3 Rings Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value under $20 on this full-bodied, smoky and meaty Barossa Valley Shiraz. Look for fleshy, smoky plum, dark berry compote and underbrush flavours on the palate on this, dark, lush and mouth-coating red wine. Pair with all things grilled from the BBQ. Drink: 2019-2025. 15495 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red 2018, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: A great value red blend under $15 made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz with a smattering for Dolcetto. Full-bodied and smooth with dark berry, plum compote, smoky and savoury finishing with toasty oak spice on the palate. Pour with a slow-braised, smoky brisket dish. Drink: 2021-2024. 116574 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tabalí Pedregoso Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: A beautiful, full-bodied Chilean Carmenère fragrant with rich dark plum and earthy florals on the nose. Juicy and mouth-coating with blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled pork or lamb chops. Drink: 2019-2024. 569699 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château La Bastide 2016, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Excellent value on this full-bodied Corbières red blend of mostly Syrah with a smattering of Grenache and Carignan. Grape vines are an average of 30 years of age. Look for dark and red berry flavours on the palate with savoury herbs and sweet cake spice flavours on the palate wrapped up in toast oak. Winemaker, Guilhem Durand has been producing wine in the south of France for over 25 years. Pair with game dishes and mushroom risotto. Drink: 2019-2024. 360487 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem is 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre full-bodied red blend. Wow! Excellent with ripe blueberry, cassis, earthy florals, savoury herbs and a white pepper finish. Tannins are grippy. Decant one hour if pouring now or hold in cellar for three years. Pair with a grilled Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2019-2026. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Paul Mas Estate Viognier 2017, Midi I.G.P., France: From Paul Mas Estate this 100% Viognier is fresh spring florals on the nose, spicy with ripe peach, lemon curd, sweet spice and clean mineral flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy and a perfect pairing to roast chicken. Wine grapes are sourced from Nicole Estate in the Pézenas commune of southern France. Drink: 2019-2022. 140953 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Staggeringly great value in this full-bodied red wine that's a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes. This AC-designated wine features brooding black fruit, dark spices and intrigue. What a great price for such quality, especially from such an iconic winemaker as Chapoutier. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Canonica A Cerreto Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A rich and meaty Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese (with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) red wine from the Tuscany wine region with vibrant acidity for food. Juicy and lush with ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, sweet spice and anise flavours on the palate. Great now and for the next 10 years. Pair with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2019-2026. 275867 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Girardi Bure Alto Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A delicious vibrant Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore with juicy red berry, dark cherry, dried flowers, savoury herb and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and chewy so the wine could easily age in cellar for a three more years to mellow and show its best. But it is satisfyingly delicious now. Decant for two hours and pair with a prime rib roast Drink: 2019-2030. 161844 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Crasto Superior 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: The robust 2015 vintage of the Tinto Crasto Superior is a concentrated blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Franca and 5% Souzão grapes. The wine was matured for 1 year in 35% new French oak barrels. Aromas of dark ripe fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2031. 646075 14.10% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. November 7, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Curvos Loureiro 2018, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: A zesty, refreshing northern Portuguese white wine. The Curvos 2018 offers aromas of lime zest and white peach. Produced from 100% Loureiro grapes from the Vinho Verde wine region. Pair with shellfish and seafood. Tremendous value! Drink: 2019-2021. 471284 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Warre's Finest Reserve Port, Portugal: Produced by Vintage And Fine Wine International, this fortified dessert wine offers tremendous value in the glass. Attractive aromas and flavours of blackcurrant liqueur, blackberry jam and spice. Pair with Black Forest cake. Drink: 2018-2024. 197202 20% S 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2023 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Quinta Da Aveleda Loureiro 2017, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: The crisp, fresh 2017 vintage of the Loureiro Colheita Selecionada is light-bodied, refreshing and just 11.5% alcohol. Aromas of lime zest and lemon. The grapes are grown in various subregions. Pair with shellfish and seafood. Stunningly great value for this quality. Drink: 2019-2024. 646067 11.40% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Castaño Monastrell 2016, Murcia, Spain: A simple, straight-forward Spanish red wine with aromas of dark fruit and oak. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2021. 635771 13% D 750 mL  $10.00 Score: 86/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: Enticing aromas of cedar, blackberry and smoke on the nose. Beautifully balanced and well-structured Californian Cabernet. Juicy and mouth-watering wit seductive aromas of cassis and fleshy blackberry. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 451336 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review