Santa Julia El Burro Natural Malbec 2024, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina: Santa Julia El Burro Natural Malbec glides across the palate with bright blueberry-and-floral aromas and crunchy acidity that refreshes between sips. Fabulous together with pepperoni pizza or grilled eggplant stacks. Drink: 2025-2027. 24214 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mother's Milk Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This wine opens with blackberry and clove aromas set against a vanillin-oak backdrop, then flows into a fleshy, balanced mid-palate framed by supple tannins. Try it alongside duck confit or porcini risotto. Drink: 2025-2032. 41840 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2022, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz unfolds waves of plush blackberry compote, smoked spice and dark-chocolate richness, all wrapped in silken tannins and a kiss of vanilla oak. A great pairing for roast beef or grilled steak. Drink: 2025-2028. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hugh Hamilton Jim Jim Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Hugh Hamilton Jim Jim Cabernet Sauvignon shows herbal-mint and bell-pepper aromas alongside smoked-blackberry and vanilla notes, leading to a full-bodied palate with crisp acidity and moderate tannin. Excellent with deli meats or slow-roasted beef. Drink: 2025-2027. 45334 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 95/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Elderton Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Elderton Barossa Shiraz is an easy wine to love. Ripe-red-berry and eucalyptus-leaf scents open the glass, while a firm acid seam and fine tannins cradle layers of redcurrant and blackberry to a tight, structured close. Ideal alongside pepper-crusted steak or roasted eggplant. Drink: 2025-2039. 713024 14.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet 2022, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: Dark-plum and blackberry aromas entwine with thyme and fennel spice, while toasted-nut warmth leads to a full-bodied, finely textured palate held by polished tannins. Try it alongside venison stew or pan-seared duck breast. Drink: 2025-2034. 353193 14.10% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hidden Bench Gamay 2023, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hidden Bench Gamay bursts with dark-cherry, black-raspberry and violet layers, framed by forest-berry depth and integrated spice on a juicy, complex palate. Fabulous together with roast turkey or mushroom pâté. Drink: 2025-2027. 20422 12.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Legion Ontario Command Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fabulous together with roast beef or grilled portobello mushrooms — cassis and plum aromas merge with sage and bay notes, set on a cool-climate frame of sleek tannins. Drink: 2025-2027. 47635 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Koyle Organico Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Pair with grilled flank steak or vegetable kebabs — savory herb and red-berry aromas lead to a taut, juicy palate framed by fine-grained tannins and a subtle spice lift. Drink: 2025-2027. 44680 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terranea Roc Des Dentelles 2023, Gigondas, Rhône A.O.P., France: A great pairing for charcuterie boards or truffle mac and cheese — ripe blackberry and crushed-strawberry scents weave with clove, white-pepper bite and a whisper of truffle earthiness. Drink: 2025-2027. 43812 15% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Brunely Cairanne 2022, Rhône A.O.P., France: Excellent with barbecued ribs or mushroom risotto — gamey blackberries and charred-meat aromas give way to a plush, savoury core framed by fine-grained rustic tannins. Drink: 2025-2029. 15520 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Laval Costières de Nîmes 2023, Costières de N?mes, Rhône A.O.P., France: This Syrah is beautifully structured, brimming with ripe blackcurrant and peppercorn spice lifted by vibrant acidity on a youthful frame. Try it alongside Mediterranean roast chicken or grilled sausage. Drink: 2025-2033. 31701 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ikon Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Balatonboglár, Rad-Ikon, Somogy P.D.O., Hungary Drink: 2025-2026. 45342 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tombacco Azzurra Puglia Rosso 2021, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A great pairing for spiced lamb kebabs or Manchego cheese — aromas of plum compote and blackberry jam weave with smoked-herb nuances and a hint of cocoa, underpinned by a silky vanilla thread. Drink: 2025-2027. 45720 16% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Banfi L'Altra Barbera d'Asti 2022, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Banfi L’altra Anima D’asti Barbera offers polished blackberry, pomegranate and toasted-almond layers, finishing with a chalky seam and lingering spice. Fabulous together with mushroom risotto or aged Asiago. Drink: 2025-2027. 44713 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

José Maria da Fonseca Anticiclone 2022, Setúbal, Portugal: This Castelão–Aragoñez blend frames black-cherry and espresso aromas over graphite-tinged layers, while fine tannins and bright acidity drive a medium-bodied, focused palate. Excellent with grilled sausages or sautéed mushrooms. Drink: 2025-2029. 44949 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Morgado de Silgueiros Reserva 2021, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Violet-petal perfume leads into layers of inky plum and wild blackberry, while a hint of blueberry spice adds tension on the silky, medium-bodied palate. A great pairing for grilled meats or BBQ pork sausages. Drink: 2025-2027. 44953 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 11, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This wine unfurls a smoky bouquet of bacon-fat, dark chocolate and forest fruits, while mocha, espresso and anise dance over plush tannins to a long, spiced close. A great pairing for grilled steak or truffle mushroom pasta. Drink: 2025-2027. 329102 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pujanza 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: The 2021 Tempranillo Pujanza is ethereal and expressive, with fresh-cherry and rosehip scents woven through delicate floral notes, then flows with nimble clarity and poised structure. Fabulous together with seared duck breast or porcini risotto. Drink: 2025-2041. 683482 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Altanza Crianza 2020, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This wine layers ripe berry and dark-chocolate aromas over a taut, mouthwatering mid-palate, with lively acidity driving a fresh, lingering finish. Try it alongside Manchego cheese or roast pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025-2027. 114835 13.30% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review