Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: This 2019 Samuel's Collection Shiraz–Cabernet blend from Yalumba offers cassis and cedar with cigar-leaf and warm spice; plush and structured on the palate with polished tannins—delicious now and a great match for roast beef or aged cheddar. Drink: 2025-2031. 12999 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 8, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Carmenère 2023, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Gran Reserva / Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère from Maipo Valley is a dry, medium-plus-bodied wine crafted from 95% Carmenère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from sustainably grown, vegan-friendly grapes, revealing spicy aromas of wild berries with touches of toast and lively tannins on the palate. Serve it at room temperature with grilled flank steak with chimichurri sauce, where the wine's herbal notes and fresh acidity echo the bright green sauce while the lively tannins stand up to the charred beef, or pair it with slow-cooked beef chili as the wine's blackberry and damson flavors complement the rich, spiced dish while its spicy character adds complexity. Winemaker Sebastián Labbé oversees production at Tarapacá, one of Chile's most historic wineries founded in 1874 in the heart of Maipo Valley, where the estate's proximity to the Andes Mountains provides the perfect cool-climate conditions for Carmenère to develop its signature herbaceous complexity. This excellent value wine offers tremendous quality and can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2033. Drink: 2026-2030. 57513 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 13, 2026 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2020, Côtes-du-Roussillon, Latour de France, Roussillon, France: The 2020 Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem (Côtes-du-Roussillon) melds cassis and black-berry depth with violet perfume and peppery-herb lift; medium-full, focused and mineral-tinged—serve with grilled lamb or hearty stews. Drink: 2025-2028. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 95/100. November 8, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Manfredi Moscato d'Asti 2021, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Manfredi 2021 Moscato d'Asti is a great value 100% Moscato at $17. This light frizzante is fresh and floral with ripe peach, tropical fruits and citrus notes sweet and zesty on the palate. Serve chilled with seafood appies, fruit salad or triple creme cheeses. Drink: 2023-2025. 31164 5.50% S 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 3, 2026 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review