Susana Balbo Crios Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Susana Balbo Signature 2019 Malbec has a splash of Petit Verdot added to the mix and is so rich and pure of fruit. Fragrant with ripe blueberry, mulberry, vanilla and smoky aromas on the nose. Deep ruby in the glass with ripe dark berry, plum, clove, pepper spice, smoky vanilla flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and structured. Beautifully crafted and balanced. Good now, better in 2023. Drink: 2023-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 22, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A blockbuster Australian wine with savoury, juicy, meaty, lip-smacking flavours! Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth Australian red wine. Loaded with concentrated dark red fruit flavours on the finish, along with a spice kick. This robust red wine was not fined or filtered. Pair with meat lovers pizza or prime rib. Drink: 2015-2021. 984021 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 7, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match. Dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy, fleshy, ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Foncalieu St. Gervais Réserve Du Crouzau 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Full-bodied and richly layered and smooth with lots of fleshy black fruit and some smoke on the finish. Awesome party wine. Previous vintages of this wine have been awarded the Gold Medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. This robust red is primarily made from the enticing Grenache grape. It features a long, spice inflected finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. February 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lafage Tessellae Rosé Mourvèdre / Grenache Gris 2016, Rousillon, Côtes Catalanes I.G.P., France: Deeply flavourful southern French rose with aromas of wild field strawberries and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with racy acidity for shellfish. Good value. Served chilled. Drink: 2016-2018. 450817 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Première Côte 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Savoury with dried herbs and a firm tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Stéphan Vedeau produced this robust southern French red wine blend that's a typical GSM, mostly Grenache, with about a third Syrah and the remainder Mourvèdre grapes. He's a third generation winemaker from Cotes Du Rhone. His wines are all organic products, free of chemicals and pesticides, the fertilizers are organic and he uses ambient or natural yeasts to ferment the wines. The wine was matured concrete tanks for 12 months. The vines are planted on the eastern slopes near the town of Courthezon, which lies along the eastern border of Châteauneuf du Pape in the Rhone. The 2015 vintage of the Côtes du Rhône Premières Côte grapes were picked in late September and early October. Drink: 2017-2021. 251645 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Le Ponnant 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.P., France: Balanced, full-bodied and savoury delicious. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Robust and smooth yet it has terrific concentration and complexity. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the mid-palate. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Pair with rare cuts of meat. Drink: 2017-2023. 171371 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chevalier Monopole Brut Dry Rosé Sparkling, Burgundy A.C., France: I almost don't want to review this one as I'd rather hoard it for myself all summer long. Yet again, I will throw myself on the flames of self-sacrifice. This is freakin amazing. Gorgeous rosè. Is the price a typo? Fresh strawberries drying after a summer rain on a July afternoon. Take me there. Drink: 2017-2023. 485920 12% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. April 2, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Remy Pannier Rosé D'anjou 2016, Loire Valley, France: So pretty! Bone-dry, delicate rose with aromas of wild field strawberries, the kind that melt deliciously in your hand from the warmth of your palm. Yes this wine is very dry. Perfect aperitif served slightly chilled or for a treat, pair it with smoked salmon. Drink: 2016-2018. 12641 10% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Relax Bubbles, Mosel, Germany: Remarkable bubbly for the money. Dry, toasty and full-bodied German sparkling wine from the Mosel region. This is your party sparkling wine for the holidays. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2020-2023. 488593 11% D 750 mL  $13.80 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. This robust Spanish red wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, the country's flagship red wine varietal. The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by prolonged bottle aging before being released from the winery. Pair with game meats. Serve at 17-18 degrees Celsius. Drink: 2016-2019. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review