McWilliams Chardonnay 2007, Australia: A voluptuously layered, full-bodied Chardonnay with delicious notes of ripe peach, butterscotch and melon. Nicely balanced. This is an incredible price for a wine of this quality. Top me up! 91744 14% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. July 11, 2009 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Open Riesling Gewürztraminer 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: An exuberant, zesty wine that wakes up the tastebuds then tickles them with lovely lush pineapple, lychee and white peach notes. Light-bodied but not wimpy: packed with expressive tropical and citrus fruit. Perfect as an aperitif or the glass of wine at 5 p.m. that I call "Mommy's little helper." 134965 11.10% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 11, 2009 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Strut Riesling Gewürztraminer 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A pretty, floral wine with notes of melon and pineapple. This wine is a blend of 70% Riesling and 30% Gewurztraminer. It's a lovely apertif. Closed with a screwcap. Available at Wine Rack stores. 11% MD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 86/100. July 11, 2009 Full Review

Jean Jean Rose Syrah 2008, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France: Imminently quaffable and light as laughter. Wild strawberries and bone dry. 355347 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

Queen Of Syrah Cave De Tain Syrah Rosé 2008, Vins de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhône, France  117325  750 mL  $12.95. July 17, 2009 Full Review

Patriarche Pinot Noir 2006, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussilon, France: A fantastic value for this lovely, medium-bodied Pinot with tart cherries and some spice. Supple and mouth-watering. 522649 12% D 750 mL  $9.90 Score: 87/100. July 11, 2009 Full Review

Beringer California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States: An incredible price for this tasty, plummy, supple red! Layers of flavor and goodness make you come back for more. A sure-fire party pleaser. 113001 13.50% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 11, 2009 Full Review