Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, rich red Argentine wine with aromas and flavours black plum, pepper and dark spices on the finish. This muscular wine will elbow its way in beside a rare steak or prime rib. It's strong, but not overpowering like the ideal dinner companion conversation. Malbec is Argentina's flagship red wine grape, and this producer excels at the style of wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2018. 105956 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied, well-structured Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. This wine offers aromas of minty blackberry, toasty oak and dark spice. On the palate, it's savoury, meaty, and juicy mouth-watering. Perfect for prime rib. The wine is named in honour of the original convicts who settled in Australia. Drink: 2016-2021. 461525 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Alpha Box & Dice Kit & Kaboodle 2014, Langhorne Creek, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2017-2021. 489849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. May 15, 2017 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 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

Domaine De Poix Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Loire A.C., France Drink: 2017-2019. 488908 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2017 Full Review

Domaine Tariquet Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Côtes De Gascogne, Midi I.G.P., France: Pure lemon zest and sunshine in this French white wine from the Loire Valley made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Smokey finish. Medium-bodied. Pair with sushi. Drink: 2016-2018. 484139 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Barone Montalto Collezione Di Famiglia Viognier 2015, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Elegant and floral -- so pretty! If you love Torrontes, try this wine. Perfect for Asian fair and spices. The vines are planted o steep hillsides. Drink: 2015-2018. 435479 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied, savoury with dried herbs and dark fruit. Balanced and structured with a long finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 443374 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Honoro Vera Juan Gill Monastrell 2015, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Fleshy ripe black and purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine. Pair with barbecued sweet ribs. This Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes grown on low bush vines planted in poor limestone soils. There are low yields due to these impoverished soils and extreme weather. Polished tannins. The Spanish winery of Juan Gil was established in 1916 in the region of Jumilla, known for its red wines made from the Monastrell grape, which is called Mourvèdre in France. Drink: 2016-2020. 167684 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Izadi Larrosa Premium Rosé 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2017-2019. 490961 13% D 750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2017 Full Review

Columbia Winery Chardonnay 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Lovely caramelized butterscotch nose on this robust Washington Chardonnay. Opens with ripe peach and pear on the palate. Great value. Match with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 462804 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review