G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Satin smooth with cherry aromas. Lovely and medium-bodied. Slips down dangerously easy. This is an amazing price for pinot noir of this quality. Drink: 2011-2015. 258673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Concha y Toro Reserva 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Concha Y Toro produces this robust red wine of extraordinary value/taste for the money! Mocha and dark chocolate aromas wrap themselves seductively around a core of fleshy blackberry fruit. Full-bodied and smooth. This wine is a blend of three grapes, thus “Trio”, including Cabernet Sauvignon (70% of the blend), Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Finishes with some lovely cassis and pepper notes. Perfect party wine! Try it with combination pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 433912 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Les Montgolfiers Reserve Syrah 2012, Southern Midi I.G.T., France: An incredibly juicy, delicious, smooth, full-bodied French red wine for the money! Wow. This Syrah comes from southern France and celebrates winemaker's Thierry Boudinaud's ancestors who were pioneering aviators Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. Intense and concentrated aromas and flavours of dark berries, black raspberry and cherry with a lovely whiff of smoke. Drink: 2013-2016. 341479 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.50 Score: 89/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Carignan 2015, Minervois, Midi A.P., France: A lovely, stunningly well-priced robust red wine from southern France. This is a robust blend of Syrah and Carignan grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with hard cheeses and hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 952804 14% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Roche de Bellene Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: An elegant dry and medium-bodied Old World Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Earthy and floral on the nose with ripe red berry, cherry, sweet spice, savoury herb and flinty flavours on the palate. Food friendly with medium-plus acidity. Tannins are well-integrated. Pair with lamb kebabs. Drink: 2019-2024. 299859 13% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 89/100. December 17, 2019 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Réserve Des Vignerons Saumur-Champigny Cave De Saumur Cabernet Franc 2010, A.C. Loire, France: Old World style and structure cabernet franc with herbal and bell pepper notes on the nose. Medium-bodied with some blackberry and green pepper on the finish. Drink: 2013-2015. 103879 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. November 9, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

La Domelière Rasteau Cave De Rasteau 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous richness in this powerful red wine at a staggeringly great price! Black fleshy plums that rub up against your senses and pleasure centre. Layers and layers of velvet richness. Mouth-filling and mouth-pleasing. Get a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cusumano Noà 2008, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Full-bodied and smooth with mocha richness and brooding black plums slipping in underneath. Dark spice and smoke on a long finish. Terrific structure and balance. Demands hearty meat dishes and your full commitment. Drink: 2013-2016. 109512 12.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review