Cuvelier Los Andes Colección 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and meaty with terrific balance in this full-bodied red. Shows Old World finesse and styling backed up with the power and concentration of New World black fruit. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2016. 144014 15% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Stonier Pinot Noir 2010, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Delightful! Happy cherries tickle the senses. Lovely satin texture and finish that makes you long for more and more. Drink: 2012-2016. 25338 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wines Shiraz 2005, Barossa, Australia: Incredibly rich with dark, fleshy dark plum and berry notes. A kiss of oak that’s beautifully integrated with a smooth texture. Drink: 2008-2012. 572875 14.50%  750 mL  $19.90 Score: 90/100. March 24, 2009 Favorite Red Wine. Full Review

Mountadam Chardonnay 2009, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Beautiful Chardonnay: the Platonic essence of full-bodied, buttery, hazelnut-rich Chardonnay. In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this for a top Burgundian Chardonnay. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 333211 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Open Cab2-Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A mouth-filling red with layers of fleshy blackberries, blackcurrant and a lick of vanilla spice. This full-bodied number delivers lots of hedonistic pleasure for those who enjoy instant gratification. (Translation: You don't need to cellar this bottle!) The price is amazing for such a well-made wine. Perfect for potluck gatherings, book clubs and evenings when you want to wear your faded jeans. 134957 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 11, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Terrunyo Block 27 Vineyard Selection Peumo Vineyard, Concha Y Toro Carmenère 2009, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Superb in every way! Complex, deep, savoury and bursting with luscious black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine gives and gives right out to a long finish. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 562892 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Max Ferd. Richter Kabinett Riesling 2007, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: This German Riesling will dazzle your senses: it's almost blinding in its intensity of fruit and balancing acidity, like waking out from a dark cave into mid-afternoon sunshine. This QMP-designated wine has depths of apricot, peach and honeysuckle flavour. Medium-bodied, no oak, long finish. Try it with Indian chicken dishes. Drink: 2013-2019. 998120 8.50% M 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific balance! Great refreshment with some herbal and lifted lime notes but not too grassy. A nice richness that you often don't see on sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. Drink: 2012-2015. 159244 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Middle-Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Drink: 2012-2016. 391987 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2012, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is so Bordeaux in styling and elegance, yet also has the distinct character of South African climate, soil and flavour. A gorgeous wine for the money, and a great alternative to Bordeaux. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2021. 434787 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied, savoury with dried herbs and dark fruit. Balanced and structured with a long finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 443374 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Waterkloof Circumstance Syrah 2012, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A terrific, richly layered South African Syrah with aromas of fleshy black plum and dark spice. Love the complexity, structure and pure hedonism of this wine. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2019. 455782 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. October 1, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Lots of attractive toasty oak and fleshy blackberry on the nose of this full-bodied South African red wine, which also delivers on the palate. This juicy, full-bodied red wonder is pretty darn incredible for the price. Pair it with roast beef, or umm, braised wolf. Drink: 2013-2016. 292557 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.30 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Caymus Conundrum Napa Valley White 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lovely and wild and exotic notes of lychees, rose petal, orange zest and honeysuckle blossoms. What a wine! Drink it as a fascinating aperitif or pair it with so many dishes. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. 694653 13.50% M 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. April 21, 2009 Favorite White Wine. Full Review