Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Well-priced at $10 for this benchmark Sauvignon Blanc produced from grapes sourced from the Marlborough's Awatere and Wairau Valley. This is a lovely summer sipper for one on the patio on a sunny afternoon or an appie wine for two prior to the main course. Drink: 2018-2020. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 88/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Apothic Dark 2015, California, United States: Sweet black cherry, mocha and fudge on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Californian red wine blend. Finishes with blueberry jam. Pair with Hawaiian pizza. Drink: 2017-2019. 392654 14% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. November 8, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Underwood Pinot Gris 2015, Oregon, United States Drink: 2017-2019. 487017 14% D 750 mL  $22.95. June 17, 2017 Full Review

Apothic Inferno Red 2015, California, United States: This small batch Californian red wine blend was aged in whiskey barrels for 60 days. This lends this wine aromas and flavours of smoke, toast, spice, brown sugar and toffee. Full-bodied. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice finish. This clocks in at a hefty 16% alcohol. Pair with hamburgers with relish. Drink: 2017-2020. 485623 16% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 11, 2018 Full Review