Stonehaven Stepping Stone Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, South Australia, Australia: This Cabernet Sauvignon is true to its varietal character, presenting a defined structure with notes of black currant, tobacco, pepper spice, and a touch of cedar on the nose. The palate is both rich and layered, offering a complex, rewarding experience. It's a wine that promises excellent drinking now and will continue to evolve beautifully through 2028. Pair it with grilled steak, beef stew, or a charcuterie board to highlight its depth and complexity. Drink: 2025-2028. 41309 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Thorn-Clarke Barossa Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: The 2020 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz from Terra Barossa is a fantastic value, showcasing a full-bodied profile with deep, earthy richness. It offers a blend of ripe blackberry, red berries, cherry, and plum, complemented by a smooth texture and a finish of chocolate and a hint of anise spice. This Shiraz is perfect to pair with a grille peppercorn steak or grilled lamb chops. Best enjoyed by 2027. Drink: 2025-2027. 33501 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2022, Fleurieu Peninsula, Mclaren Vale South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2022 Shiraz, crafted by Elena Brooks and vineyard manager Anthony John Parkinson, delivers remarkable value at $18. This vintage showcases lavish layers of ripe dark berries, cocoa, baking spices, and toasted oak, offering a rich and sumptuous palate with impressive depth. Bold yet smooth, it pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops or a hearty beef stew. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu wine regions in South Australia. Enjoy now or cellar until 2036. Drink: 2025-2028. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peacock's Fan Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This Australian GSM blend, led by Shiraz, brings together bold red fruit, including cherry, red berry, and plum, along with a medley of exotic spices. Originating from the Southern Rhône, the GSM style has found a unique expression in Australia. Rich, vibrant, and full of character, this wine is best enjoyed through 2026. A great accompaniment to hearty beef stew, grilled game meats, or grilled lamb. Drink: 2025-2027. 41353 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Grown Cabernet Franc 2023, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring 2023 Cabernet Franc from the Cave Spring Vineyard is a full-bodied, dry red made from sustainably farmed estate-grown grapes. This wine, bottled unfiltered, is a great value at $21 and showcases rich flavours of dark plum, cherry, and crushed raspberry, complemented by cassis and savoury herbs. Subtle hints of spice and a smoky finish add to its complexity. It's a well-rounded wine to enjoy now or age through 2030. Perfect for pasta with Bolognese sauce or mushroom risotto. Drink: 2025-2030. 523001 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review