Crios Brioso Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Merlot 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Fantastic expression of elegance, balance and finesse. Old World restraint with New World fruit power. Aromas of dark fruit: cassis and blackcurrant in this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% petit Verdot and 5% Merlot. This wine was aged 14 months in new French oak barrels. An international benchmark wine. 14% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 95/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Kaiken Icon Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: This as yet unnamed flagship wine for Kaiken is breath-taking in it's scope and depth. It's made by blending Malbec grapes from different vineyards that the estate owns. Classic, deep, rich and redolent of dark fruit and smoke. A wine for collectors. 14% XD 750 mL Score: 95/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Limited Edition Syrah 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: My favorite wine in a terrific line-up from this producer. Generous, balanced and plush. Aged 12 months in French oak. Aromas of violets, cinnamon and blackberry. Superb. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 96/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina: One of the best vintages of this wine: supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. Drink: 2012-2016. 985002 13.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Luca Malbec 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy and full-bodied with huge purple and black plums and fleshy blackberries. Great price. Drink: 2012-2016. 167312 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Stonier Pinot Noir 2010, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Delightful! Happy cherries tickle the senses. Lovely satin texture and finish that makes you long for more and more. Drink: 2012-2016. 25338 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

The Musician Majella Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Bright black cherry, dried herbs and cedar forest. Savoury, juicy and mouth-watering. Full-bodied and lovely. Drink: 2012-2015. 142018 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domain Day One Serious Sangiovese 2007, Mt Crawford, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Loving it! Full-bodied and delicious with deep black fruit. Tastes like ultra-great Australian shiraz but who cares. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 683243 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 18, 2012 Full Review

Tar & Roses Shiraz 2010, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: Draws you right into the glass! Mint and blackberries mingle seductively on the nose. Full-bodied, juicy and delicious. Smooth. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 282731 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 18, 2012 Full Review

Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawara, South Australia, Australia: Black plums and cassis on the nose with violets and spice on the palate along with a mouth-filling richness. Full-bodied and intense with a mouth-watering juiciness for meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 301531 14% D 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. February 16, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Schild Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Big fleshy blackberries and black plums roll off the nose followed by savoury goodness and mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. Layers of pleasure with a long finish. Some dark spice and smoke on the finish. Oh double yum. Drink: 2013-2017. 66555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mcpherson Basilisk Shiraz Mourvèdre 2010, Central Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous, mouth-watering aromas and flavours of black and luscious purple plums. Blackberries, fleshy ripe, roll over your tongue. Full-bodied and supple and endless. Drink: 2013-2017. 289926 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Winner of a Gold Medal at the Royal Perth Wine Show in 2008. I’ve long loved this wine, packed with generous notes of fleshy blackberries and black raspberries. Some pepper and spice give it a lick and kick. Gorgeous! 535104 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. October 10, 2009 Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Single Site, Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic for the price! Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Fresh and pure with aromas of green apple and lime. No oak, run free in your bare feet! Drink: 2012-2015. 175752 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: I adore that petrol nose! Like dark skies that open to a shaft of sunlight with it's dry peach essence. Superbly concentrated. Mouth-watering acidity. A riesling for intellectuals, and those who want to be. Drink: 2012-2018. 528216 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Schild Estate Old Bush Vine Gms Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep: exactly what you want in a partner (and a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. Drink: 2012-2015. 108183 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Taltarni T Series Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011, Victoria, South Australia, Australia: Gooseberry, lemon and lanolin with a terrific vibrancy yet there's also an underlying richness. The best of all worlds. Drink: 2012-2015. 19471 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Cherry-berry on the nose with great mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied and a terrific price. Drink: 2012-2015. 48587 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Wolf Blass Premium Selection Shiraz 2008, South Australia, Australia: Lots of tarry oak and black fruit. Full-bodied, smooth and juicy with a long finish. Big (huge) flavour. Drink: 2012-2015. 348540 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Double yum! Toffee and baking spice nose opens up into sensory vistas of ripe fleshy peach, pear and a voluptuous butterscotch infused finish. Full-bodied and delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 238642 13.90% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc 2007, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Year after year, this winery delivers: what we are talking about is differences in excellence. This vintage was hot but the wine is still nicely balanced and structured. The signature notes of tasty mocha, dark plums and berries. Give it time: don’t rob the cradle. You’ll be thankful. A magnificent wine. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2014-2022. 626325 13.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2010, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Celebrate life! Wow this is liquid exuberance. Moscato-grape aromas with orange zest and honeysuckle swaying in the summer breeze. Low alcohol, and some sweetness make this a great aperitif or companion to any spicy dish or one with a bit of sweetness like glazed ham, sweet potatoes etc. Drink: 2011-2015. 256289 6.50% S 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Satin smooth with cherry aromas. Lovely and medium-bodied. Slips down dangerously easy. This is an amazing price for pinot noir of this quality. Drink: 2011-2015. 258673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2010, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Lovely, round and full-bodied with a smokey, green apple finish. Yum. Drink: 2012-2016. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2011, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Gorgeous! Mouth-watering and elegant yet packed with citris flavour. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2019. 308312 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Cave Spring CSV Riesling 2008, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Canada's best riesling! Lemon light cuts through a cloudy day and washes over your senses. Petrol (don't be afraid) and lime and loveliness. Drink: 2012-2018. 566026 11.50% MD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 93/100. May 26, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Generous oak but good cherry fruit coming up the centre to absorb it. Medium- to full-bodied and silky-smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 53090 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maule Valley, Chile: Gorgeous! Layers with voluptuously fleshy black plums and berries. This wine goes on and on and on. Thank-you. Drink: 2012-2015. 957050 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Valle Andino Reserva Especial Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Drink: 2012-2015. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Savoury, cedary and chewy with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and forest floor. Full-bodied and smooth, though decant for an hours for maximum pleasure. Drink: 2012-2016. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Grenache Syrah 2009, A.P., Côteaux Du Languedoc, Montpeyroux, Midi, France: Incredibly juicy with fleshy ripe purple and black plums and the most seductive aromas of wild violets in the middle of a forest. A profusion for the senses. Make yourself happy. Drink: 2012-2016. 147983 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Le Cirque Maison Johanes Boubee Carignan Mourvèdre Syrah 2010, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France: Rich, savoury and deep with layers of black raspberry. Smooth and full-bodied. Fabulous price. Drink: 2012-2015. 277079 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Rich and complex; loaded with flavour yet ultra elegant and refined. Superb craftsmanship. Aromas of black cherry and wild blackberry with just enough smoke on the long finish. Drink: 2012-2020. 331900 14% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Bernard Gigondas 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Yum! Juicy and loaded with purple and black plums and fleshy blackberries. Yet there's structure, finesse and a long finish. Some kind of wonderful. Drink: 2012-2017. 222596 14% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Midi, France: A spectacular wine, let alone for this price. Get yourself a case or two if you love juicy, full-bodied reds with racy, spicy dark red fruit, cedar notes and long-lasting pleasure. Drink: 2012-2017. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem M. Chapoutier 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France: Rich, velvet fleshy black raspberries loll over your tongue and release their juicy flavour as you move the wine around in your mouth. Full-bodied and pleasurable. Close your eyes. Drink: 2012-2018. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Splendid pinot noir, especially for the price! Superb layers of mouth-watering black cherry and dark spice. Silky texture and a finish that almost doesn't end. Hedonists: line up for this one and save some for me. Drink: 2012-2017. 279018 13% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

La Font Des Grières Gigondas Vignerons De Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Robust, spicy and full-bodied with an upfront pleasure. Dark red raspberries and spicy dark plums. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 175729 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Champy Signature Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Stunning for the money! Gorgeous full-bodied chardonnay with buttery goodness wrapping itself around a core of vibrant green apple fruit. Not heavy, just generous. Drink: 2012-2015. 43455 13% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 91/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Château Teyssier Meritage 2009, A.C., Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: This is a savoury and rich blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc grapes. Deep and complex with concentrated dark red berry and cassis flavour, smoke, dried herbs and violets. A staggeringly great price for Bordeaux of this quality. Decant 2 hours. Cellar keeper. Drink: 2013-2019. 226035 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schloss Reinhartshausen Dry Pinot Noir 2007, Q.B.A., Rheingau, Germany: Juicy and lovely! Smooth and medium-bodied, packed with cherry-berry and earthy notes. Terrific mouth-watering character for food. This is my kinda pinot. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 40543 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantele 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Vibrant, juicy and lip-smacking delicious! Full-bodied, savoury and deep. Dark fruit and smooth. Great price! Drink: 2012-2015. 724328 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Fatalone Pasquale Petrera Primitivo 2006, D.O.C., Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Intense and concentrated with a seductive core of black fruit brooding. Savoury, meaty. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2015. 279729 15% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Luxurious dark satin fruit with fleshy sinful goodness. Smoke and black plums roll off the long finish. Liquid gorgeous. Drink: 2013-2018. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Thatched Hut Lismore Wines Pinot Noir 2011, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy and soft but not wimpy. Cherry-berry with very pleasing mouth-watering action. Drink: 2012-2015. 242933 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Bel Echo Terroir Greywacke Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Dark cherries and a savoury bitter notes. Fleshy ripe and smooth with juicy layers of pleasure. Drink: 2012-2015. 159137 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. 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

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific balance! Vibrant lime and herbal aromas along with a citrus lift and lemon brightness on a refreshing finish. Great aperitif or food companion to salads, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 278556 13% D 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 92/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Drink: 2012-2014. 9167 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Clos Marguerite Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy and refreshing with chives and lemon zest. Ocean breeze fresh. Drink: 2012-2014. 281014 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific balance! Great refreshment with some herbal and lifted lime notes but not too grassy. A nice richness that you often don't see on sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. Drink: 2012-2015. 159244 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Seifried Riesling 2011, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Dry and flinty with pretty white floral aromas. Mouth-watering and lovely. Drink: 2012-2016. 989541 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Vila Jardim Quinta Vale, Do Arno Tinto 2009, Vinho Regional Tejo, Alentejo, Portugal: Charming! Full-bodied with cherry liqueur concentration yet completely dry. If you love New World wines such as Californian zinfandel and want to bridge to something just as tasty but less fruity from the Old World, this is your wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 277624 14% D 750 mL  $20.75 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tormentoso Old Vine Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Paarl, South Africa: Lovely! Exotic and faint floral aromas with white peach and melon. Gorgeous aperitif or seafood companion. Drink: 2012-2015. 278366 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2010, W.O., Cape Point, South Africa: Lemon zest and lemongrass with grapefruit and sunshine happiness. Clean and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 285221 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

KWV Triptych Kwv 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Smooth and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Smoky and smooth. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 53124 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Savoury, juicy and loaded with black fruit. Smooth and satisfying like a hole in one. Drink: 2012-2015. 278358 14.60% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Martín Códax Albariño 2010, D.O., Rías Baixas, Spain: Lovely lemon lift and lime vibrancy. Clean, crisp and refreshing without any heavy oak. Great aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 984906 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Burgo Viejo Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Lovely mature flavours: leather, spice, cigar box, quiet conversation. Full-bodied and smooth but not "fruity" - what a relief. Wine for adults. 190611 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.75 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Coffee aromas mingle sensually with fleshy black plum notes. Full-bodied and supple. Very delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 281097 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Redemption Zin Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel 2007, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Intensely flavoured and concentrated. Great acidity runs through the heart of lusciously ripe purple plums and blueberries. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 224147 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. June 23, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Beringer Founders' Estate Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Some kind of wonderful! Purple plums and juicy blueberries tumble across your senses. Full-bodied, smooth and delicious. Perfect for BBQ. Drink: 2012-2015. 567453 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2010, Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Lovely and light with a lime-petrol intensity. Washington is renowned for its Riesling. Try this one. Drink: 2012-2018. 394759 13% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

McManis Viognier 2011, California, United States: Very aromatic and vibrant with lots of welcomed acidity. Floral with peach blossom and bone dry finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 658112 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Classic Californian Chardonnay with generous oak giving toffee, butterscotch and caramel flavours and aromas. Green apple and peach fruit follow. Full-bodied and luscious. Drink: 2012-2015. 158790 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 18, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Paso Creek Zinfandel 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States: Juicy great! Mouth-watering aromas and flavours of purple and black plums and fleshy dark blackberries. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 279810 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 18, 2012 Full Review

Tangley Oaks Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: A lemon zest chardonnay that's focused and medium- to full-bodied. Not really buttery or oaky, more citrus fruit driven. Great for roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016. 311589 13.90% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Cherry-berry festival for your mouth. Lively, medium- to full-bodied and silky. Bring it -- to my house pls. Drink: 2012-2016. 317221 14.50% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2010, California, United States: Juicy wonderful with jubilant purple and black plums. Smooth and endless. Drink: 2012-2015. 719211 15% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review