Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 16 Mesi 2016 is a smokey full-bodied Barbera D'asti with intense layers of chary black fruit, mocha and toasty oak on the nose. On the palate there is juicy plum, ripe cherry, dark chocolate, sweet spice and black tea flavours matched with zesty acidity and supple tannins. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 265413 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. January 11, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Big House Winery Cardinal Zin Zinfandel 2016, California, United States: A big juicy, mouth-watering Californian Zinfandel with aromas of black plums and smoke. Pair with grilled meats and barbecued ribs. Drink: 2018-2023. 272401 14% XD 750 mL  $9.85 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Zinfandel 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: A powerful Zinfandel, plushy with ripe plum compote, strawberry jam, black cherry, fine herbs and pepper spice flavours savoury on the palate. Full and mouth-coating with a lingering flinty, smoky finish. Tannins are structured and there is juicy acidity for ribs and burgers. Drink: 2019-2022. 279810 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review