Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Bacon and campfire smoke on the nose of this big Australian red wine from oak aging. It's made from the country's flagship red wine grape Shiraz. Richard Tarlan was a favourite among the jesters to the Queen Elizabeth I and was the first to achieve national celebrity status. This wine is named in his honour, but it's no joke. Pair with lamb cutlets. Drink: 2014-2018. 659607 15% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale wine region, Shingleback Davey Estate 2019 is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz grapes from a single vineyard. A crowd-pleaser for sure, this wine is full-bodied, rich, smooth and fresh on the palate with dark plum, black cherry, menthol, blackberry, fresh herbs, dark spices with a smoky finish. Tannins are fine-grained and pleasantly grippy. Decant for two hours and pour with a prime rib roast or hold for five-to-eight years in cellar. Drink: 2021-2029. 444455 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, Wakefield Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. This Cab is lush, full-bodied, concentrated and juicy with crushed black raspberry, fresh red cherry, tomato leaf, fine herbs, nutty and mocha flavours balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are silky. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2024-2032. 744235 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. August 10, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alyan Family Ambassador Carmenère 2017, Maule Valley, Chile: From the Maule Valley, Alyan Family Ambassador 2017 Carmenère is great value at $20. Fragrant with ripe dark berry, cherry, chocolate and spicy aromas; dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe dark berry fruit, cherry, bell pepper, mocha and well-integrated oak spice flavours supple on the palate. Pour with pork tacos. Drink: 2023-2025. 27205 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Viu Manent Secreto Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Viu Manent Gran Reserva Secreto 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is great value at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the nose with asparagus, fine herb, lemon zest, pineapple and mineral notes vibrant on the palate. The grapes for this vintage came from two vineyards; one near the town of Casablanca and the other in the Las Dichas sector, about 11 kilometres from the sea. Chill and enjoy it with fresh-steamed shellfish, ceviche or salads. Produced by winemaker, Patricio Celedon. Drink: 2023-2024. 540823 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2023 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

San Pedro Gato Negro Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Central Valley, Chile: This crisp, fresh, mouth-watering Chilean white wine is made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. This is the magnum format equal to two regular sized 750 ml bottles, so it's an excellent price and great party wine. Aromas of gooseberry, fresh cut grass and chives. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 79129 12.50% XD 1500 mL  $15.40 Score: 87/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Terrific value for this vibrant, come-alive Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, grass, lime and lemon. Drink: 2016-2018. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace A.C., France: Dry quince, Asian pear on this zesty Alsatian white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. Perfect for seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 983395 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Dopff & Irion Crustaces D'alsace 2014, Alsace, France Drink: 2015-2019. 475038 12.50% D 750 mL  $25.10. January 1, 2013 Full Review

Baron de Hoen Reserve Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace A.C., France: The much-respected Alsatian winery Cave de Beblenheim has been making wine for more than 50 years. This vibrant white wine is made from 100% Pinot Gris grapes. It offers notes of tropical tree fruit, apricots, peach blossom and honeysuckle. The sweetness is balanced and add a mouth-filling voluptuousness to this wine. It finishes with quince and floral notes. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries or mushroom risotto. Drink: 2016-2019. 461657 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Cattin Freres Pinot Gris 2015, Alsace AOC, France: A medium-sweet Alsatian white wine made from the classic Pinot Gris grape. Balancing acidity ensures that this doesn't taste cloyingly sweet. Pair with mild to medium spicy dishes. A lovely, off-dry Alsatian Pinot Gris with aromas of honeydew and melon. Perfect as a medium-bodied chilled aperitif or companion to mild curries. Drink: 2015-2018. 481424 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.70 Score: 88/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Bougrier Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2016, Loire Valley, France: A rich, viscous Loire Valley white wine made from the Chenin Blanc grape. Aromas of apricot and peach. Pair with mild curries and spices. Drink: 2018-2021. 253229 11.50% MD 750 mL  $18.20 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Vouvray Demi Sec Maison Darragon Les Haut Des Ruettes 2016 Vouvray Demi Sec - Maison Darragon Les Haut Des Ruettes 2016, Loire, France  24860 13% MD 750 mL  $17.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review

Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2020, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, Les Cornuds 2020 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend in equal amounts of Grenache and Syrah. The Syrah is vinified in large oak foudres, while the Grenache is fermented in stainless-steel tanks. Look for a fruit-driven and lushly layered wine supple on the palate with dark cherry, blackberry, dried wild herbs and pepper spice flavours generous on the palate. Enjoy with lamb and veggie kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2027. 566844 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 2, 2023 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Tenute Silvo Nardi 43° Rosso Toscana, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Tenute Silvo Nardi 43° is a rich red wine blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Sangiovese and 20% Petit Verdot from the Tuscany wine region. Excellent value at $22, look for ripe dark cherry, plum compote, dark spices and chocolate aromas and flavours on this medium-bodied juicy Italian red with supple tannins. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 28362 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Duca di Saragnano Alchymia Primitivo 2020, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Duca di Saragnano Alchymia 2020 Primitivo is a rich, fruit-driven and spicy red with dark cherry jam, pepper and baking spice flavours velvety on the palate. Pour with pepper steak from the grill. Drink: 2022-2026. 636613 14.20% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. December 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal, grassy and fresh with a mid-palate lime lift and fresh chives on the finish. Good mouth-watering acidity for salads and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2016. 278556 13% D 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Full Review

Arca Nova Vinho Verde 2016, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: A zesty northern Portuguese wine from the region of Vinho Verde made from a blend of native grapes. Lime and green apple acidity provide great refreshment and demand fresh seafood or shellfish. Medium-bodied. No oak. Serve well chilled. Drink: 2018-2019. 292029 10.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Nacido Del Quórum Selección Monastrell 2011, Jumilla D.O., Spain Drink: 2018-2020. 293464 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 3, 2018 Full Review

Juan Gil Silver Label Monastrell 2017, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Juan Gil 2017 Monastrell is a fleshy, generous Monastrell form the Jumilla wine region with purple plum, blackberry, dark cherry and red licorice flavours. Warming on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 1677 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: Smoky, cedar-rich, savoury, full-bodied Californian red wine amde from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Aromas of blackberry, black pepper and black cherry with lots of toasty oak, but not too much. Supple. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 68924 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this Washington State red came from Wahluke Slope. The Seven Falls name is in honour of the falls that flowed into the Columbia River. This is a superb Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, with attractive aromas of fleshy black plum and mocha. Chalky dry and full-bodied. Some blackberry on the finish. Great balance, with a deep red-garnet colour. Finishes with vanilla smoke. Drink: 2018-2022. 360222 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Sweet chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Sweet plums and berries. Full-bodied and smooth. Coffee and espresso on the finish. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2024-2030. 656561 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. April 27, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Ivory & Burt Zinfandel 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Campfire smoke and hickory aromas on this robust, tasty, smooth Californian Zinfandel. The grapes are grown sustainably. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 479303 14.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Andis Zinfandel 2014, Amador County, California, United States: A juicy, delicious Californian Zinfandel with aromas of smoke and black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 571257 15.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Avalon Zinfandel 2016, California, United States Drink: 2018-2023. 577247 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2018 Full Review

Ménage à Trois Silk 2015, California, United States: A smooth, supple, full-bodied Californian red wine blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petit Sirah. Lusciously rich and ripe with fleshy sweet black plums and berries. Finishes with dark chocolate and mocha. Perfect for Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 462853 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Apothic Wine Apothic Red California 2013, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Californian red wine. Generous and toasty oak with fleshy black plums. Finishes with a kick of chocolate and smoke. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 234369 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 55517 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Zonin Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé, Veneto D.O.C., Veneto: Kylie Minogue is a Charmat method Prosecco rosé from the Veneto wine region. A new offering from Zonin, so pretty pink in the glass (pretty bottle as well). An elegant and lively off-dry bubble (12 g/l res. sugar) produced from 85% Glera and 15% Pinot Nero grapes with pink florals, ripe strawberry and bright red cherry zesty on the palate. Drink: 2022-2023. 26324 11% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review