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

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

1865 Single Vineyard Carmenere 2010, Maule Valley, Chile: Robust with aromas of rich fleshy black plums. Velvet texture, full-bodied weight. Finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2015. 249201 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2012, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate of this robust Chilean red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2017. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Robust and brooding with exceptional value, like the rest of the wines in the Santa Carolina line-up. Big black fleshy fruit, loaded with toasty oak, tar and smoke. This full-bodied Chilean red wine is made from the country's signature red grape Carmenere. Features aromas of dark spice, graphite, mint, and cedar. Endless, deep and rich. Discuss world domination over a rare piece of filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2018. 34942 15% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 28, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenere 2013, Peumo, Rapel Valley, Chile: This savoury and juicy red wine, features big black plum and berry aromas and flavours as well as dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied and smooth carmenere. Offers incredible quality and taste for the price. Try it with a hearty meat dish. Lovely dark spices and black plums on the nose of this robust red wine. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2013-2017. 169862 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's top producers. Aromas of black plums, smoke and dark spice. Smooth and perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review