Errazuriz Single Vineyard, Max Reserva Estates Carmenère 2009, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the price! Gorgeous layers of plush black plums with a smoky weave that takes you right along to the finish. Lovely! Drink: 2012-2016. 273300 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Tre Saggi translates to "three wise men" and both wise men and women will be smart to try this wine. Rich, dark and savoury with black cherries and smoke and lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes. Full-bodied and luxuriously thick like a comforting blanket you wrap closer to you on a chilly night under a starry sky by the campfire. Great structure and balance. An elegant dinner party wine that won’t cost a fortune. Plus the label looks like it cost twice as much as you paid for it ;)  Great spice and smoke notes on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 204016 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Purple and black plum aromas with some blueberry compote on the side. Full-bodied, heart warming and layered on the palate. Very comforting finish. Meat lovers' pizza please! Terrific balance and structure in this Sonoma cabernet. Dark fruit and vanilla spice on the finish. Try it with roast beef. Signature California Cabernet. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2020. 671164 14.60% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review