St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz Grenache 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Baked cherries and kirsch on the nose with a warm, peppery finish. Full-bodied and tasty. Great value. This winery has been making classic wine in the heart of the Barossa Valley since 1944. In Australia, this blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes along with a dash of the flagship Portuguese grape Touriga Nacional is called the Gamekeeper’s Reserve. Some pepper on the finish is just right for that grilled steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 24117 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Exceptional value! Full-bodied and delicious with aromas of fleshy black plum and berry. Round and smooth and mouth-filling. Drink: 2013-2016. 90241 14% D 750 mL  $21.25 Score: 91/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Fowles Wine Shiraz 2010, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: Savoury, juicy and full-bodied: bursting with character and blackberry goodness. Just the right amount of toasty oak. Try it with wild game that you don't necessarily have to shoot yourself. 243592 14% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cuvée Les Galets Plan De Dieu 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: A full-bodied, glorious wine with savoury and meaty aromas and flavours of cedar, wild black fruit and dark spices. Seductive aromas of anise, smoke, and black cherry liqueur on the finish, which is long and satisfying. Drink: 2013-2017. 252270 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Côtes Du Roussillon Domaine Lafage Carignan 2011, A.P., Midi, France: Fresh, full-bodied and invigorating: those adjectives don't usually go together but in this wine they blend beautifully. Although the alcohol is high, this full-bodied wine is nimble on its feet and tastes balanced and just right. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, just enough toast from oak and a cool breeze across a moor of garrigue on a long finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Les Tours De Peyrat Vieilles Vignes Château Solidaires Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye, Bordeaux, France: Savoury and full-bodied with deep, rich veins of black fleshy fruit and toasty oak. Blackberry liqueur richness. Very satisfying. Great price. Drink: 2013-2016. 355891 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Tessellae Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Lafage Carignan 2011, I.G.P., Côtes Catalanes, Southwest, France: This robust red is comprised 100% of the Carignan grape from 70-year-old vines planted in schist soil, which gives the grapes and the final wine an extra richness and depth of flavour. It offers aromas and flavours of black raspberry, black and purple plum and fleshy blackberry. There's some black licorice and toasty oak on a long satisfying finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 343509 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Terres D'avignon Réserve Des Armoiries Élevé En Fût De Chêne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Cedary with wild black fruit, cassis and blackcurrant. Excellent for the price. Full-bodied and relatively smooth, though decant for 1 hour. Savoury and mouth-watering. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 194886 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tommasi Arele Parziale Appassimento 2011, I.G.T., Veronese, Italy: Love the black pepper juiciness of this red! Fleshy black cherries with some tart blackberries mingled in. Absolutely delicious! The grapes for this wine dried for a month, in the traditional method. This gives incredible intensity and depth to the wine. The traditional Corvina and Oseleta grapes are used in the blend. A balancing acidity is perfect and makes this robust red even more versatile with a variety of hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 224188 13% D 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 90/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Sada Integolo Fattroia Carpoli, Davide Sada 2010, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Attractive aromas of tart black and red currant and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spice on the finish. This is an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Montepulciano grapes. Drink: 2014-2018. 350132 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big and juicy with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Very tasty. Absolutely needs food. Made by the film director of many famous movies, including several of the Harry Potter series. Drink: 2012-2016. 163972 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review