Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A fresh and crisp Malbec with blackberry, mulberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing spicy and with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine and silky. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Las Rocas Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Kaiken's flagship Malbec, made by iconic winemaker Aurelio Montes is liquid delicious. Full-bodied and smoky with rich dark fruit, blackberry, blueberry, sweet tobacco, cake spice flavours, nutty and long on the finish. Amazing value under $20. Drink: 2020-2022. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: This Malbec is deep, dark and gorgeous with rich blackberry, mulberry, ripe dark fruit and spicy flavours finishing long on the palate with food-friendly acidity Tannins are structured. Pair with grilled steaks. Drink: 2022-2025. 29280 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth and sensuous, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of plum, currant, blueberry, cedar and dark chocolate. Look for ripe dark berry, blueberry, mint, fine herbs, toasted nut and cedar spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2020-2022. 135202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Navarro Correas Seleccion de Parcela Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Intense on the nose with red currant, sweet tobacco leaf, briny aromas, dry, medium-bodied and juicy with red berry, blackberry, herbal and smoky notes with a velvety finish. Drink: 2020-2024. 15125 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

BenMarco Malbec 2018, Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, BenMarco 2018 is a classic and great value rich and juicy Malbec. Produced by Susana Balbo, the Malbec is concentrated and plushy on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, savoury herb flavours and made entirely with fruit from Los Chacayes. The wine was aged in neutral oak barrels for just under one year. Lots of power and depth on this unfined and unfiltered Malbec. Drink: 2021-2024. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2019, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: From Padthaway, South Australia, Jip Jip Rocks 2019 is a full-bodied, smooth and vibrant 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon fragrant with ripe, juicy blackberry, cherry, nutty, vanilla and cracked pepper spice flavours supple and plushy on the palate. Excellent value under $17. 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. Pour with prime rib. Drink: 2022-2027. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

JJ Hahn Section 72 Shiraz 2018, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: JJ Hahn's Section 72 2018 Shiraz is a beautifully-balanced Barossa Valley red and great value as well under $18. Elegant, with dark cherry, plum, meaty and spicy flavours, silky tannins rich and smooth on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 15995 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2017, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Dry and vibrant with a mouthful of juicy red berries, dark chocolate, herb and savoury spice flavours weighty on the palate. Jip Jip Rocks 2017 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon red blend is a great value. 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. Pair with a grilled New York striploin steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Tarapaca Gran Reserva 2018 Syrah is produced by winemaker Sebastián Ruiz. From a good vintage and from five-year-old vineyards in the Fundo Tarapacá estate. Look for vibrant black cherry, ripe red berry fruit, pepper spice juicy on the palate. Tannins are structured and grippy. Pour it with well-marbled meats from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 17133 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Carmenère 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Sustainably dry-farmed, Montes Alpha Carmenère is phenomenal with plushy plum, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate flavours on the palate finishing long, spicy and satisfying. Drink: 2020-2024. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey 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

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2017, Côtes Du Roussillon, Rousillon A.P., France: Produced by Gérard Bertrand, this is a juicy and savoury red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Dry, medium-bodied with bright red raspberry, cherry, wild herb, anise and cracked pepper spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2020-2022. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Côtes du Rhône wine region, Louis Bernard Louis 2019 is a medium-bodied Côtes Du Rhône Village produced from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah wine grapes lush and plushy on the palate with ripe cassis, blackberry, meaty and pepper spice flavours finishing toasty, long and elegant on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Spotted Hound Red Blend 2018, Cape Coast W.O., South Africa: From the Old Road Wine Company, The Spotted Hound 2018 is a rich and unique red wine blend of 65% Mouvedre, 24% Grenache Noir and 11% Pinot Noir. The Grenache Noir is sourced from bush vines in Agter-Paarl as is the Mouvedre with the Pinot Noir sourced from cool climate Elgin. Look for fresh red berry, dried florals, pink rose petals, baking spice and briny mineral flavours on this juicy red. Pour with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2021-2023. 18683 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game 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