Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2013, San Juan, Argentina Drink: 2013-2017. 162149 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. August 16, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale, Australia: Wolf Blass first made 250 cases of the Grey Label Shiraz, but realized he could not earn a living based on such a small production of a premium-priced wine. Thus was born Yellow Label in 1966. It was created to be a crowd pleaser with the goal of quality, character and consistency, according to current winemaker Chris Matcher. Consistency is key as Yellow Label is designed to give consumers confidence that they are getting the same signature taste each time. That was the challenge to maintain when Yellow Label moved to regional selection of grapes for this vintage rather than widespread blending. Chris says that they achieve it through careful vineyard management and barrel selection. This Cabernet offers great value and attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 251876 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tawse Laundry Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2012, Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This rich, robust Niagara red wine was aged for 16 months in French oak, 20% of which was new and imparts a toasty flavour to the ripe black fruit. Lots of complexity and satisfaction in the glass. There's a cult following for the Laundry Cabernet Franc vintage after vintage. The 2012 vintage was a strong one. The grapes are grown on some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in Niagara. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2019. 130997 13.50% D 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château des Charmes Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied, herbal with some bell pepper on the nose of this cool-climate Niagara Cabernet Franc from one of the largest wineries in the region. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 162602 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 27, 2016 Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve White Meritage 2013, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada  360297 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95. September 13, 2013 Full Review

Miguel Torres Santa Digna Syrah 2013, Central Valley, Chile: Juicy and darkly delicious with aromas of purple and black plums and dark spice. Supple and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 480905 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Chanson Reserve Du Bastion Pinot Noir 2012, Burgundy, France: Tart cherries and sour cranberry notes in this medium-bodied, smooth Burgundian Pinot Noir. Pair with duck. Drink: 2013-2017. 50575 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. July 10, 2015 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Bonnin Pichon 2014, Lussac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A terrifically rich and layered Bordeaux wine at a great price. Complex and concentrated, this Merlot-driven French wine blend offers attractive aromas of cassis, black currant and black plum. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 280008 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masi Masi Campofiorin Nectar Angelorum Hominibus 2011, Rosso Del Veronese I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2013-2021. 297655 13% D 375 mL  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Jorio Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Made from 100% Montepulciano grapes and then the wine was aged for 11 months in oak barrels. A pleasant, smooth, medium- to full-bodied Italian red wine for a great price. Dark fruit aromas and toasty oak. Finishes with black cherries, anise and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 134577 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Don Jacobo Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Savoury dried herbs and tanned leather on the nose of this mature Spanish red wine, along with dried red fruit and smoke. Very attractive and drinking at its peak if you love mature wines like I do. Pair with a savoury, juicy lamb dish garnished with rosemary. Drink: 2014-2017. 313270 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. January 27, 2017 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lovely, mature aromas of leather, cigar box and dust in this full-bodied Rioja red wine produced by Bodegas Franco-Españolas. Not fruit-forward: a contemplative wine, not a talkative one. Full-bodied and smooth. Ready to drink now, especially with veal. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 12295 13% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Barón de Ley Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky, toast, full-bodied Spanish red wine with notes of dark red fruit and leather. This wine is made from the country's classic red grape Tempranillo. This Spanish winery is situated about 300 miles south of Bordeaux. The Baron de Ley estate even looks like a French Château. This wine is matured in both American and French oak barrels. Firm tannins that will smooth out with some cellar time then decant 1-2 hours. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2021. 958868 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2017 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of purple plum preserves and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! The wine is named for the gnarled 35-80 year old vines from which the grapes are sources: these vines produce fewer, but more richly flavoured fruit. Produced by Delicato Family Vineyards. Drink: 2015-2018. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Juicy, purple plum lovely Californian Cabernet. This Cab seems to have been hanging out with Zinfandel: so luscious, rolls off the tongue. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Big House Winery Cardinal Zin Zinfandel 2014, California, United States: A terrific wine for the money! Campfire smoke and toasty goodness on the nose wraps around fleshy black plums and berries on the palate. Smooth, supple and full-bodied. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 272401 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 55517 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Columbia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A solid citizen of a wine! Full-bodied and savoury with cedar brush and wild cassis aromas. This Washington state red wine is made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 460675 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, rich and complex Washington state red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of wild blackberry, cedar and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Don Sebastiani & Sons Big Smooth Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, Sonoma, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth, supple Californian red wine made from the iconic Zinfandel grape grown on old vines. Flavours of purple and black plums and some spice. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 470179 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. December 30, 2016 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

H3 Columbia Crest Merlot 2014, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States: The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures in this eastern Washington state wine region is the reason why Merlots like this one are terrific. In October, during the last weeks of the key ripening season before harvest the nighttime temperature can plummet from 35 degrees in the day to just 20 degrees at night which allows for ripening during the day but then the grapes stop in the night and preserve freshness and natural acidity. The great thing is that the grapes don't get over-ripe as in some warm climates where photosynthesis produces more sugar and therefore more alcohol. That's why Washington red wines are often a moderate 13% alcohol. This wine features aromas of dark spice, fleshy blackberry and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2017-2020. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review