Trapiche Broquel Chardonnay 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Big, beautiful, blousy Chardonnay with ripe notes of green apples, butterscotch, smoke and vanilla spice. What you want in a Grand Ole Opry Chardonnay. 166413 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 29, 2010 Full Review

Blue Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Victoria, Australia: Juicy with cedar forest and wild blackberry aromas. Enticingly well-balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Love the structure that holds all the fruit power. Fantastic price. Drink: 2010-2016. 79590 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Robert Oatley Vineyards Currency Creek Pinot Grigio 2008, Currency Creek, South Australia, Australia: A mouth-watering, terrifically refreshing Pinot Grigio with lively notes of lime, green apple and lemon zest. Medium-bodied with a clean finish that leaves you wanting a top up. Perfect as an aperitif on the deck or dock, or pair it with a variety of dishes including grilled veggies and seafood. Yum! Drink: 2010-2011. 159806 12.20% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Cono Sur Visión Pinot Noir 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lusciously sweet and ripe cherries with a generous silky texture. Some rose petal and cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied. 235035 14% D 750 mL  $20.25 Score: 89/100. May 15, 2010 Full Review

Domaine Du Séminaire Valréas Grenache Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Aromas of black cherry liqueur, cedar, dark spices and smoke. Lovely fleshy black raspberry notes. Full-bodied and supple. 173237 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 12, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cave De Beblenheim Heimberger Réserve Particulière Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Opens with aromas of lychee, grapefruit, spice and fresh peach. These replay brilliantly on the palate, surrounded by a vibrant, crisp acidity. Medium bodied with a luxuriously long finish. My note: Dazzling white with rose petal, lychee and baking spices. Brilliant for Asian and medium to light curries. 169763 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 7, 2010 Full Review

Caruso & Minini Terre Di Giumara Terre Di Giumara Inzolia 2009, I.G.T., Sicilia, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: This Sicilian white is made entirely of the Inzolia (or Insolia) grape, and exhibits aromas of field flowers, gooseberry, and yellow plum. Light flavours of fresh apple, pear, and pleasing citrus brighten the palate, which culminates in a dry finish. A crisp, medium-bodied white with good length. Open this bottle up tonight. My note: Mesmerizing and addictive aromas of field flowers, lychee, rose petal and baking spices. Get out of your white wine rut today: try it! 180760 12.50% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. August 7, 2010 Best Value White Wine Tied. Full Review

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal, yes, but also lifted through the middle by lovely citrus notes: lime and lemongrass. Lovely! Mouth-watering but not aggressive. ice balance here, no oak. Totally refreshing. 677450 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2010 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

De Loach Pinot Noir 2008, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: A rich, deep California Pinot full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruit, with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor adding complexity. My note: Ripe, fleshy cherry-berry flavours with purple plums in the background. Supple and full-bodied. Packed with flavour. 25171 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Grand Reserve, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2007, Amador County, Napa County, California, United States: Some kind of juicy wonderful! Full-bodied and almost cabernet-like in its complexity and depth. However, this wine also delivers pure zinfandel pleasure: smooth and tasty. Drink: 2011-2015. 256719 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review