Les Hauts de Lagarde Blanc 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Maison Raymond, Château Les Hauts De Lagarde 2019 is a brilliant Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon white wine blend produced from organically-grown wine grapes. Fermented in stainless steel tank to preserve fruit freshness, love the fresh apple, Bartlett pear, fine herb and mineral flavours on this well-crafted and balanced white. Chill and enjoy on its own or pour with seafood appies. Drink: 2021-2023. 387787 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Vaucher Père & Fils 2018, Fleurie, Beaujolais A.C., France: From the Fleurie, Beaujolais wine region, Vaucher Père & Fils 2018 is a great value Gamay under $20. Fragrant with fresh violets, lifted cherry and bell pepper aromas on the nose, dry, medium-bodied with ripe blackberry, blueberry, plum, dried florals and pepper spice flavours elegant and long on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 534339 13.10% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. April 2, 2021 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Schneider Jesuitenhof Spätburgunder Trocken 2018, Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany: A lovely, juicy German Pinot Noir (the grape is called Spätburgunder in German) produced by the Schneider family who have been making wines from the Jesuitenhof vineyard since 1803. Aromas of ripe cherry and spice. Perfect for grilled veggies and salmon. Drink: 2020-2022. 15359 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Montelpaldi Tagliafune Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Montelpaldi Tagliafune 2016 Chianti Classico is produced from 80% Sangiovese with the balanced in local indigenous grapes from a single vineyard. Dry, medium-bodied and concentrated with ripe red berry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, savoury herb and spicy flavours nicely balanced with refreshing acidity on the palate. Tannins are fine and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Pour with your favourite meaty pasta and rich tomato sauce dish. Drink: 2021-2023. 18588 14% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Atalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2022. 132605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review