Château de Lyde Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2021, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Dark-plum and cassis aromas mingle with graphite-laced spice, while firm, ripe tannins and polished structure cradle brambly black-fruit layers; this Merlot–Cabernet blend promises plush concentration and graceful ageing. Excellent with grilled ribeye or wild-mushroom ragù. Drink: 2025-2035. 44199 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2023, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tart cherry-blossom perfume and sarsaparilla nuances flow into a ribbon of red-fruit glaze. Polished tannins frame a lingering lift. Match with braised osso buco and porcini-mushroom risotto. Drink: 2025-2027. 23259 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ken Forrester Pat's Garden Reserve 2020, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Minty raspberry and crushed-strawberry aromas segue into a medium-bodied core of plush dark fruit and a hint of black-pepper grip, with grainy texture and balanced structure. Try it alongside roasted lamb chops or pepper-crusted beef. Drink: 2025-2030. 45169 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Luzon Crianza Monastrell Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Inky plum and blackberry cordial aromas are laced with warm cinnamon bark and dark chocolate dust, leading into a plush, full-bodied core. Silky, enveloping tannins and a flurry of sappy spice carry into a lingering, mouth-coating finish. Pair with lamb-kefta flatbreads with mint-yogurt sauce and coffee-rubbed rib-eye steaks. Drink: 2025-2027. 44664 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Valtravieso Rolland Galarreta Merlot 2020, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy wild-strawberry drizzle and black-plum purée are woven with sweet-root liquorice and cedar-plank warmth. Bright acidity threads through a velvety core, while a touch of graphite-dust tannin guides a lingering echo of clove and anise. Drink now through 2028 and pair it with char-grilled lamb chops with rosemary-garlic butter or Manchego-stuffed piquillo peppers. Drink: 2025-2028. 434423 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 96/100. September 13, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review