Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Kerner Icewine 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC, VQA, Canada: A lovely, rich wine with aromas of peach preserves, ripe apricot and marmalade. Perfect for after-dinner, either with dessert or on its own. Drink: 2010-2012. 153155 12.60% S 750 mL  $29.99 Score: 92/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review

Cave Spring Reisling Icewine 2008, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: One of Canada's top wine producers, especially when it comes to Riesling, both dry and dessert style. This lovely dessert wine offers aromas an flavours of apricot and peach, Beautifully balanced. Drink: 2013-2019. 576033 10% S 375 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. September 12, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Riesling Icewine 2010, Okanagan V.Q.A., BC, Canada: Beautifully crafted and balanced dessert wine! Elegant, seamless with long flavours of pear and peach. Drink: 2012-2020. 776545995216 8.50% S 375 mL  $69.99 Score: 94/100. October 31, 2012 Full Review

Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Riesling Icewine 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2023. 9% S 375 mL  $59.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Perrin & Fils L'andéol Rasteau 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Classic Rhone Valley red wine with signature aromas of black fruit, pepper, cedar smoke and dried herbs. Savoury and delicious with earthy rather than overtly fruity nuances. Decant 2 hours or cellar it.  Your choice; your aptitude for delayed gratification -- or not! Drink: 2013-2017. 976845 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Les Amouriers Signature Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.P., France: Gorgeously balanced, intriguing, deep, rich and complex French red wine. Aromas of wild black fruit and smoke. Pair with braised meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 381038 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Marius Grenache Syrah 2015, Pays D'oc IGP, France: A terrific wine, especially at this price! Full-bodied with aromas of cedar brush, black fruit and smoke. Beautifully balanced and complex. Just what you'd expect from a Chapoutier wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 470096 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Such a pretty medium-bodied red wine! This New Zealand Pinot Noir offers seductive aromas of fleshy strawberry and field raspberries, yet is dry and mouth-watering for food. Gentle acidity pulls it together as a dinner companion or an aperitif. Great value. Drink: 2013-2017. 532929 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Robertson W.O., South Africa: The vineyard for this concentrated South African Cabernet is planted on Zandvliet Mountain at a height of 172 metres facing the southeast, which helps ripen the cabernet grapes yet maintain their balanced acidity as well. Mocha-blackberry goodness on the nose with supple full-bodied layers of dark fruit on the palate. Lots of coffee-espresso and dark fruit on the finish. This would be terrific with hearty meat dishes. Decant 1 hour. Drink: 2013-2018. 687814 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Sterling Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Sterling is known for its smooth, full-bodied and superbly balanced Merlot wines. This classic frm the heart of Napa Valley is a Vintages Essential product. Sterling launched California's first-ever vintage-dated wine back in 1969. The 2011 vintage is loaded with aromas of blackberry and black plum. Superb. Drink: 2013-2018. 330241 13.10% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: This blockbuster Californian red wine needs more cellar time: it's just a baby, but a bruiser. Full-bodied, complex and layered with aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cigar box. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with rare filet mignon. Wow. Drink: 2016-2023. 232371 14.40% D 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review