Jaque Mate Reserva Malbec 2019, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza wine region, Jaque Mate Riserva 2019 is a great value Malbec at $19. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and rich with black and blue fruit, dark chocolate, forest floor and spicy flavours creamy and long on the palate, it finishes with a smoky vanilla kiss. Drink: 2024-2028. 38490 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Casa di Luigi KPM Pinot Noir 2022, Central Valley, Chile: Casa Di Luigi 2022 Pinot Noir is an excellent value Kosher non-Mevushal (non-pasteurized or non-heated) wine. A cooler climate red from Central Valley, Chile, look for fresh dark cherry, red berry, spicy and earthy notes on this zesty PN. The Central Valley runs north to south for more than 1,000 kilometres between the Coastal Range and the Chilean Andes. Drink: 2024-2028. 16586 12% XD 750 mL  $14.15 Score: 89/100. November 30, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône wine region, Halos de Jupiter 2022 is a great value dry, medium-plus-bodied Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah red wine blend at $20. Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier, the wine is rich and fragrant with ripe cherry, rooibos, pink florals, finishing spicy and long on the palate on a vanilla note. Elegant and beautifully balanced, enjoy it now through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand AN 806 Corbières Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2018, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand 2018 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre is a full-bodied and silky GSM from the Corbières, Languedoc wine region. Supple and smooth on the palate with ripe dark fruit, blueberry, plum, cedar brush and smoky pepper spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Drinking beautiful now, but could easily cellar for two- three years. Enjoy with a sausage and bean casserole. Drink: 2024-2027. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Château Hyot 2020, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Hyot 2020 is a great value Merlot-driven red wine blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc in support. Produced by Alain Aubert, prop., the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and rich with dark plum, cassis, pepper spice and flinty mineral notes from beginning to end. Tannins are fine and firm, but the wine has the structure, acidity and fruit to handle it. Give it some time to marry and mellow. An amazing value Bordeaux at $16 to drink from 2025. Drink: 2025-2028. 63537 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review