Cuvelier Los Andes Colección 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and meaty with terrific balance in this full-bodied red. Shows Old World finesse and styling backed up with the power and concentration of New World black fruit. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2016. 144014 15% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin 2006, Mendoza, Argentina: Needs cellar time. A blend of 70% malbec, 10% each of merlot, cabernk smoky fruit.et sauvignon and syrah. The grapes were picked by hand and tenderly cared for by flying winemaker Michel Rolland. Full-bodied with black smoky fruit. A flagship for Argentina. Drink: 2014-2020. 149831 15.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Carpenè Malvolti Cuvée Brut Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Wonderfully dry, crisp and refreshing with vibrant lemon-lime notes. Amazingly great price. Try it with fried chicken or potato chips (or both). Drink: 2013-2015. 727438 12% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Carpenè Malvolti 1868 Brut Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Terrific toasty, rich, dry bubbly at a steal of a deal price. Goodness, stock up for your next party or all of the weddings in your future. Drink: 2015-2018. 727438 11% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A Chardonnay that's vibrant and alive! Great acidity yet lovely richness and complexity with green apple, baking spice and tree fruit aromas. This is superb craftsmanship for one of California's flagship white wines. Lovely baked apple and vanilla smoke on a long finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2018. 655381 14.10% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County, California, United States: One of my favourite Californian bubblies! Toasty and fresh at a great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 192898 12.50% D 750 mL  $36.35 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review