Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina  178657 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. August 13, 2014 Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose with enticing dark spices and smoke. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. A terrific wine for the holidays, whether to give or to get. Drink: 2013-2018. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Santa Julia Magna Zuccardi 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A dependable, full-bodied Argentine red wine blend from one of the country's largest, yet most respected producers of value-priced wines. The classic Malbec grape is 40% of this blend. Lots of fleshy black fruit and some toasty oak. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 93799 13.80% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Viña Cobos Felino Paul Hobbs Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: The cool nights high on the mountainside provide a lively, vibrant balance for this full-bodied wine that is redolent of blackberry and black cherry. Terrific smoky finish with a lingering note of dried herbs and wistfulness (for the next glass). Finishes with attractive black fruit and minerality. Polished tannins. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 118067 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red 2013, South Australia, Australia: This Ben Glaetzer wine delivers amazing quality and taste for the money. Redolent of big black plums and lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Great wine for hearty meat dishes. Finishes with black pepper and smoke. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Trio Reserva Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Blanc 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile: This spritely Chilean white wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc grapes. Peach and lime notes give refreshment while there’s a satisfying underlay of toasty oak. Pair with summer evenings on the deck and grilled chicken on the barbecue. Drink: 2013-2017. 433938 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours made this full-bodied red wine so seductive. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. There's a terrific spice-infused finish wrapped in cedar smoke. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2017. 256685 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Pair with game meats. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2015-2022. 650713 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscana I.G.T. 2012, Toscana I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 361501 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Luccarelli Primitivo 2014, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Straight-forward pleasure at a great price. This robust, ultra-smooth Italian red wine is perfect for parties and large gatherings. Drink: 2013-2015. 253856 14% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 85/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

First Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: This is a good value for Napa Valley cabernet. Nicely balanced oak with smoke and cocoa-mocha aromas. Although it's robust, it's not heavy. Attractive wisps of hickory smoke on the finish along with cassis and blackcurrant. Try it with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 188110 14.50% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 88/100. May 14, 2016 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review