Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2010, Rapel Valley, Chile: Robust and brooding with exceptional value, like the rest of the wines in its line-up. Big black fleshy fruit, loaded with toasty oak, tar and smoke. Endless, deep and rich. Discuss world domination. Drink: 2013-2017. 34942 15% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Bois du fil Médoc 2012, Médoc, Bordeaux, France   750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Château De Nages Costières De Nîmes Rosé 2009, France, France   750 mL  $14.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Beauvignac Les Costières De Pomerols Picpoul De Pinet 2011, A.C., Côteaux De Languedoc, Sud De France, Midi, France: Dry and green and more approachable than gruner veltliner or vinho verdhe. Refreshing and crisp with green herbal notes. Drink: 2012-2015. 350124 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. October 13, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Domaine Le Verger Chablis 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: Green apple freshness and a little creaminess here on this classic Burgundian Chardonnay. No oak aging, which is the tradition in Chablis. Good mineral finish. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 181289 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. August 30, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Canti Barbera D'asti Superiore 2007, Piémont, Italy  478941 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2011, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with black pepper, dark spices, coffee, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Pair with rib roast or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Garnacha (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2013, Catalunya, Spain: This wine takes its name from the emerald colour of the Mediterranean. There’s no oak on this aromatic blend of mostly muscat (Moscatel) grapes with some gewürztraminer grapes, that grow in the mountains of north-east Spain. A lovely honeysuckle finish. Simply divine even at triple the price it is. Stunningly lovely white floral notes along with some lychee and white melon. So, so pretty as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Highly recommended. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries. Drink: 2013-2017. 113696 11.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Revolution Red California, Napa Valley, United States   750 mL  $10.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review