Wolf Blass Gold Label Sparkling, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes for this Australian sparkling wine were sourced from the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills. Aromas of green apple, lemon zest and stonefruit on the nose and palate. Pair with fried chicken. 606285 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Schlumberger Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling Wine, Austria, Austria: Fresh, dry and crisp with lemon sunshine. Made using the Méthode Traditionnelle, this fresh, dry and crisp Austrian sparkling wine is pure lemon sunshine in a glass. Pair with fresh seafood. Great price! Drink: 2014-2017. 284596 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Huff Estates Winery Cuvee Janine Rose 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely rose sparkling wine from the County: truly one of Ontario's best bubbly producers. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in Prince Edward County and the winery uses the traditional Champagne method of the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. The wine then rested 12 months on its less to add richness. Pair with smoked salmon. Drink: 2013-2018. 405035 12% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile Drink: 2013-2016. 462614 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95. January 24, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses Rosé 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Pretty, fresh and light with faint fleeting notes of summer fresh wild strawberries, the tiny kind. This wine sold out almost immediately last year with its gorgeous bottle design and label: perfect Valentine's Day gift paired with roses. Drink: 2013-2016. 373985 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Mission St. Vincent Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Bordeaux A.C., France: Fresh, crisp with lime and white grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2013-2016. 403030 11.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Réserve Rosé 2013, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Fragrant and pretty nose with aromas of wild field berries and flowers. On the palate, medium-bodied, dry and refreshing, with a little less heft than expected but not disappointing. Very balanced and clean. Drink: 2013-2015. 719062 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Veuve Ambal Brut Crémant De Bourgogne, Burgundy AC, France: A staggeringly great value. Got a wedding or graduation party? This is your bubbly. Tasty, toasty and bright with green apple refreshment. The Veuve Ambal finishes with white floral notes and lime zest. The vineyards from which the grapes are sourced have a similar topography to the neighboring region of Champagne to the north. Pair with fried chicken. Incredible! Drink: 2015-2019. 209619 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Maximilien Cairanne 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, A.C., France: This full-bodied French red wine offers seductive blackberry liqueur aromas and flavours and a ultra-velvet texture on the tongue. So delicious. No oak, just incredible fruit flavour. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 286336 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Giordano Collection Primitivo Di Manduria 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Aromas of big juicy purple plums and blueberries and mocha on this Italian blockbuster, and very Zinfandel-like, which makes sense given the grape connection to Primitivo. A supple and full-bodied red wine with a good-natured heart of hedonism. The Giordano family has been making wine since 1900 in the warm climate of Puglia in southern Italy. Primitivo is the flagship grape of southern Italy, especially Puglia. The grapes grow on low-yield vines. Perfect for casual dinner parties with people you like. Drink: 2013-2017. 51797 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wither Hills Rarangi Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of my favourite New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs year after year! It's herbal but not too grassy with a lovely lime lift through the mid-palate and finish. Crisp and refreshing. The grapes for this zesty white wine come from Rarangi, Benmorven and Taylor River regions. Minerality, umami, old foreshore, sea salt and lime aromas. This would be perfect with seafood and light-hearted conversation. Drink: 2013-2016. 551721 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A vibrant, almost robust (for rose) wine with terrific refreshment. Aromas of field strawberries and cranberry. Lots of great acidity for food, such as cold chicken sandwiches and cheeses. Drink: 2014-2016. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Lawson's Dry Hills Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A dependably great New Zealand Blanc with classic aromas of herbal-grassy notes, mouth-watering acidity and lime citrus lift. This mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was aged ever so briefly in barrel to add some creaminess and texture. Lots of vibrant green citrus and yellow stone fruit aromas and flavours here. Pair with seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 214460 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that shows the extra richness and layering of about four months aging on the lees.Still, there's no oak here, just stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. The Autri Valley where the fruit is grown for this wine is cooler on average than other regions in New Zealand. This Sauvignon has more intensity and more seriousness in both flavour and weight. You can almost sense the vibrancy of New Zealand light in the glass with this wine. Enjoy with salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Fantastic sauvignon blanc, especially at this price! Fresh and crisp, not too herbal, with terrific lime and citrus brightness. Year after year, I love this zesty white wine from New Zealand! A lovely lime lift on the finish that's ultra-refreshing. Medium-bodied and crisp. Perfect for salads and shellfish. Try it with vegetarian pizza and creamy cheeses. Racy Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc. Eradus continues a successful run with Sauvignon Blanc. Drink: 2013-2016. 225557 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Viña Zaco Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky and toasty Spanish red wine, with tasty aromas and flavours of black cherries. Ready to drink now. Decant this robust wine for 1-2 hours and pair with pepper steak. Gorgeous length on the finish. Superb value. Drink: 2012-2018. 146209 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorat D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of purple plum preserves and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! The wine is named for the gnarled 35-80 year old vines from which the grapes are sources: these vines produce fewer, but more richly flavoured fruit. Produced by Delicato Family Vineyards. Drink: 2015-2018. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced wine and a great value. This is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Zinfandel grapes in the blend. Dark fruit aromas are wrapped in toasty oak. Nice symmetry and balance with full-bodied weight. Gets my vote! Finished with dried herbs and dark fruit. Drink: 2013-2017. 191700 14% XD 375 mL  $21.75 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Mendocino County, Lake County, California, United States: A mild Californian white wine with medium body and attractive notes of white flowers and lime. Pair with seafood dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 86249 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Edna Valley Vineyard Paragon Chardonnay 2011, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States: This voluptuous Californian Chardonnay is loaded with butterscotch and toffee notes from oak aging. A gorgeous richness and full-bodied weight on the palate. A long, smoky finish. Terrific! Edna Valley is inland but not from the Pacific Ocean and the mountain gap enables cooling ocean breezes to flow into the valley in an east/west (transverse) direction. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2015. 984153 13.90% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review