Finca Ferrer Acordeón Malbec 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Wild-blueberry and lavender aromas mingle with a twist of orange zest, inviting you in. On the palate, rich plum and red-berry flavors fill the mouth, balanced by crisp acidity and supple tannins. The finish is bright and clean, urging another sip. Enjoy alongside lemon-thyme roast chicken or a creamy goat-cheese tart. Drink: 2025-2027. 42745 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2022 delivers bold character without bruising your wallet—rich and juicy for just $21.95. This Barossa red brims with ripe black cherries, cassis, and a whisper of smoked herbs, unfolding into notes of clove, mocha, and vanilla from a generous swirl in the glass. It's velvety but not flabby, with a backbone of spice that gives it both power and polish. Pair it with pulled pork tacos, a mushroom ragù over creamy polenta, or aged cheddar for a fireside nibble. Peter Lehmann’s legacy is blended into every drop—he famously stood by Barossa’s growers when no one else would, turning excess grapes into iconic wines that now carry the story of resilience and regional pride. Drink: 2025-2030. 522235 14.90% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sidewood Stablemate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood’s Stablemate 2023 Cab Sav spent 18 months in fine French oak to deliver a polished, mid-weight wine brimming with cassis and blackberry leaf. A spicy clove note follows, while smooth tannins and fresh acidity drive a persistent finish. This versatile Cab shines with rosemary-roasted lamb chops or a truffle-butter flatbread pizza. Drink: 2025-2028. 26926 14.60% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mt. Monster Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Mt. Monster’s single-vineyard Shiraz pours a deep garnet, unleashing aromas of blackberry, black-cherry and cracked pepper over a garrigue undercurrent. The palate is velvety yet firm, weaving leather and cocoa-nib notes through chewy tannins into a warm, persistent finish. Pair with smoked brisket or a rustic eggplant Parmesan layered with roasted peppers. Drink: 2025-2027. 30710 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mayu Appassimento Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Elqui Valley D.O., Chile: Mayu’s appassimento-style Carmenère unveils tobacco leaf, mushroom and sun-dried cherry aromas, a testament to its on-vine drying. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate reveals dark-chocolate and warm baking-spice notes that extend into a smoky finish. Pair with barbecued lamb ribs or an aged Gouda and fig-compote board for an indulgent contrast. Drink: 2025-2028. 90035 15% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 19, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region in Chile, Errázuriz 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Aconcagua Alto. A vegan-friendly, spicy 100% Cab with brilliant food-friendly acidity, look for dark cherry, fine herbs, flinty, spicy flavours with cocoa powder textured tannins on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2029 with gourmet burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2025-2029. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Cavaliere D’oro Riserva 2021 Chianti melds pure Sangiovese with a hint of Merlot, evolving through stainless-steel fermentation, a year in oak and a further year in bottle. Bright strawberry and fine-herb aromas lead into a structured palate where earth-tobacco and gentle spice mingle. Enjoy it with pork-belly flatbread drizzled in balsamic glaze or a rosemary-garlic roasted chicken. Drink: 2025-2028. 216309 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lamole di Lamole Maggiolo Blue Label Chianti Classico 2022, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Drink: 2025-2027. 476317 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. September 13, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This Marlborough Pinot Noir from Jules Taylor greets you with a perfume of ripe damson and violet petals, laced with a hint of clove spice. Its medium-bodied palate glides on a silky ribbon of chalky tannin, unveiling bright raspberry and earthy mushroom notes. Fresh acidity and a fine-grained structure deliver tension and polish through the finish. Pair with thyme-roasted quail or creamy chèvre polenta for a refined experience. Drink: 2025-2032. 329805 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bodegas Hidalgo Faraon Oloroso Sherry, Jerez D.O.P., Spain: From Bodegas Hidalgo, Faraon Oloroso Sherry is produced from 100% Palomino, deliciously nutty with hazelnut, roasted almonds layered with bitter orange, dried quince and dried date flavours intense, fresh and long on the palate. Pour with mature hard cheeses and cured meats. Drink: 2025-2028. 471078 18% XD 500 mL  $19.25 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Cune Reserva 2019, Rioja Alta, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Cune’s 2019 Reserva, a vegan Rioja Alta blend dominated by Tempranillo, radiates graceful poise from the first swirl. Black cherry, mulberry, and a trace of toasted cocoa mingle with potpourri and clove, nuances shaped by 18 months in French and American oak. The mid-weight palate flows seamlessly, framed by supple, melt-in tannins and a lively acidic snap. Pair its harmony with smoked meats or gourmet burgers and enjoy now through 2027. Drink: 2025-2027. 417659 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. June 21, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review