Luca Malbec 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy and full-bodied with huge purple and black plums and fleshy blackberries. Great price. Drink: 2012-2016. 167312 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: This medium-bodied chardonnay offers fresh and pure with aromas of green apple and lime. No oak, no heaviness: run free in your bare feet! A crisp green melon finish. Perfect for fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2016. 175752 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Proprietors' Grand Reserve Shiraz 2006, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Spectacular! One of Canada’s benchmark wines. A deep core of hedonistic pleasure from the concentrated black plums and blackberries. It’s wrapped in smoke, meaty notes, dark spices and intrigue. The finish says: more please … now! Drink it on your first date, your 50th anniversary and other nights in between. Drink: 2011-2017. 33241 14.30% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. February 19, 2011 Favourite Red Wine (Tied). Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Mottiar Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: A fantastic wine from the vineyard that winemaker Shiraz Mottiar discovered in 2003, and subsequently planted. Expressive apple blossom, apricot, pear, coconut oil, and a lashing of minerality. Dry, with zippy acidity counterpointing a bright fruit core. Impressive balance and complexity, a tangy finish, and good length. My note: Fall down on your knees (wear kneepads) and be glad you have this wine. Gorgeous, voluptuous aromas of green apple, peach, oak, and toasted almond. This is amazing. Do I even need to say full-bodied? Drink: 2011-2016. 146985 13% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 30, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: Savoury and dark with meaty black fruit flavours and smoke. Love the barest hint of mint that lifts and brightens the black fruit flavours. Full-bodied, layered and lovely. Bold and friendly: just what you want in a wine. Drink: 2013-2016. 57513 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 23, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Quinta De Cabriz Seleccionada Colheita 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Smoky with black fruit. Full-bodied and delicious. Perfect for parties. Drink: 2011-2015. 247973 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2011 Full Review

Chalone Monterey County Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United States: Stunning, especially at this price! Butterscotch, green apple and luscious layers of Asian pear. Full-bodied yet superbly balanced and food-friendly. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Pair with roast chicken and lobster in butter. Drink: 2013-2016. 80226 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review