Cabernet Sauvignon - Leaping Horse  13.50%  750 mL  $20.42. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Mendoza wine region Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Crios 2017 is a full-bodied 100% Malbec. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tank and a portion was also matured in neutral French oak barrels for nine months. "Crios" on the label means offspring. The label features a series of three connected and overlapping hands, an image inspired by a Mayan artifact. The three hands represent Susana and her two children. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Drink: 2018-2024. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2013, Barossa, Valley, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, moody and brooding with seductive aromas of fleshy ripe back fruit. A tasty, meaty, savoury red with notes of blackberry, bacon fat, cedar spice and black plum. Absolutely delicious! Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 10223 15% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied, well-structured Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. This wine offers aromas of minty blackberry, toasty oak and dark spice. On the palate, it's savoury, meaty, and juicy mouth-watering. Perfect for prime rib. The wine is named in honour of the original convicts who settled in Australia. Drink: 2016-2021. 461525 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Foreign Affair Winery The Conspiracy Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied and tannic with dark fruit and a meaty, savoury mid-palate note. The winery concentrates the flavour of the cabernet sauvignon grapes by using the ripasso method traditionally used in Veneto, Italy: dried grapes add richness and depth to the wine. Mocha, dark chocolate and toasty oak on the finish. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2015-2018. 149237 12.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 86/100. September 5, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Foreign Affair Winery Dream 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara wine region, The Foreign Affair's Dream 2016 is a juicy, succulent, full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes, 15% of which are dried for four months in appassimento style prior to fermentation. The final blend was aged in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels for one year. Ripe dark cherries, blackberry, fruit cake and sweet tobacco flavours fill the palate. Tannins are firm. Cellar for three years or decant and pour with smoky ribs. Drink: 2019-2025. 364380 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2017, Aconcagua Valley, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2017 is an elegant and juicy Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Valley, Aconcagua Costa wine region in Chile. As always, a stunning PN with sour cherry, raspberry, red currant and rose petal flavours. Drink: 2020-2022. 541151 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 25, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A plushy, medium-plus-bodied Carmenère with lots of ripe red berry, mulberry, savoury herb and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Excellent value under $15. Drink: 2022-2023. 256685 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: Stunningly great value! So juicy and savoury, lip-smackingly delicious. Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Du Port Cuvée Prestige Malbec 2014, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: A dark, tannic, tart southern French red wine made from Malbec grapes. Aromas of black fruit, tar and toasty oak. This 16 hectare vineyard is planted on a terrace. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 380683 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Claude Gros La Condamine Paulignan 2013, Minervois, Midi A.C., France: Robust and layered with black fruit and toasty oak. Stunningly great value. Pair with grilled meats. This is a full-bodied blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault grapes. Drink: 2017-2020. 493528 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 22, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Spinelli Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo DOC, Italy Drink: 2015-2017. 454629 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.75. July 24, 2008 Full Review

Poggio Antico Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 2008, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy  13.80% XD 750 mL  $117.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

The Wanted Zin Old Vines Zinfandel 2014, Puglia IGT, Italy: Loads of sweet chocolate and mocha on the nose of this smooth, full-bodied red wine from southern Italy's island of Sicily. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2018. 416487 14.50% M 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 86/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Pietra Pura Mandus Primitivo Di Manduria 2016, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: This Primitivo Di Manduria from the Puglia wine region is dark chocolate and a mouthful of black and blueberry flavours. This Zinfandel is produced from select grapes from the area of San Marzano in the Salento region of Puglia. Mocha and sweet chocolate on the nose from oak aging. This Italian red wine also features sweet blackberry and blueberry flavours. Smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for barbecued ribs or chicken wings. Drink: 2018-2022. 216457 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2018 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Cesari Mara Ripasso Valpolicella 2015, Veneto, Italy  506519 13.50%  750 mL  $16.90. July 24, 2008 Full Review

La Torre Guinzano San Gimignano Rosso 2013, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2022. 480665 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95. January 20, 2018 Full Review

Barbanera Special Selection Da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2022-2025. 10963 14% D 750 mL  $16.95. February 6, 2020 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Finca Del Marquesado 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2019-2024. 638759 14% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 15, 2019 Full Review

Muriel Fincas de la Villa Reserva 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: from the Rioja region of Spain, this dry, medium-bodied 100% Tempranillo is fragrant with ripe strawberry, black pepper and smoked meat aromas. On the palate, it is dry, smooth and earthy with more dried berry, cherry flavours, smoked meat, earthy florals, savoury spice and toasty oak spice finish. This wine is made from Tempranillo grown on 25-year-old vines and spent 24 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2019-2020. 276030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Faustino I Gran Reserva 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature with tanned leather and Old World finesse. Gorgeous dry fruit and herbs, earth, dust and time gone by aromas. Finishes with longing and regret (for another glass). Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2024. 976662 13.50% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: This Californian red wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with barbecue ribs. Drink: 2018-2021. 541946 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 89/100. April 11, 2018 Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2015, California, United States: A gorgeous California Zin, with a velvet-tongued texture. This full-bodied Californian red wine is so supple. Perfect for grilled meats with its black cherry flavours and hickory smoke on the finish. Drink: 2015-2020. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $18.20 Score: 91/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, East Side Ridge, Lodi, California, United States Drink: 2019-2022. 135624 14.70% D 750 mL  $22.95. July 5, 2019 Full Review

River's Edge Elkton Cuvée Pinot Noir 2014, Oregon, United States Drink: 2020-2022. 557850 13.30% D 750 mL  $20.95. September 4, 2020 Full Review