Marcus James Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red with tart black plum notes. Smooth. Pair with robust meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2012-2014. 518431 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 85/100. December 16, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2005, Adelaide, Australia: This wine gets better every year, the result of years of experience. Classically structured with Bordeaux-like balance and elegance, but the power of New World fruit and vitality. 611210 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2008 Full Review

Vineland Estates Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Lovely! Peach and pear goodness, with purity and refreshment. No oak, just crisp, mouth-watering flavour for a wide range of dishes from seafood and pastas. Drink: 2012-2015. 669374  13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Chile, Chile: Full-bodied, rich and wonderful! Black fruit, good tannic grip. Decant for 1-2 hours. Perfect tseak wine. 335174 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 6, 2010 Full Review

C.H. Berres Stefan Ress Riesling Kabinett 2007, Q.M.P., Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel, Germany: I realized that I was purring when I tasted this wine. Others were staring. I love it! White peach, petrol (that’s good) and a deep, long satisfying vein of acidity and minerality. This is a gorgeous wine that will reward you for stepping out of your usual white wine boundaries. Drink: 2008-2015. 207274 9% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2011 Full Review

Dr. Hermann Kabinett Riesling 2008, Q.M.P., Erdener Treppchen, Mosel, Germany: Wonderfully mineral and complex with concentrated ripe fleshy peach and pear notes. The calibrated sweetness makes this incredibly versatile. Drink: 2011-2014. 189647 7.50% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. October 1, 2011 Full Review

Tesch Laubenheimer Krone Trocken Riesling 2008, Qualitätswein, Nahe, Germany: Lovely lime and petrol on the nose of this bone-dry, mouth-watering riesling. Gorgeous purity and laser focus. Exciting and vibrant with a long finish. Great for the price. Pair with seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 18253 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Max Ferd. Richter Kabinett Riesling 2007, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: This German Riesling will dazzle your senses: it's almost blinding in its intensity of fruit and balancing acidity, like waking out from a dark cave into mid-afternoon sunshine. This QMP-designated wine has depths of apricot, peach and honeysuckle flavour. Medium-bodied, no oak, long finish. Try it with Indian chicken dishes. Drink: 2013-2019. 998120 8.50% M 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Schloss Schönborn Marcobrunn Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany: Totally sexy! Petrol peach short dress kind of wine -- want want want! So light in alcohol (thus the short dress) yet such a big tease and flavour on the palate. Drink: 2013-2020. 928861 9.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 21, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Darting Dürkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett 2012, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Terrific Deutscher white wine! White florals, peach blossom and lime aromatics with great acidity. Off-dry, food versatile. This Riesling Kabinett is medium-bodied, with lovely layering of flavours for mild to medium curries and spicy dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 950212 9.50% MD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Azienda Agricola Giol Pinot Grigio 2011, Veneto IGT, Italy: Clean and crisp with lemon zest and lime lift. No oak. Great aperitif and food companion. The bonus is that it's organic. Drink: 2012-2015. 285353 12% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. November 24, 2012 Full Review

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2007, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Terrific richness and mouth-watering juiciness! Fleshy, plush plums roll across your senses followed by a tumble of ripe dark field berries wrapped in a hint of mocha. Close your eyes and take another sip of this full-bodied wonder. Drink: 2011-2014. 91694 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review