Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. Unfined and Unfiltered, Dominio del Plata, Susana Balbo. Superb craftsmanship! Drink: 2014-2018. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Benmarco Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and vibrant red wine that offers lots of pleasure in every glass. Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Try it with hamburgers. Unfined and Unfiltered, Dominio del Plata. Drink: 2014-2016. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2011, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina: The Bonarda grape may be lesser known than Malbec in Argentina, but it produces terrific full-bodied red wines for the money. Blackberry, toasty oak and dark chocolate fill out the nose here. Zuccardi is a leading producer in Argentina. Drink: 2014-2016. 355560 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Zuccardi Q Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: A fleshy ripe malbec with a touch of dark spice on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price for such quality. This wine was matured in French oak for 1 year. Lovely cedar and spice on the finish. Try it tonight. Drink: 2012-2016. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mouth-watering and full-bodied: this robust red cries out for a juicy steak! Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Lovely dark cherry notes on the finish. Lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2013-2016. 166991 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2011, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-on, big red wine with glorious black cherry liqueur aromas. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Part of the Bryson Family portfolio. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2016. 673897 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red Ben Glaetzer 2010, South Australia, Australia: Incredible price for this quality. Loaded with big black fruit and lots of mouth-watering acidity. Great wine for big meals, especially those involving Winemaker Ben Glaetzer also makes the Mitolo wines in McLaren Vale and the Heartland wines in the Langhorne Creek region. Stickleback is the Heartland winery’s entry-level red wine. It’s mostly made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz gapes with a dash of Dolcetto and Lagrein grapes. Drink: 2013-2016. 116574 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Gamay 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: This VQA Gamay wine is winning lots of converts over to the beauty, complexity and yet absolute lightness of this varietal. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 591313 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Terrific price for such a delicious wine! Full-bodied but not heavy with luscious and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark fruit and some dark chocolate. Spectacular value for such quality. Perfect for pizza night. Drink: 2013-2016. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Valle Andino Reserva Especial Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: A full-bodied red wine with a supple, smooth texture and seductive dark spices. Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. The parent winery of Valle Andino is Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Drink: 2013-2016. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Nativa Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: This classic Cabernet Sauvignon offers alluring aromas mint, cassis, blackberry and just enough toasty oak. A full-bodied red wine with great structure and balance that was matured in 100% new oak. A terrific and vibrant expression of Maipo Alto terroir. This wine is made form organically grown grapes. Minty-medicinal notes on the nose followed by fleshy blackberry and cassis. Big and rich. Try it with gourmet hamburgers tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 975359 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Merlot 2012, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France: A full-bodied red wine with attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Great value and taste for this price point. Try it with grilled meats and herb-crusted chicken. Drink: 2014-2016. 245324 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.05 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France: Loaded with black fruit flavour and smoke, this cabernet sauvignon from southern France delivers. Try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2016. 293159 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Castelas Vieilles Vignes Signargues 2010, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: A chewy, meaty, savoury red wine with rich layers of dark red berries and cedar. Juicy and mouth-watering with a terrific balance.  Terrific quality for this price, especially for a French AC appellation wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 34116 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Chateau Bellevue La Forêt 2010, Fronton, Southwest, France: This robust, well-priced red wine comes to us via Philip Grant, Propriétaire. Remarkably, it won the Gold Medal at the prestigious competition, Concours Général Agricole in 2012 in Paris. The wine is mostly made from the Negrette grape and offers lip-smacking delicious flavours of dark fruit and cedar brush. Decant 1 hours and try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 354134 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

KWV Triptych K.W.V. 2011, Western Cape, South Africa: This is a WO-designated wine. Smooth and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Smoky and smooth. Amazingly great price. This wine is a blend that leads with cabernet sauvignon, but also includes shiraz and merlot grapes. Just enough oak to bring this whole delicious package together. Good finish. Try it tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 53124 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casa Castillo Julia Roch E Hijos Monastrell 2011, Jumilla, Spain: Juicy black plums and full-bodied flavours. Great price! Loaded with dark berry concentration on the palate. Some pepper and spices on the finish. Staggeringly great value. Drink: 2013-2015. 165621 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Ribota Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Tempranillo 2010, La Mancha, Spain: Smoky and dark with toasty oak on the nose. This delicious, full-bodied red wine has attractive black fruit flavours on the palate with a good grip. Terrific BBQ wine. Excellent price for this quality. Drink: 2013-2016. 280628 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review