Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Knappstein 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with blue florals, black currant, dark cherry, green olive, cake baking spice, this Cab is so expressive and elegant on the palate. So flavoursome with precise and pure fruit flavours, it is excellent now through 2031. Drink: 2024-2031. 23905 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Cellier des Dauphins Réserve Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône, Cellier des Dauphins Reserve 2022 is a great value cuvée of Grenache and Syrah (60%/40%) at $17. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh, fruity and generous with ripe blueberry, blackberry, red berry fruit, anise and soft supple tannins, it lingers on the palate with a mouthful of fresh blueberries. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 14081 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Courtois La Source 2022 is a great value Grenache and Syrah red wine blend at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and mouth filling, it is fragrant with pink florals, ripe dark berry, strawberry, cherry, baking and black pepper spice flavours fresh with velvety, supple tannins. Easy to love and enjoy with lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2028. 526640 14.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Tinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi Dugal Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022, Veneto I.G.P., Italy: From Tinazzi, Ca' De' Rocchi Dugal 2022 is excellent value Veneto Merlot at $15. Dry, medium-bodied, plushy with soft red cherry, plum jam, savoury herb and anise spice flavours juicy on the palate, and very easy to love at this price. Drink: 2024-2030. 36537 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Licenciado Reserva 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Licenciado Reserva 2019 is a great value 100% Tempranillo at $20. Fragrant with rose petals, violets, ripe dark plum, blackberry, savoury herbs, minty, smoky and spicy flavours generous and lingering on the palate, it is drinking beautiful now through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 370023 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 21, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review