Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely lime vibrancy on the nose and palate of this off-dry Niagara Riesling. Notes of peach and pear and dried apricot. Beautifully made and balanced, and only 10% alcohol (yay). Drink: 2014-2018. 89029 10% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

See Ya Later Ranch Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, clean BC Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, lime and some toast. Beautifully balanced. Pair with rich seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2019. 126912 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Drink: 2015-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Croft Pink Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Love it even if I am wary of pink marketing to woman. Glorious fun taste for a dessert wine yet not heavy. Strawberry and raspberry preserves. Put 3-4 ice cubes in it for an evening of fun. Drink: 2012-2016. 140871 20% MS 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review

Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2014, California, United States Drink: 2012-2015. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. November 20, 2012 Full Review