Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: The wine is named for King Arthur's legend: whomever could pull the sword Excalibur from the stone under the Avalon Tree, would rule as king. Also named for Australia's great gumtrees. A rich and juicy red wine blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Tempranillo. Vibrant with bright cassis, savoury herbs and dark spice flavours on the palate. Pair with roast boar. Drink: 2020-2030. 353193 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Wildass Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Not a typical Sauvignon Blanc, but delicious nevertheless. Crisp with tropical, ripe apple, peach and flavours with a lemony buttery finish. Stratus was the world's first fully LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) winery from 2005. Drink: 2020-2021. 376814 12.90% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, medium-bodied silky Niagara Pinot Noir from one of Niagara's most respected producers. This is a great price for Pinot too. Aromas of dark cherry and smoke. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Drink: 2020-2024. 13904 12.80% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2021, Aconcagua Valley, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Arboleda 2021 Carmenère is produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from Chile's Aconcagua Valley. The wine is dry and medium-bodied with bright and dark cherry, grilled wild herbs, black olive and roasted bell pepper flavours fresh on the palate. Enjoy it through 2028 with sausages and burgers from the grill. Drink: 2024-2027. 46284 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Novellum Chardonnay 2022, France: From Domaine Lafage, Novellum 2022 Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay and is amazing value at $20. Fresh and fragrant with bright green apple, pear, melon and lemon zest flavours, it is dry, medium-plus-bodied and satiny textured on the palate. An elegant Chardonnay with pure fruit expression from the Roussillon wine region. The wine was aged in tank and neutral French oak barrels. Drink: 2024-2025. 390781 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Demazet Armoiries Tradition Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Demazet Armoiries 2022 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône red at $15. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and vegan-friendly, it is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre sourced from vineyards around the town of Avignon and is the result of a collaboration between two French cellars and their relationship with 245 small growers. Juicy with vibrant red berry, cherry, tanned leather and cracked pepper flavours plushy on the palate, it is framed with soft, rounded tannins and so ready to drink now. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 Concours International de Lyon. Drink: 2024-2028. 494690 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Paul Mas Single Vineyard Réserve Marsanne 2022, La Forge Vineyard, Pays d'Oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From La Forge Vineyard, in the Languedoc wine region, Paul Mas Reserve 2022 Marsanne is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Dry, full-bodied and fragrant with tropical fruits, honeysuckle, melon, lemon pudding, rich and silky on the palate, this is a stunning, great value Marsanne from the South of France made by a highly respected producer. Drink: 2024-2027. 462457 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Scattered Earth Bush Vine Cinsault 2018, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A robust, tasty South African red wine made from Cinsault grapes, which are traditionally from the Rhône Valley, where its blended with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. Aromas of dark berries, spice and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020-2024. 13350 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Ironstone Chardonnay 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Love this classic California Chardonnay from the Lodi wine region. Buttery with tropical fruit and ripe stone-fruit flavours on the palate. Some Viognier and Chenin Blanc have been added to the blend giving the wine a honeyed apricot perfume and balanced acidity. The blended wine aged five months in new French oak barrels. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020-2024. 355776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Submission Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A powerful California Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe black fruit, vanilla, baking spice, smoky and toasty oak flavours on the palate. Wine grapes were sourced from Sonoma, Napa, Paso Robles and Lodi. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2026. 628230 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. September 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review