Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the cedar brush, savoury notes on the top of this wine followed by fleshy black fruit. Terrific balance and complexity, especially at this price. Full-bodied, smooth and a real party pleaser. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. 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

Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Mocha and dark chocolate with coffee espresso underlays on the nose from generous oak aging. Opens on the palate with fleshy black plum and berries. Full-bodied and smooth. Needs a steak. Drink: 2012-2015. 308189 14% D 750 mL  $13.90 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Extraordinary for the money! Wow. Aromas of fleshy back fruit, toasty oak and plush, plush berries. So good. Drink: 2013-2018. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fonseca Porto White 2013, Peninsula De Setubal, Portugal: A lovely, light Portuguese white wine with attractive lime and lemon notes and just enough acidity to be refreshing. No apparent oak. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 377127 12.50% XD 750 mL  $8.80 Score: 84/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review