Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Terrazas de los Andes Reserva 2019 is produced from sustainably-grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Perdriel in the Luján de Cuyo and Eugenio Bustos in the Uco Valley wine regions. This is an excellent value Cab under $20 with power and grace. Look for ripe blackberry, cassis, fine herbs and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and fine and there is great acidity for food on this wine. A portion of the wine was aged in previous-use barrels. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 77776 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2022, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Fabre Montmayou Reserva 2022 Malbec is vegan-friendly and a great value Malbec from the Mendoza's Luján De Cuyo at $20. Produced from grapes sourced from 40-year-old vines, the wine is fragrant with blueberry, mulberry, white pepper and well-integrated oak spice flavours creamy and generous on the palate. About 200,000 bottles of this wine were produced so stock up at this price. Drink: 2025-2031. 261867 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Zolo Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: From Fincas Patagónicas, Zolo 2022 is a vegan-friendly Malbec produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Mendoza wine region. Lush and full-bodied with bright raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and dark plum flavours, it is juicy and silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety on this very drinkable and supple Argentinean Malbec. The wine was matured in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Enjoy it through 2027. Drink: 2024-2027. 183905 13.80% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2022, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo Críos 2022 is a great value Malbec from the Uco Valley at $18. Fragrant with spiced cherry, red currant, black olive tapenade on the palate, this Malbec is fresh and flavourful with a lingering red berry finish delivered with smooth and silky tannins. The wine label shows three connected and overlapping hands, an image that was inspired by a Mayan artifact. The three hands represent Susana and her two children and "Crios" means offspring. Drink: 2024-2027. 162529 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 2, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Trivento Reserve Malbec 2022, Argentina: Trivento Reserve Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina is a plush, fruit-forward red that greets you with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and blueberry, laced with hints of mocha, violet, and a touch of spice. It’s medium to full-bodied, smooth on the palate, and carries 13.5% alcohol with a rounded, juicy style that feels generous without being heavy. Serve it just below room temperature to let its velvety fruit sing. Fascinating fact: Winemaker Germán di Césare has been crafting wines at Trivento for over two decades, helping the estate become one of Argentina’s most awarded wineries. Trivento has also been recognized as the world’s best-selling Argentine wine brand, proving that Malbec’s rise is no passing trend. And honestly, if Malbec were a person, this one would be the friend who insists you have “just one more glass”—and you actually do. This Malbec has a short-to-medium aging potential: best enjoyed now through 2026 for its vibrant fruit and supple tannins. Food pairings: Pair it with grilled steak topped with chimichurri, where the wine’s dark fruit and spice echo Argentina’s most beloved culinary duo. Or try it with roasted eggplant and tomato pasta, where the smoky vegetables match beautifully with the wine’s plush, juicy core. Drink: 2024-2027. 160994 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Viñalba Reserva Malbec Touriga Nacional 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Viñalba Reserva 2022 is a vegan-friendly Malbec and Touriga Nacional red wine blend. Fresh and fragrant with bright red cherry, dark plum, mulberry, earthy violets, dried herb and subtle spicy flavours on the palate, the wine finishes long and velvety on a spicy note. Drink: 2024-2028. 442459 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gen del Alma Ji Ji Ji Gen Fuerza Tranquila Malbec Pinot Noir 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: The delicate and fragrant 2022 JI JI JI is a balanced blend of Malbec and Pinot Noir, crafted with minimal intervention. Fermented using whole clusters through carbonic maceration, it showcases vibrant floral aromas and lively fruit notes, with a light to medium body and silky tannins. Bottled without oak influence, it retains a crisp, invigorating character that's utterly enjoyable. Best enjoyed between 2023 and 2027 alongside grilled salmon or a fresh beet and goat cheese salad. Drink: 2025-2027. 38494 13% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tomich Hill Hilltop Pinot Noir 2023, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: This wine opens with a burst of raspberry candy, dark cherry, and gentle licorice. You’ll also detect hints of crushed allspice, black sesame, and cardamom, alongside a touch of red toffee apple. The palate reveals earthy tobacco, wet coffee grounds, and a light sap-like quality, with a backbone of fine tannins and refreshing acidity. The wine is rich in dark fruit and balanced by ripe red candy-like notes, offering excellent value. It pairs beautifully with pulled pork or grilled lamb. Drink: 2025-2028. 41314 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Johnny Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, South Australia, Australia: From winemaker Johnny Q, Quarisa 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $19. John Quarisa spent 24 years making big-brand wines prior to creating his own label. Look for ripe dark fruits, cassis, mocha and vanilla flavours on this dry, full-bodied, South-Aus red to pair with a garlic and rosemary rubbed shoulder roast of lamb. Drink: 2024-2028. 530121 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Johnny Q Shiraz 2020, South Australia, Australia: From Quarisa Wines, Johnny Q 2020 Shiraz is excellent value at $16. Inviting on the nose and youthful on the palate with dark berry, cherry, mocha, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours, tannins are smooth and approachable on this well-balanced red from South Australia. Enjoy it with mushroom burgers or sirloin steaks from the grill. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 New Zealand International Wine Show. Drink: 2024-2028. 18526 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Hugh Hamilton The Larrikin Cabernet Shiraz 2020, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Hugh Hamilton The Larrikin 2020 is a dry, full-bodied, smoky Cabernet and Shiraz red wine blend with earthy, smoked meat, sous bois, coffee and cocoa flavours with a spicy cracked black pepper finish on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Black Sheep Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Excellent value at $23 from this producer, this is a wine built to age and will continue to evolve in bottle. Drink through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 33559 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2022, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Jip Jip Rocks 2022 is an excellent value single-vineyard Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous with blackberry, eucalyptus, and cocoa flavours velvety, vibrant and lingering on the palate, enjoy it with a variety of meats from the grill and mature cheeses. Ready to drink now through to the end of the decade. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Drink: 2024-2030. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this luscious, full-bodied Shiraz are grown in the cool climate of the Clare Valley wine region. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a staggeringly great value wine under $20. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, spice and toasty oak. Smooth with a long finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2022-2031. 744235 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2020, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2020 Shiraz is produced by Elena Brooks, founder/winemaker and Anthony John Parkinson, vign. Excellent value at $18, this fragrant Shiraz is fresh and concentrated with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs, cedar brush spice savoury and velvety on the palate with a long, silky finish. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula for this vintage. Drink or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2032. 269464 14% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Pinot Noir 2018, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-plus-bodied and excellent value under $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah. Look for ripe red berry, strawberry, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled striploin steaks. Drink: 2021-2024. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Layers Shiraz Mourvèdre Tempranillo Grenache 2021, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide, South Australia, Peter Lehmann's Layers 2021 is excellent value at $17 and a unique blend of Shiraz, Tempranillo, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Fruity, full-bodied and intense with lots of dark fruit, dark cherry, savoury herbs, cracked black pepper, spicy and generous on the palate with a lingering vibrant finish. The late Peter Lehmann, a.k.a. the Baron of the Barossa, was the first Australian wine industry figure to be appointed to the Order of Australia. Drink: 2023-2027. 138883 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2021, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Jip Jip Rocks 2021 is a single-vineyard Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend and amazing value at $18. Dry, full-bodied and fruity with a generous amount of ripe dark fruit, dark berry, chocolate, mint and well-integrated oak spice smooth, supple and lengthy on the palate, the wine is ready to drink now through to the end of the decade. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Drink: 2023-2030. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Old Testament 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a consistent crowd pleaser and excellent value as well at $19. The Coonawarra is known for its red iron-oxide terra Rossa soils, one of the most distinct terroirs and The Old Testament vineyard is located in the heart of that wine region. Intense with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, spicy notes rich and elegant with balanced acidity on the palate. Tannins are easy and this Coonawarra red is ready for ribs and burgers from the grill. Drink to 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 19, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, Wakefield Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. This Cab is lush, full-bodied, concentrated and juicy with crushed black raspberry, fresh red cherry, tomato leaf, fine herbs, nutty and mocha flavours balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are silky. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2024-2032. 744235 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region in Chile, Errázuriz 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Aconcagua Alto. A vegan-friendly, spicy 100% Cab with brilliant food-friendly acidity, look for dark cherry, fine herbs, flinty, spicy flavours with cocoa powder textured tannins on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2029 with gourmet burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2025-2029. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes 2020 Pinot Noir is an excellent value Chilean PN at $17. Dry, medium-bodied with fresh dark cherry, raspberry, fresh herbs, subtly spiced with a lingering flinty mineral finish. A third of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for seven months with the balance in stainless-steel tanks. Lovely now. Lightly chill and enjoy with three pepper steak. Drink: 2022-2027. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 24, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2022, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From Chile's Aconcagua Costa wine region, Montes Limited 2022 Pinot Noir is excellent value at $15.95. The coastal mountain range is composed of granite with various sizes and types of clay soil that give this wine elegance and structure. Look for bright red berry fruit, dark cherry, wild herbs, earthy florals and smoky spicy notes on this creamy and elegant PN with a lingering flinty mineral finish. A portion of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for seven months with the balance in stainless-steel tanks. Drink: 2024-2028. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel 2019, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Purple Angel 2019 is an elegant 92% Carmenere with the balance in Petit Verdot sourced from vines growing in granitic, clay, glacial and fluvial soils of the Colchagua Valley. Look for ripe and concentrated dark fruits, dark spices, mocha, vanilla and toasty oak spice on this juicy, beautifully balanced and popular Chilean red. Pour with bacon-wrapped filet mignon or hold in cellar for eight-plus years. Drink: 2022-2031. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $105.95 Score: 97/100. December 17, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Perez Cruz Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: A superb Chilean Cabernet at an incredibly great price. Aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum and a whisper of smoke. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with a long, satisfying finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and hard cheeses. Drink: 2024-2026. 694208 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Boya Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: From the Coast Zone, Leyda Valley wine region, Boya 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value. Produced by Garcés Silva, this juicy, fresh SB is vegan friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes. The Boya Vineyards are cooled by the moderated breezes off the Pacific Ocean giving the grapes time to slowly ripen and fully develop. These cooling breezes also bring a salty tang to the grapes. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tank giving extra freshness to its generous lime zest, gooseberry, melon and tropical fruit flavours finishing mouth-wateringly long on the palate on an herbal and briny mineral note. In other words, it is delicious! Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Drink: 2025-2027. 389726 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Morandé Vitis Única Pinot Noir 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: A quintessential Pinot Noir from Casablanca, showcasing a balanced profile free of overly sweet or tart nuances. Aromas of earthy red fruits and damp woodland set the tone. Medium-weight on the palate, this offers lively acidity and structured velvety tannins. The finish is impressively lengthy, refreshing, and full of vitality. Exceptionally crafted, this wine is enjoyable now but will continue to develop beautifully until 2029. Savour it with herb-roasted duck or grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2025-2029. 42111 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: One of the most iconic and coveted rosé champagnes on the market. Stunning. Robust rosé champagne with aromas of cherry and toast. Perfectly balanced and elegant. This is the convenient half bottle size (375 ml): perfect for when you and your partner want to start a meal with a glass of bubbly each, then move on to something else. Great refreshment and cleansing acidity for a variety of dishes from fried chicken to shellfish. Drink: 2016-2022. 724559 12% XD 750 mL  $109.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Ruffino Modus 2018 is a crowd pleaser Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet red wine blend from the Tuscany wine region. The wine juice for each varietal is aged separately in small French and American oak casks up to one year prior to the final blend and bottling. Look for concentrated black cherry, plum, cassis, savoury herb and spicy flavours silky and vibrant on this muscular Supertuscan. Drink: 2024-2036. 912956 13.50% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. October 8, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Lornano Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Lornano 2017 Chianti Classico is a great value 100% Sangiovese ($21) from the Tuscany wine region. Fragrant and juicy with bright, ripe cherry, red berry, plum, loamy earth and dark chocolate flavours lingering on the palate with a nutty, spicy finish. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Loveblock 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Dry, mouth-watering and tasty with summer-kissed citrus blossom, apple, lemon zest, grapefruit, chive, dill, white pepper and mineral flavours silky and long on the palate. Delicious now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 22851 13.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2020, Mendocino, North Coast, California, United States: From Mendocino, North Coast, California, Lapis Luna Pauli Ranch 2020 is a full-bodied, juicy Zinfandel with 20% Sangiovese added to the mix giving the berry fruity wine an added dimension of tart cherry and pepper spice flavours zesty on the palate. Produced from grapes sourced from the Pauli Ranch, Mendocino, North Coast wine regions in California. "Lapis Luna" is Latin for "stone and moon" and is about the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna) and as well as a nod to this producer's reach-for-the-moon attitude of exploring and finding undiscovered California vineyard sites. Drink: 2022-2025. 17264 14.30% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 89/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Buried Cane 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. A dry, full-bodied and zesty Cab produced by the Middleton family who have been making wine since 1898, the name for this wine refers to a technique employed in cold-climate, wine-growing regions whereby vines are covered in earth to protect and hibernate them over the winter. Look for ripe dark berry, cassis, savoury herbs, spicy flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 402081 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 9, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel 2020, Lodi, California, United States: From Don Sebastiani, Plungerhead 2020 is produced from Old Vines Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Lodi wine region. Over the last 20 years, Lodi has been recognized for its award-winning wines and high-quality grapes, with this example deep dark violet in the glass and fragrant with dark plum, chocolate, brambleberry, baking spices with a bright a long red berry finish. Totally overdelivers at $23. Drink: 2024-2029. 38039 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 19, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel 2021, Lodi, California, United States: Four Vines 2021 Old Vines Zinfandel is dry, full-bodied, juicy and concentrated with layers of blueberry, dark plum, black currant and dark cherry flavours with a kiss of pepper and smoky, toasty oak spice vibrant on the palate. Very nice now with burgers, ribs and chops from the grill, enjoy it through the end of the decade. Drink: 2024-2030. 17157 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 10, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2021, Mendocino, North Coast, California, United States: From Pauli Ranch in Mendocino, Lapis Luna 2021 is a full-bodied, juicy Zinfandel with 20% Sangiovese added to the mix. "Lapis Luna" is Latin for "stone and moon" and is about the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna) and as well as a nod to this producer's reach-for-the-moon attitude of exploring and finding undiscovered California vineyard sites. Crafted by Nicole Walsh, former winemaker at Bonny Doon, this Cali red is juicy fruity with tart cherry, ripe strawberry and pepper spice flavours zesty on the palate. The wine spent 10 months in French and American oak (10% new). Enjoy it through 2025 with equally juicy pork ribs and gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink: 2024-2025. 17264 14.30% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review