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

Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut 2008, Nova Scotia, Canada: The 2008 vintage of the Benjamin Bridge Brut is the best I've tasted yet from this winery, which is among Canada's best producers of sparkling wine. You're drinking the stars here. This bubbly is made using the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, just as they do in the Champagne region of France. They also use two of the grapes, Pinot Noir (10%) and Chardonnay (8%), used in France in their blend, together with L'Acadie (42%) and Seyval (40%) to give a decidedly (and deliciously) Nova Scotia signature to the cuvee. All grapes are estate grown and hand-harvested in October 2008 at 17.9 brix and bottled in June 2009 after spending 5 years on the lees to add richness, creaminess and depth. The 2008 vintage had the ideal conditions of sustained cool weather moderated by the Bay of Fundy which allowed for slow and complex ripening of the grapes. Lovely aromas of lime citrus, fresh mint, and lemon brightness on the nose and palate with great replays of flavour. A long, toasty finish leaves you at the shoreline of this Atlantic bubbly longing for more. This wine dances in the glass like sunlight on the ocean, with just as much refreshing sea spray on the palate and senses. Pair with Atlantic lobster in melted butter and dockside daydreams. 415983 11.50% XD 750 mL  $45.00 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour in this iconic BC Pinot Noir, yet it's not heavy at all. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice on the nose follow through on the palate. This is seductive Pinot that gives liquid definition to opulence. Pair it with something naughty. Love, love the mouth-watering juiciness! Try it with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 585760 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Jean Geiler Réserve Particulière Riesling 2013, Alsace, A.C., France: Dry and acidic with mouth-watering white grapefruit and lime notes. Perfect for shellfish. Drink: 2013-2018. 408237 11.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Sweet cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the palate. Vanilla oak spice, smoke and raspberry compote and preserves on the finish. Full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this winery and considered the most robust of all four. Gotta love that red melted wax seal: makes a great gift package. Pair with grilled chicken. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate and caramel on the finish from oak aging. Drink: 2014-2019. 212076 14.90% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review