Black Hills Estate Winery Syrah 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: I can't believe that the alcohol level on this wine isn't higher than 13% given it's heft and mouth-filling flavour. Deft winemaking at work here. Gorgeous supple texture and mouth-feel. Full-bodied and balanced with aromas of dark fruit, mocha and cedar. Perfect for hearty meaty dishes, especially grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 22633 13% D 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 93/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Bc V.Q.A., Canada: Classic gewurz! Rose petal, spice and lychee aromas on the nose and palate. Very nice: balanced yet not overdone. Yay! Viscous and mouth-filling with great layering. Finishes with baking spices and lemon zest. Pair with shellfish and a clear conscience. Drink: 2013-2018. 904185 13.30% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 7, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: A lusciously rich, complex BC Chardonnay with layers of sensuously ripe golden apple, peach and toasted almond. Beautiful on its own or pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 714956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 92/100. June 16, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Poplar Grove Winery Syrah 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury, meaty and seductive with aromas of dark fruit on the nose and palate. Very supple texture and almost full-bodied weight. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2019. 13.40% D 750 mL  $34.90 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Syrah 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A supple, smooth, seductive red wine made from estate grown BC Syrah grapes. Syrah really shines in the Okanagan Valley and here's a great example of it. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2019. 73072 14% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 91/100. June 2, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

CedarCreek Estate Winery Riesling 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Love this moth-watering, juicy bring you to your knees white wine made from Riesling grapes. Pair with prayers of thanks. Drink: 2014-2020. 423269 9.90% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza Rioja 2006, Rioja, Spain  340844 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review