Gentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of cassis, black currant and wild blackberry. This is a special edition wine named in honour of Lindemans Winery founder Dr. Henry Lindeman, who in 1843, with his wife Eliza, planted the first vines in the Hunter Valley, just south of Sydney. I love the old-fashioned label that reminds me of a Victorian sepia toned catalogue featuring Uncle Bertram's Exlirir for What Ales Yee and corsets for the modern woman. Pair with roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Drink: 2015-2020. 461533 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef 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

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2014, Mclaren Vale, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 66738 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, South Australia, Australia: So lovely and juicy with rich layers of black cherry aromas and dark spice. A juicy, delicious, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) grapes. Consistently great year after year. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 295873 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

13th Street Red Palette 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. The result? A great palette wine for your palate pleasure. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Try it with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2019. 249458 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château des Charmes St. David's Bench Vineyard Gamay Noir Droit 2015, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The vines for this wine are planted on the side of ancient limestone slopes of the St. David's Bench Vineyard in glacial soils located furthest from the cooling temperatures of Lake Ontario and therefore benefiting from warmer temperatures and longer ripening. This clone of Gamay (Droit) is unique to this winery and is unoaked. A juicy Niagara red wine with lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate of this made from the Gamay Noir Droit grape. Peppered raspberry with a full-bodied, supple texture and weight. Good price for this quality. Here's an amazing BBQ wine for you for all sorts of meats and event he Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2017-2020. 346742 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sandbanks Estate Winery Sleeping Giant 2015, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A terrific, full-bodied blend of Foch and Baco Noir grapes from Prince Edward County. Lots of smoke and dark fruit. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 164087 12.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Sandbanks Estate Winery French Kiss Cabernet Merlot 2015, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A tasty, robust blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes grown in Prince Edward County. Aromas of mocha, black plums and toasty oak. Pair with a grilled steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 361881 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tollgate Stratus Vineyards Fumé Blanc 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A full-bodied white wine with gorgeous aromas of ripe pear and melon and rich toastiness from just the right amount of oak aging. This wine is made from sauvignon blanc grapes. Try it with heirloom tomatoes, vegetarian dishes and Pacific Rim cuisine. Drink: 2013-2015. 335711 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Creekside Laura's Red 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy black fruit and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Niagara red wine. Lots of acidity and tart blackberry on the palate for dishes with a tangy tomato sauce. Good balance. Full-bodied. This full-weighted wine is intense and balanced with aromas of blackcurrant, pepper and mocha. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 117960 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

The Organized Crime Fumé Blanc 2012, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy and mouth-watering with toasted almond with notes of peach. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 465013 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Absolutely phenomenal wine for the money! This Chilean white wine is made from the aromatic grape Viognier. It's floral but not aggressively so: breezy and pleasant. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Here's your ultimate party white wine. Drink: 2016-2019. 64287 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Costières De Nîmes 2012, Rhône A.C., France: This spicy blend of mostly Grenache, along with Syrah and some Mourvèdre grapes is produced by Michel Gassier. It's juicy, smooth and layered. The grapes were de-stemmed and both the Syrah and Mourvèdre components were matured for 1 year on the lees in French oak barrels. The Grenache portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. This AC wine was bottled without filtration. This is a fantastic wine from winemaking consultant, Philippe Cambie, especially for this price. Aromas of wild dark fruit, dried herbs, spice, and cedar underbrush. It's a classic Rhone blend with fragrant spices, black cherry and licorice for grilled meats. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Delas Viognier 2015, Vins De Pays D'oc, Rhone, France: A floral, fragrant white wine from the northern Rhône Valley with peach blossom and honeydew aromas. So pretty. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to mild curries. Very balanced and pleasing. Drink: 2016-2019. 462465 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Château Dereszla Tokaji Muscat 2015, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary: Clementine and orange blossom on the nose and palate of this pretty, floral Hungarian white wine. Some elderflower on the mid-palate. Perfect for dishes with some sweetness like glazed ham and chutney. Drink: 2015-2018. 439736 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

The Bean Coffee Pinotage 2015, Western Cape, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate of this pinotage, and unapologetically (and delightfully) so. Weirdly wonderful: end your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth red wine with some black fruit flavours as well. The coffee-style pinotage has become popular among South African winemakers. The grape Pinotage, the most iconic red wine for South Africa, was originally created by crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault grapes. Produced by Mooiplaas Wines, this red wine is robust, rugged and full of character. The espresso notes are derived from both the toasting and type of French oak barrels in which the wine is aged. Try it with gourmet hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2020. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

The Goatfather 2014, Coastal Region, South Africa: Juicy purple and black plum aromas with dark spice. Happy, straight-up pleasure in a glass. Full-bodied, but not heavy. This wine is a non-traditional blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes. Some terrific notes of cherry and blackberry on the finish. I love this producer's sense of humour as evident by the name of this wine and others. Pair with roast goat. Drink: 2016-2019. 11072 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at a staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2020. 354753 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Château St. Jean Fumé Blanc 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: A terrific and complex Californian blend of Sauvignon and Semillon grapes. Not loads of acidity: smoky but not buttery like chardonnay. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 537639 13.60% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Cosentino Cigarzin Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Surprisingly low in alcohol for such a full-bodied, full-flavoured Californian zinfandel. Pure delicious! Smoky with fleshy black fruit. Complex zinfandel in all its glory. Yahoo! Old vines truly do make a difference to the complexity and concentration of flavour, especially in zinfandel. Finishes with dark spice, smoke and pepper. Pair with spaghetti and meat balls. Drink: 2013-2018. 269340 14.90% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bonterra Zinfandel 2013, Mendocino County, California, United States: This Californian Zinfandel is made from organic grapes and the winery practises sustainable viticulture, but that's not its main selling point - flavour is! Big, juicy black fruit wrapped lovingly in a warm blanket of toasty oak. This wine would make even cold pizza (topped with free range chicken of course) taste good. Drink: 2016-2019. 530139 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Beringer Founders Estate Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: A juicy, smooth, mouth-watering Zinfandel with fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and dark berries. Perfect for the barbecue. Drink: 2012-2017. 308205 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ironstone Chardonnay 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Classically made Californian Chardonnay with balance and finesse, but it also reveals lip-smacking delicious flavours of green apple and butterscotch. The winemaking Kautz family was first to plant Chardonnay grapes in Lodi and that experience with the varietal shows. There's a crisp, refreshing finish. Crack it open tonight. Finishes with fleshy ripe tropical fruit flavours and toast. Almost full-bodied, lots of oak and butter with some peach fruit. Pair with roast chicken. This Californian from Ironstone is a consistent Chardonnay year after year. Pair with tuna steaks. The Ironstone Chardonnay is matured for 5 months in French oak barrels giving it a toasty finish. Drink: 2016-2019. 355776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review