Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina: A blockbuster Argentine red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape from vines planted in 1960. Aromas of dark fruit, cigar box, mocha and smoke. Full-bodied with a great finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 568865 15% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Fleshy ripe black cherry aromas on the nose follow through with those flavours on the palate. Racy acidity for roasted chicken and turkey. Very complex with a long finish. Plush and sexy with a satin-smooth texture. Gorgeous aromas of smokey cherries. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Drink: 2016-2023. 268391 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Queylus Tradition Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular Pinot Noir from an excellent producer in a great year -- the perfect storm conditions to create a glorious and hedonistic tempest in your glass. Seductive fleshy cherry and cranberry with spice on the nose and palate of this ethereal Ontario Pinot Noir. Winemaker Thomas Bachelder is a master; he belongs with the Justice League of Super Heroes: Vine Man! Pair with more of the same. Drink: 2016-2023. 392738 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

La Joya Gran Reserva Viognier 2017, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This aromatic jewel of a wine from Bisquertt Family Vineyards will keep you coming back to the glass to see how it's unfolding. Exotic aromas of white flowers, baking spices and some white pear. Medium-bodied. Finishes just as fragrant as it starts with floral and spice notes. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spicy dishes or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2018-2021. 168542 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 3, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2015, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Winemaker Gerard Bertrand delivers exceptional value, and this wine is yet another example. The Corbieres region stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lots of ripe dark fruit and spicy for hard cheeses and game meats. Juicy, succulent and lip-smacking delicious southern French red wine that's a robust blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries with some seductive hints of smoke and cigar box filled with dark spice. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Larroque 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: Chateau Larroque 2015 is a 63% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc from the Bordeaux wine region. Look for ripe red fruit, savoury spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Drink: 2018-2024. 92536 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2018 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Première Côte 2016, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Great value under $20 on this 2016 vintage of the Côtes Du Rhône from La Ferme Du Mont Première Côte. This wine is robust, unfiltered on this mostly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre red wine blend. Stéphan Vedeau is a third-generation winemaker from the 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 2016 vintage of the Côtes du Rhône Premières Côte grapes were picked in late September and early October. Savoury with dried herbs and a firm tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 251645 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fleur Du Palay Clos Du Palay 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: A full-bodied southern French red wine blend with aromas of black fruit, smoke and pepper. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 494849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2015, Languedoc A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Château Juvénal La Terre Du Petit Homme 2015, Ventoux, Rhône A.C., France: Rich, juicy, full-bodied, the 2015 vintage of the Cotes du Ventoux la Terre du Petit Homme is stunning. Black cherry liqueur aromas an flavours on this dry wine made from a 50/50 split of Grenache and Syrah grapes. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 490672 15% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

16 Etna Bianco Doc (Francesco Tornatore) 2016, Sicily, Italy  577676 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review

Poderi Di Luigi Einaudi 2016, Dogliani, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Poderi Di Luigi's Einaudi 2016 is produced from 100% Dolcetto from the Dogliani, Piedmont wine region. Dolcetto is a delicate, low acid grape that contrasts plum and red currant and cherry with a firm mineral structure from the soils of its home in Piedmont. Enjoy now with a charcuterie and cheese board. Drink: 2018-2024. 232454 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Casa Da Passarella 2016, Dão D.O., Portugal Drink: 2018-2020. 548859 12.90% XD 750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2018 Full Review

Joel Gott Wines Merlot 2015, California, United States: A terrific, robust and mouth-watering Californian Merlot with a satin smooth, supple texture and full-bodied weight. Fleshy ripe red berries on the nose and palate. Perfect for grilled meats and lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 479121 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish on this California Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Pair with roasted turkey or chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. March 31, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: A breezy, hedonistic hallway of cool mint and fleshy ripe blackberry on the nose of this lovely, aromatic Californian Cabernet. Juicy and savoury with enticing herbs and meaty notes mid-palate. Very intriguing. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spices on the finish along with cedar brush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2022. 444059 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review