Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best winemakers. She is talented and has great taste. Full-bodied, savory, rich and deep: this wine has it all. Fleshy dark fruit but something more exotic. Love it! Drink: 2011-2015. 79798 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 2, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Marcus James Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A nice price for this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of black and purple plums with some blackberry and spice on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Oscar's Estate Vineyard Shiraz Viognier 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This could be the ultimate hamburger wine! Full-bodied, generous, juicy and crowd-pleasing: it's ready to get on the table beside all the fixins. Suffused with black fruit, pepper and dark spice, this is a wine that is as essential as mustard and ketchup with hamburger feast. Drink: 2014-2018. 287961 15.90% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. May 10, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Haselgrove First Cut Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full palate whacker, loaded with black fruit, mocha, dark chocolate, smoke, oak, etc etc. First cut takes its name from the first run premium juice squeezed from these precious grapes. Drink: 2014-2018. 807982 14% XD 750 mL  $20.25 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Red Label Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, South Australia, Australia  611483 13.50%  750 mL  $17.00. July 20, 2008 Full Review

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc 2006, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: More mocha wrapped in succulent black fruit than other vintages. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and superbly rendered. What an amazing wine! Drink: 2014-2022. 626325 13.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. April 30, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Vineland Estates Winery Chenin Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Enjoy this less chilled than most white wines so the aromatics really shine: think no more than an hour to an hour and a half in the fridge. My note: this is an extremely rich and unctuous white with layers of pleasurable fleshy peach, dry apricot and pear. Love it. Never knew that Niagara could do Chenin like this. Neat! Drink: 2009-2015. 227033 11.70% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Oops Carmenère 2008, Valle Central, Chile  . March 1, 2012 Full Review

Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Estate Vineyard Carmenère 2009, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A tasty, well-priced, full-bodied organic red with aromas of dark fruit and vanilla-smoke. 256651 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2012 Full Review

Carmenere - Oops, Chile  13.50%  750 mL  $10.63. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Nativa Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: This classic Cabernet Sauvignon offers alluring aromas mint, cassis, blackberry and just enough toasty oak. A full-bodied red wine with great structure and balance that was matured in 100% new oak. A terrific and vibrant expression of Maipo Alto terroir. This wine is made form organically grown grapes. Minty-medicinal notes on the nose followed by fleshy blackberry and cassis. Big and rich. Try it with gourmet hamburgers tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 975359 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Carmenere 2011, Maule Valley, Chile: Wow, this single vineyard Carmenere rocks! Carmenere is arguably the flagship red wine of Chile. It has it all: concentrated, rich black fruit flavours and depth, yet it's supple and smooth with a long finish. Velvet on the palate, lingering in the mind. This robust red wine finishes with notes of cassis and dried tobacco. Great balance and depth. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 249201 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Gorgeously rich and full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the country's signature red grape, Carmenere. The grapes are grown in the estate's Las Pataguas Vineyard. This wine offers savoury, meaty blackberry liqueur aromas and dark spices. This is an amazing wine for the money. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Viña Ventisquero Grey Single Block Carmenère 2011, Trinidad Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile: Dark and rich Carmenere with dark spice and smoke. The grapes are sourced from the winery's La Trinidad Vineyard in the coastal Maipo Valley. This robust red wine is aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Drink: 2013-2017. 325415 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Nature Côtes du Rhône 2013, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous black pepper, cedar brush and wild black cherry on the nose of this terrific southern French red wine. Perrin is one of the most respected producers in the Rhone Valley, and this is all the more impressive given this wine is organic. Amazingly great price for this quality. Pair with free range beef. Drink: 2014-2019. 948059 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett 2008, Q.M.P., Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Mosel, Germany: Delicate and light as a summer morning. Lime blossom and honeysuckle. Simply stunning. Drink: 2011-2014. 728543 8.50% MD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. April 30, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcel Corner 50 Merlot 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Lovely balance and delectability: makes your mouth water and your senses tingle. Fleshy black and purple plums dance with blackberries across your palate. Double yum. Drink: 2011-2017. 252320 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: Pinot Noir is the second-most cultivated variety in Marlborough. Kim Crawford has crafted a complex and delicious wine in the 2008 vintage. It is filled with aromas of sour cherry, underbrush, raspberry, mushroom and coffee bean. The fruit is front and centre with moderate tannins adding balance. Cellar it 2-4 years, or serve it tonight. My note: Lovely cherry fruit with some cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Has that zippy New Zealand character. Juicy, mouth-watering pinot with ripe fleshy cherries and field berries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2010-2016. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Two Tracks Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy fleshy ripe cherries and field berries. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. So delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 269274 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcel Rise And Shine Creek Pinot Noir 2007, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Step back! This is one of the best New Zealand pinot noirs I’ve tried. Why? It has lovely ripe berry fruit and mouth-watering juiciness without the searing acidity. A wonderful food companion or aperitif, this is a terrific wine. Got a dinner party? This is your wine. Drink: 2010-2016. 35337 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 11, 2010 Full Review

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and grassy fresh! Very vibrant and live. Mouth-watering notes of lime and grapefruit. I like it. Drink: 2011-2014. 10421 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 5, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: The folks at Cloudy Bay are known as gurus with Sauvignon Blanc, yet their skill with Chardonnay cannot be denied. Nice intensity here, with a wide variety of concentrated citrus, peach and mango aromas and flavours to enjoy. Beautifully structured, with a mouth-wateringly refreshing acidity, lush texture, and impressive finish. Perfect with buttery lobster. My note: Supremely crafted Chardonnay! Amazing balance between fresh green apple fruit and creamy richness from oak. Buttery with a long finish. Try this wine at least once in your life. Drink: 2011-2016. 359513 14% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 94/100. April 2, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja, DOC, Spain: This is a remarkable wine -- please save me some as I intend to get a couple of cases. Matures aromas of leather, cigar box, dried herbs and black plums. It's rare to get a mature wine like this on a release, snap it up but not too much. Drink: 2012-2022. 642496 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Cabernet Sauvignon - Coppola Black Label Claret 10 2012, California, United States  479055 13% XD 750 mL  $26.95. January 1, 2013 Full Review

Kendall-Jackson Jackson Hills Chardonnay 2008, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Lovely and rich with butter-oak richness. White peach, lime and green apple. Full-bodied. Drink: 2011-2016. 210146 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: Stunning lemon brightness pierces through the rich voluptuous texture of this wine like sunlight through a cloud. Gorgeous notes of Asian pear and green apples are wrapped in toasty oak for a long, satisfying finish. Fall-for-it smokiness gets you right into the glass, then your engulfed in lemon and lime essence that is supported by an underlying richness. Full-bodied and balanced. I terrific wine for the money. Drink: 2009-2015. 537639 13.60% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2011 Top-Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Apothic Wine Apothic Red California 2009, California, United States: A round, plummy, medium-bodied blend of zinfandel, merlot and syrah grapes that delivers plenty of pleasure. Some mocha notes and a generous, mouth-filling smooth texture. Yum! Drink: 2011-2013. 234369 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States  655399 14.20% D 750 mL  $39.95. October 26, 2012 Full Review

Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: Great value for this full-bodied, supple and smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Great for casual gatherings involving pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2017. 569871 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Blackstone Winery Winesmaker’S Select Merlot 2012, California, United States: A supple, easy-drinking Merlot from California. This is a smooth jazz wine in the best sense. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums. Flavours of mocha, coffee and dark chocolate on the palate from generous oak aging. A very consistent producer year after year. Try this with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2010-2015. 606327 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States: Complex, balanced and structured: this Californian Cabernet offers lots of pleasure but also has great elegance. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 161141 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review