Averill Creek Vineyard Brut Pinot blend 2010, Vancouver Island, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A beautiful, crisp, frothy sparkling wine from Vancouver Island. Toasty and refreshing. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2017-2021. 11.50% D 750 mL  $49.08 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2018 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Angels Gate Winery Gewurztraminer 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely medium-bodied gewurztraminer with delicate notes of white field flowers, peach and a faint whiff of lychee. Not spicy. Terrific aperitif! Perfect for mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2018-2022. 58594 12.30% D 750 mL  $15.10 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Louis Bernard 2016, Cotes Du Rhone, France: A solid performer, year after year. This robust red offers tasty notes of dark red fruit, cedar and some smoke. Great party wine. Drink: 2018-2022. 581645 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.15 Score: 88/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alsace Willm Gewürztraminer Reserve 2016, Alscae, France: Rich and viscous with apricot preserves and honeysuckle loveliness. Medium bodied. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2018-2022. 269852 12.50% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This classic, well-known Champagne is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Try the ultra-shabby chic combo here between French Champagne and a bucket of KFC chicken. Why wait for New Year’s or a wedding before you pop open bubbly when it’s so tasty? The bonus is that it’s just about the best partner for fried food on the planet: it’s mouth-watering acidity and bubbles wash away the fat, making you want more of course. 563338 12% D 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White melon and white peach aromas and flavours on this crisp Italian sparkling wine, with good acidity and yet also a creamy softness. Pair with soft cheeses. Drink: 2022-2024. 687582 11.50% MD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Anciano 7 Year Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Valdepenas, Spain: Dark chocolate, mocha and toasty oak on the nose of this full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Pair with lamb and rosemary. This wine is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels to add vanilla spice notes. Drink: 2010-2018. 464214 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken 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

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 Sangre de Toro Garnacha 2016, Catalonia, Spain: A beautiful, juicy, delicious wine, especially for this price point! Aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and spice. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2022. 6585 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review