Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific wine for the price! This full-bodied, smooth Argentine Cabernet features aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 295105 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2018, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Trivento 2018 Malbec is a dry, medium-plus-bodied 100% Malbec from Argentina's Luján De Cuyo wine region. Fragrant with dried wild herbs and spicy on the nose, the wine is rich and smooth on the palate with ripe blueberry, black cherry, dried garrigue herbs, dark chocolate vibrant with balanced acidity. So good now. Pour with grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2024. 588731 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Peter Lehmann group, The Barossan 2019 Shiraz is a full-bodied, mouthful of dark cherry, blueberry, mocha, mint, dark spices and savoury herb flavours plushy on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2022-2029. 522235 14.90% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 29, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Barossa Valley Estate 2019 Shiraz is a juicy, concentrated Shiraz with dark cherry, plum, anise and pepper spice flavours full on the palate. Nicely done and a great value Barossa Shiraz at $20. Drink: 2022-2024. 402701 14% XD 750 mL  $23.05 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Clancy's Red Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2015, Australia: A juicy, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and blackberries. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 611467 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous BC red wine blend of Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes. Aromas of dark berries and smoke. Full-bodied and supple. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2026. 13.90% D 750 mL  $18.99 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Cabernet Franc Syrah 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, velvet-smooth BC red wine blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2025. 13.60% D 750 mL  $16.99 Score: 90/100. February 10, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Falernia Gran Reserva Carmenère 2017, Elquí Valley, Chile: Falernia Gran Reserva 2017 Carmenère is produced from grapes sourced in the Elquí Valley from vines that are 550 metres above sea level living in rocky, sandy soils. The climate is semi-arid with a dramatic contrasts between night and day temperatures. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and undergoes a full malolactic fermentation prior to ageing in small American oak barrels for six months. A portion of the grapes are dried in appassimento style. Lovely on the nose with ripe blackberry, plum, cocoa aromas, medium-plus-bodied, dry and fruity on the palate with plum compote, cedar spice, dried fruit and cocoa flavours wrapped up in a bit of smoke. Drink or hold. Pour with rich meaty dishes. Drink: 2021-2024. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2015, Elquí Valley, Chile: The vines are planted at 550 metres above sea level. The soil is rocky. The wine is fermented in stainless steel, undergoes a full malolactic fermentation and then is aged in small American oak barrels for 6 months. Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate of this robust Chilean red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2017-2020. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Coyam Organic Red Blend 2017, Rapel Valley, Chile: This gorgeous, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend is made from organically grown grapes. Aromas of dark spice and fleshy ripe black fruit. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2023. 63891 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. December 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of blackberry, dark plum, spice and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2021. 335174 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier, a lush and juicy red wind blend of mostly Grenache and 20% Syrah. Bright dark cherry and spicy aromas on the nose with rich black cherry, anise and savoury herbs finishing long and satisfying on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2015, Cotes du Rhône, France: A superb value, especially at this price! This southern French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley is made by the Perrin family, which also produces the coveted Chateau Beaucastel and farm organically. Smoky, dark, rich and full-bodied, this is a superb wine for anyone who wants a drier style of Syrah (Shiraz). Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2015, Cotes du Rhone, France: An amazing value for this quality. Savoury, chewy and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Guigal is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums, bacon fat and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes especially a grilled steak. Drink: 2017-2024. 259721 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 23, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2016, Cotes du Rhône, France: Terrific value, especially at this price! This southern French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley is made by the Perrin family, which also produces the coveted Chateau Beaucastel and farm organically. Smoky, dark, rich and full-bodied, this is a superb wine for anyone who wants a drier style of Syrah (Shiraz). Pair with grilled meats or a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 23, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter 2016, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhine Valley with gorgeous aromas of black fruit and pleasantly bitter, dry finish. Winemaker Michel Gassier and oenologist Philippe Cambie have crafted a blockbuster here. Pair with roast duck. Drink: 2018-2021. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2018, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Love this medium-plus bodied, rich red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah with lots of ripe black cherry, spicy and savoury herb flavours lush on the palate. Finishes with a smattering of white pepper spice. Drink: 2020-2022. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2014, Veneto IGT, Italy: An attractive ruby hue in the glass. Aromas of fleshy ripe red berries and dark spice. A robust Italian red wine with polished tannins. Juicy acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Drink: 2018-2023. 297655 13% XD 375 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Drink: 2017-2020. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria Southern Clays 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Fresh on the nose with grapefruit and fine herb aromas, the wine is bone-dry, medium-bodied with fine herb, ripe tropical fruit, lemon-lime citrus flavours and a briny mineral and mouth-watering finish. Pair with herbed roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2023. 447474 13% XD 750 mL  $30.75 Score: 95/100. December 18, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain: This supple, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes. The winery (bodegas) is located in south-eastern Spain in the region of Yecla. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyards that average in age between 40 and 60 years old. Aromas of blackberry and cassis with smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy 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

Les Vins Bonhomme el Petit Bonhomme 2018, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Love the deep cherry colour on this spicy 55% Monastrell, 30% Garnacha and 15% Syrah red wine blend. Fragrant with wild herbs, ripe dark fruit and black pepper aromas on the nose, this is a fleshy, full-bodied, vibrant red with food-friendly acidity and velvety tannins. So easy to enjoy. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2020-2023. 16578 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A robust, smooth, tasty Californian red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 541946 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Love this Merlot! Rich and layered, concentrated and balanced with ripe black fruit, smoky and savoury flavours vibrant and finishing plushy and long on the palate. The Merlot wine grape has tighter and smaller grape clusters so skin to juice ratio when macerating and fermenting is lower which results in the more flavour compounds transferring to the juice (wine) before the skins are removed Pair this slow-braised veal shanks or roast duck. Drink: 2020-2023. 454835 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 16, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Livermore Valley, California, United States: This robust, layered Californian red wine is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Petit Sirah, 5% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc grapes. Solid, balanced and concentrated. Great price for classic Californian Cabernet. Cool-climate influences the structure. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 301507 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.15 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, juicy Californian red wine made from the classic Cabernet grape from a well-respected producer. Aromas of cassis and black currant and toast. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 292151 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. July 4, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Duckhorn 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with some Merlot added to the mix. Concentrated and plushy on the palate with layers of cassis, rich dark cherry, plum, dark chocolate, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours. Renee Ary blends fruit from Duckhorn's estate with grapes from other growers, adding the 12% Merlot for a plushier mouthfeel. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2030. 24190 14.50% D 750 mL  $89.95 Score: 93/100. April 29, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Matchbook Estate Bottled Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States: Matchbook Red Gravel 2019 is a full-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot sourced from the red gravels of the Dunnigan Hills, California. Smooth and rich on the palate with ripe dark fruit, blackberry, cassis, savoury herbs, mint, olive, vanilla and toasty oak spicy flavours on the palate. Nicely done. Pour with a skirt steak from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 478743 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Noble Vines 337 2018 is a stylish, full-bodied and smoky Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced in the Lodi wine region of California. Well-priced at $20, look for ripe black cherry, cassis, chocolate, savoury herbs, smoky vanilla and toasty spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2023. 483321 14% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Meiomi Chardonnay 2019, Monterey, Sonoma And Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Meiomi 2019 Chardonnay is a buttery, smoky and full-bodied California Chard from a vintage where grapes were able to hang on the vine a little longer due to cooler sunny days and nights giving the wine a lovely freshness with ripe apple, pear, stone fruit and a mouthful of tropical fruit notes creamy and zesty on the palate. Very nicely done and excellent value at this price point. Drink: 2022-2024. 410712 13.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review