D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Catena Zapata, D.V. Catena Historic 2018 is an excellent value 72% Malbec, 21% Bonarda and 7% Petit Verdot red wine blend under $20. Fragrant with dried wild red berry, pink florals and savoury spice aromas, juicy and full-bodied with ripe dark berry fruit, strawberry, pink florals and citrusy flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 555466 12.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2018, South Australia, Australia: An organic, full-bodied smoky red wine with aromas of black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich with ripe black fruit, blackberry, cracked black pepper and smoke. Pair with grass-fed beef. Founded in 1849, Yalumba is one of the founding members of Australia's First Families of Wine. Drink: 2020-2023. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019, South Australia, Australia: Produced from organically-grown Viognier wine grapes, fragrant with orange blossom, exotic spice, bright citrus aromas. On the palate, the wine is creamy and rich with ripe apricot, sweet spice and nutty flavours. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Drink: 2021-2022. 288217 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. January 19, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile: A terrific organic Chilean red wine for the price! Classic Cabernet with rich, deep layers of flavour: black plum, blackberry and cedar smoke. Some spice on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 407494 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes 2019 Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Costa wine region in Chile is amazing value at $16. A medium-bodied Pinot Noir smoky on the nose and vibrant on the palate with juicy red cherry, red berry, dried wild herbs and baking spice flavours long on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Nice now. Drink: 2022-2026. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 21, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Pinot Noir 2019, Central Valley, Chile: A smooth, mouth-watering, berry-ripe Chilean red wine made from the Pinot Noir grape. I challenge you to find Pinot Noir this delicious at this low a price. Lots of ripe and fleshy cherry aromas and flavours. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2025. 341602 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ortas Tradition Rasteau 2018, Rasteau, Rhône A.C., France: Love this smoky, peppery and spicy Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre red wine blend produced by Cave de Rasteau. Lush with intense blackberry, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Perfect for burgers from the grill. Drink: 2020-2023. 998716 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gayda Syrah 2018, Pays d'Oc, South of France I.G.P., France: From the Pays d'Oc wine region, the grapes for this 100% Syrah were grown in sandstone, limestone, clay-limestone and granitic schist soils from four different vineyards. Juicy with ripe dark cherry, cracked pepper and toasty oak spice flavours with a lingering, velvety finish on the palate. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2020-2024. 392977 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Pesquié Édition 1912m Ventoux 2019, Ventoux, Rhône A.P., France: From the Rhône wine region, Pesquié Édition 1912M 2019 is a great value, Grenache-driven red wine from the Ventoux. Grapes for this wine are sourced from high-elevation vineyards with a cooler climate giving the wine fresh acidity and fresh fruit flavours. Dry, medium-bodied with ripe cherry, red berry, wild herbs, spicy and savoury herb flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Excellent value on this very approachable and elegant Rhône red. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 636159 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Touraine, Loire A.C., France: From the Touraine, Loire A.C., Domaine Bellevue 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, vibrant and elegant with green apple, lime zest, grapefruit, green pea and a hint of briny mineral notes silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy with creamy seafood dishes. Produced by Patrick Vauvy who took over the family estate in 1985. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Concours des Vins du Val de Loire. Drink: 2022-2024. 82305 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 21, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

San Felice Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: San Felice 2019 Chianti Classico is a dry, medium-bodied Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese grapes. Earthy, savoury fragrant with pink florals with a mouthful of tart cherry, savoury herbs and orange zest flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Enjoy with a Margherita pizza. Drink: 2022-2023. 282996 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Wine grapes for this full-bodied mostly Corvina Veronese with Rondinella and Corvinone red wine blend are hand-harvested and fermented in stainless-steel tank prior to ageing in oak barrels for one year. Look for ripe dark fruit, meaty, smoky, dark chocolate and savoury spice flavours silky, smooth and elegant on the palate. Zenato is one of the most iconic and trusted names in all of wine industry. For more than half a century, Zenato has concentrated on making premium wine in Veneto. Pair with pastas in meat sauce or sausages. Drink: 2020-2025. 995704 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscano 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2018-2020. 361501 13% XD 750 mL  $17.50. April 13, 2018 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

San Felice Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, San Felice 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese wine grapes. Earthy, savoury and bright with dark cherry, blueberry, violets and dried fine herbs on the palate finishing with dusty tannins and bright acidity. Pour with your favourite pasta and tomato sauce dish. Drink: 2021-2022. 282996 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2021 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Zenato 2018 is a full-bodied Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Produced from mostly Corvina Veronese with Rondinella and Corvinone, look for aromas of ripe dark fruit, smoked meat, dark chocolate and savoury herbs, vibrant and silky on the palate. Founded in 1960, Zenato is one of the most trusted names in all of wine industry. For more than half a century, Zenato has concentrated on making premium wines in Veneto. Drink: 2021-2026. 995704 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A stylish, savoury and smooth Tempranillo and Grenache produced from organically-grown grapes. Earthy floral and bright red berry aromas on the nose, dry, medium-plus-bodied with crushed red berry, ripe raspberry, plum and white pepper spice flavours on the palate. Drink: 2020-2026. 674564 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Juan Gil Yellow Label Monastrell 2018, Jumilla D.O., Spain: The 4 Meses translates to 4 months and is how long the wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels giving the wine a gentle toastiness on the palate. Produced from 100% Monastrell (Mourvèdre) from vines planted at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level in Jumilla, this is a full-bodied red with a mouthful of ripe dark fruit, dark cherry finishing smoky and savoury on the palate. Drink: 2021-2025. 13656 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Atalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2022. 132605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Focussed, classic Cabernet Sauvignon from Bonterra with juicy blackberry, cassis, mocha, savoury herb and toasty oak flavours on the palate. Decant for two hours if pouring now. Great cellaring candidate for the next three years. The winemaker is Jeff Cichocki. Bonterra has been producing organic wine for 20-plus years. Drink: 2019-2024. 342428 13.80% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: This superb, robust, layered Californian Cabernet sources fruit from three regions: Paso Robles, Lodi and Monterey. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is then matured in American oak barrels for nine months. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and plums wrapped in smoke. Pair with grilled meats or a juicy steak. Drink: 2020-2025. 15760 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, 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: 2020-2024. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $18.40 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review