Graffigna Elevation Red Blend Réserve San Juan 2012, Argentina, Argentina  392621 14%  750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review

La Posta Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec 2011, Ugarteche, Mendoza, Argentina: Loaded with toasty oak and black, tarry fruit. Mocha and coffee on the nose of this full-bodied red wine, followed by black plums on the palate and a tannic grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Try it with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2015. 75515 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 86/100. October 25, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red 2012, South Australia, Australia: This Ben Glaetzer wine delivers amazing quality and taste for the money. Redolent of big black plums and lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Great wine for hearty meat dishes. Finishes with black pepper and smoke. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jim Jim Hugh Hamilton Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Classic Aussie shiraz with black, almost toasted plums, generous oak and full-bodied heft. Some mint. Tasty! The Down-Underdog is the second-label Shiraz from Hugh Hamilton winery, and among a pack of playful per names such as “The Villain,” “The Scoundrel,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” This robust red wine is named in honour of the winery’s faithful dog, Jimmy. Drink: 2013-2017. 682005 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red Ben Glaetzer 2010, South Australia, Australia: Incredible price for this quality. Loaded with big black fruit and lots of mouth-watering acidity. Great wine for big meals, especially those involving Winemaker Ben Glaetzer also makes the Mitolo wines in McLaren Vale and the Heartland wines in the Langhorne Creek region. Stickleback is the Heartland winery’s entry-level red wine. It’s mostly made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz gapes with a dash of Dolcetto and Lagrein grapes. Drink: 2013-2016. 116574 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hardys No.3 Chronicle Butcher's Gold Shiraz Sangiovese 2012, South West Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2015. 219139 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00. October 17, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2009, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Mouth-watering acidity with tart, wake-up-your-mouth cherries and blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price. Drink: 2011-2014. 173294 14.40% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. July 6, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Killermans Run Kilikanoon Shiraz 2007, South Australia, Australia: Luscious fleshy black plums and blackberries with a rounded, full-bodied generousity and mouth-filling character. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 20, 2012 Full Review

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenere 2007, Rapel Valley, Chile: Laced with dark chocolate, coffee and mocha up front with black raspberries and purple plums on the palate. Lip-smacking delicious! Hamurgers never had it so good. 620666 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 86/100. March 24, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Carmenere 2008, Chile, Chile  57133 14%  750 mL  $12.85. July 22, 2008 Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2012, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate of this robust Chilean red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2017. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Root 1 Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: What a fun, funky purple plum kind of wine! Full-bodied, supple and smooth with plush aromas and flavours of blueberries. Great price. Hamburgers or pizza? Drink: 2013-2015. 350546 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.80 Score: 87/100. July 16, 2014 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Absolutely stunning for the money! This full-bodied, luscious, mouth-filling red wine made from Chile's signature red wine grape Carmenere (Merlot) is staggeringly great for the price point. Rich aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and berries. Load up for your next party. Drink: 2012-2015. 309302 14% XD 750 mL  $13.25 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Extraordinary for the money! Wow. Aromas of fleshy back fruit, toasty oak and plush, plush berries. So good. Drink: 2013-2018. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vina Luis Felipe Edwards Guardian Reserva Red Blend, Chile, Chile  392787 14%  750 mL  $13.65. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Lafage Côté Sud 2012, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Seductive fleshy blackberry and black on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, supple French red wine that's a blend of syrah and grenache grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing terraces at the foot of the Pyrenees, Cote Sud translates to South Side. The white sister wine of this red is called Cote Est or East Side... sounds like a Broadway musical. Eastside Story ;) Drink: 2014-2021. 395236 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Haury Petite Edition Grenache 2011, France: A gorgeously rich and smooth red wine from southern France made from a traditional grape of the Rhone Valley red wine blends: Grenache. Supple and full-bodied with aromas of dark plums and smoke. Perfect for parties and hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 361709 14% XD 750 mL  $12.70 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Quercecchio Rosso Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Very juicy and mouth-watering: great price for this full-bodied Italian red wine. Let's have pizza right now please! Drink: 2014-2018. 394973 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscana I.G.T. 2012, Toscana I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 361501 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano A'bruzzo 2008, Abruzzo, Italy  612788 14% XD 750 mL  $10.95. July 24, 2008 Full Review

Bolla Valpolicella Classico 2014, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2014-2015. 16840 12% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Allegrini Valpolicella Doc. 2013, Veneto, Italy  230789 13% XD 750 mL  $12.20. January 1, 2011 Full Review

Bersano Costalunga Barbera D'Asti 2012, Piedmont, Italy: A lovely, mouth-watering, medium-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of tart cherry. Perfect for tangy tomato sauces. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 348680 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Pessoa da Vinha da Vinha Reserva 2014, Douro, Portugal Drink: 2014-2018. 370411 14% D 750 mL  $13.00. June 16, 2016 Full Review

Quinta Das Camélias Reserva 2012, Dão, Portugal: Loaded with purple and black plum aromas on the nose, and blackberry liqueur richness on the palate. Concentrated, intense and full-bodied with a mouth-coating viscosity. Great price. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2017. 305334 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ontañón Crianza Tempranillo Garnacha 2010, Rioja, D.O.C.A., Spain: Grilled meat aromas and savory notes of bacon and blackberries wrapped in smoke on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and rich with mocha and vanilla-spice on the finish. Tannic grip so decant 1-2 hours. Some leather and cigar box give this wine an intriguingly mature bouquet. Amazing for the price. Try this Spanish red wine rock star. Drink: 2013-2017. 976910 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at an staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2018. 354753 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Radio Boka 2012, Valencia D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-watering red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe purple plums and sweet blackberries. Full-bodied. Reminds me of Californian Zinfandel. Smooth and luscious. Great with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 376145 13% D 750 mL  $11.00 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2014 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Las Rocas Garnacha 2011, Calatayud, Spain Drink: 2013-2015. 269977 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. September 12, 2013 Full Review

Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2011, Catalunya, Spain: Wow, what an amazing wine for the price! Juicy, full-bodied, mouth-filling with layers of delicious fleshy dark fruit and some smoke. Great depth and length. Tempranillo is such an amazing grape with done in this style of Spanish wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Telmo Rodriguez Lz Tempranillo 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain  172361 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. May 9, 2014 Full Review

Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2005, Penedes, Spain: Mouth-wateringly juicy dark berries and black raspberries. A touch tannic so decant 1-2 hours to smooth the edges. Finishes with licorice and pepper. Full-bodied and magnificent for the price! 29728 13% M 750 mL  $13.45 Score: 88/100. July 20, 2010 Full Review

T-Sanzo Rodriguez Sanzo Tempranillo 2007, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León, Spain: Great price for this juicy, savoury, full-bodied red. Some dried herbs on the finish. Intriguing. Drink: 2012-2015. 306571 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

MARIA ALVAREZ SERRANO ABADÍA DE GOMARIZ 2010 2010, DO RIBEIRO, SPAIN  344077 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review