Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Grapes are grown in the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo appellation of the Mendoza wine region. Golden-yellow highlights in the glass. Just 20% of the fermenting juice gets oak contact. Great balance and elegance in this Argentine Chardonnay, with pleasant green apple and toasted almond finish. Full-bodied and luscious. Pair with crab cakes. This winery is co-owned by the esteemed California producer Paul Hobbs, Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud. Drink: 2016-2019. 191915 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2014, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A well-rounded, balanced Niagara Chardonnay: not heavy or wimpy, just right. Toasted almond and golden apple aromas. Nice mouth-feel. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 256552 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Bc Vqa, Canada: Love this! Just 11.8% alcohol yet packed with cherry notes and vibrancy, though not sweet. So balanced. Perfect aperitif or companion to poultry or seafood. This could easily become my house wine. Drink: 2015-2019. 251835 11.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet that also manages to be wonderfully balanced and long on the finish. Nicely balanced acidity for meat dishes with tangy or tomato sauces. Great structure and elegance. Very fresh on the finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 203364 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Benchmark New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with zesty refreshment on every sip and a long, clean finish. Classic aromas of chives, lime, lemon and fresh-cut grass. Perfect for a wide range of dishes, from vegetarian to shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 91/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Gooseberry goodness on the nose of this zesty New Zealand wine made from the country's iconic white grape Sauvignon Blanc. This is a gusher of mouth-watering acidity on the palate: perfect for fresh seafood. Herbal and bright. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2015-2017. 224428 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

St. Francis Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Buttery and balanced Californian white wine, with full-bodied goodness. Nice price for classic Sonoma chardonnay. Aromas of fleshy white peach and toasty oak. Finishes nicely with ripe apricot and butterscotch. Try this chard with roast turkey. Drink: 2017-2019. 317131 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Easton Zinfandel 2013, Amador County, California, United States Drink: 2015-2018. 328377 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.25. August 8, 2015 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Folie à Deux Chardonnay 2014, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full-bodied and luscious Californian Chardonnay with attractive aromas of toasted almond, butterscotch and golden apple. Pair with roasted chicken or turkey. Folie a Deux translates to a passion shared by two. The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from Sonoma's coveted Russian River Valley where the Pacific Ocean fog moderates vineyard temperatures. Drink: 2016-2019. 146951 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. January 12, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

William Hill Chardonnay 2014, North Coast, California, United States: Melting butter on warm, freshly baked bread on the nose of this lovely, rich Californian Chardonnay with layers of luscious flavour. The winery's Coastal Collection of wines included bottlings beyond their Napa Valley stronghold. Notes of vanilla toffee and golden apple. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. The Chardonnay grapes for this Californian white wine are grown in the hidden vineyards of the North Coast and Central cost in the state. Finishes with stone fruit, caramel and pear. A luscious, opulent finish. Drink: 2016-2019. 437251 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review