Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2016, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Heavy clay soils and 30-year-old vines both contribute to incredible depth, flavour and complexity in this vibrant Niagara Riesling. Aromas of lime zest and lemongrass. The grape yield is kept to just 2 tons per acre to concentrate the flavour. It's also press fractioned to use the best juice and whole cluster pressed. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with vegetarian dishes, roast turkey and roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2025. 643361 12% D 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 93/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A sumptuously, hazel-nut rich, robust Niagara Chardonnay with aromas of toasted almond, freshly baked bread, Asian pear and golden apple. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2019-2023. 616466 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 6, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Charles Baker Wines Picone Vineyard Riesling 2016, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A classic, mouth-watering Riesling from the Vinemount Ridge's wine region. Lime-lemon zest and tropical fruit with a whiff of petrol aromas on the nose with bright apple, lime zest and white pepper spice on the palate with a lingering clean mineral finish. Crips and clean. Pair with smoked whitefish, pan-fried perch or Doré. Drink: 2020-2025. 241182 10.50% M 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 96/100. March 6, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2015, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: This Carmenère from the Rapel Valley is fragrant with cedar spice, mint and juicy with dark berry, plum and spicy flavours on the palate. Full-bodied and intense, needs some time in cellar to mellow out. Drink: 2020-2024. 34942 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

M Xx270 Syrah 2015, Corsica, France: Still quite tannic and tight, so put this one in the cellar for another few years then decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Aromas of black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak. Drink: 2018-2024. 571778 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This is the convenient half bottle size (375 ml) which is ideal when you'd like to begin a meal with a glass and half each to toast. A robust and complex Champagne from one of the region's top producers. Bollinger always delivers and this special cuvee is no exception. Aromas of freshly baked bread, lemon zest and toasted almond. No wonder this was the favourite of James Bond before product placement took over the franchise. Pair with oysters. Drink: 2016-2022. 234104 12% XD 375 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Michel Gassier Nostre Païs 2016, Costières-de-Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: A Costieres de Nimes red blend of Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and savoury with dark berry, black cherry, dark olive and smoky flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink or cellar for three years. This wine is labelled organic and is produced from wine grapes sourced from between Nîmes and western Rhône. Pair with an olive tapenade or a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2019-2024. 295410 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France: Produced by Gérard Bertrand, Terroir Les Aspres is a juicy and savoury red blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Look for fresh red cherry, wild herbs and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food to pair with grilled game sausage. The wine aged nine months in oak barrels, a third new French oak. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2019-2025. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2016, Mosel Pradikätswein, Germany: A vibrant, lime-juicy Riesling with honey suckle and sweet lemon zest aromas on the nose. Sweet, bright stone-fruit and summer honey flavours on the palate. Nicely done. Pair with mildly spiced dishes, lemon custard desserts. Drink: 2019-2023. 197186 8.50% S 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. July 19, 2019 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Burmester 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Drink: 2024-2030. 223958 20% S 750 mL  $29.95. November 14, 2024 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review