BenMarco Malbec 2018, Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza, BenMarco 2018 is a classic and great value rich and juicy Malbec. Produced by Susana Balbo, the Malbec is concentrated and plushy on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, savoury herb flavours and made entirely with fruit from Los Chacayes. The wine was aged in neutral oak barrels for just under one year. Lots of power and depth on this unfined and unfiltered Malbec. Drink: 2021-2024. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Alamos Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Alamos 2019 Chardonnay is a full-bodied Argentinean Chard and just great value under $16. On the nose, there are fresh-baked bread, golden apple and baking spice aromas finishing creamy and silky on the palate with soft vanilla. Elegant and nicely done! Drink: 2021-2023. 448761 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Tonel Tonel 46 Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: From Bodegas Los Toneles, Tonel 46 Reserve 2018 is a medium-bodied Chardonnay with herbal, citrus and toasty oak flavours creamy on the palate with good acidity for food. Pour with rich, creamy pasta dishes like chicken Alfredo and seafood mac and cheese. Drink: 2021-2022. 17444 12.30% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Turkey Flat Barossa Valley White 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, Turkey Flat 2017 is a fragrant, rich and full-bodied Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne white wine blend with citrus blossom, ripe pear and ginger spice aromas on the nose. Bright with balanced acidity, ripe apple, lemon curd, ginger spice, creamy pear and soft orange citrus flavours on the palate. Wine grapes were whole-bunch pressed with extended skin contact and partial new oak ageing. Chill and enjoy with roast turkey. Drink: 2021-2023. 17646 12.90% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A beautiful BC Chardonnay with notes of green apple and peach. Medium- to full-bodied with a luscious, mouth-filling texture. Perfect for roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2019-2023. 377770 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 11, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tawse Gamay Noir 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tawse 2019 is a great value, medium-bodied, smooth and plushy Gamay Noir with aromas of dark cherry, cranberry, black pepper and toasty oak flavours on the palate. A portion of this wine has been aged in new oak for over six months. Pair with a roast duck or turkey dinner. Drink: 2022-2024. 322545 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Unplugged Unoaked Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Flat Rock Unplugged 2020 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied and produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes. This is an unoaked Chard, fresh with ripe pear, white-fleshed peach, lime-lemon zest, crisp mineral flavours and a mouth-watering finish. Drink: 2021-2024. 68015 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Twisted White 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Softly sweet with a floral, soft citrus nose, Twisted is a summertime wine blend of 61% Riesling, 31% Gewurztraminer and 8% Chardonnay. Flatrock's Proprietary white is so easy to enjoy with fresh pear, grapefruit, lime-lemon zest and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food pair with sushi, salads, quiches, or chill and enjoy on its own. Drink: 2019-2022. 1578 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2018, Nova Scotia, Canada: Produced in the Charmat method, Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 is a cool-climate and crisp sparkler from Nova Scotia fragrant with strawberry, honeysuckle and peach aromas, soft orange flavours delivered on a gentle mousse and finishing with a clean mineral finish. Don't overthink it, just chill and enjoy! Drink: 2019-2021. 256289 6.50% M 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kew Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kew Vineyards 2016 Pinot Noir is produced from Kew's estate vineyard. So bright and cheery with ripe red cherry, cranberry, fine herbs, anise and baking spices on the palate finishing with a smoky kiss. Lovely balance on this vibrant PN with a lingering finish. Tannins are fine-grained. Pour with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2022. 520080 13.80% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2021 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: Montes 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is a great value SB under $15 from the Leyda Valley in Chile. Look for fresh pear, lime zest, fine herb and tropical fruit notes on this mouth-watering SB. Chill and enjoy with a seafood ceviche or fish and chips. Drink: 2021-2022. 32060 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gaston Chiquet Tradition 1er Cru Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Champagne is such a pretty brut bubble with a delicate mousse of creamy apricot, pastry, citrus and mineral flavours vibrant and rich on the palate. Nicely balanced and so good now. Disgorged July 2018. Drink: 2022-2026. 665851 12.50% D 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 93/100. November 5, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2018, Rhône A.P., France: From Domaine de la Renjarde, La Nerthe Les Cassagnes 2018 is a Côtes du Rhône-Villages produced from 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10%, Mourvèdre from vines averaging 40 years of age. Very approachable now, this Rhône red is a beautiful balance of ripe cassis, dark cherry, anise, pepper spice and dried florals, fresh and rich on the palate. Tannins are ample. Nicely done! Drink: 2021-2024. 494674 14.30% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Mas Carlot Les Enfants Terribles Costières-de-Nîmes 2018, Costières-de-Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From the Costières-De-Nîmes, Mas Carlot Les Enfants Terribles 2018 is a well-priced, full-bodied 60% Mourvèdre and 40% Syrah Rhône red with ripe dark fruits, earthy, meaty spicy flavours with vibrant acidity and grippy tannins. Good now, better in 2022 and pour with a prime rib done rare. Drink: 2022-2024. 21941 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Château Clairac 2018, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Clairac 2018 is a rich and plushy Merlot-driven red blend with a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and smoky with flavours of dark fruit, dark plum and cherry, intense and vibrant on the palate. Pour with a roast beef dinner. Drink: 2021-2023. 487041 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Vallée des Aigles Saint Martin Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2017, Roussillon A.C., France: Vallée Des Aigles Cuvée Saint Martin 2017 is a Côtes du Roussillon Villages blend from old vines Carignan and Syrah, fragrant with pink rose petals and spicy aromas on the nose. On the palate, the wine is dry, rich, intense and full-bodied with ripe dark fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, plum, wild herbs, pepper and cedar spice flavours. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Pour with a grilled butcher's steak. Drink: 2021-2024. 19284 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. May 22, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône wine region, Xavier Vignon 2019 is an excellent value, dry, medium-bodied Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre red wine blend. Elegant with ripe dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry, grilled herb and spice flavours smoky, silky and long on the palate. The Grenache vines were planted nearly 100 years ago. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Planeta Frappato Vittoria 2018, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Planeta Frappato Vittoria 2018 is a fragrant 100% Frappato from the Sicily Wine Region. Fragrant with ripe strawberry, cherry, blueberry, earthy violets and white pepper flavours wrapped up with a whiff of smoke finishing mouth watering on the palate. Silky and delicious now! Pour with a grilled venison steak. Drink: 2021-2024. 508655 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Rocca Sveva 2015 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is chock a block with bright red berry, plum, cocoa, savoury herb, spicy toasty oak flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are plushy and rich, pour with a meat-lover's pizza or your favourite rich tomato sauce and meat pasta dish. Drink: 2021-2023. 668483 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii 2016 is a great value Chianti Classico under $20. Produced from 100% Sangiovese, look for ripe black plum, dark fruit, dried sweet tobacco, baking spice and earthy flavours on this vibrant medium-bodied red with great acidity for food. Tannins are fine and grippy. Good now, better in 2022. Drink: 2022-2030. 421388 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. March 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Remo Farina Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2017, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust and full-bodied Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico smoky with dried strawberry, dark cherry, plum, chocolate, dried fruit and toasty spice flavours plushy and long on the palate. Pair with braised meat dishes. Drink: 2020-2025. 995910 14.50% D 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: Matahiwi Estate 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with green herbs, lemongrass, nectarine, passionfruit, mineral and lime zest flavours refreshing and long on the palate. From the Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand, this SB is dry, medium-bodied with medium-plus acidity delicious now and into 2022. Chill and pour with grilled fish dishes. Drink: 2021-2022. 402677 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Sacred Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sacred Hill Reserve 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is a new wine addition. A portion of the grapes are barrel-fermented and the blended wine is aged six months in oak barrels. Love the cream, tropical and stone fruit aromas on the nose with candied citrus, gooseberry, fine herbs and a lemon zesty, mouth-watering finish. So good! Ready to drink now and for the next year. Drink: 2021-2022. 490326 12.60% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 5, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Oyster Bay 2019 Pinot Noir is forever lush, zesty, fresh and concentrated with red cherry, berry, dried herbs, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours mouth-watering on the palate, silky smooth on the finish. Tannins are structured but light. Drink: 2021-2023. 590414 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. October 27, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Sugar Loaf Orchard Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Orchard Lane 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is a youthful SB with nectarine, lemon zest, orange blossom and fine herb flavours on the palate. So refined and elegant with vibrant acidity to match. Drink: 2021-2022. 17561 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

The Spotted Hound Red Blend 2018, Cape Coast W.O., South Africa: From the Old Road Wine Company, The Spotted Hound 2018 is a rich and unique red wine blend of 65% Mouvedre, 24% Grenache Noir and 11% Pinot Noir. The Grenache Noir is sourced from bush vines in Agter-Paarl as is the Mouvedre with the Pinot Noir sourced from cool climate Elgin. Look for fresh red berry, dried florals, pink rose petals, baking spice and briny mineral flavours on this juicy red. Pour with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2021-2023. 18683 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Covila Rioja Alavesa Crianza 2016, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja Alavesa wine region, Covila Crianza 2016 is a fruity, medium-bodied and fragrant Tempranillo with ripe raspberry, vanilla and dark spice aromas on the nose. Vibrant on the palate with easy tannins, look for ripe red currant, dark cherry, cold black tea, minty and sweet spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a roast of pork and all the trimmings. Drink: 2021-2022. 16704 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bodegas Hermanos Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Crianza 2016, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera del Duero wine region, El Pedrosal Crianza 2016 Tempranillo is produced by Hermanos Pérez Pascuas. The wine grapes for this vintage ripened slowly and evenly with good acidity to match. Look for ripe and juicy dark plum, dark berry, a touch of spice with balanced acidity on the palate. Smooth, balanced and elegant. Drink: 2022-2027. 540070 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 8, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley wine region, Buried Cane 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon produced by the Middleton family who have been making wine since 1898. Look for dark cherry, plum, blueberry, underbrush and cedar spice flavours juicy on the palate. Tannins are structured. The name "Buried Cane" refers to a technique employed in cold wine-growing regions where vines are covered in earth and "hibernate" through the winter to avoid freezing. Drink: 2022-2026. 402081 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2019, Pauli Ranch, Mendocino, North Coast, California, United States Drink: 2021-2024. 17264 14.30% XD 750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2021 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Erath Pinot Noir 2017, Dundee, Oregon, United States: A lovely, medium-bodied Oregon Pinot Noir with aromas of tart cherry and fresh earth. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2023. 394718 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

The Prisoner Wine Company Napa Valley Red 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2019-2022. 104299 13.50% D 750 mL  $54.95. May 15, 2019 Full Review

Del Rio Pinot Noir 2019, Rogue Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Rogue Valley wine region, Del Rio Vineyards 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from the most southerly wine-growing region in Oregon from the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains and north to the Rogue River. Grapes are sourced from vines growing in volcanic, sandy, loamy and clay soils. This is where PN loves to play. This example is dry, vibrant, elegant with bright cherry, earthy florals, fresh mushroom, fine herbs and sweet spicy flavours zesty on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Lightly chill and enjoy with roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2024. 546366 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review