Smoke & Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2013, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada: Charred black fruit with tarry toasty oak and smoke from lavish oak aging and the appassimento method of drying the grapes before fermentation. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2017. 425355 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. June 16, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine De La Fruitière Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2014, Loire A.C., France: Crisp, dry and refreshing French white wine. Pair it with oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 451112 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Manoir De La Hersandiere Muscadet 2015, Loire, France Drink: 2017-2019. 488882 11% D 750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Magaña Dignus 2012, Navara D.O.C., Spain: The terrific and full-bodied 2012 vintage of the Dignus is a Spanish red wine blend of 50% Tempranillo, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes selected from vines planted in 1970. The wine was matured for 1 year in 3-year-old French oak barrels. Lots of black fruit aromas and toast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 391573 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Blackstone Winery Merlot 2015, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 363333 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review