Don Cristobal 1492 Barrel Selection Shiraz 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Aromas of dark fruit on the nose that build more strongly on the full-bodied palate of this Argentine red wine made from Shiraz grapes. This is a terrific wine for the price point and will drink well with a wide variety of hearty meat dishes. Finishes with dark spices and vibrant fleshy black fruit nuances. Drink: 2015-2017. 236133 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Cellars Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Niagara chardonnay with nicely calibrated oak and golden apple notes. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 228551 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Middle-Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Yes this is a wine named for JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, which was filmed in beautiful New Zealand (and has since generated an estimated $100 million extra revenue in tourism as a result). Middle-Earth Vineyards was established originally more than half a century ago as a dairy farm. In 1996, the owners converted to grape farming and launched their first wine in 2012. Pair this lime-zesty SB with fresh seafood. One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Produced by Winelord Ltd. (not Sauron), you don't have to travel to the ends of the earth to find a good value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc . Drink: 2017-2019. 391987 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Darling, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Juicy with passionfruit, lime, lemon and cut grass. Crisp and clean with lots of mouth-watering action from racy acidity. Pair with clams or mussels. Drink: 2014-2017. 235895 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review