Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Toasted almond aromas on the nose along with green apple goodness. Perfectly balanced like Thomas himself. Lots of layered complexity, balance and structure. Classic chardonnay. Some vanilla smoke on the finish. Try it! Drink: 2012-2016. 302083 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 31, 2012 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Domaine jaume Vinsobres Altitude 420 Domaine Jaume 2011, Vinsobres, Rhone Valley, France  494831 14.40% XD 750 mL  $19.15. January 1, 2014 Full Review

Domaine Autrand 2014, Rhone A.P., France Drink: 2016-2019. 380675 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. July 23, 2016 Full Review

Chant Perdrix 2013, Beaujolais, France: A tart medium-bodied, smooth red wine from the Beaujolais region where Gamay is the grape. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 13% D 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2016 Full Review

Domaine Poulet & Fils Tradition Clairette De Die, Rhone A.C., France Drink: 2017-2018. 460758 13% D 750 mL  $19.25. January 27, 2017 Full Review

Les Halos De Jupiter 2014, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Philippe Cambie is the oenologist and Michel Gassier is the winemaker for this Rhone Valley estate. Cedar with sweet purple plum flavours on the palate for this wine made from the Grenache grape. Supple and robust with smoke on the finish. Full-bodied and juicy with black fruit aromas and flavours. Pair with duck. Drink: 2017-2022. 237817 15% D 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 88/100. September 16, 2017 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Velenosi Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico 2015, Marche, Italy  16607 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Cannonball Merlot 2014, Sonoma County California, United States: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from generous, but balanced oak aging. Some black fruit underneath and mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of dishes from steak to grilled pork chops. Make a splash with Cannonball at your next potluck gathering. This Californian red wine features bing cherry, fig, spice, anise and dark chocolate on the nose. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 342824 13.70% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review