Fournier Crux Cortre 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: This vibrant ruby-hued blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo (40/40/10/10%) offers enticing aromas of dark berries, cracked pepper, licorice, savoury herbs, smoky undertones, and warming spices. The palate is bold yet refined, featuring plush tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a lingering, well-structured finish. Crafted with meticulous hands-on winemaking, this bottle delivers exceptional quality for its price. An outstanding companion to pheasant, a beef roast, or wild game, or roasted turkey legs. Drink: 2025-2027. 38495 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2023, Mendoza, Argentina: Crafted by Laura Catena, La Posta Pizzella Family 2023 Malbec is made from sustainably farmed grapes in Mendoza. This well-priced red is dry and generously textured, offering layered aromas of blueberry, mulberry, and dark chocolate, with a touch of warm spice. Smooth, refined tannins frame the vibrant fruit, leading to a lingering, juicy finish. Enjoy through 2028 with smoky barbecue ribs or a rich mushroom risotto. Drink: 2025-2028. 166298 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Estate Label Chardonnay, Clare Valley, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: The Wakefield Estate Label Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied wine with a rich, creamy mouthfeel. It bursts with flavours of ripe apricot, honeyed melon, toasted nuts, and a refreshing lemon zest, all balanced by vibrant acidity. This wine is a fantastic expression of the cool-climate Clare Valley, offering great value and drinking beautifully at present. Pair it with turkey burgers, crab cakes, or shrimp. Drink: 2025-2027. 711556 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2022, Fleurieu Peninsula, Mclaren Vale South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2025-2028. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $18.00. February 23, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Paringa Shiraz 2022, Australia: The 2022 Paringa Shiraz captivates with its inviting bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry, spiced plum, and earthy undertones, accented by hints of dark chocolate and anise. Full-bodied and a touch warm on the palate at 14.7% abv, it achieves balance through its vibrant fruit and lively acidity, making it an excellent companion for hearty meals. The plush tannins provide a luxurious texture and its $16 price point makes it all the more appealing. Drink: 2025-2028. 632083 14.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. January 21, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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

Trius Distinction Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Distinction 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, smooth medium-plus-bodied red from the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. This wine offers generous flavours of ripe blackberry, cherry, and smoky toasted oak, with lingering dark berry and subtle vanilla notes on the finish. The tannins are firm yet balanced, creating a wine that is both plush and structured. Perfect to enjoy now. Pair it with grilled steaks or hearty lamb chops for a memorable experience. Drink: 2025-2030. 25366 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Maipo Valley, Chile: Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon offers concentrated aromas of dark plum, tobacco and toasted oak. It's dry and medium-to-full bodied with a silky texture. Serve it at room temperature with slow-braised blade roast in a rich wine reduction where the wine's depth mirrors the sauce's complexity while its supple tannins complement the tender meat, or cellar it through 2028. Chief winemaker Emmanuel Riffaud crafts this wine for Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Chilean venture, established in 1999 when Baroness Philippine de Rothschild named the brand "Escudo Rojo"—the Spanish translation of the family's German name "Rothschild" (meaning "red shield")—to honor her heritage while pioneering a distinctly Chilean expression of Bordeaux expertise. This versatile wine also pairs wonderfully with wild mushroom and leek risotto, where the wine's earthy character echoes the fungi while its fresh acidity balances the dish's creamy richness. Drink: 2026-2028. 13434 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 10, 2026 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Amaluna Organic Brut Sparkling, Casablanca Valley, Chile D.O., Chile: From the Casablanca Valley, Emiliana is dry, fresh and lively on the palate with a crisp and creamy mousse of ripe pear, apple finishing with beautifully balanced citrusy acidity. Produced from organically-grown Chardonnay wine grapes. Vegan-friendly. Enjoy now. 536607 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. April 13, 2024 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maule Valley, Chile: From the Maule Valley, Luma Chequén Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is dry, medium-bodied, fresh and juicy with ripe blackberry, sweet baking spice with a creamy mouth feel that lingers on a vanilla note. Tannins are velvety and rounded. An excellent value Chilean Cab at $20. Drink: 2025-2028. 37865 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

MontGras Antu Single Vineyard Carmenère 2022, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, D.O., Chile: From Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, wine region, MontGras Antu Single Vineyard 2022 Carmenère is great value at $20. Produced from grapes sourced from the Las Cabras parcel in Peumo known to produce fleshy and plushy Chilean reds. Look for ripe dark cherry, plum, fine herbs and the typical green leafy notes this varietal has to offer. The wine was aged in foudres and neutral oak barrels. Nice now, better in 2025 as the wine continues to evolve and begins to show its very best. Enjoy it through 2029. Drink: 2025-2029. 632752 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 19, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Echeverría Family Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Curicó Valley, Chile: This 2019 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon stands out for its exceptional elegance and balance. Sourced from vineyards planted in the 1970s in the Molina zone of the Curicó Valley, it delivers a fresh and delicate profile, unlike many overly ripe and heavy wines from the vintage. Aromas of black cherry and mocha are complemented by nuanced notes of black fruit, spice, and a touch of cold black tea and an herb-like fragrance. The tannins are soft and refined with crisp acidity providing freshness. A smooth, full-bodied wine with a rich, vanilla-spiced finish perfect with steak from the grill. Drink: 2025-2027. 737 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Stellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Carignan 2022, Maule Valley, Chile: Emiliana Novas Stellar Selection 2022 is an exceptional value, dry, full-bodied red wine blend produced from organically grown grapes. This vegan-friendly wine combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carignan, showcasing delightful wild cherry, red berry and garrigue herb aromas. The palate reveals textured, flinty mineral notes with a juicy, lingering finish. With excellent tension and fine tannins, this wine is a great option grilled meats or a charcuterie board. Enjoy it through 2027. Drink: 2025-2027. 35672 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 94/100. February 1, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

MontGras Antu Las Araucarias Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Antu Single Vineyard Las Araucarias, hailing from Maipo, showcases a deep garnet colour. On the nose, it reveals notes of currant and mint, complemented by hints of marmalade and oak. On the palate, the wine is smooth and opulent, offering a slightly firm structure that creates an engaging texture. This wine will develop further through to 2030. Pair it with grilled ribeye steak or a hearty braised lamb shank for a perfect match. Drink: 2025-2030. 444703 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tagaro Cinquenoci Primitivo 2021, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Tagaro Cinquenoci 2021 Primitivo is great value. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with sweet spices, dried fruit, grilled herbs and vanilla flavours creamy on the palate with a long juicy ripe berry finish, tannins are rich and structured on this ready-to-drink Primitivo. Enjoy it through the end of the decade. Drink: 2025-2030. 39121 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Masi Modello Prosecco Doc Brut, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Masi Modello Prosecco DOC Brut, Veneto, Italy is a lively, refreshing sparkling wine that bursts with aromas of green apple, white peach, and lemon zest, followed by a playful hint of almond on the finish. It’s dry, light-bodied, and gracefully effervescent with 11% alcohol. Serve it well chilled to let those crisp bubbles sparkle at their brightest. Fascinating fact: Winemaker Raffaele Boscaini—part of the seventh generation of the Masi family—brings the same precision and passion to this Prosecco as he does to their iconic Amarone wines. Notably, Masi was named "Winery of the Year" by Gambero Rosso, one of Italy’s most respected wine guides. Pair it with lightly salted popcorn and a movie night—because elegance and Netflix aren't mutually exclusive. Or serve it with sushi rolls, where its zippy acidity lifts the flavours and its bubbles refresh the palate between bites. Drink: 2025-2027. 27001 11% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. June 21, 2025 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Spy Valley’s SB explodes with feijoa, kiwifruit and grapefruit-zest aromatics, all threaded through a saline-mineral backbone. Its succulent mid-palate and racy acidity drive a long, exuberant finish that beckons another sip. This textbook Marlborough expression captures sunlit warmth and cool-night freshness. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2025-2026. 686675 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Sheild Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Sheild 2023 Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Nelson region on New Zealand's South Island and is exceptional value at $20. The wine is aromatic with notes of feijoa, kiwi, crisp green apple, and a hint of lemon zest, delivering a refreshing, zesty finish that lingers on the palate. Its lively, vibrant character makes it a delightful choice for now with grilled seafood skewers or a fresh goat cheese salad. Drink: 2025-2026. 32553 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Beronia Rueda Verdejo 2023, Rueda D.O., Spain: Beronia 2023 is a vegan-friendly Verdejo from the Rueda wine region and great value at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with apple, pear, white-fleshed stone fruit and lime zest flavours on the palate, chill and enjoy it with salads or fish tacos. Drink: 2024-2026. 461327 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. January 4, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review