Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Pair this wine with a variety of savoury eat dishes. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2015-2019. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Malbec 2013, Tupungato, Argentina: This seductively rich Argentine Malbec is named for Atamisque, the iconic flower of the Uco Valley where red wine is made. Aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet supple and smooth. Savoury, with some violets and coffee on the finish. The grapes come from 70-year-old vines at an altitude of 4,430 feet. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 194126 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Spicy with dark pepper o the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Serie Riberas Carmenere 2014, Chile: Robust, smooth and juicy Chilean red wine made from the country's flagship grape Carmenere. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spice and toasty oak. A long fruit-driven finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2020. 274043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2013, Corbières, Languedoc, France: Gorgeous richness and depth of flavour in this southern French red wine. Black cherry liqueur aromas, though the wine itself is dry. The robust red wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes with no Carignan, so it is a dried style than Gerard Bertrand's Minervois red wine blend. This one is layered and luscious with deep, rich, dark fruit flavours and a satisfying full-bodied weight. Drink: 2015-2019. 394288 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Guadalupe 2013, Alentejo, Portugal: A robust Portuguese red wine that's deeply concentrated and smoky with attractive charred black fruit. Finishes with smoky black raspberry. This Vinho Tinto (red wine) from Quinto do Quetzal, is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez grapes (aka Tempranillo). Paired with grilled red meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 336313 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review