Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Organica Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark berries and smoke aromas on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, supple Argentine red wine. Vines are planted at elevations of 954 to 1402 metres above sea level in the Uco Valley. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2022. 429761 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. November 27, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Crios Susana Balbo Torrontés 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best winemakers, whether it's this vibrant, floral white wine made from Torrontes or her classic red wines. This is made from 100% Torrontes grapes grown in the Cafayete and Uco Valley regions and planted at different altitudes. Aromas of honeydew, apple blossom, peach and lime. The wine is aged 3 months sur-lie to add body. Light and crisp and mouth-watering. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2019-2022. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Peller Family Vineyards Light Cabernet Sauvignon, Ontario, Canada: Terrific value for the price, plus the low alcohol is a bonus. Aromas of red berries and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. 16810 8% D 750 mL  $12.45 Score: 88/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2017, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant on the palate with bright red cherry, raspberry, cedar spice and dried herbs flavours. Enjoy now with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2022. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2016, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A bright and juicy, medium-plus-bodied Carmenère, with lots of ripe red berry, savoury herb, smoky, spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a meaty, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2019-2024. 256685 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Vinedos Marchigüe Quilina Gran Reserva Carmenere 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile: An extraordinary wine for the price! Full-bodied, luscious and rich with great, dark depths of fleshy ripe black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 13430 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Torres Las Mulas Reserva Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2022-2024. 407494 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.50. September 9, 2022 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: A great value Sauvignon Blanc from the Leyda Valley, Chile. Fresh and grassy on the nose with lime and chive aromas. Mouth-watering on the palate with tropical fruit, fine herb, lime zest flavours on the palate. Pair with a ceviche. Drink: 2020-2021. 32060 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Southern France, Pays d'Oc , France: A terrific, robust southern French red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Lots of ripe blackberries and cassis. Incredible value for the price point. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke and some dark spice. Perfect for grilled meats or steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 234815 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2012, Mosel, Germany: Love it! There's simply no better value white wine on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. The alcohol is refreshingly low, yet this is no wimpy wine: it's packed with flavour. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to many dishes. Some terrific white pear and lime blossom on the finish of this Qualitätswein Q.B.A. wine. Try it with just about anything, but start with seafood or a medium curry. Drink: 2013-2017. 599274 8.50% MS 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. April 12, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2017, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Wine grapes for Masserie Pisari 2017 Primitivo are grown in the Conca d'Oro Valley just 10 minutes from the climate moderating Mediterranean Sea. Intense ruby in the glass with rich red berry, cherry, plum, smoke flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and nicely chewy. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with sticky pork ribs. Drink: 2020-2026. 270306 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. March 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Cusumano Terre Siciliane Nero D'avola 2018, Sicily, Italy: This Italian red wine is made from the Nero d'Avola grape, the iconic red grape of the island of Sicily. Layers of fleshy black (nero) fruit and pepper spice. The Cusumano family has been making wine for more than 60 years on the southern Italian island of Sicily. Their expertise and craft shows in the glass of this exceptional red wine. Such terrific value! Pair with gourmet hamburgers and meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2019-2022. 143164 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Incredible value on this smooth, silky and juicy red. Look for juicy, fleshy dark fruit, blueberry compote and savoury fine herb flavours on the palate. L.A. Cetto is the best-known wine producer in Mexico. Founder Don Angelo Cetto, of Italian origin, settled in Mexico in 1926. The Guadalupe Valley provides a great climate for viniculture: the Pacific Ocean’s cool winds result in chilly nights to maintain fresh acidity in the grapes while the days are very warm to ripen them. Drink: 2020-2023. 114066 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Curvos Loureiro 2019, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Produced from 100% Loureiro grapes from the Vinho Verde wine region, with aromas of lime, white florals and ripe peach on the nose. Slightly spritzy and vibrant with white florals, ripe melon and lime-lemon zest flavours that linger on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pair with grilled sardines. Drink: 2020-2022. 471284 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 20, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Prova Cega 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A robust Portuguese red with dark plum, chocolate, fine dried herb aromas on the nose. dark cherry, red plum, mocha, anise and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Structured dusty tannins. Drink: 2019-2022. 446054 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 25, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Amador County, California, United States: Renwood Premier is a smoky, spicy full-bodied, old-vines Zinfandel from Amador County, California. Ripe and concentrated flavors of blueberry, spiced plum and mocha flavours on the plate. Structured tannins and mouth-watering acidity for grilled fare from the BBQ, but will show better if cellared for three years. Drink: 2020-2023. 450510 15.30% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 26, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2019, Lodi, California, United States: From Lodi, California, McManis 2019 Zinfandel has a splash of Teroldego and Petite Sirah and is juicy delicious with ripe plum, wild strawberry, dark cherry, vanilla, smoky, and spicy toasty oak flavours. Lots of food-friendly acidity on this sustainably-farmed, estate grown Zin blend. Enjoy now with slow braised smoky ribs. Drink: 2021-2025. 256735 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

The Federalist Dry Creek Zinfandel 2019, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: The Federalist 2019 Zinfandel is produced from grapes sourced from Dry Creek Valley where some of the oldest Zin vines live. This example is juicy and zesty with bright strawberry, dark cherry, savoury herb and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Nicely done and good value under $20. Pour with BBQ pork ribs. Drink: 2021-2024. 18512 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Old Vines Zinfandel 2017, Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rodney Strong 2017 Zinfandel is plummy, brambly Zin with crushed black raspberry, dried red berry with a kiss of vanilla on the finish. Perfect for Korean style ribs and, burgers from the BBQ, The 15 acres of old vine Zinfandel planted in 1904 remains as it was when Rodney Strong arrived in the 1970s. The current Old Vines zin includes fruit from the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys which was added to the Northern Sonoma fruit. Drink: 2022-2026. 363358 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 15, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Barefoot Merlot, California, United States: An excellent Californian Merlot for the price point. Smooth and supple with flavours of black plum and toasty mocha and dark chocolate from the oak aging. Great party wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2022-2024. 53991 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. November 27, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2018, Lodi, California, United States: A spectacular Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's top producers. Aromas of cigar box, black plums, smoke and dark spice. Look for ripe strawberries, blue and blackberries with earthy and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Ideal for grilled meats and hamburgers. Drink: 2022-2026. 942599 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 29, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Zinfandel 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Ravenswood 2014 is produced from Old Vines Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California with 14% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane. Savoury and meaty on the palate with lots of brambly black berry, plum and spice. Pair with gourmet burgers. Drink: 2018-2024. 673798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 7, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Josh Lodi Zinfandel 2020, Lodi, California A.C., United States: Josh Cellars 2020 Zinfandel is fruit-driven and robust with red and dark berry fruit, ripe strawberry, cherry, clove, vanilla, and pepper spice flavours generous and finishing long on the palate. Produced from grapes sourced from the Lodi wine region in California. Drink: 2022-2028. 22596 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review