Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out coffee grounds cry out for a meaty dish companion. Finishes with blackberry and black plum notes. Terrific!  Hidden among the rich black fruit flavour in this powerful wine are fleeting notes of violets to create an intriguing bouquet. Perfect for barbecues and back decks. Drink: 2013-2016. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Chamiza Legend Of Polo Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina  301267 14% D 750 mL  $18.95. November 14, 2015 Full Review

Fabre Montmayou Barrel Selection Malbec 2014, Patagonia, Argentina: A robust Argentine Cabernet with blackened fruit aromas and flavours and lots of toasty oak. Finishes with vanilla spice. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2016-2019. 477364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Shotfire Quartage Estate Grown, Thorn-Clarke Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Love this! Gorgeously rich and full-bodied with layers of voluptuous black fruit flavours. Velvet caress on the tongue. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2016. 24091 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: An incredibly rich and concentrated wine with intense aromas and layers of blackberry liqueur flavour. Demands hearty meat dishes and won't be satisfied until you are . Bring it on! This is a flagship label for this winery and you'll know why when you taste it. It's a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre grapes (thus, the trinity). Lovely dark raspberry notes on a long, and ultimately satisfying finish. Worth every penny. Drink: 2012-2016. 236257 14.50% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 94/100. May 11, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savory, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of black fruit. This is a big-boned wine, yet balanced. Love the replays of fleshy blackberries and plums across the palate. Mouth-watering and perfect for ribeye steak. Bring it on. Drink: 2011-2016. 90191 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Tait Wines The Ball Buster Red Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine is a blend of mostly Shiraz, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. It offers aromas of chocolate and mocha on the nose plus some fleshy black plums. Dive into it and you'll find incredibly great balance, a savoury quality and mouth-watering juiciness for a variety of dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 269472 15.30% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2012 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château des Charmes Old Vines Cabernet Merlot 2005, V.Q.A., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Estate Btld., Canada  222372 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95. October 19, 2008 Full Review

Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Franc Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile: An incredible value for such a tasty, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend. This is a great party wine that you can buy by the caseload. This wine is named from the 120 people who led Chile's uprising for independence in 1840. They took refuge in the cellars of Santa Rita at the time. Drink: 2014-2018. 308247 13.50% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ogier Heritages 2011, Côtes du Rhône, France: Solid value here! Robust, rustic and delicious. Cedar, dried herbs, wild black cherry (tart) and cassis. Very Rhone. Very Good. Drink: 2013-2017. 535849 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Tour Du Pas Saint-Georges 2009, St-Georges-St-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France  357350 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95. August 13, 2014 Full Review

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Delightful! Full-bodied, juicy and tasty with attractive dark red berries and cedar smoke. Perfect for so many dishes with robust flavours. Drink: 2014-2018. 995704 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Fatalone Pasquale Petrera Primitivo 2009, Gioia Del Colle, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Intense and concentrated with a seductive core of black fruit brooding. Savoury, meaty. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Supple, smooth and juicy: this is the Old World version of Zinfandel. Finishes lively with a lick of black and purple plums, mingling with fleshy blackberries. Pass that bottle, would you? Drink: 2012-2016. 279729 15% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2014, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: This South African red wine is produced by Anthonij Rupert & Benjamin de Rothschild and so elegant with great finesse and length. France comes to South Africa and picks up some muscle yet keeps its balletic grace. I’d serve this at a dinner party or give it as a gift. Finishes with dried herbs and tobacco leaves. Savoury, meaty, racy. Pair with rare filet mignon. Yes please! Drink: 2016-2019. 717991 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review