Corcelettes Estate Winery Menhir 2013, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2017. 14% D 750 mL  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Brut 2012, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: This Nova Scotia sparkling sets the trend for Canadian bubblies in style and elegance. The 2012 vintage of the Benjamin Bridge Brut is stunning. You're drinking the stars here. This bubbly is made using the traditional method (Methode Classique) of the second fermentation in the bottle, just as they do in the Champagne region of France. They also use two of the grapes, Pinot Noir (10%) and Chardonnay (8%), used in France in their blend, together with L'Acadie (42%) and Seyval (40%) to give a decidedly (and deliciously) Nova Scotia signature to the cuvee. All grapes are estate grown and hand-harvested in October and bottled in June after spending 5 years on the lees to add richness, creaminess and depth. The 2012 vintage had the ideal conditions of sustained cool weather moderated by the Bay of Fundy which allowed for slow and complex ripening of the grapes. Lovely aromas of lime citrus, fresh mint, and lemon brightness on the nose and palate with great replays of flavour. A long, toasty finish leaves you at the shoreline of this Atlantic bubbly longing for more. This wine dances in the glass like sunlight on the ocean, with just as much refreshing sea spray on the palate and senses. Pair with Atlantic lobster in melted butter or fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2023. 415983 11% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 96/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with aromas of cassis and tart blackberry. Layers of flavour with dark spice on the finish. This is the winery's flagship wine that's aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Pair with osso bucco. Drink: 2014-2018. 408658 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2014, Cotes du Rhône, France: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Perrin is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2022. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Vieille Ferme 2016, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, rustic, robust southern French red wine blend. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 263640 13% D 750 mL  $13.85 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Uber Riesling Kabinett 2014, Pfalz, Germany: An off-dry German riesling with lots of sweet peach and pear notes. Medium-bodied. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2014-2018. 395517 11% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2014, Veneto IGT, Italy: An attractive ruby hue in the glass. Aromas of fleshy ripe red berries and dark spice. A robust Italian red wine with polished tannins. Juicy acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Drink: 2018-2023. 297655 13% XD 375 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: A crisp, fresh New Zealand Chardonnay with bright notes of green apple and white peach. A subtle weave of oak comes from the fact that half of this wine is aged in oak barrels and the other half in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit freshness. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2018. 326728 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Rosé 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Don't let the brilliant strawberry hue of this rosé fool you: this wine is bone dry and bursting with refreshment. Aromas of tiny flavour-packed field berries and a lick of orange zest on the finish. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or pair it with seafood, shellfish, salads and more rosé, of course. Previously, this wine has also been bottled in rounded shoulder bottle (like those for Cabernet) with the label name Pansy! Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2018. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: So fresh and lively! This is a wonderful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that bursts from the glass with gooseberry, lime, lemongrass and chives. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood, shellfish and mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2017. 308288 13% D 750 mL  $19.05 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Ravenswood Besieged 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: This is a robust Californian red wine blend of Petit Syrah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera grapes. Had the Californian wine industry not been interrupted by Prohibition, this is the type of wine the state would be producing today: mostly complex field blends. Field blends are from traditional mixed plantings of different grapes in the same vineyard. Terrific dark fruit flavours of blackberry and black cherry, though this wine is not sweet. It was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% was new. Pair with a grilled steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 414136 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2013, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A terrific Washington State red wine made from a supple, yet complex Merlot grape. Savoury, meaty mocha and dark chocolate on this nose of this delicious and full-bodied Washington Merlot. Layered and smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2020. 420711 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. May 22, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review