Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A bold and juicy Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina. Intense blackberry, cherry, nutty and fresh herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Nice now but better in another year to give the wine time to come together. Very promising. Pair with grilled burgers or tortiere. Drink: 2020-2024. 568865 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. January 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the balance and fullness of flavours on this classic made from Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark plum, blackberry, spicy and smoky flavours all beautifully balanced with vibrant acidity. Partially fermented in stainless steel tank with judicious use of oak. Tannins are fine. Drink: 2020-2024. 128629 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A fantastic-value Malbec under $20 from the Mendoza wine region. Winemakers Paula and Pablo Pizzella grow the grapes in Altamira, Mendoza. This dark, meaty and full-bodied Argentine wine sources its Malbec grapes from local growers, the Pizzella Family Vineyard (Ed Lehrman and Nick Ramkowsky). Look for ripe dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, mocha, smoky spice from oak aging. Drink: 2020-2023. 166298 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A generous, full-bodied, smooth and savoury Australian Shiraz from the cool climate of the Clare Valley. Aromas of ripe fleshy black plums. Terrific value. Absolutely delicious. Pair with grilled steak and hamburgers. Drink: 2020-2023. 943787 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2017, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2017 is a great value, medium-bodied Shiraz under $20. Immensely drinkable with juicy blackberry, dark chocolate, savoury herbs and toast oak all delivered on a velvety palate. with ripe blackberry, red berry jam, plum, cocoa, savoury herbs and toasted nut flavours on the palate. Shiraz does well in the cool-climate of the McLaren Vale and is the wine region's most popular wine grape. Pair this beauty with a striploin beef steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 269464 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 91/100. July 16, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Trius Cabernet Franc 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2018 Trius Cabernet Franc offers aromas of dark fruit, smoke and some herbal notes. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair this with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 587964 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Trius Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Niagara Peninsula, V.Q.A., Canada: I hedged on this wine between 89 and 90 points... definitely 90 if you set the winning conditions: decant 1-2 hours and pair with a juicy steak and great conversation. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Drink: 2020-2023. 587956 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Escudo Rojo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile: A terrific, full-bodied Chilean Cabernet at a great price. Aromas of dark plums and cassis and smoke. Pair with steak. Drink: 2020-2024. 13434 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache Carignan 2018, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Rich, spicy and full-bodied with ripe plum, cherry and anise flavours on the palate. The vineyard for this Fitou wine lies between the mountains of Corbières and the lakes and beaches along the Mediterranean coastline in southern France and the Grenache-based and Carignan robust red is a full expression of this terroir. Drink: 2020-2025. 403683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2016, Coteaux De Languedoc La Clape, South Of France A.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend with vines planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Pair with steak and hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 370262 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Southern France, Pays d'Oc , France: A terrific, robust southern French red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Lots of ripe blackberries and cassis. Incredible value for the price point. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke and some dark spice. Perfect for grilled meats or steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 234815 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2016, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Exceptional value on this robust red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes from the Corbieres wine region which covers the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lots of silky, smooth bright cherry, blueberry and spicy flavours for BBQ chicken and grilled steaks. Drink: 2020-2024. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Provolo Campotorbian Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A full-bodied, fleshy, smoky Ripasso style red with ripe plum, baking spice, fig, dark chocolate and espresso flavours that satisfy on the palate. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2020-2025. 974402 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Solanera Viñas Viejas 2016, Yecla D.O., Spain: Such an easy-to-enjoy rich and smooth Spanish red wine blend of old vines Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache wine grapes sourced from Spain`s Yecla wine region. Great value under $20. Look for ripe black raspberry, blueberry, lavender, tobacco, vanilla, mocha and spicy oak flavours on the palate. Great now and for the next eight years. Drink: 2020-2027. 276162 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 16, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Drumheller Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A juicy, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of ripe blackberry and toasty oak on the nose. Fresh with bright blackberry, spiced plum, vanilla and minty flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 551473 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review