Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Love it! Meaty and mouth-watering with gorgeous ripe dark berries. Smooth and full-bodied. Juiciness and acidity cry out for a food companion, especially for the hearty meat variety. Decant 1 hour. Some blackberry and anise on the finish. The grapes for this wine are grown at an altitude of 1067 metres above sea level, which gives the wine balance and a nervy edge due to excellent drainage for the vintages and cool microclimate for the grapes. Pair this dark beauty with a juicy steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia: A big, robust, brooding red wine with full-bodied weight and layering. Attractive aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, cassis and cedar. Smooth and ready when you are. Try it with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 18796 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Saltram Wine Estate Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Seductive nose of cassis and blackberry aromas. A superbly crafted wine with tremendous balance yet it's still lip-smacking, juicy-delicious. This cabernet has both structure and elegance with a long finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Smoke and cedar on the finish: very savoury and satisfying! Drink: 2012-2016. 48579 15.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Small Gully Robert's Formula Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Lots of toasty oak on the nose from generous oaking plus dark roasted black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with great heft. This packs a punch flavour-wise. Demands hearty meat dishes. This wine was fermented on its skins for seven days, then matured 3 years in oak and another 10 months in bottle. Try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2012-2015. 142935 15.90% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. 167189 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2013, South Australia, Australia: Surprisingly excellent for the price, wow. This full-bodied Australian red wine is a blend of mostly Shiraz and a splash of Viognier from McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. Aromas of blackberry jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 66738 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy fleshy ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2013-2017. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile: Unbelievably great quality, taste and freshness for the price. Clean notes of lime and lemon, with a citrus lift on the finish. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the cool-climate Chilean region of the Leyda Valley that borders and is moderated by the Pacific Ocean. Drink: 2014-2016. 367292 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Domaine Bellavista La Cuvée D'ava 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon A.P., France: Big fleshy black and purple plums with blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth red wine. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 383398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Duseigneur Antarès Lirac 2011, Rhône A.P., France: This robust Rhone red wine offers loads of black fruit pleasure wrapped in smoky notes. The wine was matured in cement tanks, not oak, and wasn't filtered before bottling. The yield for the vineyard is low at 30 hectoliters per hectare, which concentrated the flavours in the grapes and thus the wine. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 213082 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 30, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Domaine Des Trois Orris Lhusanes 2006, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi, France: Peppery, spicy with black and purple plums! Delicious, robust and lip-smacking good. Perfect for pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 358515 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige Rasteau, Cave De Rasteau 2010, Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Savoury and tasty with dark red spicy fruit in this AC-appellation southern French red wine. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. A terrific, long, dry finish that leaves you longing for more. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2014-2019. 985929 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bollig-Lehnert Kabinett Piesporter Riesling 2011, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Loaded with flavour yet not heavy - and so low in alcohol. Peach, pear and happiness. Drink: 2013-2018. 345736 8.50% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Provolo Campotorbian Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Excellent value in this robust, juicy, tasty and savoury Italian red wine. Lovely oak-bandaid that I get in Bordeaux sometimes and adore. This wine uses the Ripasso method of grapes to add depth and flavour. Drink: 2014-2018. 974402 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Tenuta Rapitalà Alto Nero d'Avola 2012, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Love the dark fruit seduction. Layers of luscious black berry velvet caresses the senses and tongue. Wrap your mind and everything else around this black beauty. This wine was aged in both oak barriques and casks. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2017. 392852 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, lime-citrus and still great at this price. Lively and zesty with mouth-watering acidity. Wonderful! It goes down slippery fast with terrific refreshment. There's gooseberry and lime zest on the finish. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 686675 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy and herbal with crisp, ultra dry refreshment. Limes and lemons dance in delight across your palate. This medium-bodied white wine works as both an aperitif or companion to many dishes. A nice snap of refreshment on the finish. Complex and dry. Perfect for fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 735043 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Balbás Crianza 2005, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-filling with layered flavours of mouth-watering blackberry and blueberry notes. Polished tannins with great mouth-weight. Produced by Bodegas Alitus. Lovely finish. The robust red wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 167601 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Garnacha (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, United States: Mocha and cedar brush on the nose of this attractive, full-bodied, supple Californian red wine. The palate continues on a savoury note, with some smoke and wild blackberry. Beautifully balanced. Great value for this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 292151 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review