Château Lagrange 2011, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: This Bordeaux offers black fruit, rust and toasty oak on the nose. On the palate it has a strong grip from big tannins. This will need some years to smooth out, but even then you should decant 2 hours when you open it and pair with a juicy rare steak with lots of protein to tame the tannin. Drink: 2017-2020. 230391 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. October 3, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Graves De Rabion 2011, Saint-Émilion Doc, France  420992 13% XD 750 mL  $19.40. October 26, 2015 Full Review

Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2024-2025. 681643 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. January 31, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Chateau de le solitude Tradition Chateauneuf Du Pape 2010, France Drink: 2016-2018. 14% D 750 mL. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Art De Vivre Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Southern France, France Drink: 2014-2016. 234815 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Bertin 2014, Lussac, St-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Young and tannic; needs cellar time. Aromas of sweet cherry and smoke. Pair with a rare steak and decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2016-2022. 244046 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateaux Solidaires Château Haut Lalande 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye, Bordeaux A.C., France: This is a full-bodied, well-priced Bordeaux red wine blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec grapes. Aromas of fleshy blackberries and black plums with toasty oak and smoke. This winery has been owned by the Raimond family for three generations. Decant for 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak, game dishes or hard cheeses. Drink: 2018-2022. 546069 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château De Cranne 6Ème Génération 2014, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2018-2024. 534362 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2018 Full Review

Mire L'étang Cuvée Des Ducs De Fleury Réserve 2015, La Clape, Languedoc A.P., France Drink: 2018-2022. 568840 15% D 750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2018 Full Review

Cone Taillasson Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux 2015, Bordeaux, France  25607 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review

Château Teyssier 2014, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Château Teyssier, this 2014 vintage is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet wine grapes with aromas of black cherry, cassis, baking spices, leather and tobacco. On the palate, there are ripe red fruits, cinnamon and vanilla flavours. Excellent balance between acidity and tannins. Drink: 2018-2029. 226035 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Jean-Pierre Moueix 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: A well-priced Bordeaux with charry black fruit and toasty oak. Firm tannins so decant 2 hours. Finishes with cedar, smoke and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2019-2028. 516765 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. November 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Blaignan 2014, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2019-2024. 633032 12.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95. March 14, 2019 Full Review

Pierre Lurton Bordeaux Rouge 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2023-2028. 632984 14.40% D 750 mL  $21.95. April 29, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Monconseil Gazin 2014, Côtes De Blaye, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2017-2020. 483479 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. April 4, 2017 Full Review

Château Bellevue Figeac 2014, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2017-2021. 496661 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95. August 19, 2017 Full Review

Château Hauchat 2015, Fronsac, Bordeaux A.C., France: Very tannic on the palate, this southern French red wine will benefit both from cellaring and decanting. Rustic and robust French red wine with black fruit and some smoke on the nose. Juicy on the palate with a full-bodied weight. Decant 2 hours. Great price. Drink with grilled pork chops or pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 123489 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Magondeau 2015, Fronsac, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2019-2025. 636761 14% D 750 mL  $22.95. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Clos Bel-Air 2016, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2019-2022. 633040 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Château Pierre de Montignac 2014, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Lovely full-bodied Cru Bourgeois from the Medoc wine region. Dark plum, rich cherry, fresh herbs and smoky on the nose and palate. The 2014 vintage received 2 out of 3 stars in the 2018 edition of Le Guide Hachette des Vins. Drink: 2019-2026. 437954 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 16, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Red 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: Inspired by Chateau Haut-Brion, a medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of mostly Merlot with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc added to it. Black currant, rose petals, toasty oak aromas on the nose with ripe dark plum, red berry, mocha and vanilla with spicy, nutty flavours on the finish. Drink: 2019-2022. 28837 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 9, 2021 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Hyot 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux - Castillon, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Look for ripe plum, blackberry, cedar spice on this earthy red made for steak. Tannins are firm and chewy, needs a couple of years in cellar to mellow out. Drink: 2020-2024. 63537 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Les Tourelles 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2016-2022. 426247 13% D 750 mL  $15.95. February 6, 2020 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Le Grand Moulin Grand Reserve Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux 2016, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Le Grand Moulin Grande Reserve 2016 is a full-bodied red wine blend of estate-grown grapes, mostly Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec in support, all aged in cement vats. Look for a generous amount of ripe dark fruits, blackberry, mint, spice and earthy notes nicely balanced on the palate. Good now, better in 2022. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2028. 11326 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château des Demoiselles 2011, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France  348755 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. October 9, 2014 Full Review

Château La Cardonne 2015, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château La Cardonne Cru Bourgeois 2015 is a fantastic value Bordeaux. A dry, robust and concentrated blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from vines growing in gravel and limestone soils. On the nose, toasty oak spice, dark plum and smoky vanilla aromas abound. Elegant and juicy on the palate with layers of dark ripe cherries, blackberry, underbrush, spiced plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf long and smoky on the palate. Good now but could benefit from a bit more time in cellar to integrate and start showing its best. Try in 2024. Pour with a roast beef dinner. Drink: 2024-2028. 550244 13.90% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany, Italy: A pleasant, but unremarkable Italian red wine with notes of some dark fruit. Good acidity. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2014-2017. 741769 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 85/100. June 2, 2015 Full Review

Famiglia Castellani Sangiovese 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2020-2021. 14374 14% D 750 mL  $20.95. September 4, 2020 Full Review

Frescobaldi Campo Ai Sassi Rosso Di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Made from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes. An elegant pale ruby in the glass this Brunello has bright aromas of wild cherry, dried strawberry, rose petals, ripe red berry, dark chocolate and cake spice flavours on the palate finishing with a citrus zest and great acidity for food. Tannins are still quite firm. Decant one hour prior to pouring with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2025. 429415 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 121160 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95. February 27, 2018 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely nose on this Mazzei Ser Lapo 2015 of ripe red and dark berries, earthy florals and dried herbs. This is a 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tuscany wine region aged one year in French oak barriques (50% new). On the palate, there are wild strawberries, ripe raspberry, red berry and dried herb flavours. Long red berry and spicy finish. Tannins are structured with great acidity for food. Pair with a rich meaty pasta and a richer tomato sauce. Drink: 2019-2025. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2013, Tuscany DOC, Italy: A full-bodied Tuscan red wine made from the classic Chianti grape Sangiovese. Racy acidity and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark red berries and spice. Pair with tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2014-2020. 107276 13% XD 750 mL  $21.75 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Antinori Toscana - Antinori Villa Antinori 2012, Toscana IGT, Italy  53876 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Peppoli Antinori Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dark fruit and lots of spice on the nose of this full-bodied Italian red wine from the heart of the Chianti region in Tuscany. Some wild blackberry on the finish. Drink: 2015-2019. 606541 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 5, 2016 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A superb Italian red wine with a racy acidity on the palate that's perfect for pasta in tomato sauce, spicy sausages, pizza and lasagna. Aromas of tart black cherry, and spices. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2022. 145920 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review