Graffigna Centenario Grand Reserve Malbec 2008, Pedernal Valley, San Juan, Argentina: Smoky with dark fruit: perfect for barbecues! Lots of rich flavour here with a satisfying full-bodied texture. Fire up the grill and crack open a bottle! Drink: 2012-2015. 162149 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Minervois Syrah Grenache 2009, A.P., Midi, France: Rustic and cedary with tart black cherries. Tasty and full-bodied. Will benefit from 2 hours decanting before drinking. Drink: 2012-2015. 952804 14% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 87/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Beausejour Vign. Sudrat-Melet Meritage 2009, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A terrific wine for the money! Full-bodied with black fruit and smoke. You won't find Bordeaux at the price-quality ratio often. Decant for 2 hours Drink: 2012-2015. 264267 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château De Bord La Croix De Frégère Laudun, Brotte, Aimé Et Pascal Fayolle, Prop.-Récolt. 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: A rich and delicious red with robust layers of black cherry, smoke and cherry. Mouth-watering and juicy with delicious flavours, especially for this price point. Drink: 2012-2016. 264218 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Willy Gisselbrecht Tradition Riesling 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Lovely lime blossom and lemon peel with mouth-watering juiciness and the faintest hint of natural sweetness. Lovely food companion for many dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 169011 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Geil Bechtheimer Rosengarten Riesling Kabinett 2011, Prädikatswein, Rheinhessen, Germany: Lovely! Lime blossom and honeysuckle... So pretty. Medium-bodied with terrific acidity for food. Drink: 2012-2015. 994764 9.50% MD 750 mL  $15.75 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

L'antico Di Burchino Vigna Casanova Chianti 2010, D.O.C.G.,Tuscany, Italy: This lovely, juicy, full-bodied organic/biodynamic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. It's a pleasant treat for the senses, both nose and mouth. Great food wine for pork chops or grilled chicken. Drink: 2012-2014. 160457 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G.,Tuscany, Italy: Juicy and savoury with full-bodied richness. Dark berries with a smoky finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 222810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 14, 2012 Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Purple and black plum liqueur richness with smooth, full-bodied layers of pleasure. The ultimate barbecue and hamburger wine. I challenge you to find a better one. Drink: 2011-2016. 678698 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California, United States: Although Ravenswood are known to big very full-bodied, this one is but in a smooth, balanced and mouth-watering way. Packed with blackberry and cassis flavours with some smoke on the finish. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2015. 606632 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Grand Reserve, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2007, Amador County, Napa County, California, United States: Some kind of juicy wonderful! Full-bodied and almost cabernet-like in its complexity and depth. However, this wine also delivers pure zinfandel pleasure: smooth and tasty. Drink: 2011-2015. 256719 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Candor Lot 3 Non-Vintage Zinfandel, California, United States: Love it! Chocolate-mocha richness gets enveloped by fleshy blackberries and blueberries on the palate. Full-bodied and juicy great, very smooth. Drink: 2012-2014. 133389 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2013 Full Review