Salentein Reserve Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Round, polished tannins give a velvet mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2016-2020. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

El esteco Ciclos Icono Malbec Merlot 2012, Calchaqui Valley, Argentina: A robust Chilean red wine blend at a great price. Full-bodied with dark fruit aromas. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 37895 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ridgepoint Wines 10 Merlot/Cabernet Aglianico (Ridgepoint Wines) 2010, Ontario, Canada  367839 13% XD 750 mL  $18.00. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Mayu Gran Reserva Carmenère 2011, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Love it! Big smoky, mocha aromas with generous layers of luscious black fruit on the palate. Terrific price for such quality. Carmenère is the flagship grape of Chile, and it shows in this glass. There's a lovely weave of dried tobacco and espresso on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2016. 90035 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Carmenere 2011, Maule Valley, Chile: Wow, this single vineyard Carmenere rocks! Carmenere is arguably the flagship red wine of Chile. It has it all: concentrated, rich black fruit flavours and depth, yet it's supple and smooth with a long finish. Velvet on the palate, lingering in the mind. This robust red wine finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Carmenere 2013, Maule Valley, Chile: Wow, this single vineyard Carmenere rocks! Carmenere is arguably the flagship red wine of Chile. It has it all: concentrated, rich black fruit flavours and depth, yet it's supple and smooth with a long finish. Velvet on the palate, lingering in the mind. The wines from San Pedro's 1865 line come from its own vineyard planted with a specific variety. The Carmenere comes from the winery's property in the Maule Valley, with rolling hillside vineyards averaging 20 years of age and planted in alluvial soil with angular stones to control plant vigour. This robust red wine finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2018. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 14, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache Carignan 2015, Midi A.P., France: Winemaker Gerard Bertrand loves the Mediterranean lifestyle. The vineyard for this wine lies between the mountains of Corbières and the lakes and beaches along the Mediterranean coastline in southern France. Gérard Bertrand's Fitou 2015 is a smoky, spicy and full-bodied red blend of Grenache and Carignan wine. Drink: 2018-2024. 403683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Château Vrai Caillou Bordeaux Supérieur 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: Still a phenomenal value Bordeaux red. Smoky cherry, plummy, raspberry and cranberry aromas. Tart cherry, grippy tannins with good acidity for food. Vrai Caillou estate has belonged to the Pommier family since 1863. Most of the grape vines are over 45 year of age. Drink: 2019-2023. 348292 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2017, Pays D'oc, Roussillon I.G.P., France: An excellent, well-balanced and juicy Viognier with floral, honey apricot, ginger aromas on the nose, dry with lemon zest, soft orange, ripe stone fruit and cake spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast duck a l'orange. Drink: 2019-2023. 147975 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Terroir Fitou 2011, Midi A.C., France: Juicy-delicious, absolutely wonderful aromas and flavours of fleshy black jam, blackberry pie and some smoke. This is a dry, full-bodied wine but the riot of aromas are amazing. Drink: 2015-2020. 403683 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

La Domelière Rasteau Cave De Rasteau 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous richness in this powerful red wine at a staggeringly great price! Black fleshy plums that rub up against your senses and pleasure centre. Layers and layers of velvet richness. Mouth-filling and mouth-pleasing. Get a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: An amazing wine for the money! This robust French red offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Pair it with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Terres D'avignon Réserve Des Armoiries Élevé En Fût De Chêne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Cedary with wild black fruit, cassis and blackcurrant. Excellent for the price. Full-bodied and relatively smooth, though decant for 1 hour. Savoury and mouth-watering. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 194886 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2014, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: One of the best values on the liquor store shelf. This lovely, floral, light-bodied German Riesling still packs lots of flavour. Serve chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 599274 8.50% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Planeta Frappato di Vittoria 2015, Sicily D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 508655 14% D 750 mL  $24.95. September 2, 2017 Full Review

Orestiadi Ludovico 2012, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Delish on the nose with black currant, licorice, black cherry, espresso, cigar box aromas. Ripe with black cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate, sous bois and smoky flavours on the palate. Big and rich mostly Nero d'Avola and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2020-2024. 388645 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2017, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Wine grapes for Masserie Pisari 2017 Primitivo are grown in the Conca d'Oro Valley just 10 minutes from the climate moderating Mediterranean Sea. Intense ruby in the glass with rich red berry, cherry, plum, smoke flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and nicely chewy. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with sticky pork ribs. Drink: 2020-2026. 270306 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Palazzo Maffei Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Fleshy sweet ripe blackberries and black cherries on the nose and palate of this robust, supple Italian red wine. Lots of layers. Surprisingly robust with mouth-filling weight and texture or Valpolicella which borders on Amarone in weight. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 338913 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ercavio Roble Más Que Vinos Tempranillo 2011, La Mancha, Tierra De Castilla, Spain: A sensuous, seductive red wine with mocha and black fleshy fruit in the nose that follows through on the palate. Full-bodied with lots of character and life. Love the espresso finish. I drool with I think of this wine paired with a coffee-rubbed steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 67504 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review