Limited Edition Syrah 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: My favorite wine in a terrific line-up from this producer. Generous, balanced and plush. Aged 12 months in French oak. Aromas of violets, cinnamon and blackberry. Superb. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 96/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Chakana Yaguareté Collection Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: A new vintage and a new label, but the same high-quality, value-priced Malbec from Chakana that we released on June 20, 2009. Made in what is quickly becoming the popular Argentine style, it is filled with berry and stone fruits (raspberry, blackberry and plum) and shows remarkable balance. There is a lot of pleasure to be had here. My note: Simple and tasty, but you can’t beat the price. Full-bodied with straight-forward notes of black plums and berries. Knock it back! 3509 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. November 21, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Saurus Select Familia Schroeder Malbec 2006, Patagonia, Neuquén, San Patricio Del Chañar, Argentina: A juicy, purple wine with liqueur jammy berry flavour. Full-bodied. 55459 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review

Sietefincas Chardonnay 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Sietefincas (“Seven Lands”) refers to the seven vineyards this Bodega uses to craft its line of unique wines. This Chard sports a fresh peaches-and-cream nose with vanilla accents, making way for creamy pear, baked apple, melon and almond butter on the palate. My note: A simple, full-bodied butter-oaky chardonnay. Drink: 2011-2014. 222752 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 19, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best winemakers. She is talented and has great taste. Full-bodied, savory, rich and deep: this wine has it all. Fleshy dark fruit but something more exotic. Love it! Drink: 2011-2015. 79798 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 2, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Semillon 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A lovely, medium-bodied, mouth-watering white with melon and peach notes. Clean and refreshing. 662635 11% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review

Featherstone Winery Black Sheep Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: So beautiful! This riesling has it all: juicy, peach and lime aromas, balance, complexity, length and lambs. (That was a baaaaah-d joke, I know.) Medium-bodied and packed with flavour. These folks are Riesling Masters: Ka-pow! Drink: 2011-2016. 80234 10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. April 16, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Pondview Estate Winery Gewürztraminer Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale lemon-yellow, this offers up notes of lime, white roses, citrus zest and mineral. Off-dry with nice balancing acidity, it has fresh and pretty citrus and floral notes with a gentle touch of spice. The finish is quite refreshing. My note: clean, crisp and clear with lovely lychee, rose petal, white melon and light spices. No heavy oak and alcohol here. Great aperitif. Drink: 2011-2014. 234625 13.10% MD 750 mL  $14.20 Score: 87/100. July 9, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery Haynes Barn Merlot Cabernet 2009, Okanagan, BC, VQA, Canada: Love this, especially at this price point! It's full-bodied, but not heavy with attractive mocha and black fruit aromas. Some smoke on the finish. Almost a coffee-like warmth and depth. Very comforting indeed. Drink: 2010-14. 776545400086 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.99 Score: 89/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut Rosé Champagne 2003, A.C., Champagne, France: Spectacular! I love rose bubbly the best. It means happiness and success. Gorgeous aromas of fleeting field raspberries combine with toasty effervescent. It’s liquid loveliness. Drink: 2011-2016. 69831 12.50% XD 750 mL  $87.95 Score: 95/100. October 15, 2011 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Love it! Muscular, rich, toasty and full-bodied… just like James Bond who loved this bubbly. Spectacularly well-made… you will never, ever be disappointed with it… or will I if you give it as a gift. 384529 12% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 95/100. October 15, 2011 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: A lovely, classic chianti that celebrates all that’s best about Tuscan living and the joys of pasta and fresh tomato sauce. Dark berries and smoke with mouth-watering acidity and full-bodied weight. I love it! Drink: 2011-2015. 111641 13.90% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 10, 2011 Full Review

Viticcio Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Ultra-smooth and light- to medium-bodied. Like Merlot’s little cousin with beautiful dark fruit. Drink: 2011-2014. 224311 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2011 Full Review

Le Tobele Amarone Della Valpolicella Ripasso 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: An exceptionally priced, complex Ripasso that gains its extra depth and richness of flavour from the grape skins of Le Tobele’s Amarone. Chocolate and black cherry fruit with hints of raisins on the nose. Medium-full bodied and offering dried fruit, spice, and a sweet core. Dry and fruity on the finish. My note: A juicy and mocha-filling sensation wafts out of the glass. Liquid plums play with your tastebuds until you are very happy. Full-bodied and smooth. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2014. 106914 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bollini Empson & Co. Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Bollini lowers substantially their grape yields in order to intensify the aromas and flavours of their Pinot Grigio. My note: Floral, vibrant and exquisitely personable. Terrific come-alive aromas of melon and white peach. Wow! Drink: 2011-2015. 951319 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Gerardo Classico Cesari Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Smooth, easy-drinking red as supple as merlot but with more red berry and sundried tomato notes. Terrific with Italian cuisine. 159434 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2008, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: This has to be one of the best values in the entire liquor store! What more could you want, or at least ask for, for $11.95? Plush black fruit, mouth-watering and juicy, satisfying and rich. The Ultimate party wine. Drink: 2011-2014. 983742 14% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Robertson Winery Kings River Chardonnay 2009, W.O., Robertson, South Africa: Absolutely phenomenal for the price! Chardonnay lovers rejoice. Lovely balance of green apple fruit and toasty oak. Grab a case, you won't regret it. Drink: 2012-2015. 104810 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Juan Gil 4 Meses De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2012, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries, purple plums and forest-deep cherries and cedar. The 4 Meses translate to 4 months and correspond to how long the wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak, which imparts the wine with a toasty note. Decant this wine 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure. Drink: 2013-2016. 13656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Real Sitio de Ventosilla Recorba Crianza 2006, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Old leather and violets, love it! Old World seduction in a glass. Dark dried fruit and herbs and smoke. Drink: 2011-2015. 236950 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 6, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ironstone Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Ironstone creates a fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing Zinfandel rich in blackberry and blueberry notes. Medium bodied, dry, soft and round, with a lingering finish. Superb value. My note: Classic Californian Zinfandel! Love it: brambleberry, blueberry and blackberry pie. Smooth and full-bodied and ultra-juicy. Slather it on! Drink: 2011-2015. 951889 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2011 Full Review