19 Crimes Shiraz Durif 2014, Australia: Burnt coffee in a good way! Full-bodied chicory express. Black chary fruit and smoke. Some mocha and dark cherry on the nose. Nice racy acidity on the palate for hearty meat dishes and tangy tomato sauces. Pair with charred meats. Drink: 2016-2018. 369777  13% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Connect White 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A pretty, floral white wine blend from Niagara that offers tremendous value and pleasure for the price. Notes of fresh apple blossom and honeydew. This is a blend of aromatic grapes including Vidal, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The bonus? It's an organic wine. Pair with free range chickens and natural sunlight. Drink: 2015-2018. 249078 9.90% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile: This non-vintage dated Chardonnay is a bargain, and organic to boot. Even the paper for the labels is recycled. Full-bodied with attractive notes of pear and toasty oak. 230565 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 86/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review