Agostino Inicio Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: The 2014 vintage was matured for 6 months in American and French oak. Seductive nose of fleshy, come on in black fruit. Fresh and deep and inviting with juicy layers of come hither. Great price. Drink: 2016-2020. 330670 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Malbec 2013, Tupungato, Argentina: This seductively rich Argentine Malbec is named for Atamisque, the iconic flower of the Uco Valley where red wine is made. Aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet supple and smooth. Savoury, with some violets and coffee on the finish. The grapes come from 70-year-old vines at an altitude of 4,430 feet. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 194126 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon with black smoky fruit and a deep core of richness. The ripeness of the fruit is a terrific example of the long ripening season the Mendoza region enjoys. Terrific toastiness as well from judicious oak aging. Perfect for grilled meats, hard cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2016-2019. 128629 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Shiraz from the Barossa Valley shines, and here is a prime example. With 160 years of Barossa heritage, Yalumba shows exactly what Barossa terroir is capable of. The winery creates this wine from a "patchwork quilt" of soils, aspects, microclimates and cultures, thus the name. The winery has selected specific parts of its cool-climate vineyard in the Eden Valley for this "patchwork" blend of Shiraz. It marries these with some warm plots in the Barossa Valley to create a remarkable wine. A rich, full-bodied, supple Australian red wine with attractive aromas of black plum, blackberries and black raspberries. Incredible concentration and depth with a long finish. Yalumba is synonymous with Australia wine, particularly Shiraz. Seductive notes of cedar smoke on the finish. Great for dinner parties. Excellent price for the taste and quality. Drink: 2016-2022. 98392 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: The 2014 vintage is an Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was matured in both new and used French and American oak barrels. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. A lively, mouth-coating red wine from a consistently good producer. This vintage offers aromas of minty blackberry on the nose with fleshy black plum on the palate. Round, supple and satisfying with a great finish. Try it with gourmet hamburgers and all the fixings. Drink: 2016-2020. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied, well-structured Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. This wine offers aromas of minty blackberry, toasty oak and dark spice. On the palate, it's savoury, meaty, and juicy mouth-watering. Perfect for prime rib. The wine is named in honour of the original convicts who settled in Australia. Drink: 2016-2021. 461525 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Spicy with dark pepper o the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2015, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: The grapes for this wine come from the Brookland Vineyard in Australia's Yarra Valley and provide great balance of fruit ripeness and some zingy acidity. A gorgeous, silky pinot noir with layers of fleshy black cherries and a satin-rich texture. This balanced red wine shows attractive intensity in the glass. This Australian red wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes and has great vibrancy and verve. Gulf Station is the original pastoral holding of the Bell family who settled in the Yarra Valley in 1864. The site of today's De Bortoli vineyard was known as "the summer paddock". It had a large dam and held green pasture for the summer months. The Pinot grapes for this wine grow on mature vines in the Dixon Creek, Yarra Glen Tarrawarra and Woori Yallock vineyards. Each vineyard is picked and vinified separately. The wines are matured in new and used oak barrels for 10 months. Finishes with great vibrancy and refreshment. Try this vibrant Australian wine with game meats, duck and roast turkey. Excellent value. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2023. 15511 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Yalumba Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra, Australia: Elegant and distinguished Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool climate of Coonawarra. Great balance and restraint, yet there's no shortage of flavour and character. Black fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 460667 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely supple Niagara Pinot Noir with a medium-bodied weight and luscious layers of fleshy ripe cherry and field berry. Finishes with a lick of spice on the end. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 1545 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Keint-He Voyageur Pinot Noir 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Ontario Pinot Noir with seductive aromas of tart wild cherry, earth and spice. Mouth-watering acidity demands food: planked salmon or roast chicken or turkey. Medium-bodied and smooth. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2021. 373407 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.50 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Trail Estate Riesling 2014, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous wet stone and minerality with petrol in the best sense. Love this! medium-bodied with juicy, mouth-watering acidity. Pitch perfect for seafood, shellfish, vegetarian dishes and quiche. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2021. 468082 12.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Chardonnay 2015, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Robust and voluptuous Niagara Chardonnay with smoky campfire aromas on the nose that open into ripe peach and pear and golden apple on the palate. Pair with turkey dinner. Drink: 2017-2019. 268342 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The winery sent me the 2014 vintage of this lovely riesling to taste and evaluate, which is fortunate since it was the 2013 vintage at the LCBO tasting. Green apple and white pear. Love it. Building an inukskuk is now a ritual at the end of harvest for this winery: lifting the heavy stones requires a team effort. Pair with roast turkey and fun. The winery does whole cluster pressing to extract pure flavour, and only of the first 600 litres per tonne of fruit. Ed allows the juice to settle during a long, slow fermentation. The 2014 vintage is a blend of two distinct blocks of 21B clone vines nowin their early teens as the winery describes them. Finishes with fresh pink grapefruit notes. Drink: 2014-2019. 43281 11% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Featherstone Winery Black Sheep Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone's Black Sheep Riesling stands shoulder to shoulder (ear to ear) with the best of Niagara Rieslings. This is one of my favourite Niagara Rieslings: delightful every vintage. The 2014 vintage is no exceptional with lovely bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. This Ontario white wine offers great refreshment in the glass. Featherstone's Black Sheep Riesling stands shoulder to shoulder (ear to ear) with the best of Niagara Rieslings. Mouth-watering juiciness with vibrant notes of tropical tree fruit. Off-dry and ready from a range of dishes from glazed ham to chutney. Drink: 2014-2019. 80234 10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Escarpment Ontario VQA, Canada: One of the best Ontario Cabernet Franc wines I've ever tasted. Rich, full-bodied with layers of dark plums, smoke and mocha. Beautifully balanced, with a sweet chocolate note on the finish, though this wine is dry. That extra kicks just makes it more luscious and delicious. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb. Drink: 2015-2017. 391995 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Stunning Riesling from one of Niagara's best producers of the genre. Aromas of ripe pear and peach with a lovely core or minerality and racy acidity. Pair with pleasure and seafood. Drink: 2014-2020. 24133 11% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Creekside Laura's Red 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy black fruit and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Niagara red wine. Lots of acidity and tart blackberry on the palate for dishes with a tangy tomato sauce. Good balance. Full-bodied. This full-weighted wine is intense and balanced with aromas of blackcurrant, pepper and mocha. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 117960 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Riesling 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A pretty, soft, light-bodied Niagara Riesling that's still packed with flavour. Notes of lime blossom, fresh peach and green apple. Soft acidity that is still balancing. Pair with halibut. Drink: 2015-2020. 268375 10.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Cave Spring Cellars Pinot Gris 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring is a cool-climate white wine wizard, best known for their Rieslings, but take a look at this lovely Pinot Gris. Superb flavour, finesses, balance and length. Aromas of lemongrass and lime zest. Pair with vegetarian dishes and salads. Drink: 2016-2019. 522979 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Inniskillin Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cranberry juicy on the nose and palate. Could there be a better wine for Thanksgiving turkey? Medium-bodied and smooth with lots of racy acidity. Great value. Drink: 2015-2019. 261099 12.20% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Valley, Chile: A truly amazing wine for the money! Classic and balanced cabernet with rich, deep layers of flavour: black plum, wild blackberry and cedar. Some spice on the finish. The bonus is that this is an organic wine. Pair with free-range beef. Drink: 2015-2018. 407494 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Vina Maipo Gran Devoción Carmenère Syrah 2013, Maule Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with typical aromas of black fruit, herbs and spice. This is a red wine blend of Carmenere and Syrah grapes. A dark ruby in the glass with violet tints. Finishes with black liquorice, dark plum and sage. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2019. 274100 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Single Vineyard Syrah 2013, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: This Chilean Syrah shows its coastal origin as in both the balance and elegance as well as its focus. The vines for this wine grow just 12 kilometres or 7.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. They grow in the clay-black slate-schist soils of the Manzanares Vineyard which lends deep minerality to the wine. They were planted back in 2005. The grapes were picked early in the morning during harvest, then cold-soaked and fermented at 24-28 degrees Celsius (75-82 degree Fahrenheit) in stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. A gorgeous, opulent Chilean Syrah of the best pedigree. Structure, density, concentration and complexity all play roles in this wine, with intense replay of fleshy dark plums and berries across the palate (and mind). Perfect for grilled pork chops or game dishes. Drink: 2016-2021. 387910 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Terrific bold red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is made from diverse blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes within the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. A savoury and juicy Chilean cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and eminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great depth and length in the glass and on the palate. Polished tannins and a good finish. Great with pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2019. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Terrific lime zest on the nose of this exceptionally well-priced Chilean Sauvignon Blanc! All the fruit was sourced from two different soil types, 99% clay loam and 1% red clay mixed with decomposed granite. Located in the coolest, westernmost reaches of the Casablanca Valley, and cropped for low yields at 2.4 tons per acre. Lots of juicy acidity on the palate for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2015-2017. 974717 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Serie Riberas Carmenere 2014, Chile: Robust, smooth and juicy Chilean red wine made from the country's flagship grape Carmenere. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spice and toasty oak. A long fruit-driven finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2020. 274043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine de la Baume Elisabeth Viognier 2014, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Lovely floral and spice aromatics in this medium-bodied French white wine made from Viognier grapes. Wow! Pair with mild and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2018. 438796 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Riesling 2014, Alsace A.C., France: Crisp, fresh and clean. This medium-bodied white offers lovely aromas of white melon and lime lift. Terrific clean finish which makes it a great aperitif or companion to many dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 259788 12.40% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied rich southern French red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's most-respected producers. Aromas of black fruit, cassis and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Foncalieu Le Versant Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi, France: So crisp and clean, like sipping on a glacier but without the cold headache. Pure refreshment. Not grassy. Lime zest. Enjoy as an aperitif or with seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 470336 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Domaine Galaman Claude Gros, Select Vins 2013, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: A staggeringly great value! Spicy and peppery on the nose that opens to voluptuously richness on the palate. Layered and gorgeous. Lots of fleshy black plums. Drink: 2015-2019. 395467 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Baron de Hoen Reserve Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace A.C., France: The much-respected Alsatian winery Cave de Beblenheim has been making wine for more than 50 years. This vibrant white wine is made from 100% Pinot Gris grapes. It offers notes of tropical tree fruit, apricots, peach blossom and honeysuckle. The sweetness is balanced and add a mouth-filling voluptuousness to this wine. It finishes with quince and floral notes. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries or mushroom risotto. Drink: 2016-2019. 461657 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vielles Vignes 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Soft and round French white wine with great minerality and medium acidity. This balanced wine sources grapes from old vines that are hand picked, low yield and dry grown. The 2015 vintage of the Cotes du Roussillon Vieilles Vignes Blanc is a blend of 80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Marsanne grapes grown on Vielles Vignes (old vines) matured in concrete tanks and 10% in new oak barrels. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2016-2020. 175232 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Sarl Premier Cote 2014, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Stéphan Vedeau produced this robust southern French red wine blend that's a typical GSM, mostly Grenache, with about a third Syrah and the remainder Mourvèdre grapes. He's a third generation winemaker from Cotes Du Rhone. His wines are all organic products, free of chemicals and pesticides, the fertilizers are organic and he uses ambient or natural yeasts to ferment the wines. The wine was matured concrete tanks for 12 months. The vines are planted on the eastern slopes near the town of Courthezon, which lies along the eastern border of Châteauneuf du Pape in the Rhone. The 2014 vintage of the Côtes du Rhône Premières Côte grapes were picked in late September and early October. Drink: 2016-2020. 251645 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château La Caussade 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C, France: Full-bodied, savoury and juicy with attractive aromas of fleshy black plum, blackberry and black currant. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 177014 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Anselmann Edesheimer Rosengarten Siegerrebe Spätlese 2014, Pfalz, Germany: Liquid gorgeous with clementine zest and lovely apricot sunshine. Sweet but not cloying: still fresh for fruit flans and cobblers due to lovely balancing acidity. Drink: 2015-2017. 910554 9.50% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Cliffhanger Riesling 2015, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: Mouth-watering acidity for seafood with lovely lifted notes of lime and lemon zest. Medium-bodied. Also works as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2015-2019. 464883 11% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2014, Veneto, Italy: Fleshy ripe sweet black cherries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Italian red wine. Great price for this quality! Pair with lasagna or sausage. Drink: 2016-2022. 338939 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Drink: 2014-2017. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Masseria Surani Heracles Tommasi Primitivo 2014, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Juicy and delicious Italian red wine with blackened plums and purple plum notes. Lots of toasty, charred oak in this Primitivo (aka Zinfandel). This robust Italian red wine is produced by Tommasi family's Puglia vineyards in southern Italy, first settled by ancient Greeks in 700 BCE, and therefore the wine is named in honour of Heracles. Lots of black fruit and oak. Perfect for grilled and barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 434274 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Waimea Pinot Gris 2012, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Viscous and unctuous with layers of mouth-filling ripe pear and peach. Racy acidity for clams and mussels. Drink: 2013-2018. 408682 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp, clean and refreshing New Zealand Sauvigon Blanc with aromas of fresh cut grass, lime and lemon zest. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this! Usually Pinot Gris is like beige wallpaper: boring. Not so here. Lively and aromatic with an undertone of almond. Fresh lime and white pear. Great chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2019. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Herdade Do Rocim 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: A robust Spanish red wine blend of made from a blend of Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante, Bouschet grapes. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2020. 423574 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Fonseca Porto Bin 27, Douro Valley, Portugal: This full-bodied dessert wine offers aromas and flavours of fleshy purple and black plums with blackberry liqueur. Layered and rich. Drink: 2018-2027. 325506 20% S 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. May 20, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is a great example South African Chenin Blanc with seductive aromas of Asian pear and something I can only describe as black apricot. Oak imparts baked bread and wraps this wine beautifully. Baking spices on the finish of this exotically wonderful wine. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2015-2019. 675421 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Flagstone Treaty Tree Cabernet Merlot 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: In the mood for something different? Here's your wine. Savoury, juicy and pleasingly different from most Cabernet-Merlot blends, with coffee, dried herbs and cranberry flavours. The wine leads with Cabernet but also has Merlot in the blend. Full-bodied and smooth South African red wine. Pair with a pepper steak. This South African winery is Integrity & Sustainability Certified by the South African Wine and Spirit Board. Drink: 2016-2019. 278382 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

The Bean Coffee Pinotage 2015, Western Cape, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate of this pinotage, and unapologetically (and delightfully) so. Weirdly wonderful: end your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth red wine with some black fruit flavours as well. The coffee-style pinotage has become popular among South African winemakers. The grape Pinotage, the most iconic red wine for South Africa, was originally created by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault grapes. Produced by Mooiplaas Wines, this red wine is robust, rugged and full of character. The espresso notes are derived from both the toasting and type of French oak barrels in which the wine is aged. Try it with gourmet hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2020. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Borsao Berola Garnacha Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: Savoury, meaty fleshy ripe black fruit. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose and palate from generous oak aging and a firm tannic grip on the palate. Berola is the original name of the Monastery of Veruela dating back to the 12th century and was run by the Cistercian monks. This Spanish red wine is a blend of mostly Garnacha (Grenache), with some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks. Pair with lamb in rosemary. Drink: 2016-2022. 371518 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love the seductive espresso, coffee-scented nose with fleshy black fruit that emerges underneath. Great concentration and depth in this red wine. A full-bodied red wine with classic Rioja aromas of tart with dark red fruit, earth and some smoke. Lots of layers and complexity here. Try this interesting Old World wine tonight with a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2016-2018. 244723 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza Tempranillo 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This robust Spanish red wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, the country's flagship red wine varietal. The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by prolonged bottle aging before being released from the winery. A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. Pair with game meats. Serve at 17-18 degrees Celsius. Drink: 2016-2020. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2015, Borja, Spain: This Spanish red wine offers extraordinary value and taste for the price. Aromas of purple plums and spice with fleshy sweet blackberries. This is a savoury, full-bodied blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 386961 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Antano Reserva 2012, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine is a blend of Pempranillo, Grenache, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. Gorgeous! Dry and earthy with dusty tanned leather aromas. Tastes mature. Awesome for the price. Pair with savoury dishes like lamb. Drink: 2014-2021. 427369 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at a staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2020. 354753 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Firestone Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Santa Ynez Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, richly textured Californian Cabernet with toasty oak and mocha as well as black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 292128 14.20% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Estancia Pinot Grigio 2014, California, United States: Crisp, fresh and clean with aromas of lime and lemon zest. Great aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2016-2018. 418285 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Mcmanis Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Juicy, robust and bursting with purple plums and flashy blackberries. Delicious times three. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 256735 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, North Coast, California, United States: Juicy and savoury with mouth-watering flavours of blackberry and black plum with bacon and spice. Layers of pleasure. pair with rare meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 686824 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Paso Robles, California, United States: Complex, balanced and structured: this Californian Cabernet offers lots of pleasure but also has great elegance and length on the finish. Aromas of dark fruit, spice and smoke. Layered and concentrated. The Paso Robles wine region is more southern than Napa Valley in the state of California, and so wines there ripen longer and develop terrific intensity. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2019. 161141 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review