Finca La Escuela El Limo Malbec 2012, Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina: Sweet and smooth Argentine Malbec with berry sweet flavours on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and fleshy with a purple plum, blueberry pie finish. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 479600 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Dominio Del Plata S.A. White Blend Susana Balbo Signature 2015, Argentina  558734 12.50% XD 750 mL  $35.14. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Kaiken Las Rocas Ultra Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A big, dark-fruited Argentine red wine. Aromas of blackberries and fleshy black plums. Supple and delicious. Finishes with dark spice and wood smoke. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2020. 50849 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Very dry, dusty, grippy tannins on the palate of this savoury, juicy Argentine red wine. A full-bodied and pleasant Cabernet, with Bordeaux leanings and styling in its balance, elegance and restraint. Aromas of black fruit with balanced use of oak. Good price. Pair with rare steak. The 2015 vintage of this Argentine Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon sources grapes from the region of Lujan de Cuyo. Lots of hearty black fruit aromas, smoke and tannin. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2018-2022. 261891 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature White Blend 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2019-2023. 558734 12.30% XD 750 mL  $22.95. July 19, 2019 Full Review

The Tragically Hip Ahead By a Century Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A pleasant, easy-drinking white wine made from the Chardonnay grape by Stoney Ridge Winery in Niagara (Vineland). This wine honours The Tragically Hip's album Ahead by a Century. Aromas of melon and apple with some butterscotch from oak aging. Drink: 2018-2022. 483875 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 14, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Lagrange 2013, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A stunning wine for the price! This Bordeaux red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown in the Right Bank district of Lussac St. Émilion. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 230391 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Giacomo Mori Chianti 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2015 vintage of Giacomo Mori is robust with mouth-watering wild cherry and savoury herb flavours Sangiovese tends to give. Fuller and richer on the palate than the previous vintage. Drink: 2019-2024. 68858 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 30, 2019 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Mazzei Zisola 2015, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate of this southern Italian red wine made from Sicily's iconic red wine grape Nero d'Avola. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with grilled chicken or roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 303925 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied with black fruit and smoke. Ripe tannins. Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with game meats and grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2024. 650713 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Periquita Reserva 2015, Vinho Regional Setubal, Portugal: This juicy and soft-tannin red wine is made from the Periquita red wine grape which is also known as Castelão or João de Santarém. The grape is found primarily in the south coastal regions but is grown all over Portugal and is sometimes used in Port wine production.A full-bodied red wine from the Vinho Regional Peninsula De Setúbal. Robust, with aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Excellent value. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2022. 488007 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 14, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lindes De Remelluri Viñedos De San Vicente Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature aromas of tanned leather and dried herbs. Dusty and earthy and contemplative. Smooth yet full-bodied. Love this style. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2013-2020. 392860 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2016 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Sweet cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the palate. Vanilla oak spice, smoke and raspberry compote and preserves on the finish. Full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this winery and considered the most robust of all four. Gotta love that red melted wax seal: makes a great gift package. Pair with grilled chicken. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate and caramel on the finish from oak aging. Drink: 2016-2019. 212076 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Cline Viognier 2016, North Coast, California, United States: This 2016 Viognier from the North Coast of California by Cline Cellars is a brilliant gold colour with honey, ripe stonefruit and fruit salad on the nose and even more so on the palate. Simply lovely. Viognier's home is in the northern Rhone Valley, but it also thrives in California, especially in Sonoma. Viognier is known for its exotic and vibrantly perfumed aromatics. Lychee and rosewater and baking spices, especially nutmeg. A floral white wine with good balance and a nice finish. Try it with mild curries and Asian dishes. Good price. Drink: 2018-2021. 128421 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: A breezy, hedonistic hallway of cool mint and fleshy ripe blackberry on the nose of this lovely, aromatic Californian Cabernet. Juicy and savoury with enticing herbs and meaty notes mid-palate. Very intriguing. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spices on the finish along with cedar brush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2022. 444059 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review