Alamos Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina: A terrific value wine. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. 467951 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec 2007, Argentina, Argentina: Deep, rich, ripe purple and dark plums mingle with blackberries and dark spices. Supple, robust and smooth, this wine delivers lots of quaffable flavor and pleasure. Perfect for casual get-togethers. This wine will be available in the Vintages August 15 release, though you may find it elsewhere before then. Drink: 2009-2009. 746727 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Tupungato Valley, Argentina: A full-bodied, supple red with lovely aromas of dark berries and plums. Perfect with meat lovers' pizza on movie night or for early spring barbecues. This is an organic wine. Drink: 2010-2016. 160952 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. March 2, 2010 Full Review

Dominio Del Plata Crios De Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Incredible Pinot for the money: you simply will not get a better tasting pinot at this price. Grab a case or five. Lovely fleshy ripe cherries. New World style. 32979 13.30% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Ultra smooth and full-bodied with berry, plum and spices. Great party wine, especially given the price. 11942 13.80% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Viña Casablanca El Bosque Winemaker's Choice Syrah 2008, Rapel Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Sourced from the Rapel Valley, this Chilean Syrah is aiming more for the Rhône than Australian style. This charmer features aromas of pepper, blackberry and underbrush with only a hint of New World big ripeness. Enjoy this fine wine around the barbecue. This winery is certified Carbon Neutral. My note: Fantastic delicious at a ridiculously low price! Love this: it’s got all the power and lusciousness of New World fruit but it’s balanced and has great length on the finish too. What more could you want except a case of it? 46276 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Viña Montgras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Espresso-infused nose with lovely dark berries and supple tannins. Dark spice finish. Incredible price! 976787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cono Sur Visión Pinot Noir 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lusciously sweet and ripe cherries with a generous silky texture. Some rose petal and cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied. 235035 14% D 750 mL  $20.25 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Domaine La Croix Belle Cuvée Syrah 2008, Côtes De Thongue, Midi, France: A Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Syrah du Monde wine competition. Stunningly great value for this ultra-delicious, full-bodied red! Gorgeous notes of black plums and mocha. Round and supple: wow. Perfect party wine. 160150 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Catalans Rafale Merlot 2005, Languedoc & Roussillon, France: An amazing wine for the price. Medium to full-bodied with balanced aromas of berries and plum. 526897 12.50%  750 mL  $8.45 Score: 88/100. June 19, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Puig-Parahy Georges Carignan Grenache Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon, Midi, France: A blend of Carignan, Grenache and a little Syrah. Fantastic peppery, blackberry nose! Supple and full-bodied with a deep, dark concentration of flavour. Chewy tannins and a long, satisfying finish. I can’t believe how low the price is for this one. Drink: 2010-2015. 171025 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. May 1, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Vignobles Van Neipperg Signeurs De L'aiguilhe Meritage 2006, Cotes de Castillon, France: Lovely, juicy, generous and plummy-rich! Smooth and full-bodied; lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2010-2016. 195172 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 4, 2010 Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Pure black cherry liqueur in concentration and flavour. Rich, robust and layered. Full-bodied doesn’t begin to describe it for those who love a full-palate wallop. This one will age well in the cellar. This half-size bottle will mature faster than the 750 mL bottle that he’s referring to – 6-8 years is probably more accurate. It’s part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Drink: 2010-2020. 5975 14% XD 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Ravoire & Fils Le Prieure Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Vintages Wine Panel: A Gold Medal winner at the Foire aux Vins d’Orange 2008 competition. Impressively constructed Côtes du Rhône-Villages wine, featuring aromas of plum, cherry, strawberry/rhubarb and pepper. Dry, with lots of fruit expertly balanced by a nice seam of acidity and ripe tannins. Medium-full bodied with a long finish. Cellar it 3-5 years or enjoy it tonight. My note: Peppery cherries and cedar notes in this staggeringly great wine for the price. Full-bodied, savoury and tasty. Stock up for the holidays! Drink: 2010-2015. 175687 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Super-duper (pulling out all the technical tasting terms now)! Juicy come-alive black fleshy cherry, some smoke and a gorgeous, give-me-more full-bodied smooth texture. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2016. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château De Montmal Fitou Mont Tauch 2009, A.C., Midi, France  13014 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. February 18, 2011 Full Review

Foncalieu La Réserve De Crouzau St. Gervais 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône, France: Coffee-espresso warmth with black cherry goodness. Rich, deep and dark with a long satisfying finish. Full-bodied palate-whacker. An absolutely incredible price. Love it! Drink: 2010-2018. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2010 Full Review

Spadina Una Viola Signature Syrah 2006, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Rich and deep with gorgeous layers of smoky black raspberries, mocha-dark chocolate and black cherries galore. Velvet texture with a pleasingly long finish. Drink: 2010-2015. 171629 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Limited Release, Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Viognier 2007, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Gorgeous concentration with blackberries, plums and dark cherries wrapped in spices and smoke. Full-bodied and supple. An opulent wine to be enjoyed with very good friends. 79442 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2010 Full Review

Fortius Reserva Marqués De Valcarlos Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, D.O., Navarra, Spain: Juicy and bursting with big black fruit. Supple with mouth-watering generosity. Keeps you coming back to the glass. 166611 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Juan Gil White Label De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2010, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries and forest-deep cherries and cedar. Oh yum. Drink: 2012-2015. 13656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Bierzo DO, Spain: Savoury, meaty and juicy with gorgeous exotic black fruit aromas and flavours. Get out of your shiraz rut with this wine. Drink: 2017-2018. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2008, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: We’re in good hands here because, for more than 30 years, La Crema has specialized in producing exceptional Pinot Noirs from the cool Sonoma Coast. Look for soft cherry, spice and herbal flavours and aromas in this velvety Pinot courtesy of winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. Perfect for a cozy evening meal. My note: I adore this Pinot and often order it when I see it on a restaurant list. It delivers so much pleasure and really, asks so little of you other than to sit back and enjoy it. Supple, silky and medium-bodied. Fleshy ripe cherries and strawberries. Oh yes! Drink: 2010-2014. 732040 13.90% D 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 18, 2010 Full Review

Bennett Lane Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States: Dark spices and pepper on the nose followed by rich, fleshy dark fruit on the palate. Vibrant and intense. Drink: 2010-2014. 14% XD 750 mL  $80.00 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review