Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Lovely length, depth and savoury goodness. Beautiful extraction of dark fleshy plum flavour yet there’s incredible balance. Made by a confident, deft hand. Drink: 2011-2015. 433060 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Selection Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Rapel Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Rich, dense Carmenère with aromas of cedar, blackberry, sweet blueberry and plum. Dry, bright and fruity with subtle tannins bringing balance. A robust wine. My note: A stunning wine for the money! Rich and deep with fleshy dark fruit. The layers in this wine lap over one another with incredible voluptuousness. This wine is perfect for potluck gatherings or dinner parties. Drink: 2011-2014. 640888 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Brut, Alsace A.C., France: Incredibly well-priced sparkling wine for the quality and taste. Here's the bubbly to stock up on for your wedding and large gatherings. Everyone will love it and no one will believe how little you paid. Toasty green apple brightness. Drink: 2013-2016. 173401 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2007, Burgundy, France: Gorgeously tart cherries with redcurrant and cranberry notes. Silky smooth and seductively long. Amazing value for the price. In fact, I often pick up a case of this pinot so as never to be out of a mouth-watering, food-friendly wine for dinner. Love it! 69914 12.70% XD 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 88/100. March 2, 2010 Full Review

La Bastide Blanche Bandol Bronzo, Vign. Rosé 2009, A.C., Provence, France: Superb and it’s highway robbery in terms of the price. I love this wine. Light strawberry aromas and fleeting happiness that you will chase until the end of your days. Leave some for me please. Drink: 2010-2013. 71084 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated Rose. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Villa Girardi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A savory, meaty, juicy ripasso: a red wine to chew on with deep satisfaction. Cedar, chewy black cherry layers float happily on full-bodied weight. The Ripasso method takes leftover pomace from making Amarone wine and adds it to a Valpolicella wine to start a second fermentation and in doing so, adds alcohol, body, tannin and flavour to the final wine. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2018. 161844 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and mouth-watering chianti, with black tart fruit, smoke, dried and earth aromas. This robust red wine is made from Sangiovese and offers mouth-watering juiciness and a satisfying finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 650754 13% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Perfect for planked salmon and grilled seafood on the barbecue! This is a vibrant, delightful pinot noir, especially at this price point! Very aromatic of exotic wild violets and lush cherries. Medium- to full-bodied, silky smooth and mouth-watering. Subtle and superbly crafted. Top me up! Drink: 2013-2017. 60137 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Balbás Crianza 2004, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-filling with layered flavours of mouth-watering blackberry and blueberry notes. Polished tannins with great mouth-weight. Produced by Bodegas Alitus. Lovely finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 167601 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Full-bodied with rich dark fruit and a complex structure. Not as sweet as many zins: more concentrated and complex. This muscular Zinfandel reflects the warmth and richness of Paso Robles in southern California. Lots of bold black cherry, pepper and spice. Sourced from grapes grown in the warm foothills of the arid vineyards studded with oak trees. Drink: 2013-2016. 31781 14.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review