Fuzion Shiraz Malbec 2007, Argentina, Argentina: An outstanding value for this deep, delicious red. 83188 13% XD 750 mL  $7.45 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2013, Mondoza, Argentina: This Argentine gem of a wine introduces itself with lime and apple blossom. Medium-bodied, floral and expressive: it's so pretty. Perfect for mild and medium curries and spices. The price is simply amazing for the taste. This is one of Argentina's best winemakers. Drink: 2014-2018. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Pascual Toso Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, full-bodied red wine for the price! This dark-fruited Argentine wine is made from the country's classic Malbec grape, which produces luscious, round wines like this one. Aromas of blackberry jam, toasty oak, smoke and mocha. Perfect for gourmet hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2016. 35170 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trivento Concha Y Toro Reserve Syrah Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Deep, dark and rich, this brooding blend of Malbec (50%) and Syrah (50%) has dive-into-it aromas of blackberries, coffee, dark chocolate and smoke. The wine was aged for 8 months in French oak. Full-bodied but not heavy, wonderful concentration of flavour. This is Concha y Toro’s Argentine estate, and the wines punch well above their weight (and price point). Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2016. 492702 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A remarkably well-priced Malbec from Argentina. Smooth, full-bodied and offering generous aromas of concentrated, intensely flavoured black fruits with a lovely touch of mocha and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

[yellow tail] Reserve Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Minty blackberry on the nose of this well-known Australian Shiraz. This is the Reserve version of Yellow Tail, and it pulls back on the residual sugar to create a wine that is delicious and balanced. Full-bodied and supple, this is perfect for hamburgers or steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 234609 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Heartland Stickleback Red Ben Glaetzer 2010, South Australia, Australia: Incredible price for this quality. Loaded with big black fruit and lots of mouth-watering acidity. Great wine for big meals, especially those involving Winemaker Ben Glaetzer also makes the Mitolo wines in McLaren Vale and the Heartland wines in the Langhorne Creek region. Stickleback is the Heartland winery’s entry-level red wine. It’s mostly made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz gapes with a dash of Dolcetto and Lagrein grapes. Drink: 2013-2016. 116574 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Red Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A robust expression of Barossa red wine in all its glory from Peter Lehmann Wines and the Hess Family. Nice price, too. This full-bodied wonder offers toasty oak with generous fleshy blackberries, currants and plums aromas. Smooth and juicy. Previous vintages of this wine have won a Blue-Gold Medal at the Sydney International Wine Competition, which is judged with food. No wonder: it would make a great companion to hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 138883 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Yalumba Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: This organic red wine is full-bodied, smooth and delicious with aromas of smoky black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich and satisfying. Great taste for the price. It opens beautifully on the palate with rich flavours of fleshy black fruit. Some pepper and spice and everything nice on the finish. Drink: 2014-2020. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The winery sent me the 2014 vintage of this lovely riesling to taste and evaluate, which is fortunate since it was the 2013 vintage at the LCBO tasting. Green apple and white pear. Love it. Building an inukskuk is now a ritual at the end of harvest for this winery: lifting the heavy stones requires a team effort. Pair with roast turkey and fun. The winery does whole cluster pressing to extract pure flavour, and only of the first 600 litres per tonne of fruit. Ed allows the juice to settle during a long, slow fermentation. The 2014 vintage is a blend of two distinct blocks of 21B clone vines nowin their early teens as the winery describes them. Finishes with fresh pink grapefruit notes. Drink: 2014-2019. 43281 11% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Mac & Fitz Shifts End Red 2012 2012, Canada  13.50%  750 mL  $10.40. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: This vibrant, well-priced Ontario Riesling offers seductive aromas of peach blossom, lemon zest and wet stone. A complex core of minerality runs through the heart of this wine. Tawse is a family-owned Niagara winery that farms sustainably. Drink: 2013-2017. 89029 10.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Anderra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Chile: Solid value for the money here. This Chilean Cabernet is owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of the Bordeaux fame. That pedigree shows in the balance and layering of this red wine. Aromas of cedar brush, cassis and blackcurrant. Drink: 2014-2016. 307974 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Juicy purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth and mouth-watering. Almost zinfandel-like in character. Some dark pepper and more purple-blue fruit notes on the finish. Perfect for hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2015. 311753 13.50% XD 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Bisquertt La Joya Reserve Merlot 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Blackberry and mulberry notes dominate the nose of this full-bodied red. Luscious layers of flavour and pleasure on the palate. Wraps up with a pleasing smoky finish. Pair with rib roast. Great price. Drink: 2013-20116. 301440 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Slips down slippery fast. Top me up please. Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Santa Alicia Gran Reserva De Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: This Chilean Cabernet offers incredible value and depth of flavour! Lovely dark berries and plums, with espresso and smoke on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth. Luscious layers of velvet smooth dark berry fruit on the palate and great replays of flavour. Finishes with mocha, cedar smoke and dark spice. Pair with grilled chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2012-2017. 60244 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenère 2012, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This classic Chilean red wine is savoury, dark and complex with a chewy, full-bodied mid-palate. Layers of black fruit with a long finish. The Carmenere grapes are sourced from the El Peñasco Vineyard. Superbly crafted for this price. Great structure and persistence of flavours on the finish. Terrific value. The 2012 vintage of the Carmen Gran Reserva is made from mostly Carmenère grapes, and the wine is matured in French oak for 10 months. Finishes with dark spices and vanilla smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 439166 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2009, Ac Côtes De Provence, France: I love this style of rose! Bone-dry and refreshing but bursting with aromas of fresh field raspberries and strawberries on a summer day. Absolutely wonderful! 33621 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Domaine Houchart Domaines Quiot Rosé 2010, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Perfect for late-summer alfresco dining, this charming apple-, cherry-, cranberry- and strawberry-scented rosé is dry and fruity with a nice racy acidity bringing balance. Chill it down and try it. My note: Love it! Pretty, perfect and light. Bone-dry and terrific notes of fleeting strawberry sunfields. Amazing price. Drink: 2011-2012. 118653 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2011 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Lefèvre Rémondet Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé Roger Sauvestre Pinot Noir, A.C., Burgundy, France: A steal for bubbly... Got a big party, wedding or reunion? Here's your wine. Lovely notes of field strawberries. Drink: 2012-2014. 265306 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013, Côtes du Rhône A.C., France: Lovely! Not too oaky or fruity... Just a delicious blend of earth and sunshine. Full-bodied with layers of Asian pear and a hint of smoke in this AC wine. Lots of energy and character in this Old World charmer. Primarily made from the Grenache Blanc grape, with some smoke and melon on the finish. Great price. Lovely lick of lime zest on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 499509 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Riesling 2013, Alsace A.C., France: Crisp, fresh and clean. This medium-bodied white offers lovely aromas of white melon and lime lift. Terrific clean finish which makes it a great aperitif or companion to many dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 259788 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling Sparkling, Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Product Of Germany, Germany: Fans of Dr. L Riesling will lap this bubbly up, literally! It's fresh and crisp with lovely white peach and toasty pear notes. And my goodness, the price: you can't beat it. Is it a typo? Stock up for your weddings and big parties now. Try with fresh steam lobster and a marriage proposal. Drink: 2012-2015. 296095 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

De Angelis Rosso Piceno Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Marche, Italy: Mocha, dark chocolate and coffee espresso on the nose. Some black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth with a sweet finish of chocolate even though this wine is technically dry. Drink: 2013-2016. 324756 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2013, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Attractive nose of cedar brush and wild tart black cherry. Medium-bodied and smooth with great mouth-watering, acidity for a wide range of dishes, from pasta in tomato sauce to spicy sausages. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 87/100. March 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2011, Tuscany, Italy: A modestly price Italian red wine from a very respected producer. The 2011 vintage for this chianti shows well with aromas of dark red fruit and smoke. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 545319 13% XD 750 mL  $14.90 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp and clean with lively notes of lime-citrus and white grapefruit. Not overly grassy. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2016. 620062 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A vibrant, almost robust (for rose) wine with terrific refreshment. Aromas of field strawberries and cranberry. Lots of great acidity for food, such as cold chicken sandwiches and cheeses. Drink: 2014-2016. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2012, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Balanced merlot with attractive black plum notes and lots of toasty oak. Lively and vibrant, but not over-the-top, like the perfect dinner guest. Smooth and full-bodied with a long finish. Great price. Try this with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 692343 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of New Zealand's best known (and most loved) Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford delivers well above it's price point. This half bottle size is great when you only want a couple of glasses of wine, and it offers terrific lemon and lime brightness. The full bottle size is also available in liquor stores now. Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Drink: 2013-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé 2012, New Zealand, New Zealand: A lovely, toasty bubbly at an exceptionally great price! The chardonnay grapes in this blend come from Hawkes Bay region, while pinot noir grapes hail from Marlborough. Lovely persistence of flavours and bubbles. Crisp, clean finish. Stock up now! Drink: 2012-2015. 238187 12% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine was aged in French oak barrels. Perfect for a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 324533 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Vicente Faria Wines 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Explore your dark side with Animus. Cedar brush and wild tart black raspberry on the nose of this full-bodied Portuguese red wine. Smooth and supple. Great price. Excellent party wine, especially those hosted for psychiatrists. Drink: 2013-2018. 535641 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2013, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Love that coffee, espresso, mocha nose! You'll never forget it, or confuse it with anything. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially chary pork chops. Yum! Drink: 2014-2017. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2008, South Africa, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale straw colour; lightly tropical aromas of green pineapple, guava and pear fruit with pleasant herbal notes; light- to medium-bodied with crisp, green apple flavors. My note: A grassy-good Sauvignon Blanc with wake-up aromas of gooseberry, asparagus, chives, limes and green apples. Zippy and refreshing. Perfect as an aperitif. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. 527465 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. April 21, 2009 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Wo Western Cape, South Africa: Grassy, herbal refreshment with a medium-bodied weight. Stunningly great price. South Africa does so well with Sauvignon Blanc, and it shows in this wine. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled portabello mushroom. Drink: 2013-2015. 126797 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2011, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This full-bodied red wine was fermented in stainless steel; half of the wine was matured in small French oak barrels, of which about 40% new, and the remaining half in stainless steel tank. Loaded with mocha and sweet chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2014-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Red 2012, California, United States: Fleshy black raspberry and cherry on the nose of this terrifically tasty Californian red wine blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is fun, but don't let that mislead you into thinking that this isn't a seriously good wine. Pair with roast beef for three ;) Drink: 2013-2016. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2011, California, United States: A terrific Californian Merlot for the price point! Smooth, supple, full-bodied and mouth-filling with lusciously ripe flavours of black plum, cassis and blackberry. Just enough toasty oak to wrap up this package nicely. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 622837 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review