Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A spectacular, robust Australian red wine at a terrific price! The Shiraz in the blend provides the muscular structure and tannin plus black plum, while Tempranillo adds some tarry character. Grenache adds dark floral and a racy exotic texture. This wine is aged for 12 months in 10-year oak barrels. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 138883 14.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 25, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. Chary black fruit and loads of toasty oak. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 269464 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
13Th Street Pink Palette Rosé 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy ripe cherry. Orange peel finish. A robust Niagara rosé with aromas of rhubarb and cranberry on the nose that follow through on the dry, mouth-watering palate. Good acidity for food. Finishes with pink grapefruit and clementine. Pair this wine with lightly spiced or curried dishes. Drink: 2017-2018. 275834 12% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 8, 2017
Best Value Rosé Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Aromo Private Reserve Carmenere 2013, Maule Valley, Chile: Still staggeringly great for the price (like last year). Purple and black plums roll across your tongue with pleasure. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Here’s your party wine. Great for a late season barbecue featuring gourmet sausages and lamb burgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 243535 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Toro De Piedra Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2014, Maule Valley, Chile: Toasted almond, butterscotch and toasty smoke from oak aging on the nose of this attractive Chilean white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Aromas of golden apple and peach. Full-bodied and luscious for lovers of Chardonnay. Inspired by the Stone Bull sculpture, this Chilean white wine is made from Chardonnay grapes in a big style. The grapes are fermented and aged in new French oak barrels. Dripping with butterscotch and vanilla spice flavours from the oak. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 417493 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2016
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet that also manages to be wonderfully balanced and long on the finish. Nicely balanced acidity for meat dishes with tangy or tomato sauces. Great structure and elegance. Very fresh on the finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 203364 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017
Best Value Red. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Château Larroque 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, classic Bordeaux from the strong 2012 vintage. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Blackened fruit, toasty oak and cigar box. In 1979, Marie-Christine daughter of Henri Ducourt bought this estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux just outside of the Graves region. It has 60 hectares of vines and the Chateau, originally built in 1348, has been renovated. Drink: 2017-2022. 92536 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Tessellae Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: Juicy and full-bodied. Very supple and smooth. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017-2019. 343509 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Boutari Grande Reserve Xinomavro 2010, Naoussa P.D.O., Greece: Serve at 18 degrees with meats and cheeses. Juicy with attractive mouth-watering acidity with savoury notes of dried herbs and red and black fruit. Elegant wine for many dishes. Really worth trying. Great price. Some spice and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2012-2018. 114958 12.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2017
Best Value Red. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Bodegas Viña Magaña 2010, Navarra D.O., Spain: Juicy, complex, concentrated and rich: this is a staggeringly great value for the money! Fleshy black plums, smoke and pepper. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 280552 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Cloudline Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Black cherry on the nose of this Oregonian red wine made from the state's best known red wine grape, pinot noir. Good acidity for food such as planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2018. 159970 13.50% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017
Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Cloudline Pinot Gris 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Crisp, fresh and zesty Oregon Pinot Gris. This is Oregon's iconic white wine grape. Great balancing acidity for seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2014-2018. 159988 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 30, 2016
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review