Kin Vineyards Civil Grit Chardonnay 2015, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Hughes Vineyard, Lincoln Lakeshore, this VQA wine is a pleasant sipper with lots of toasted almond. The grapes come from Niagara but the winery is located close to Ottawa. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2018. 17199 13.30% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. September 29, 2016 Full Review

Redstone Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé 2016, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2023. 644781 12% D 750 mL  $29.95. September 18, 2019 Full Review

Rockway Vineyards 9 Spritz 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2022. 341693 10% M 750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Cono Sur Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé 2017, Bio Bio Valley, Chile Drink: 2020-2022. 365205 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.05. December 3, 2015 Full Review

Cono Sur Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé, Bio Bio Valley, Chile: Very nice bubbly for the price. Aromas of field strawberries, yet dry and toasty. Cono Sur delivers value in all of their wines. 365205 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.05 Score: 86/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Aimery Grand Cuvée 1531 Crémant De Limoux, Limoux, Southwest AC, France: Crisp and fresh with notes of green apple and baked bread. Great price for a sparkling wine. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 428086 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Marselan 2015, Languedoc, France Drink: 2017-2021. 745835 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.05. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Monte Zovo Winery Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A gorgeous, full-bodied Italian red wine featuring aromas of black cherry, dark spice, smoke and dried herbs. This is a savoury blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. Great texture and blance. Long finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2025. 650713 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 13, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Lupi Reali Montepulciano 2015, Abruzzo DOC, Italy: A rustic, tannic, full-bodied Italian red wine with herbal, tart dark fruit notes and toasty oak. Lots of acidity for tomato sauce. Decant 1 hour to smooth tannins. Drink: 2015-2017. 486647 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.80 Score: 85/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Villa Annaberta Wines Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2017, Veneto DOC, Italy: An excellent value for this superb, savoury and meaty Italian red wine with fleshy black fruit and a supple texture and full-bodied weight. Highly recommended. Pair with pepperoni pizza and charcuterie. Drink: 2019-2023. 378091 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.35 Score: 90/100. February 14, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Scattered Earth Bush Vine Cinsault 2018, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A robust, tasty South African red wine made from Cinsault grapes, which are traditionally from the Rhône Valley, where its blended with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. Aromas of dark berries, spice and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020-2024. 13350 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Vilarnau Barcelona Brut Reserva Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A zesty, vibrant Spanish sparkling wine with notes of lemon meringue and white peach. 515254 11.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Dominio Romano Camino Romano 2008, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain Drink: 2010-2020. 26200 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review