Alfredo Second Pass Shiraz 2013 2013  . March 1, 2012 Full Review

Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec 2014, San Juan, Argentina: Dark, deep and delicious with layers of fleshy black plums and smoke. Perfect for BBQs and potluck gatherings. Drink: 2014-2018. 230474 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark purple-violet hue in the glass with gloriously thick, slow tears that slide down the side and belie the robust weight, body and alcohol in this wine. Notes of black cherry, toasty oak, cigar box, espresso and dark spice. Superb price for this quality wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Baco Noir 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, juicy full-bodied Niagara Baco Noir with aromas of ripe black plums, dark berries and toasty oak. Pair with barbecued ribs. Drink: 2018-2020. 426528 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2011, Les Aspres, Roussillon, France: This red wine blend is more rustic than the winery's Saint Chinian, but still delivers terrific flavour and texture. The blend is 50% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. The vines grow in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. All Gerard Bertrand red wines spend a minimum of 12 months in oak barrels maturing. Gerard Bertrand makes more than 85 different wines from 33 domaines (wineries and vineyards). Drink: 2015-2019. 413245 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 11, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

JP Azeitão Bacalhoa Shiraz Rose 2017, Portugal: A lovely, light-bodied Portuguese rose made from Syrah/Shiraz grapes. Red floral aromas with wild strawberries. Mouth-watering and juicy. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 404566 13% XD 750 mL  $9.25 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review