Hardys Stamp Chardonnay Semillion 2012, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied white wine loaded with toasty oak and smoke on the nose. Good price. Drink: 2013-2015. 335638 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Merlot 2018, Chile: A smooth, supple, full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of black plums. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2020-2022. 457176 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bisquertt La Joya Reserve Merlot 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Blackberry and mulberry notes dominate the nose of this full-bodied red. Luscious layers of flavour and pleasure on the palate. Wraps up with a pleasing smoky finish. Pair with rib roast. Great price. Drink: 2013-20116. 301440 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Dense black fruit, licorice and smoke on the nose of this amazingly well-priced wine. Full-bodied and supple with black plum and black raspberry on the finish. This is a terrific blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. I'm still shaking my head at the great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 277038 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Baron Philippe De Rothschild Languedoc-Roussillon Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Pays d'Oc V.D.P., France: A full-bodied, tannic red wine with aromas of black fruit, tar, and toasty oak. Good price. Decant 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 407551 13% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 85/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Pinot Noir 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Juicy and expressive with an amazing great price! Sour cherry, wild violets and plush layers of hedonistic happiness. Love it! Medium-bodied and complex. Drink: 2013-2018. 341925 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Gran Coronas Torres Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Penedès, Spain: Full-bodied and smooth with enticing aromas of dark chocolate and black plums on the nose. Mouth-filling and luscious with a good grip on the palate. Decant for 1 hour. Try with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 36483 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 12, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California, United States: Although Ravenswood are known to big very full-bodied, this one is but in a smooth, balanced and mouth-watering way. Packed with blackberry and cassis flavours with some smoke on the finish. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2015. 606632 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review