Alamos Selección Malbec 2020, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Alamos Seleccion 2020 Malbec is great value at $19. Fresh and fragrant with aromas of ripe red and dark berries, baking and dried sweet tobacco spice concentrated on the palate, this Argentinean Malbec is medium-bodied with very approachable velvety, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2026. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Posta Pizzella Family Malbec 2023, Mendoza, Argentina: Crafted by Laura Catena, La Posta Pizzella Family 2023 Malbec is made from sustainably farmed grapes in Mendoza. This well-priced red is dry and generously textured, offering layered aromas of blueberry, mulberry, and dark chocolate, with a touch of warm spice. Smooth, refined tannins frame the vibrant fruit, leading to a lingering, juicy finish. Enjoy through 2028 with smoky barbecue ribs or a rich mushroom risotto. Drink: 2025-2028. 166298 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Trapiche Medalla 2021 Malbec is a vegan-friendly, single-varietal Malbec crafted from grapes grown in Argentina’s renowned Luján de Cuyo and Maipú regions. This expressive red delivers layers of ripe and stewed dark plum, blackberry, and blueberry, accented by white pepper, toasty oak spice, and a hint of balsamic on the finish. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, making this a great option for cellaring up to five years. Enjoy it with grilled portobello burgers or slow-braised short ribs. Drink: 2025-2028. 547869 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2022 delivers bold character without bruising your wallet—rich and juicy for just $21.95. This Barossa red brims with ripe black cherries, cassis, and a whisper of smoked herbs, unfolding into notes of clove, mocha, and vanilla from a generous swirl in the glass. It's velvety but not flabby, with a backbone of spice that gives it both power and polish. Pair it with pulled pork tacos, a mushroom ragù over creamy polenta, or aged cheddar for a fireside nibble. Peter Lehmann’s legacy is blended into every drop—he famously stood by Barossa’s growers when no one else would, turning excess grapes into iconic wines that now carry the story of resilience and regional pride. Drink: 2025-2030. 522235 14.90% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tread Softly Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia, Australia: Not only are Tread Softly wines certified sustainable and bottled in lightweight glass, but they also plant a tree for every case sold. So far, they’ve planted 2.5 million trees, the equivalent of taking 35,000 cars off the road. The Pinot Grigio is crisp and refreshing with notes of green apple and lime zest. It's lighter in alcohol than many Australian wines, but still full of character. I'd pair it with a gentle-beginnings seafood ceviche where delicate pieces of fresh scallops and snapper are lightly "cooked" in lime juice, tossed with crisp cucumber, ripe avocado, and fragrant cilantro that together match the wine's bright, clean profile. Drink: 2025-2026. 41321 10.50% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Altus Rise Wildlight Shiraz 2018, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Altus Rise Wildlight 2018 Shiraz is fragrant and enticing with ripe blackberry, toasted nut and vanilla aromas; dry, juicy and silky on the palate with blackberry, plum, nutty, pepper spice and vanilla flavours. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 18411 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet 2021, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep, Blackberry Patch 2021 Cabernet is deep ruby in the glass and is dry, full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cassis, ripe dark plum, cedar brush, anise and dark chocolate flavours generous and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety and fine-grained. An amazing value Cab at $20, enjoy it now through 2033. Drink: 2024-2032. 353193 14.10% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2023, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2025-2028. 256552 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. September 13, 2025 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2022, Rapel Valley, Chile: Casas Del Bosque Reserva Carmenère offers an enticing combination of roasted red pepper and herbal nuances, complemented by a rich core of roasted plum. Subtle hints of paprika add complexity, leading to a smooth, rounded finish. A delicious and affordable option, perfect for sipping now alongside some hearty meat stews or slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce. Drink: 2025-2027. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Ema 60/40 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2021, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Santa Ema 60/40 Barrel Reserve 2021 is a 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère with grapes sourced from the Maipo Valley wine region. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, look for ripe red berry, tomato leaf, savoury herbs with a kiss of spice creamy on the palate. An excellent value, vibrant and juicy new addition to the Santa Ema portfolio. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2025-2028. 34606 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From Domaine de la Renjarde in France’s Côtes du Rhône region, La Nerthe Les Cassagnes 2021 is a Côtes du Rhône-Villages blend of organically cultivated Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. This dry, medium-bodied red is brimming with ripe dark plum, black cherry, and cassis, layered with notes of dark chocolate and warm spice. Smooth, refined tannins frame the long, silky finish. Enjoy it now or let it develop further. A superb match for duck confit or grilled portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2025-2028. 494674 14.20% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Darting Kabinett Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer 2012, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Classic gewurz on the nose: rose petal and lychee aromas. Medium sweetness on the palate is perfectly balanced with acidity. The ultimate wine for Asian, curries and spicy dishes. Try it! Very textured and nuanced with an intriguing spicebox finish. Highly recommended. This review was also published in the Vintages Catalogue. Drink: 2012-2018. 789628 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. August 3, 2013 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Rocca delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca delle Macìe Riserva 2021 Chianti Classico is produced from sustainably grown Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Dry, medium-bodied, this is a mouthwatering red wine blend with dark cherry, spiced plum, earthy, meaty and menthol flavours supple and long on the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. If having tonight, decant it for a few hours and enjoy it with a meaty lasagne dish, or try it from 2026 when it will be showing its best through 2040. Drink: 2026-2040. 930966 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo X By Sarah Jessica Parker 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Perfumed with passionfruit, fresh melon, tropical fruit notes and lime zest flavours, this is one zesty SB, plushy, weighty and beautifully balanced with loads of fruit flavours and fresh acidity. Chill and enjoy it to 2026. Drink: 2025-2027. 14278 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Conundrum White 2023, California, United States: Conundrum 2023 is a terrific California white crafted by Charles F. Wagner. This off-dry blend of five grapes, including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Muscat Canelli, is a heady mix of ripe peach, melon, tropical fruit, and a bright citrus lift. Silky and fragrant, it’s both easygoing and quietly complex, making it a terrific value at $19. First created in 1989, it’s only grown more popular, with fruit sourced from prime vineyard pockets across Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County. Serve it well-chilled as a solo sipper or alongside fresh fish or grilled veggies—it’s not a mystery, it’s pure pleasure. Drink: 2025-2028. 694653 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review