Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Shiraz 2016, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: A classic Shiraz from Australia named after the Rufus Stone in honour of the rock in the English forest where King William II died when an arrow bounced off an oak tree and pierced his chest while hunting. Talk about unlucky. And the story goes that the arrow was from the quiver of Sir Walter Tyrrell who was an ancestor of the Tyrrell winemaking family was responsible for the incident. But this beautiful, smooth, layered blackberry, dark plum and nutty Shiraz makes up for it. Drink: 2019-2022. 91488 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2017, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A robust GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro) from the Barossa, supple and smooth with dark cherry, ripe red berries, cake spice and smoky, toasty oak flavours on the palate. The "cow' corner" is an area of a cricket field with respect to the batsman in cricket and is always deep in the field on the batsman's leg side where the 'cow shots' are intended to go. Cow shots are wild and risky cricket shots considered to be mostly played by novice players without the knowledge of the difficult techniques of the game. Drink: 2019-2023. 346510 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2013, Barossa, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2019. 522235 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95. October 2, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Shiraz 2017, South Australia, Australia: Jim-Jim the Down-Underdog is so named for the winery's faithful dog, Jimmy, who passed away in 2010. This robust, dark and juicy Shiraz is not an underdog, but does have the same zest for life that Jim-Jim did. Ripe red berry, vanilla, cracked pepper and savoury herb flavours on the palate -- This Shiraz is a consistent crowd-pleaser. Drink: 2019-2024. 682005 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache Carignan 2016, Fitou, Midi .A.P, France: 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. Ripe red berry fruit, cherry and cake spice flavours are rich and generous on the palate. Drink now or hold in cellar for three years. Drink: 2019-2025. 403683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Leonardo Rosso 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Great price point on this smoky 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot red wine blend. Medium-plus-bodied with ripe cherry, red berry savoury herb and spice flavours on the palate, structured and well-balance with great acidity for food. Pair with charcuterie and aged cheeses. Drink: 2019-2022. 483818 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Pata Negra Reserva 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Great value on this smoky, ripe red and dark berry fruit red Pata Negra Reserva from the Rioja wine region produced from 100% Tempranillo. Smooth, well-crafted and easy to enjoy finishing with a mouthful of ripe berry and dark fruit. Drink: 2019-2023. 443804 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Hogue Genesis Syrah 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A bright, full-bodied Syrah with juicy dark berry, black cherry, savoury herb and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Pair with roast duck. . Drink: 2019-2024. 687822 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review