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Piattelli Vineyards Torrontés 2017, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: Torrontés wine grapes for Piattelli Reserve 2017 are sourced from the high-altitude Parral vineyards planted in the Cafayate Valley. Floral on the nose with notes of toasty oak, on the palate the wine is dry, fruity, medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Grown at 5,890 feet elevation, where temperature extremes produce grapes full of flavour and evenly ripened. Well-balanced and zesty, chill and pour with spicy grilled shellfish dishes. ? Drink: 2019-2022. 536672 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 6, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate East-West Discovery Series Pinot Grigio 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A light-bodied, mild Pinot Grigio with notes of white melon. Pair with light seafood dishes. Drink: 2018-2020. 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 27, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Perez Cruz Limited Edition is a robust Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe black fruit, dark cherries, spice and smoke flavours on the palate Great acidity food wine to pair with bison burgers. Perez Cruz is a family-owned winery and a consistently good producer. Drink: 2019-2024. 431015 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 14, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Château De Ségure 2015, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Great value under $20 on this robust and spicy red blend of Old Vines Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from Fitou in the south of France. Look for bright red berry fruits, concentrated dark fruit, pepper spice and gripping tannins. These wines are perfect for grilled meat. Château De Ségure 2015 was awarded Gold in the 2016 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Drink: 2019-2023. 370254 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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