Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Catena Appellation Chardonnay 2020, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena Appellation 2020 Chardonnay is a fragrant Argentinean Chard with ripe apricot, peach, Meyer lemon aromas and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and toasty on the palate with ripe stone fruit, dried pineapple, citrus zest, nutty and smoky flavours with a lingering flinty mineral finish. Elegant, complex and nicely done. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 10964 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Carmenère shows the best of both grapes with its blueberry, plum, blackberry and spice flavors. It’s dry and mouth-filling with plush fruit flavor and a lengthy finish. A well-structured, robust Cabernet blend with aromas of black plums and pepper. Great layers of flavor. A lovely finish. 16071 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gorgeous Chilean Carmenere from Chile's cool Maipo Valley. This Gran Reserva over-delivers on taste and value versus its price. Velvet smooth with aromas of ripe black plums and dark berries. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. February 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier, a lush and juicy red wind blend of mostly Grenache and 20% Syrah. Bright dark cherry and spicy aromas on the nose with rich black cherry, anise and savoury herbs finishing long and satisfying on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Pech Matelles Marselan Vin De Pays Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache 2008, Rhône, Midi, France: Rich, dark and simple pleasure in the glass. Full-bodied and tasty. This organic wine contains only 21 mg/L of free sulphur. Marselan is a hybrid cross of cabernet sauvignon and grenache. 148684 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. January 8, 2011 Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon Grenache Blanc Roussanne 2020, Côtes Du Roussillon , Roussillon A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Roussillon wine region, Saint-Roch 2020 is a dry and full-bodied white blend produced from low yielding Old Vines Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Fragrant with citrus blossoms, the wine is rich, concentrated and bright with honeyed melon, tropical fruit, citrus zest and mineral notes on the palate. A well-priced wine and a great choice for seafood dishes. Drink: 2022-2024. 175232 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2018, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: From the Alto Adige, Trentino wine region, Luna Nuda (Naked Moon) is fresh on the nose with spring florals, fresh apple and citrus zest. Lovely pure expression of fresh apple, melon flavours and a brilliant citrus finish. Drink: 2020-2021. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 26, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2019, Italy: Tommasi's Graticcio Appassionato 2019 is excellent value under $17. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar method as Amarone wines. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest. Tommasi partially dries the grapes for this wine and partially ages the wine in oak casks. Look for rich and concentrated flavours of dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb, chocolate and toasted nut flavours with a silky finish. Drink: 2021-2028. 338939 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

3 Stones Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic herbal Sauvignon Blanc with refreshing goodness and zip. 207159 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. January 8, 2011 Full Review

Sileni Estates Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: Lovely aromas of tropical fruit, herbs and goose-berry on the nose. The palate is dry and medium-bodied with strong fruit replays built around a ray of bright citrus and a vibrant acidity. This is an impeccably balanced Sauvignon Blanc that delivers across the board. Enjoy as an aperitif. My note: Lime zest and herbal notes with a zingy acidity for food. Bright and refreshing. Awesome food companion. 662882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2011 Full Review

Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2018, Paarl W.O., South Africa: Bellingham's Homestead Series The Old Orchards is a dry, full-bodied Chenin Blanc produced from 25-year-old Paarl bush vines. Vibrant and delicious with ripe red apple, Canary melon and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Delicious now, but can easily hold for another three years. Pair with crab cakes. Drink: 2020-2022. 484055 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. February 26, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review