Susana Balbo Crios Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 538784 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale, Australia: Wolf Blass first made 250 cases of the Grey Label Shiraz, but realized he could not earn a living based on such a small production of a premium-priced wine. Thus was born Yellow Label in 1966. It was created to be a crowd pleaser with the goal of quality, character and consistency, according to current winemaker Chris Matcher. Consistency is key as Yellow Label is designed to give consumers confidence that they are getting the same signature taste each time. That was the challenge to maintain when Yellow Label moved to regional selection of grapes for this vintage rather than widespread blending. Chris says that they achieve it through careful vineyard management and barrel selection. This Cabernet offers great value and attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 251876 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

House Wine Co. Baco Noir Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Fantastic value for this Niagara red wine blend of Baco Noir and Cabernet! Juicy, fleshy ripe purple and black plums. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2019. 279521 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut Sparkling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: This sparkling gets better every year, even though it's not vintage-dated. Lovely finesse and mousse with green apple vibrancy. The grapes were hand-picked in 50 pound lugs so they weren't bruised. The winery does press fractioning meaning the first bit of the juice (the head) and the last bit (the tail) aren't used in the wine just the juiciest, tastiest part of the juice. They also use the traditional Champagne method to make the wine. The wine spends 30 months on the lees which gives it a creamy texture. Serve as an aperitif on its own or add 1 oz. of Riesling Icewine or 1 oz of Cabernet Franc Icewine to 3 oz of Cuvee Catharine to make a Kir Catharine. Drink: 2022-2025. 217521 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Colio Estate Wines Lily Sparkling, Ontario, V.Q.A, Canada: This lovely southwestern Ontario sparkling wine uses the cuvee closed method to develop the bubbles in the bottle. Aromas of toast, yeast, green apple and white peach. Pair with shellfish or drink as an aperitif. 418657 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 6, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, Marne Valley, Champagne, France: A gorgeous Champagne, with frothy mousse and persistent bubble. Aromas of brioche, golden apple and toast. Long, refreshing finish. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2022-2030. 453084 12% D 750 mL  $72.45 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Fleur De Coucou Sauvignon 2011, Touraine, Loire Valley, France: A simple, soft, light-bodied white with pleasant white melon notes and no heavy oak. Drink: 2013-2014. 295501 13% D 750 mL  $11.75 Score: 85/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne, Champagne A.O.C., France: Great finesse and elegance, persistence of bubbles. This is assembled from 35 crus and 40% Chardonnay, so while not a Blanc de Blancs (all white wine grapes, that is Chardonnay), this bubbly still has the elegance of that style. Pair with shellfish, especially fresh oysters. 365312 12.50% D 750 mL  $61.85 Score: 93/100. June 10, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet 2014, Bordeaux, France: A full-bodied, easy-drinking, well-priced Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 943 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 87/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Val De Loire, Loire I.G.P., France: Fresh crisp French Sauvignon Blanc with herbal notes, and some grassiness. No discernible oak flavour. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2017-2019. 672345 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Nicolas Feuillatte Chardonnay Blanc De Blancs 2006, Champagne A.C., France: A lovely, mature Champagne with toasted almond and dried fig. Serve chilled as an aperitif. Drink: 2015-2019. 9761 13% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Clean and crisp with mouth-watering, juicy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Notes of lime, grapefruit and green apple. Great price. Drink: 2015-2017. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Chevalier Monopole Brut Dry Rosé Sparkling, Burgundy A.C., France: I almost don't want to review this one as I'd rather hoard it for myself all summer long. Yet again, I will throw myself on the flames of self-sacrifice. This is freakin amazing. Gorgeous rosè. Is the price a typo? Fresh strawberries drying after a summer rain on a July afternoon. Take me there. Drink: 2017-2023. 485920 12% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. April 2, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Crémant De Limoux 2015, Languedoc A.P., France: Crisp, fresh and toasty with green apple goodness and a lovely, racy seam of acidity for shellfish and fried chicken. Terrific value. Drink: 2015-2019. 438838 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Vidigal Wines Porta 6 2013, Lison, Portugal: A supple, juicy full-bodied Portuguese red wine with aromas and flavours of fleshy blackberries and black plums. Smooth and round and mouth-filling. Great for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2014-2017. 427377 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.35 Score: 88/100. October 23, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine Méthode Cap Classique, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This South African sparkling wine is one of the best in the country and is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Graham Beck is known for superb technique and finesse when it comes to sparkling wines. Great value. Drink: 2016-2019. 593483 12% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 18, 2019 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Big Bill Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Western Cape, South Africa: Crisp, fresh and vibrant South African Sauvignon Blanc at an amazingly great price! Aromas of lime citrus and grass. Pair with shellfish, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2018-2020. 524330 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2015, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: A tannic, savoury Spanish red wine from the Rioja region and made from the Tempranillo grape. Lots of grippy tannins on the palate. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 342006 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.45 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A delightful, flavourful Spanish sparkling wine from one of the country's best producers. This is a fraction of the price of Champagne, and yet performs at that level. Crisp with lime lift and a long fresh finish. Drink: 2022-2024. 392548 12% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. This robust Spanish red wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, the country's flagship red wine varietal. The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by prolonged bottle aging before being released from the winery. Pair with game meats. Serve at 17-18 degrees Celsius. Drink: 2016-2019. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review