Variety: Shiraz 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Michael David Winery 

Recommendation: This wine pairs well with dishes like pasta and cheese. It has a bold flavor and a dry finish, which complements rich foods, especially seasoned meats. It goes particularly well with braised short ribs, bulgogi, or steak.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Michael David Winery 

Recommendation: This wine pairs well with pork and grilled pork belly, as well as unseasoned meat dishes. It particularly complements red meats like steak. 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Shiraz

Alcohol: 16% 

Country of Origin: South Australia > McLaren Vale 

Producer: Mollydooker

Recommendation: This wine pairs well with red meats, steak, braised short ribs, stews, bulgogi, lamb chops, and Korean cuisine.  

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Other Grapes

Alcohol: 13% 

Country of Origin: Italy > Toscana

Producer: Carpinetto

Recommendation: This wine pairs well with white meats and complements roasted meat dishes seasoned with pepper or Mediterranean spices. Enjoy it in magnum size!

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14% 

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Beringer Vineyards

Recommendation: It pairs well with steak, cheese, smoked and cured foods, pizza, and pasta. It features a thick bottleneck. 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13%

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Beringer Vineyards

Recommendation: Beringer wines never disappoint. They pair wonderfully with ribeye steak, roasted vegetables, and aged cheddar cheese. 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: (Red Blend) Monastrell, Syrah/Shiraz, Petit Verdot

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: Spain > Jumilla

Producer: Ego Bodegas

Recommendation: This wine pairs well with meats, pasta, charcuterie, and cheese. It is currently on sale at several places.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > California / North Coast

Producer: Louis M. Martini

Recommendation: It pairs well with meat dishes such as beef and pork. It is recommended for those who enjoy sweet wines!

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA

Producer: Dark Horse

Recommendation: This is the best value-for-money wine under $10. Despite its affordable price, it has a buttery flavor and pairs excellently with meat dishes.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14% 

Country of Origin: Australia > South Eastern Australia

Producer: 19 Crimes

Recommendation: This is one of the most common wines in the United States. Besides this, various 'Crime' series wines are also quite good. There’s even a label featuring Snoop Dogg’s face. Pairs well with barbecue and grilled meats.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 15% 

Country of Origin: USA > Washington State > Columbia Valley > Horse Heaven Hills

Producer: Columbia Crest

Recommendation: This wine is produced in Washington State. It pairs well with red meats, steak, roast beef, smoked duck, pasta, and a variety of cheeses.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14-15% 

Country of Origin: USA > Washington State > Columbia Valley

Producer: Columbia Crest

Recommendation: Pairs well with steak, lasagna, and pasta with red sauce.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Monastrell

Alcohol: 14-15% 

Country of Origin: Spain > Jumilla

Producer: Juan Gil

Recommendation: Robert Parker (93pt)

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Merlot

Alcohol: 13.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Ca'Momi

Recommendation: It pairs well with a variety of meat dishes such as bulgogi, marinated short ribs, spicy pork stir-fry, jokbal (braised pig’s trotters), smoked duck, and chicken. It also complements tomato or cream-based pizzas and pastas.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz, Sangiovese, and Petite Sirah

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Kendall-Jackson

Recommendation: It pairs well with grilled dishes like ribeye steak or pork belly, as well as with various types of cheese. 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Riesling

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Country of Origin: USA > Washington State > Columbia Valley

Producer: CHARLES SMITH WINES

Recommendation: Pairs well with pork, pork belly, pork jowl, grilled eel, seafood, salads, vegetables, bulgogi, braised short ribs, boiled pork, Southeast Asian cuisine, and other Asian dishes.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Tempranillo

Alcohol: 12.5-13.5%

Country of Origin: Spain > Rioja

Producer: Bodegas Lan

Recommendation: Pairs well with light salads and pasta dishes. I also recommend the Lan Reserva! 

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13-14%

Country of Origin: USA > California > Central Coast

Producer: William Hill

Recommendation: Pairs well with beef steak and duck dishes.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Tempranillo and Garnacha 

Alcohol: 16~18%

Country of Origin: Spain > Rioja

Producer: Federico Paternina

Recommendation: Looking for a reserva-quality wine at an affordable price? I recommend this one. It pairs well with steak served with roasted peppers, Southern-style barbecue, and aged cheeses

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Variety: Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13~14%

Country of Origin: USA > California 

Producer: Bread&Butter

Recommendation: It pairs well with steamed fish, butter-seared scallops, oven-roasted chicken dishes, and creamy pasta. This wine has a rich buttery aroma.

Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️