Catena Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: From renown producer, Catena, a dry, full-bodied and well-priced Argentinean Chardonnay with ripe pear, apple, soft tropical fruit, butter crust and apple pie spice flavours on the palate. Finishes creamy, long and vibrant. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2020. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 5, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2017, South Australia, Australia: A gorgeous smoky Australian white wine made from the Viognier grape. Aromas of golden apple and Asian pear with some tropical fruit notes and honey. Pair with grilled seafood or veal. Drink: 2019-2021. 470062 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.50 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Hancock & Hancock Shiraz Grenache 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A smoky, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of 57% Shiraz and 43% Grenache grapes. The wine was matured in small French oak barriques, hogsheads and large-format foudres. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums. Winemaker Chris Hancock's first vintage was in 1962 in the McLaren Vale. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 530097 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Pinot Noir 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This wine gets better every year. Love the sweet cherry and tart cranberry aromas and flavours on this Prince Edward County Pinot Noir aka the heartbreak grape because it's so difficult to grow and make. Silky and smooth with lots of acidity for roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 296210 12.40% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A refreshing and vibrant Niagara Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of melon and lime. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Perfect for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2018-2020. 247825 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Arboleda is a boutique winery nestled in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley that handcrafts six exclusive single vineyard wines, each from a unique terroir, according to the back label. The wine's name, Arboleda, is a tribute to the 1,450 hectares of native forest that surround the winery's sustainably farmed vineyards. The 2015 vintage is elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plum aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality from Eduardo Chadwick, well respected within the Chilean wine community and beyond. Long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 26235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Du Grand Caumont Cuvée Tradition 2014, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Rustic in an extremely attractive, woodland, cedar brush way. So tasty with a great grip on the senses and palate. Loaded with black pepper and dark spice followed by fleshy blackberries and cassis. Very sexy stuff. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price. Drink: 2018-2022. 540831 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Maison Albert Bichot Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy AC, France: Attractive sour cherry and spice on the nose and palate of this smooth, medium-bodied Old World Burdgundian Pinot Noir from a respected producer. Pair with roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 166959 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Pech Redon L'épervier 2014, La Clape, Coteaux Du Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: The 2014 vintage of the Chateau Pech Redon from southern France is a robust blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 20% Carignan grapes. The wine was aged 18 months in a blend of large barrels (foudre) and stainless steel tanks before bottling. Band-Aid on the nose (I like this) along with fleshy ripe black plums and smoke. The vineyard is planted on the uppermost part of La Clape's hill facing the Mediterranean sea in the Languedoc region. The surrounding biodiversity of aromatic herbs, plants and trees influence the taste of the wine, according to the wine's back label. Pair with game dishes, duck confit and grilled lamb with rosemary. Decant 1 hour. Drink: 2018-2023. 129965 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2018 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau De Gourgazaud 2015, Languedoc, Roussilon, France: What a terrific southern French red wine for the money! Notes of woodsmoke, cassis and leather with some black pepper on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth. Layers of black fruit flavour. This wine is a blend of syrah and mouvedre grapes. The vineyards have been owned by the Piquet-Tiburce family since 1973. Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 22384 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.55 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dark berry and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian Chianti. Wild cedar underbrush notes, not fruit forward. Pair with a rare steak Drink: 2017-2021. 421388 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Eremo Langhe Rosso 2014, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: A terrific value from the northern Italian region of Piedmont. This robust red wine is made from the classic and distinctive Nebbiolo grape. Aromas of wild truffle and dark fruit and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 454041 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cantine Luciani Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Often made with younger vines from the same vineyard that produces Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso wines only require one year of barreling prior to release. In recent years, the wines have become credible quality wines that will age, but are also very accessible in their youth. Try this plum-, cherry- and earthy-scented with your best Tuscan dish. My note: Very pleasant, full-bodied, supple red with notes of black cherries and field berries. Rich and long. Drink: 2010-2015. 182238 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 2, 2010 Full Review

Attems Pinot Grigio 2016, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: One of my favourite Italian Pinot Grigio wines year after year. This IGT wine from northern Venezia region is fresh, with zesty aromas of lime, white pear and grapefruit. Mouth-wateringly perfect for grilled fish or calamari. Drink: 2018-2020. 707950 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

San Marzano Vindoro Negroamaro 2014, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: This superb Italian red wine offers gorgeous black fruit aromas that slip up and out of the glass in between violet notes. Plush and luxurious with full-bodied goodness. Although it’s big, it’s still in balance. Wow. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2024. 473181 14.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, crisp New Zealand white wine made from the Pinot Gris grape. We generally associate kiwi whites with Sauvignon Blanc, but Pinot Gris is equally refreshing and also does well in a cool climate. This 2017 Kim Crawford Pinot Gris offers aromas of lime, Asian pear and lemongrass. Pair with seafood, shellfish and wonderful performances of the Cirque du Soleil. Drink: 2018-2020. 369850 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Babich Individual Vineyards Headwaters Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: I love this wine! I’ve had this winery’s more inexpensive Sauvignon and recommended it, but this is quite a revelation. It’s more lime-citrus than herbal with refreshing acidity and a clean line right through to the finish. This organic wine has just 14 mg/L of free sulphur. 183160 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 16, 2010 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wonderfully herbal and grassy with support lime and lemon notes. So zesty and refreshing at an amazing price. Knock it back! 9142 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 30, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Merlot 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: So savoury and juicy! This New Zealand red wine made from cool-climate Merlot grapes offers so much pleasure in the glass. A robust, smooth New Zealand red wine, with fleshy black plums and some dark spice on the finish. Kim Crawford has that rare combination of being both popular with a wide swath of wine drinkers, and respected by even the pickiest connoisseurs. Finishes with black plum and a lick of spiced oak. Try it with grilled lamb or pork chops. The Merlot grapes for this fine New Zealand red wine come from the sunny Hawke's Bay, which produces ripe, flavourful fruit (and wine). Merlot is traditionally a red wine grape in Bordeaux that's usually blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink: 2018-2021. 680967 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Andreza Reserva 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Juicy and full-bodied with rich aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and smoke. Relatively polished in texture on the palate. On the Douro River, river bends are called "voltas" and all have individual names. The Volta of Andreza is one of the most beautiful, and this wine is named for it. The two winemakers Joao Silva e Sousa and Francisco Baptisto work with vines planted at a high altitude, which gives more structure to the wine than those grapes grown closer to the river. This is a blend of traditional varieties: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Roriz. Half the wine was aged in French and American oak barrels. There is no filtration, clarification or stabilization of this wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 616911 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From Cathedral Cellars, this Western Cape wine region, a 100% Chardonnay produced by winemaker, Wim Truter. Fresh with ripe red apple, pear and lemon pudding flavours on the palate. Good acidity for food. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Drink: 2019-2022. 328559 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ernie Els Big Easy 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: South African golf pro Ernie Els earned the nickname The Big Easy for his effortless swing and manor on the golf course. This savoury, juicy, lip-smacking red is dried herbs, spice and wild blackberry on the nose and palate. The Big Easy is a full-bodied South African red blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Grenache, 3% Mourvèdre, 5% Viognier and 7% Cinsault grapes. Lots of flavour here! A core of spicy, wild blackberry. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 220038 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M.A.N. Padstal Chardonnay 2018, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: From M.A.N, the 2018 'Padstal' Chardonnay is enticing with its fresh melon, lemon custard and buttered popcorn aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-bodied with fresh baked goods, ripe pear and apple flavours finishing long on a clean mineral note. Good acidity for food. Pair it with grilled lemon Dijon chicken breasts. There are three co-owners of MAN Vintners — Jose Condé, and brothers Tyrrel and Philip Myburg, who named the winery using the first letter of their wives' names: Marie, Anette and Nicky. Drink: 2019-2023. 12423 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Neil Ellis Pinotage 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A robust, juicy, savoury South African red wine made form the Pinotage grape. Firm tannins that will benefit from decanting 1-2 hours. The grapes are sourced from several vineyards. Aromas of ripe black plums. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 542167 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Juan Gil Gos Monastrell 2009, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: The Juan Gil estate’s sandy/chalky/rocky soil vineyards (which sit at 700 metres above sea level) and Jumilla’s dry hot weather provide the ideal setting for the cultivation of Monastrell (Mourvèdre). Aged for four months in a mix of new French and American oak barrels, this full-bodied, well-balanced wine is dark and fruity, with lovely cherry and plum notes on the nose. My note: Awesome value: stock up for your fall parties. Rich aromas of black and purple plums, and dark berries. Ultra-supple and full-bodied. Top me up! Drink: 2010-2013. 94888 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. October 2, 2010 Best Value Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room Le Cigare Volant Syrah Grenache 2008, California, United States: This wine is a blend of mostly syrah and grenache grapes, with some cinsault, mourvèdre and carignane grapes. I love the Bordeaux aroma I get first followed by cassis, blackcurrant and smoke, but most of all, fresh earth. Full-bodied and complex. The name of this wine refers to French vintners In 1954 who were concerned about flying saucers and extraterrestrials Long story). So the town council passed an ordinance banning flying saucers or “Flying Cigars” (Cigare Volant) from landing on the vines and damaging them. Drink: 2013-2019. 975847 14.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Buena Vista Legendary Badge Petite Sirah 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lots of mocha and chocolate on the nose of this robust, smooth Californian red wine from oak aging. Made from the Petit Sirah grape. This wine is named in honour of the pioneering spirit of the American west. Count Agoston Haraszthy founded Buena Vista Winey in 1857. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and dark berries. Drink: 2019-2023. 545772 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Hogue Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The Columbia Valley is the heart of Washington State's wine production, with top-notch producers winning international respect. There is a great deal of diversity in mesoclimates and sub-regions. The 2014 vintage of Genesis is made from grapes grown in vineyards planted in the warm climate of Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope as well as the cooler region of Yakima Valley. A full-bodied and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Washington's most respected wineries. Lots of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 275123 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

A To Z Wineworks Chardonnay 2017, Oregon, United States: A 100% Chardonnay from Oregon, crisp with white peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon zesty flavours on the palate. A to Z Wineworks was started in 2002 by four friends from the Oregon wine region. Deb Hatcher (Eyrie), Bill Hatcher (Domaine Drouhin Oregon), Sam Tannahill (Archery Summit) and Cheryl Francis (Chehalem). Drink: 2019-2023. 269258 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Edna Valley Vineyard Central Coast Chardonnay 2017, Central Coast, California, United States: A lusciously layered Californian Chardonnay sourced from the Edna Valley where the cooling sea breezes funnel inland. Rich and robust with tropical fruit, ripe red apple, butterscotch, toffee and spicy vanilla flavours creamy on the palate. Fantastic value under $20. Rich Chardonnay pairing made easy with lobster in butter or cold smoked turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2019-2022. 984153 13.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 20, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

A to Z Pinot Gris 2016, Oregon, United States: Crisp Oregon white wine made from the state's most iconic white grape, Pinot Gris. White peach clean with mouth-watering acidity that makes it a superb aperitif. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2020. 258145 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review