Smoky Bay Cabernet Sauvignon, Southeastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, smooth Australian Cabernet that's no vintage dated. Aromas of fleshy sweet plums and oak. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2019. 13% D 750 mL Score: 86/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Rabl Langenlois Grüner Veltliner 2020, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: From the Kamptal D.A.C., Rabl Langenlois 2020 Grüner Veltliner is an elegant, lean and youthful Gruner. Spicy on the nose with white pepper, soft citrus and briny mineral aromas, dry and vibrant on the palate with bright lemon-lime zest, white-fleshed stone fruit and white pepper flavours. Chill and enjoy with green salads or a veal schnitzel with cheese spätzle. Drink: 2022-2029. 377457 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Bulgariana Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland, Bulgaria: Robust, rustic and bright ruby in the glass, Bulgariana is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria with rich black cherry, dark plum, blackberry and bramble leaf flavours, finishing spicy on the palate. Tannins are smooth and velvety. Enjoy now with roast or braised meat dishes. Drink: 2019-2024. 419390 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. December 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Pelee Island Winery Lola Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2021. 618223 13% D 750 mL  $15.95. August 20, 2020 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2023. 1545 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95. May 13, 2019 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Willm Réserve Riesling 2016, Alsace AOC, France: Lemon sunshine all the way in this vibrant, mouth-watering, juicy Alsatian white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Dry and satisfying. Perfect for shellfish and seafood. #Love Drink: 2018-2023. 11452 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2017, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: A medium-plus-bodied Grenache and Syrah red wine blend with smoky, dark cherry and meaty flavours on the palate finishing with cracked pepper spice. Nice for stews. Produced by Cyril Marès, prop.-vign. Drink: 2019-2023. 143099 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaine Autrand Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2017, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A full-bodied 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah red wine blend sourced from old vines 40-plus years of age. Lush with earthy florals on the nose, crushed raspberry, blackberry, sweet ripe cherry, cedar spice, garrigue herb flavours on the palate and a lingering finish of white pepper spice. Great value under $20. Pair with a slow-braised beef brisket. Drink: 2020-2025. 200030 14.20% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 1, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Beauvignac Picpoul de Pinet 2018, Midi A.P., France: A Picpoul Pinet from the Midi wine region in France and is a grape varietal as well as appellation. Vibrant acidity on this wine which comes natural to the grape. Fresh apple, lemon juice, light herbs and a light salty finish on the palate. Perfect for raw oysters on the half-shell or grilled shellfish. Chill and enjoy now. Drink: 2019-2021. 350124 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Chauviniere Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2018, Sèvre et Maine, Loire A.C., France Drink: 2020-2022. 15617 12% XD 750 mL  $13.95. August 28, 2020 Full Review

Rhône to the Bone 2018, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France Drink: 2020-2023. 14033 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95. September 4, 2020 Full Review

Château L'Espérance 2014, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château L'espérance 2014 is a full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from the limestone, clay and alluvial soils in this region. Rich on the palate with dried cherry, blackberry, blueberry, spiced plum and savoury herb flavours balanced with good acidity for food. Try it with a beef Wellington or roast of pork. Drink: 2021-2024. 487868 13.80% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Fabrègues Sélection Picpoul De Pinet 2020, Languedoc A.P., France Drink: 2021-2022. 18794 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95. June 11, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Ventoux Les Traverses 2018, Côtes du Ventoux, Rhône A.C., France: From Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Les Traverses 2018 is a juicy, vibrant, dry and medium-bodied white wine blend of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Clairette. This is an amazing value Rhône white from Côtes Du Ventoux under $14. Look for fresh grapefruit, fine herbs, fresh pear and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2023. 18615 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Novellum Chardonnay 2019, France: Novellum 2019 Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay, 30% aged in French oak barrels with the balanced aged on Viognier lees. Dry, full-bodied, rich and satiny on the palate with ripe stone fruit, honeyed apricot, citrus zest and lemon curd flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. So good! Chill and enjoy with roast chicken or a seafood Alfredo. Drink: 2021-2023. 390781 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2021 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Chona's Marani Rkatsiteli 2019, Kakheti P.D.O., Georgia Drink: 2021-2023. 18237 12% XD 750 mL  $13.95. May 11, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Familie Steffen Trittenheimer Altärchen Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: Trittenheimer Altärchen 2018 Riesling is produced by the Stefen family who arrived in the Mosel in 1794. Dry, medium-bodied with medium-plus acidity, this is a juicy, mouth-filling Riesling with bright citrus, ripe apple, flinty mineral flavours finishing long with food-friendly acidity. Pour with a veal schnitzel or spring greens salad. Drink: 2021-2023. 18222 11.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Modernist Dry Riesling 2019, Rheinhessen, Germany: Modernist 2019 Riesling is a bright and zesty Rheinhessen Riesling with elevage in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Fresh with bright apple, white peach and citrus zest flavours beautifully balanced on the palate with food-friendly acidity for grilled fish and shellfish dishes. Drink: 2021-2023. 18668 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Divino Silvaner Trocken 2018, Franken Qualitätswein, Germany: Inside the retro-groovy bottle is a lip-smacking, off-dry, tasty German white wine made from one of the country's most iconic grapes Silvaner. Aromas of honeysuckle, white lilies and lime zest. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2020-2022. 15391 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 16, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

La Torre Guinzano San Gimignano Rosso 2016, San Gimignano, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: The winery rose to prominence in the 1990s as a producer of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and has continued to be one of California's brightest stars. The Hess Select represents a reliable value for California Cabernet. Expect dark fruit and herbs, with good structure and weight. Pair with steak. Drink: 2020-2022. 480665 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95. September 24, 2020 Full Review

Corte Medicea Erastos 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2020-2023. 10948 14% D 750 mL  $16.95. November 3, 2020 Full Review

Umani Ronchi Jorio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: A very smooth and pleasant 100% Montepulciano with fresh, ripe blueberry, fine her, flinty and soft citrus flavours on a medium-plus frame. Tannins are structured and chewy. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2021. 134577 13.40% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. July 16, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Duca Di Saragnano Sir Passo 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2019-2023. 10121 14% M 750 mL  $16.95. September 13, 2019 Full Review

Lento Dragone 2015, Calabria I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2020-2024. 575266 13.90% XD 750 mL  $16.95. July 16, 2020 Full Review

Firriato Chiaramonte Nero D'Avola 2015, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied with dried berry, floral, licorice and dark spice flavours on the palate. Chiaramonte 2015 is a mouth-watering Nero D'avola from the Sicily wine region. Drink of hold for three years. Drink: 2019-2022. 121145 14.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Terre Natuzzi Rosso, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2019-2024. 644849 12.60% D 750 mL  $13.95. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Tenuta Fratelli Povero Terre del Conte Roero Arneis 2019, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2021-2023. 436915 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95. May 11, 2021 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tre Fiori Greco di Tufo 2019, Campania D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Campania wine region, Tre Fiori 2019 Greco Di Tufo is produced from 100% Greco fragrant with almond, white florals and tropical fruit aromas. This is a very pretty white, delicate and silky with melon, soft citrus zest and mineral flavours refreshing on the palate. Grapes were sourced from select vineyards in the communes of Tufo, Altavilla Irpina and Montefusco in the area of Irpini, Campania. Chill and enjoy with seafood and shellfish dishes. Drink: 2021-2023. 17677 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Feudo Antico Organic Pecorino 2019, Terre di Chieti, Abruzzo I.G.P., Italy: From the Abruzzo wine region, Feudo Antico 2019 Pecorino is produced from organically-grown grapes. Love the freshness and weight on this silky white from Terre di Chieti. Bright on the nose and palate with fresh pear, melon, citrus zest and briny mineral flavours. So easy to love, as is the price ($16). Drink: 2021-2022. 644930 13.40% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 6, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Calem Curva Tinto 2016, Douro D.O., Portugal Drink: 2019-2024. 631499 13.30% XD 750 mL  $15.95. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2019-2022. 266882 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. July 4, 2019 Full Review

Casa Santos Lima Colossal Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Drink: 2019-2024. 548867 14.20% D 750 mL  $15.95. August 2, 2019 Full Review

Fiuza Eminente Reserva Tinto 2015, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal Drink: 2019-2021. 646042 13.30% D 750 mL  $16.95. September 18, 2019 Full Review

Barquinha Reserva 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2021-2025. 14436 13% D 750 mL  $15.95. July 16, 2020 Full Review

Guarda Rios 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal Drink: 2020-2023. 11151 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95. April 1, 2020 Full Review

Altivo 2017, Dão D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2020-2023. 522292 12.90% D 750 mL  $12.95. April 15, 2020 Full Review

Guadalupe 2017, Alentejo, Portugal: A robust Portuguese red blend of mostly Tempranillo and some Trincadeira. Rich with dark cherry, pepper spice and dried herb flavours with great acidity for food on the palate. Easy to enjoy now. Pair with a veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2020-2024. 336313 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Babu Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal Drink: 2020-2024. 617175 13.20% XD 750 mL  $15.95. April 24, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cais Da Ribeira Riserva 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2020-2023. 523639 13.10% XD 750 mL  $13.95. April 24, 2020 Full Review

Pedra Cancela Winemaker Selection Red 2016, Dão D.O., Portugal Drink: 2020-2022. 14438 13% D 750 mL  $13.95. June 22, 2020 Full Review

Quinta das Carvalhas Red Blend 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2020-2022. 11150 13.80% D 750 mL  $13.95. March 25, 2020 Full Review

Faustino I Gran Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by Bodegas Gaustino Martinez. Elegant and dry with ripe dark fruit, dark spices aromas on the nose. Smooth with dried fruit, mocha, tanned leather and sweet tobacco leaf flavours on the palate. Drink: 2020-2022. 976662 13.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 91/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ramon Bilbao The Limited Edition Rioja 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2020-2023. 14% D 750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Paco & Lola Albariño 2018, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain: This Albariño is fresh, crisp and zesty with lemongrass, ripe pear, white grapefruit and while floral flavours the palate with a vibrant clean mineral finish. Pair with grilled sardines and pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2019-2021. 350041 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 89/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Linajes 12 Crianza Tempranillo Crianza 2014, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Linajes 12 Crianza 2014 is lush with dried dark berry, plum, leather, dark chocolate and toasty oak flavours smooth and satisfying on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2019-2024. 10688 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this Washington State red came from Wahluke Slope. The Seven Falls name is in honour of the falls that flowed into the Columbia River. This is a superb Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon, with attractive aromas of fleshy black plum and mocha. Chalky dry and full-bodied. Some blackberry on the finish. Great balance, with a deep red-garnet colour. Finishes with vanilla smoke. Drink: 2018-2022. 360222 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review