Secreto Patagónico Rebel Pinot Noir 2022, Patagonia, Argentina: Secreto Rebel 2022 Pinot Noir is an elegant PN; pale ruby in the glass and perfumed with fresh strawberry, cherry, dried florals and savoury herb flavours balanced with bright acidity on the palate, enjoy it lightly chilled with roast quail. An excellent value Patagonia PN at $18. Drink: 2024-2027. 36015 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bethany First Village Grenache 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Bethany First Village 2020 Grenache is fragrant with pink florals, ripe raspberry, red berry, dark plum, spicy, earthy aromas and flavours on the palate with structured tannins and zesty food-friendly acidity. Finishes on a spicy note and a perfect pairing to a spicy sausage casserole. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from two estate Old Vine Grenache plantings in the village of Bethany and a single vineyard in Light Pass. Drink to 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 33564 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. February 3, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2021, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2021 Chardonnay is plushy and creamy on the palate with lemon curd, apple dumpling, vanilla flavours balanced with vibrant acidity with a lovely long finish. Beautifully crafted and elegant, enjoy it now through to 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 390203 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2018, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Rede Reserva 2018 is a great value, dry, full-bodied and juicy Douro red at $16. Produced from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, it is fragrant with dark plum, crushed raspberry, blackberry, spicy and dark chocolate flavours zesty and silky on the palate. Enjoy it through 2026 with a roast leg of lamb or hard cheeses. Drink: 2024-2027. 431262 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review