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

Brickfielder G.F. Angas Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Brickfielder G.F. Angas 2020 is a great value Barossa Valley Shiraz at $19. Fragrant and enticing with blackberry, pink florals, dark spices and vanilla flavours weighty and long on the palate, this Shiraz is velvety with fine-grained tannins. Drinking beautifully now through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 36283 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 21, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bec Hardy Garden Series Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley, South Australia, Bec Hardy Garden Series 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value. Lush, with milk chocolate, espresso and maraschino cherry, loamy earth, herbs and white pepper flavours, it is supple and lingers on the palate with polished tannins. Enjoy it now through 2031. Drink: 2024-2031. 40126 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 30, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol Grenache 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol 2022 is an excellent value McLaren Vale Grenache at $20. Vegan-friendly, dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy with rose petal, ripe strawberry, blueberry with well-integrated oak spice playing in the background, this is a lovely and enticing red wine and so good now! Enjoy it through 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 668582 14.60% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2022, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor 2022 Shiraz from Langhorne Creek pours a deep ruby-black. On the nose, dark blackberry and black cherry mingle with violet petals, damp earth and a hint of freshly cracked black pepper. The palate is plush and generous, offering meat-like undertones, a whisper of white pepper and a savory herbal lift, all wrapped in velvety, fine-grained tannins. A long, silky finish carries notes of menthol, leather and subtle oak. Try it with a rare grass-fed ribeye with garlic-herb butter, herb-crusted rack of lamb or mushroom-and-thyme tart for an earthy counterpoint. Drink: 2025-2027. 72975 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mt. Monster Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Mt. Monster’s single-vineyard Shiraz pours a deep garnet, unleashing aromas of blackberry, black-cherry and cracked pepper over a garrigue undercurrent. The palate is velvety yet firm, weaving leather and cocoa-nib notes through chewy tannins into a warm, persistent finish. Pair with smoked brisket or a rustic eggplant Parmesan layered with roasted peppers. Drink: 2025-2027. 30710 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ravanal Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Ravanal Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley offers incredible value at $17. The bouquet unfurls layers of tobacco, molten dark chocolate, juicy black plum and cassis, lifted by a whisper of mint. On the palate it’s medium-plus in weight, revealing plush mocha-drizzled fruit, cedar-brush spice and dried herb nuances, all supported by fine-grained tannins. A final echo of toasty oak and fresh leafy tones carries through a smooth, lingering finish. Drink now or cellar through 2026. Pairs well with Chargrilled skirt steak with chimichurri, mushroom-and-herb galette or aged Manchego with Marcona almonds. Drink: 2025-2027. 542183 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Las Vertientes, mid-Coastal Mountain Range. The grapes in this area are treated to cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean giving this dry, medium-bodied wine fresh and rich flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, sweet and spicy dried tobacco leaf, chocolate and mint. The wine is framed with fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 26, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Junta Momentos Reserva Carmenère 2022, Curicó Valley D.O., Chile: Junta Momentos Reserva 2022 Carmenère is savoury on the nose with earthy mushroom, black olive, dark berry and dried herb flavours creamy with a succulent and long finish on the palate. An excellent value Carmenère from the Curicó Valley wine region at $16, enjoy it through 2025 with meats from the grill. Drink: 2024-2025. 446104 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 30, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Morandé Vitis Única Carmenère 2021, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Morandé Vitis Única 2021 Carmenère is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Maipo Valley wine region. Great value at $19, it is dry, medium-bodied, vibrant and spicy with ripe red berry fruit, dark olive, fine herbs with a long fresh cherry, red berry finish. Tannins are structured and fine. Enjoy this well-priced Carmenère now in all of its freshness with gourmet burgers and game sausages from the grill. Drink: 2024-2027. 37799 14.20% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 2, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From Cyril Marès, vign., Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021 is a great value Costières De Nîmes red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah (90%/10%) at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and spicy on the nose and palate with dark and red berry, anise, dried wild herbs, tobacco and sweet spice flavours generous and juicy on the palate, tannins are pleasantly chewy. Enjoy it now through 2028 with a sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2024-2028. 143099 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 30, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaines André Aubert Visan Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2023, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaines André Aubert Visan 2023 Côtes du Rhône Villages pours a vibrant ruby and greets you with lifted prune and dried mulberry aromas, woven through flashes of strawberry and cherry. On the palate it’s lush and full-bodied, unfurling juicy red-fruit flavors underpinned by peppery spice and a streak of flinty minerality. Chalky-textured tannins lend structure without weight, delivering impressive concentration and balance at just $18. Perfect for a meat lover's pizza, vegetarian lasagna, or veal cutlets in a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2025-2027. 224915 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Caparzo Sangiovese 2022, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: This lively red greets you with a perfumed swirl of ripe cherry, dried raspberry and orange-peel aromas, edged by violet florals and a whisper of wet stone. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and electric, its juicy acidity interlocking with fine, crunchy tannins that trace a taut, mineral spine all the way through the long finish. Ready to drink now. Try it with a Margherita pizza, tomato-based pasta, or veal parmiggiana. Drink: 2025-2027. 44090 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Marquês de Borba Colheita Red 2022, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Colheita Red greets the nose with a savory swirl of sweet smoked paprika, bright orange zest and lightly charred strawberry compote. Medium-bodied and brisk, the palate delivers juicy red-berry flavors—think ripe raspberry and fresh strawberry—lifted by zesty citrus notes and a refreshing splash of acidity. Silky, mouth-coating tannins lend weight without slowing the finish, which resonates with lingering spice and fruit. Try it with grilled chorizo skewers with roasted red peppers, grilled steak, beef stew Drink: 2025-2027. 43854 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Agenda Red 2021, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Agenda 2021 is a great value Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz at $15 from Dâo's Dâo E Lafôes wine region. Vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes, it is perfumed with fresh violets, damson plum and is silky-smooth with ripe red berry, dark cherry, plum, elegant and juicy on the palate. Drink: 2024-2029. 37786 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

HER Shiraz 2022, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Her 2022 Shiraz is a fresh and fragrant plummy Shiraz with a mouthful of red berry, cherry, dark plum, cracked black pepper spice flavours earthy and savoury on the palate. Very nice now with lamb chops from the grill. An excellent value Western Cape Shiraz at $15. Drink: 2024-2026. 24247 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 2, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Castaño Hécula Organic Monastrell 2022, Yecla D.O., Spain: Castaño Hécula 2022 Monastrell skips the heavy theme in favor of fresh-picked berry uplift, melding wild-herb garrigue notes with ripe boysenberry and a kiss of rhubarb. Its light-footed tannins and bright pulse of acidity give each sip a sprightly finish. Pair it with smoky eggplant stacks topped with labneh or spicy chorizo-and-poblano tacos for a fun contrast. Drink: 2025-2026. 718999 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review