Yalumba Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: This organic red wine is full-bodied, smooth and delicious with aromas of smoky black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich and satisfying. Great taste for the price. It opens beautifully on the palate with rich flavours of fleshy black fruit. Some pepper and spice and everything nice on the finish. Drink: 2014-2020. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Estate Grown Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeously rich and mouth-filling, voluptuous and viscous BC Chardonnay. Toasted almond, vanilla spice and golden and green apple on the nose and palate. Long finish. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 393602 14.10% D 750 mL  $42.99 Score: 92/100. June 22, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Rosé 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely strawberry florals on the nose and palate of this dry, zesty BC rose. Perfect for cold cuts, charcuterie and creamy cheeses. Drink: 2015-2017. 275842 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A classic, beautifully balanced BC Gewurztraminer. Medium-bodied with aromatic notes of white florals, daisies, lilies, baking spice and lychee. Subtle and delicious. Just enough acidity for many dishes like Asian fare, mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2019. 585745 13% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, clean BC Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, lime and some toast. Beautifully balanced. Pair with rich seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2019. 126912 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

C. C. Jentsch Cellars Syrah 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A smooth, full-bodied red wine with notes of dark spice and rustic blackberries. Toasty oak on the finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 861971 13% D 750 mL Score: 87/100. December 31, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

William Fevre Champs Royaux Chablis William Fèvre 2014, Chablis, France: Crisp, dry unoaked Chardonnay from northern Burgundy. Notes of green apple brightness and acidity. OTHER: William Fevre owns 50 hectares in the heart of the Chablis region, more than half of which are Premiers Crus and Grand Crus. Drink: 2014-2019. 276436  13% XD 750 mL  $19.70 Score: 89/100. July 23, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Sartori Corte Brà Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A huge blockbuster Italian red wine that needs more cellar time and decanting when you eventually open it. Rich aromas of black fleshy fruit and smoke. A superbly balanced, savoury, mouth-watering Amarone! Dried herbs, cherry liqueur (but not sweet) and earth. Extraordinary depth and complexity yet elegant with a long finish. Pair with roast beef or prime rib or grilled meats. Drink: 2012-2023. 225540 15.50% D 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Castello Di Gabbiano Bellezza Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Here's a knock-out Italian red that is at once robust and flavourful yet ultra-smooth and refined. All the elements have come together in this wine including a spectacular vintage. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2015-2023. 158229 13.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 93/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Fonterutoli Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and juicy Chianti Classico with rich aromas and flavours of black cherry, blackberry, smoke and just enough oak. Nicely balanced with a satisfying finish. Supple and smooth, and finishing nicely with oak spice and black fruits. The Mazzei family has been producing wine since 1435. Drink: 2015-2018. 142389 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A blockbuster Washington Merlot from a strong vintage. Aromas of black cherry, spice and smoke. A splash of Syrah in this mostly Merlot wine adds a depth of black raspberry flavour and supple texture. Washington didn't suffer from the pylloxera root louse devastation so the vines are still planted on 100% vinifera rootstook and convey that typicity beautifully. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2021. 486936 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

H3 Columbia Crest Merlot 2013, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States: The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures in this eastern Washington state wine region is the reason why Merlots like this one are terrific. In October, during the last weeks of the key ripening season before harvest the nighttime temperature can plummet from 35 degrees in the day to just 20 degrees at night which allows for ripening during the day but then the grapes stop in the night and preserve freshness and natural acidity. The great thing is that the grapes don't get over-ripe as in some warm climates where photosynthesis produces more sugar and therefore more alcohol. That's why Washington red wines are often a moderate 13% alcohol. This wine features aromas of dark spice, fleshy blackberry and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2019. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: The soils aren't heavy and rich in this wine region of Washington state; rather they're more like sand traps on a golf course so they don't retain water and make the vines work hard. That's a good thing and results in smaller, more flavourful grapes and wine. Also eastern Washington where these vineyards are located is the driest part of the state. It can be 19 degrees C and raining in Seattle (on the other side of the Cascade Mountains) but 35 degrees and dry here. As well it rains mostly in the winter when moisture doesn't bloat the grapes, which aren't growing at that time. Therefore the winemaker can control the amount of wine during the dry growing season so the wines develop the same intensity of flavour as warm climate wines but the cool nights preserve balance and freshness. This Cabernet features Old World flare and styling with New World fruit and power. Aromas of black fruit, mocha and vanilla spice. Pair this with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review