Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Kaiken Ultra 2021 Malbec is vegan-friendly and is produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards located in Uco Valley's Los Chacayes zone. Produced from 100% Malbec, look for ripe dark berry, sweet dried tobacco, dark spices and flinty mineral flavours concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and dusty. From an excellent vintage, enjoy it now through 2029. Drink: 2025-2029. 50849 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. November 22, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Crios Malbec 2023, Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo Crios Malbec from Valle de Uco displays ripe blackberry, dark plum, lavender and a touch of sweet baking spice. It's dry and medium-bodied with supple tannins and lively acidity that keeps the concentrated fruit vibrant through the finish. Serve it at room temperature alongside beef and mushroom lasagna where the wine's rich fruit and smooth texture complement the savory layers, or pair it with grilled pork tenderloin rubbed with herbs where the wine's bright acidity cuts through the meat's richness while echoing the aromatic seasonings. Susana Balbo, who graduated in 1981 as Argentina's first female enologist from Don Bosco University in Mendoza, crafts this 100% Malbec from sustainably-farmed grapes grown at 1,050 meters elevation across different subregions of Valle de Uco, then ferments it in stainless steel with 40% spending eight months in well-used French oak barrels for added complexity. The wine's label features three connected and overlapping hands inspired by a Mayan artifact, representing Susana and her two children José and Ana who now work alongside her, and "Crios" translates to "offspring" in Spanish, symbolizing both the next generation of the Balbo family and wines designed for youthful enjoyment. Susana Balbo was inducted into the Decanter Hall of Fame in 2024, becoming only the second woman in the Americas to receive this prestigious honor. Enjoy this approachable Malbec through 2032. Drink: 2026-2032. 162529 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2026 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Heirloom Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Heirloom Coonawarra Cabernet shows cassis, floral lift, olive and warm spice with cedar framing; concentrated, chalky-tannined and long—cellar to 2036 and match with grilled ribeye or aged cheddar. Drink: 2025-2036. 493577 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 22, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Angove Family Crest Grenache 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Angove Family Crest GSM (McLaren Vale) offers ripe red-currant and dark-cherry fruit with savory-herb and spice detail, velvety tannins and juicy freshness—everyday drinking with roasted meats. Drink: 2025-2028. 534750 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. November 22, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Heritage An 1886 Les Aspres Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah 2020, Côtes du Roussillon, Languedoc, France: Gérard Bertrand's 2020 Heritage Les Aspres blends blue-fruit and smoky-cola aromatics with peppery garrigue and a silky mid-palate; excellent with lamb kebabs or roasted vegetables. Drink: 2025-2027. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review