Arboleda Carmenère 2021, Aconcagua Valley, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Arboleda 2021 Carmenère is produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from Chile's Aconcagua Valley. The wine is dry and medium-bodied with bright and dark cherry, grilled wild herbs, black olive and roasted bell pepper flavours fresh on the palate. Enjoy it through 2028 with sausages and burgers from the grill. Drink: 2024-2027. 46284 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: A superb Chilean Cabernet at an incredibly great price. Aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum and a whisper of smoke. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with a long, satisfying finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and hard cheeses. Drink: 2024-2026. 694208 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tabalí Pedregoso Carmenère 2022, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Tabalí Pedregoso 2022 is a great value Colchagua Valley Carmenère at $20. Produced with grapes purchased from Peumo and Almahue in Cachapoal, it is an entry-level red, fruity and fresh with black fruit, violets, cherry and pepper spice flavours harmonious and smooth on the palate. Lovely and elegant with a long finish. Very nicely done, enjoy it through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 37798 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 5, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From Cyril Marès, vign., Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021 is a great value Costières De Nîmes red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah (90%/10%) at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and spicy on the nose and palate with dark and red berry, anise, dried wild herbs, tobacco and sweet spice flavours generous and juicy on the palate, tannins are pleasantly chewy. Enjoy it now through 2028 with a sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2024-2028. 143099 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 30, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Demazet Armoiries Tradition Côtes du Rhône 2023, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Drink: 2025-2027. 494690 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95. September 13, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Courtois La Source 2022 is a great value Grenache and Syrah red wine blend at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and mouth filling, it is fragrant with pink florals, ripe dark berry, strawberry, cherry, baking and black pepper spice flavours fresh with velvety, supple tannins. Easy to love and enjoy with lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2028. 526640 14.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Xavier Vignon 2020 is an amazing value Rhône red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre at $19. Produced from organically grown grapes and richly layered with blackberry, blueberry, plum, earthy violets and stony mineral flavours savoury and long on the palate. Excellent now. Drink: 2024-2027. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2021, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Château le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2021 is a Côtes Du Rhône Villages from the Rhône wine region and just excellent value at $17. Produced by Aubert Frères, the wine is vegan-friendly and is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre wine grapes sourced from vines up to 45 years of age. Dry, medium-bodied and supple, it is fragrant with ripe cherry, pink florals, crisp and fresh on the palate with red berry fruit, cherry, baking spice and just a hint of chocolate. Enjoy it now through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Señorío de Barahonda Carro 2021, Yecla D.O., Spain: From the Yecla wine region, Señorío De Barahonda Carro 2021 is a great value, vegan-friendly Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot red wine blend at $14. The wine is fragrant with dried pink and blue florals and is dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe blackberry, cassis, black cherry, plum compote and spicy flavours fresh and rounded on the palate. Enjoy it through 2025. Drink: 2024-2025. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review