Pepperjack Barossa Red 2012, Barossa Valley, Australia: A wow wine! Mouth-watering aromas of wild blackberry and mulberry on the nose that delivers luscious, fleshy, juicy flavour on the palate. Full-bodied and very supple with layers of caressing pleasure on the tongue. Not overdone or a fruit bomb by any means: balanced, and dignified as only the way Barossa Valley reds can do. This is a robust red wine finishes with nuances of violets, anise and a touch of mocha. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 393801 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Méthode Classique Brut 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Excellent quality and taste for the price! Toasty, refreshing and classic Niagara bubbly. Serve this at New Year's or a wedding with pride. Toasty with green apple goodness and a lovely and persistent mousse. This is classic and elegant with the right finesse for any celebration. Pair this zesty sparkling wine with lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters and grilled calamari seafood platter. This Ontario sparkler uses the traditional Champagne method and grapes to make the wine. It's a blend of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%) grapes. Pair with potato chips and celebrity gossip. Drink: 2013-2016. 234161 12% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Another remarkable wine from this winery that tastes twice as expensive as it costs. Smooth, full-bodied and well-rounded with generous layers of black plush plum. Drink: 2012-2016. 439166 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Foncalieu La Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: An incredible wine for this price point! Rich, full-bodied, offering generous layers of fleshy blackberries and dark fruit. Buy a case while it lasts. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Varvaglione Papale Vigne & Vini Primitivo Di Manduria 2008, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Juicy great with generous layers of mouth-watering blackberries, blueberries and purple plums. Primitivo is the Italian version of zinfandel ... Fire up the barbecue! Drink: 2012-2016. 261784 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Speri Pigaro Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Attractive cherry pie nose with a hint of smoke. Full-bodied and supple and lip-smacking delicious. Try it with combination pizza or spicy sausages. Drink: 2013-2016. 205286 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine 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

Balbás Crianza 2005, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-filling with layered flavours of mouth-watering blackberry and blueberry notes. Polished tannins with great mouth-weight. Produced by Bodegas Alitus. Lovely finish. The robust red wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 167601 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A delightful, flavourful Spanish sparkling wine from one of the country's best producers. This is a fraction of the price of Champagne, and yet performs at that level. Crisp with lime lift and a long fresh finish. Drink: 2022-2024. 392548 12% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced wine and a great value. This is mostly cabernet sauvignon with some merlot and zinfandel grapes in the blend. Dark fruit aromas are wrapped in toasty oak. Nice symmetry and balance with full-bodied weight. Gets my vote! Finished with dried herbs an dark fruit. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 73817 13.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Grand Reserve, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2007, Amador County, Napa County, California, United States: Some kind of juicy wonderful! Full-bodied and almost cabernet-like in its complexity and depth. However, this wine also delivers pure zinfandel pleasure: smooth and tasty. Drink: 2011-2015. 256719 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review