Corryton Burge Shiraz 2018, South Australia, Australia: Corryton Burge 2018 Shiraz is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with dark cherry, coffee, chocolate, mint, anise and well-integrated toasty oak spice, fresh, juicy and textured on the palate. An excellent value Barossa red at $18. Pour with lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2025. 24606 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Château Laur Cahors 2021, Southwest A.O.C, France: Château Laur Cahors from Southwest France is a robust, medium to full-bodied red offering aromas of blackberry, toasted hazelnuts, and dark cherry. It's dry with fine-grained tannins and a mineral backbone. Serve it slightly below room temperature with grilled lamb chops as the wine's earthy depth and rich fruit will enhance the meat's natural savory character, or pair it with a beef and mushroom casserole where the wine's structure and subtle spice notes will complement the hearty, umami flavors beautifully. The estate is managed by the Laur trio—Patrick, Ludovic, and Cédric—who represent the sixth generation of the family that has crafted wines from the high hills of Floressas since 1881. The 46-hectare vineyard benefits from exceptional clay-limestone soils with iron deposits on the picturesque slopes that are considered the ancestral cradle of Cahors viticulture. Enjoy now or cellar for 3-4 years. Drink: 2026-2030. 44463 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2026 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Canadian Whisky Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Cabernet that's aged in Canadian whisky barrels. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and smoke. Pair with barbecued ribs. Drink: 2022-2025. 13733 15.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review