Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Smoky, dark and brooding with aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. A rare earthiness here that's not present in most New World reds, but literally grounds this well-made wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 985002 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2012 Full Review

Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Classically structured cabernet with terrific aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Full-bodied and smooth, packed with flavour yet elegant and balanced. Drink: 2012-2015. 295105 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 89/100. July 7, 2012 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Alamos Selección Catena Zapata Pinot Noir 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich cherry liqueur aromas an flavours. Full-bodied and deep. Lots of flavour for hearty chicken and pork dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 143172 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for barbecues. Drink: 2012-2016. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Syrah 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with dark fruit and some dark spice. Smooth. Good price. Drink: 2013-2015. 183848 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 14, 2013 Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Alamos Syrah 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with dark fruit and some dark spice. Smooth. This producer often creates very robust and spicy malbecs: this is the entry level wine for a range of wines from Catena that offers good value at different price points. This red wine finishes with dark fruit and some spice. Try it with a pepper steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2017. 183848 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 26, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Catena Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Plush and full-bodied with luscious layers of black fruit and toasty oak. Good value from one of Argentina's largest wine producers. Drink: 2013-2016. 478727 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A remarkably well-priced Malbec from Argentina. Smooth, full-bodied and offering generous aromas of concentrated, intensely flavoured black fruits with a lovely touch of mocha and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A nice price for this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of black and purple plums with some blackberry and spice on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Jim Barry Wines The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A top-notch shiraz with aromas of fleshy blackberry and mint. Juicy, smooth and full-bodied. Very tasty. Perfect for hamburgers, pizza and steak. The grapes for this wine are grown in vineyards at an elevation of 480 metres above sea level which imparts great elegance and balance to this full-bodied red wine. Elegance meets decadence in the glass. Drink: 2014-2018. 998476 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: A terrific wine, especially for this price point! Full-bodied and luscious with layers of dark fruit flavour and hint of smoke weaves through. Perfect for roast beef or lamb. Drink: 2012-2016. 295907 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

[yellow tail] Reserve Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Minty blackberry on the nose of this well-known Australian Shiraz. This is the Reserve version of Yellow Tail, and it pulls back on the residual sugar to create a wine that is delicious and balanced. Full-bodied and supple, this is perfect for hamburgers or steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 234609 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Harwood Estates Winery Admiral’s Blend 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A blend of Pinot Noir and St. Laurent grapes from a Prince Edward County winery that is fully off-grid solar-powered. Signature County Pinot with its pleasant notes of cranberry and sour cherry. Medium-bodied and silky with great acidity for seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 11% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review

Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied, silky with mocha and spice. Tart, sour cherry aromas and flavours on this medium-bodied, mouth-watering acidic Pinot Noir from Niagara. Very respected winemaker. Pair with salmon or tuna. Lovely craftsmanship. Drink: 2013-2017. 130989 13% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Merlot 2010, Okanagan Valley, British BC VQA, Canada: A robust red wine with black plum, mocha and some herbal notes. Smooth with a velvet texture. Finishes with black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2011-2018. 160135 13% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 88/100. August 16, 2014 Full Review

Ninquén Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices on the finish. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. Pair with a crackling fire on a chilly evening, and a great book. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats. OTHER: This wine was awarded 91 points in the 2013 Descorchados guide. (VINTAGES panel, undated.) Drink: 2013-2017. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Very attractive fleshy blackberry on the nose, which is fresh and enticing without any heavy oak present. Balanced and layered on the palate, with a full-bodied weight and richness, but again not ponderous. Long finish. Superb value. Drink: 2014-2017. 335174 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Pierreux Brouilly 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France: Liquid gorgeous! Full-bodied, rich and complex -- so let's just get over that stereotype now of Beaujolais being light and simple, shall we? Glorious rich black cherry flavours, dark spices and yet this is super satin, sexy in texture. Pair with grilled pork chops. Yum! Drink: 2013-2016. 5496 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2011, Tuscany, Italy: A modestly price Italian red wine from a very respected producer. The 2011 vintage for this chianti shows well with aromas of dark red fruit and smoke. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 545319 13% XD 750 mL  $14.90 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review

Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro Appaxximento 2009, I.G.T., Rosso Del Veronese, Veneto, Italy: Smooth, full-bodied and lovely with mocha and dark fruit goodness. Gorgeous replays of black plum and cherry across the palate. Finishes with a touch spice and espresso. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 976092 14% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced! This New Zealand Pinot Noir seems to get better every year, and this is no exception. Lovely cherry-berry flavours, yet not sweet. Great mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of foods, yet not acidic. Superb craftsmanship. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A vibrant, almost robust (for rose) wine with terrific refreshment. Aromas of field strawberries and cranberry. Lots of great acidity for food, such as cold chicken sandwiches and cheeses. Drink: 2014-2016. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. New Zealand Pinot Noir offers that unique combination of fleshy fruit and zingy juiciness. Oyster Bay is part of the Delegat wine portfolio and a solid producer of good value wines including this New Zealand Pinot Noir. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes. Yum! Drink: 2014-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2013, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Love that coffee, espresso, mocha nose! You'll never forget it, or confuse it with anything. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially chary pork chops. Yum! Drink: 2014-2017. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2011, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This full-bodied red wine was fermented in stainless steel; half of the wine was matured in small French oak barrels, of which about 40% new, and the remaining half in stainless steel tank. Loaded with mocha and sweet chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2014-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Pinot Noir 2012, California, United States: A medium-bodied, smooth Californian Pinot Noir that offers solid value in the glass. Aromas of cherries and berries, but not wildly fruity. Nice finish. Pair with veal or sip as an aperitif. Drink: 2013-2016. 465435 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Full Review

Ménage à Trois Red 2012, California, United States: Fleshy black raspberry and cherry on the nose of this terrifically tasty Californian red wine blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is fun, but don't let that mislead you into thinking that this isn't a seriously good wine. Pair with roast beef for three ;) Drink: 2013-2016. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Woodbridge Winery Merlot 2012, California, United States: Another terrific red wine from Woodbridge at an amazingly great price point! This smooth Merlot offers attractive aromas of black plum, cedar and smoke. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. Never boring. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 494492 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

The Dreaming Tree Crush Red 2012, North Coast, California, United States: LOts of toasty oak, mocha and coffee-espresso on the nose of this full-bodied, rich Californian red wine. Generous oak aging blend with fleshy ripe black plums and dark berries. This winery is a collaboration between Dave Matthews and winemaker Steve Reader. It is a blend of red grapes and finishes with a kick of vanilla spice. Drink: 2013-2015. 310391 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review