filippo Baccarolo uses a long maceration, malolactic fermentation and aging the wine 6 months in American oak. Aromas of smoke, blackberry and black currant. Pair with grilled meats and hard cheeses. Drink: 2014-2018. 612788 14% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 88/100. October 23, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano A'bruzzo 2015, Abruzzo, Italy: A robust Italian red wine that offers stunning value for the price point. The estate of Casale Vecchio is situated 1,500 feet above sea level where the temperatures are moderated by the high altitude. Vines are planted using the guyot system at 5,500 vines per hectare for low yields. Winemaker Filippo Baccarolo uses a long maceration, malolactic fermentation and aging the wine 6 months in American oak. Aromas of smoke, blackberry and blackcurrant. Pair with a rare steak. Decant 1 hour. Drink: 2018-2021. 612788 13% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 87/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Bodegas Ateca Garnacha 2014, Calatayud D.O., Spain: An extraordinary wine for the price. Aromas of black fleshy plum, pepper and cedar brush. Amazing value. The vines are planted at 3,000 feet above sea level in poor gravel soil. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 440867 14.50% XD 750 mL  $12.85 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2021-2025. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.55 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review