Deakin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Victoria, Australia: Herbal, grassy, lime, gooseberry goodness. Zesty, oh yes! 447060 12.50%  750 mL  $11.95 Score: 85/100. December 4, 2008 Full Review

Alkoomi White Label Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: A vibrant Australian white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Lots of acidity on the palate for fresh seafood. Notes of lemon and lime. Drink: 2014-2018. 428383 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Elderton E Series Chardonnay 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2017. 458760 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. September 3, 2016 Full Review

Jacob's Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Lots of cedar brush, hickory smoky and oak o the nose from oak aging. Rich flavours of cassis on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Great for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 91751 13.80% D 750 mL  $17.45 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2016 Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from extensive oak aging. Robust and tannic, needs some cellar time and an hour of decanting. This full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is sourced from five vineyards on the winery's estate. Dark fruit, tarry notes and smoky oak. Good with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 145102 13% XD 750 mL  $16.45 Score: 87/100. April 1, 2015 Full Review

Domaine Galaman Fitou 2013, Midi A.P., France  395467 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95. January 9, 2015 Full Review

Cellier Des Dauphins Les Dauphins Côtes Du Rhône Reserve Red 2014, Côtes du Rhône, France  385385 13% D 750 mL  $10.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Bougrier Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2014, Loire Valley, France Drink: 2013-2016. 253229 11% XD 750 mL  $18.20. August 3, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Dauvergne Ranvier 2013, Rhone A.P., France Drink: 2016-2021. 436907 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. April 2, 2016 Full Review

Jeff Carrel Les Darons 2014, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Bacon fat and campfire on the nose of this savoury, full-bodied southern French red wine from the Languedoc region. This is a robust blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Carignan and 15% Syrah grapes. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2016-2018. 448464 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P, France: The 2013 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: Juicy and full-bodied. Very supple and smooth. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017-2019. 343509 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Dr. L Loosen Bros. Riesling 2014, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: A consistently great value year after year: this vibrant, off-dry German white wine offers lovely aromas of ripe peach, pear and apple blossom. Perfect for Asian dishes and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2014-2018. 423566 12% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Piazzano Chianti 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Good price for this Italian quaffer. Pair with movie night and pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 393199 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tormaresca Neprica 2012, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Solid value here in this full-bodied red wine from southern Italy in the Puglia region. Sun-based black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with charceuterie or ribs. Drink: 2013-2015. 380774 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A rustic, robust Italian red wine with tart black fruit and lots of oak. A big wine with lots of acidity on the palate. Full-bodied. Pair with pasta in meat or tomato-based sauces. Drink: 2015-2019. 727636 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. October 1, 2016 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Zenato San Benedetto Lugana Trebbiano 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A zesty northern Italian white wine with notes of grapefruit, lime and lemon zest. Racy acidity on the palate for shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 707158 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Strozzi Titolato Colli Senesi Chianti 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2016-2018. 454561 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95. May 28, 2016 Full Review

Tenute Del Cerro Manero 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2015-2017. 461855 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. September 17, 2016 Full Review

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy great vibrancy in this New Zealand white wine! This expressive Sauvignon Blanc has a pop of citrus flavour on the palate and finish. Lots of acidity. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 606848 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand  13%  750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

14 Chardonnay Limestone Hill (De Wetshof) 2014, South Africa, South Africa  419622 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Graham Beck Game Reserve Chenin Blanc 2014, Paarl, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Zesty chardonnay with biting green apple and some smoke. Amazing price. Drink: 2016-2020. 443366 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Bodegas Olarra Laztana Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2013-2019. 433649 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. July 9, 2016 Full Review

Bodegas la Magdalena Sueño Tempranillo 2013, Ribera del Júcar D.O., Spain: Full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the country's classic red grape Tempranillo grown on old vines. Lots of black fruit and toasty oak aromas with a firm tannic grip. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 397133 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. July 23, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Viña Olabarri Crianza 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2013-2018. 28941 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95. September 3, 2016 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Izadi Reserva Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied, beautifully balanced Spanish red wine made from the country's iconic Tempranillo grape. Notes of cigar box and dark berries with spice. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2013-2019. 461269 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Sierra Cantabria Seleccion 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: This palate-pleasing wine, built around Tempranillo, shows why this grape is so prized in Rioja. You’ll find ripe red berry-fruit on the nose here, as well as some spicy notes, chocolate, coffee, and sour cherry. A great value from Spain’s most acclaimed region. My note: What a delightful wine, especially at this price! Savoury, juicy with bright red fleshy berries. Love it! I can’t imagine a more pitch-perfect party wine for a wide variety of palates. Buy several cases for the holidays before it’s gone. Drink: 2017-2025. 190520 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

11 El Nomada Rioja Finca De La Rica (La Tablada) 2011, Rioja, Spain  425785 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lovely, mature aromas of leather, cigar box and dust in this full-bodied Rioja red wine produced by Bodegas Franco-Españolas. Not fruit-forward: a contemplative wine, not a talkative one. Full-bodied and smooth. Ready to drink now, especially with veal. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 12295 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Cune Riserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain Drink: 2014-2020. 417659 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. April 16, 2016 Full Review

Faustino Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A, Spain Drink: 2015-2020. 214296 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. April 16, 2016 Full Review

The Hess Collection Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, North Coast, California, United States: Sweet chocolate notes and black plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied smooth Californian red wine made from Cabernet sauvignon grapes. With the Mexican mole. Drink: 2014-2017. 25080 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. September 5, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ca' Momi Rosso 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A blend of of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petit Sirah grapes. Lots of black fruit flavours and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 449744 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 89/100. April 19, 2016 Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2016-2022. 996405 14% XD 750 mL  $79.95. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Toasty and full-bodied with attractive mocha, dark chocolate on the nose. Ripe dark berries on the palate. Very smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 656561 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Zinfandel 2014, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A robust red wine with big purple and black plum aromas and flavours as well as blueberry pie notes on the finish. Smooth and supple. The fruit profile is not as raisined as it is in some Californian Zinfandels. Nonetheless, this is a juicy, pleasing red wine. Perfect for potluck gatherings featuring grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 281758 14.90% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2013, Paso Robles, California, United States: A gorgeous, full-bodied Californian Syrah with a bit of heat on the finish, which is to be expected with such high alcohol at 15.5%. Aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke. Luscious layers of hedonism on the palate. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2020. 686121 15.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review