Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. Superb craftsmanship! Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2021. 143206 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A supple, luscious Australian red wine blend with aromas of fleshy ripe dark berries and plums with some smoke on the finish. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2019. 346510 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2013, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: A lively, mouth-coating red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from a consistently good producer. This vintage offers aromas of minty blackberry on the nose with fleshy black plum on the palate. Round, supple and satisfying with a great finish. Try it with gourmet hamburgers and all the fixings. Drink: 2013-2018. 186114 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Chardonnay 2015, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: This medium-bodied unoaked Australian chardonnay offers fresh and pure with aromas of green apple and lime. No oak, no heaviness. A crisp green melon finish. Perfect for fresh seafood. Pair this white wine with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2017-2020. 175752 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Hollick Wines Wrattonbully Shiraz 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Hollick Wrattonbully 2019 Shiraz is a rich, full-bodied and supple Coonawarra Shiraz with bramble berry, blackberry, sous bois, baking and pepper spice flavours vibrant and long with a dark chocolate finish. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2027. 165944 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 29, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Mountadam Five-Fifty Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mountadam Vineyards Five-Fifty 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Barossa Cab under $20. Look for black currant, wild herbs, cedar brush spice and a hint of vanilla on this full-bodied and flavoursome red with a smooth, long finish. Pour with meats from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 18006 15% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Dandelion Pride Of The Fleurieu Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: From the Fleurieu, South Australia, Dandelion, Pride Of The Fleurieu 2019 is a robust Cabernet Sauvignon concentrated with layers of black currant, earthy violets, tapenade, sage and briny mineral flavours on the palate. A muscular, energetic wine with rich tannins. Demands steak! Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 23778 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bleasdale Mulberry Tree Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: From Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Bleasdale Mulberry Tree 2019 is a great value Cab for $20. Grapes were fermented on their skins in open top fermenters for 12 days, then macerated for 12 months in new (10%) and neutral French oak barrels. This is a dry, full-bodied Cab savoury with ripe blackberry, mulberry, olive and baking spice flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold in cellar to 2030. Frank Potts is the founder of the winery which was established in 1850 and the winery is named for the Mulberry tree growing in the middle of the vineyard. Drink: 2022-2030. 661892 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Geoff Merrill G&W Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mclaren Vale Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Geoff Merrill G&W 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is terrific value at $30. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale and Coonawarra wines regions (73%/27%). The wine is powerful but elegant and so expressive with cassis, dark cherry, cedar brush and dried tobacco leaf flavours savoury and long with a dark olive and meaty finish. Tannins are rich and rounded. Drink or hold to 2030, but this one wouldn't last in my cellar for that long ;) Drink: 2023-2030. 30747 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. May 13, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Meyer Family Vineyards McLean Creek Road Chardonnay 2021, Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC, V.Q.A., Canada: Meyer Family's Mclean Creek Road 2021 Chardonnay is dry, full-bodied and intense with green apple crunch, white-fleshed stone fruit, nutty, vanilla and soft citrus flavours rounded and lingering with fresh acidity on the palate. Grapes for the 2020 vintage were sourced from two Chardonnay blocks with two different exposures in the vineyard giving the wine more complexity. Drink: 2023-2026. 298240 13.50% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 93/100. May 13, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Creekside Syrah 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Remarkable value and taste for the price point, with brooding fleshy black fruit and black pepper on the nose and palate of this Niagara red wine made from Syrah grapes. Pair this black beauty with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 66654 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Creekside Cabernet Merlot 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury with dried herbs and cedar underbrush. Wild blackberry notes with forest floor. Very dense and attractive. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 431106 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gato Negro 9 Lives Reserve 2015, Chile: Purple plums and blueberry pie flavours: lipsmacking tasty! Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2017. 434647 13.50% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: A Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot with earthy, dark berry aromas on the nose; dry, full-bodied with black raspberry, dark cherry, mint and oak spice flavours and a mouth-watering finish. Tannins are structured. Pour with a grilled rack of lamb. Drink: 2021-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva 2020 is a rich, silky and spicy, vegan-friendly Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the Colchagua Valley. Typical of its terroir, the wine is showing fine herbs, black currant and tomato leaf flavours with a long and spicy finish, Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2025. 30996 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 91/100. April 29, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gayda Syrah 2013, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: A gorgeous southern French red wine from the Languedoc region. Very expressive and aromatic with lovely replays of violets, fleshy blackberry and black pepper on the nose and palate. OTHER: COURTNEY FLOOD rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review: A very expressive wine at a terrific value. Dark cherry and plum with a hint of herbal mint and a dusting of black pepper. Serve with a hearty meal (braised meat or mushrooms), but don't over-pepper your dish as it will bring out too much spice in the wine. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: VALÉRIE DUFOUR - ACCREDITED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review: Interesting nose with some aromas of lilies, "fumier" and cranberries. The paper from the Syrah is dominant in the mouth. A pretty nice affordable well-crafted wine. Two thumbs up! Like drinking a ray of light. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: CRAIG KUZIEMSKY rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review Cranberry and earth on the nose. Cherry, plum and oak on the palate. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: MATT STEEVES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Dark cherry, plum, spice, pepper, and chocolate covered raisins. Palate shows cherry, mulberry, clove, and pepper. Enjoy with charcuterie. Tasted February 2015. 87+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: TERRY JEANS rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Cherries, spice, and dark fruit on the nose. Some nice fruit and pepper flavours, with medium acid and tannins. A full-bodied wine from the south of France that is good value for the type of Syrah. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: JANE STAPLES - CERTIFIED SOMMELIER rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review: Inky dark red fruit on the nose. Graphite, ripe dark plums, forest floor elements and smoky oak on the palate. Smoky finish. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Domaine Gayda creates delicious, accessible, plush red wines at affordable prices. Owners Tim Ford and Anthony Record also built a restaurant and winery tasting room. Winemaker, Vincent Chansault, is very respected in the Languedoc. Gayda's vines are among the oldest in the region and will be certified organic soon. - Community Wine Reviews OTHER: Aromas of cherry, mulberry, black pepper and dark fruit with a lifted floral tone. Red fruit and pepper in the mouth. An expressive wine that delivers great value. (VINTAGES panel, June 2015) Drink: 2013-2018. 392977 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 2013, Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC, France: Full-bodied and savoury with dried herbs and chary black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 391458 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Tête Coteaux Bourguignons Gamay 2014, Beaujolais A.P., France: So pretty! Lovely fleshy black cherry and a velvet texture. So loaded with character yet not heavy. Love this. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2021. 448860 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Xavier Vignon 100% 2014, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Juicy, full-bodied and smooth with fleshy ripe purple and black plums flavours and some blueberry on the finish. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 437079 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Séguret Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2014, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: Love the racy wild black cherry and feral cedar underbrush on this lip-smacking delicious, well-priced southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 309260 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Pinot Noir 2013, Languedoc IGT, France: Amazing value for such a beautiful French Pinot Noir! Modern style with fleshy ripe cherry, smooth texture and medium weight. Very food friendly and so delicious. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 184069 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied, juicy and tasty with attractive dark red berries and cedar smoke. Perfect for so many dishes with robust flavours. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with pastas in meat sauce or sausages. Drink: 2015-2018. 995704 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Masi Oro Brolo Campofiorin 2019, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: From Masi, Oro Brolo Campofiorin 2019 is a modern Ripasso produced from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes sourced from the Veneto wine region. The local Oseleta grape was rediscovered and replanted by Masi in the 1980s. This example is fragrant and fresh with dark cherry, raspberry, chocolate and wet stone flavours rich and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Drink or cellar to 2028. Pour with roasted meats. Drink: 2023-2030. 976092 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bricco Rosso Dogliani 2019, Dogliani, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Bricco is a vegan-friendly, certified-organic Dolcetto from the Dogliani, Piedmont wine region and amazing value under $17. Juicy, full-bodied and vibrant with spiced plum, dark cherry, earthy florals, smoky pepper and sous bois flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich. The Dolcetto grape allows the wine to be more approachable and ready to drink than Nebbiolo-based Barolos and Barbarescos. Produced form 100% Dolcetto sourced from the steeply sloped vineyards of Bricco Rosso Estate. Pour with grilled meats or a rich meaty lasagne with a sun-dried tomato sauce. Drink: 2022-2025. 705699 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Feudo Montoni Lagnusa Nero D'avola 2019, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Feudo Montoni Lagnusa 2019 Nero D'avola is fragrant with dark violets, roses, blackberry jam and some citrus zest aromas. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied with racy acidity and is silky smooth with dark berry, red cherry, fine herb flavours and a mineral kiss. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 523738 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1997, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Taylor Fladgate 1997 is a stunning vintage port. Sweet, full-bodied and intense with layers of dark berries, cherry, anise, dried fruits and cedar brush spice flavours long and luxurious on the palate. This 375 ml size is perfect for two to enjoy over some dark chocolate studded with dried red and dark berries. Yummy! Drink: 2023-2030. 29964 20% S 375 mL  $58.95 Score: 99/100. June 24, 2023 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Crianza 2006, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Lovely mature flavours of tanned leather, violets and cigar box. Not fruity. Love this lots more than "younger" Crianzas. Somewhat like mature Rioja without the markup. The Bierzo region of Spain has recently reinvested itself and emerged as a modern producer of a very traditional grape, Mencia. This wine finished with black, mocha and spice. Try it with light curry dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 244699 13.60% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Rioja Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A gorgeous, rich and full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grapes. Seductive aromas of leather, dust and smoke. Perfect for lamb with rosemary. This wine will also age well in your cellar or make a great gift wine. Drink: 2013-2019. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dominus Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: A rich, dark and complex nose of black fruit, smoke and tar aromas on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Intensely concentrated yet supple red wine. Decant for 2 hours if you're going to drink soon (better to cellar). Dried tobacco and smoke on the finish, which is long. It's spectacular and a flagship red wine for California, and particularly Napa Valley. It's been 10 years since I awarded a perfect score of 100 points out of 100. Drink: 2015-2021. 212381 14.50% XD 750 mL  $151.95 Score: 100/100. March 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Cosentino Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From the Columbia Valley wine region, Cosentino Cigar 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, smoky and vibrant Washington Cab Sauv., with black currant, blueberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, fine herbs and well-integrated oak spice flavours, all balanced with good acidity for food. Tannins are also long and juicy. pour with roast beef. Drink: 2019-2025. 698142 14.40% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review