Alamos Selección Malbec 2017, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Love this full-bodied, smooth Malbec concentrated with dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours. Alamos is a great value Malbec (with a splash of Syrah added in) under $18 from the La Consulta, Uco Valley. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Grand Escalion Safranée 2018, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Produced by Gabriel Meffre, Château Grand Escalion Safranée is a sensuous, full-bodied Syrah, Grenache and Carignan red wine blend from the Costières de Nîmes wine region in the Rhône Valley. The 2018 vintage is smooth and velvety with ripe dark cherry, anise, grilled herbs and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 18141 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Gouron Chinon 2020, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Gouron Chinon 2020 is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc and at this price, buy several because this wine from a very good vintage is showing nicely. Fresh with aromas of violets, ripe raspberry, fine herbs, savoury black olive and a touch of spice balanced with the right amount of fresh acidity that is so characteristic of the Loire. Well done and amazing value at $18. Drink: 2023-2028. 470963 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Domaine de la Creuze Noire Belle Vue Saint-Amour 2022, Beaujolais A.C., France Drink: 2024-2028. 38098 13% D 750 mL  $24.95. November 16, 2024 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Maison Roche de Bellene Vieilles Vignes Volnay Pinot Noir 2010, Volnay, Burgundy A.C., France: Maison Roche de Bellene 2010 is produce from Old Vines Pinot Noir (40-plus years). Lovely with ripe cherry, red berry, fine herbs, subtle spicy and smoky flavours on the palate, this is a beautiful PN from the Volnay, Burgundy wine region. Produced by Nicolas Potel, a well-known and highly-regarded winemaker in Burgundy. Drink or hold to 2032. Drink: 2024-2032. 299875 13% XD 750 mL  $68.95 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Königschaffhauser Steingrüble Trocken Pinot Noir 2019, Baden Qualitätswein, Germany: Königschaffhauser Steingrüble 2019 Pinot Noir is a zesty, medium-bodied Baden Qualitätswein with bright cherry, raspberry, red currant, pepper, anise and nutmeg spice aromas and flavours on the palate. Easy to love, lightly chill and enjoy it with mushroom risotto or veal chops in mushroom sauce. Drink: 2022-2026. 460410 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 20, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review