Domaine De La Gitonnièree Touraine Vign. De Thézéa-La-Romaine Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France: Vintages Wine Panel: This wine won a Silver Medal at the 2009 Concours des Vins du Val de Loire. Pale straw-gold colour. Displays classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc aromas: peapods, asparagus, artichoke, mineral and citrus. It’s dry, fresh, vibrant, racy and clean. A lovely hit of fruit/vegetal flavours chime in at mid-palate and persist with stamina on the finish. My note: Pure lemon and lanolin essence! Stunning with no heavy oak but packed with flavour and body. Great acidity for food. Double yum! 168914 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 29, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Château Hauchat La Famille Saby Merlot 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: Very attractive nose of fleshy ripe dark red fruit and some smoke. Juicy and savoury on the palate with a lovely full-bodied weight. Decant 2 hours. Pretty amazing price. Drink with grilled pork chops or pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 123489 13.20% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Loire A.C., France: Lemon gold brightness. Crisp, clean and mouth-watering at an incredibly great price. Like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? You will love this. Drink: 2013-2016. 82305 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Clean and crisp with mouth-watering, juicy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Notes of lime, grapefruit and green apple. Great price. Drink: 2015-2017. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Chateau De Courteillac Merlot 2015, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Lots of charred and blackened oak on the nose of this full-bodied, well-priced Bordeaux red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. More oak on the palate. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2018. 360552 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Loire A.C., France: Lemon gold brightness. Crisp, clean and mouth-watering at an incredibly great price. Like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? You will love this. Drink: 2017-2018. 82305 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Crisp and fresh: this southern French Sauvignon Blanc over-delivers well above its price point. Pure freshness, herbal with a bright lime citrus lift. Mouth-watering and juicy for seafood, salads and shellfish. Wow, great party wine. Drink: 2014-2016. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2016, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: It's little wonder that this wine won gold at the World Chardonnay Competition, yet it's so affordably priced. A terrific white wine from southern France that offers crisp minerality and refreshment, unusual for Chardonnay these days. Lots of lime-bright acidity for food, yet there's also an underlying richness and fullness to the wine that is mouth-filling and delicious! Very versatile with food, from fresh seafood to roast chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2017-2020. 375071 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.15 Score: 90/100. July 4, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France Drink: 2015-2017. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France Drink: 2019-2022. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

La Chablisienne Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A cool-climate, crisp and zesty premier cru Chablis from Montmains, Burgundy. Lots of crisp green apple, pear, spicy, nutty, zesty citrus flavours with a mineral streak from beginning to end. Excellent, versatile food wine to pair with everything from roast Cornish game hens to grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2020-2023. 455147 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 3, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Masi Campofiorin 2014, Veneto IGT, Italy: An attractive ruby hue in the glass. Aromas of fleshy ripe red berries and dark spice. A robust Italian red wine with polished tannins. Juicy acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Drink: 2018-2023. 297655 13% XD 375 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. February 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Vernaiolo Chianti 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014-2017. 269589 13% D 750 mL  $13.95. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Vernaiolo Chianti 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A pleasant, easy-drinking Italian red wine with good mouth-watering acidity. Aromas of tart red fruit and sun-dried tomatoes. Pair with tangy tomato sauces. Drink: 2014-2017. 269589 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Exceptional value for this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Herbal notes with chives and lime and grapefruit. So refreshing. Pair with spinach quiche. Drink: 2015-2017. 610972 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand Drink: 2015-2017. 610972 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand Drink: 2018-2020. 620062 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. August 15, 2014 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand Drink: 2016-2017. 620062 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. August 15, 2014 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena 2014, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: Monasterio De Las Viñas San José De Aguarón Reserva is a spicy Grenache, Tempranillo and Cariñena red wine blend from the Cariñena wine region. Lovely, medium-bodied smooth red with earthy, ripe red berry, and dried herb flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2026. 166579 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 22, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review