Lamadrid Single Vineyard Reserva Malbec 2012, Agrelo, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Very purple on the nose and palate: purple plums and purple berries. Tasty and delicious with full-bodied richness. Perfect for BBQs and movie night. Drink: 2014-2019. 234492 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 89/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value Red. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Barossa Valley Red Label Shiraz Cabernet 2011, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers incredible value for the money! Vanilla-cherry and cool mint on the nose, followed by lovely ripe blackberries and plums on the palate, rich, smooth and inviting. 311795 13%  750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Ontario, Canada: Jackson-Triggs blends Niagara-grown grapes with international fruit for this Proprietor's Selection Sauvignon Blanc, an approach the winery has leaned on for over three decades to keep prices friendly. Green apple shows up first, a soft honeyed note filling in behind a touch of grapefruit pith. Gentle acidity keeps the whole thing easygoing and round, never sharp or demanding. This is Sauvignon Blanc for a weeknight, not a wine that asks you to think too hard about it. Pour it with grilled chicken or a simple pasta salad. Drink: 2026-2027. 399428 12% D 1500 mL  $22.95. August 3, 2026 Full Review

Angels Gate Winery Mountainview Merlot 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Mocha, dark chocolate and toasty oak on the nose followed by black plums on the palate. Smooth and full-bodied. Attractive. Drink: 2013-2016. 299172 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 28, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Audacity of Thomas G. Bright Whisky-Barrel Finish Merlot Cabernet 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2022. 11564 13% D 750 mL  $17.95. June 7, 2020 Full Review

Woodbridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lodi, California, United States Drink: 2013-2018. 12% D 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: A tasty, savoury, full-bodied California red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of dark plums, cassis and blackberry with some toasty oak. Perfect for hamburgers or meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2018-2021. 541961 13.45% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review