Durigutti HD Old Vines Malbec 2021, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Hector Durigutti Hd (2021) is an Old Vines Malbec produced from grapes from a single vineyard. Deep purple in the glass and fresh on the nose, the wine is intense with earthy violets, dark cherry, plum, savoury herbs, zesty fresh on the palate with a lingering finish. Great value at $22. Drink or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2031. 31975 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate 2019 Chardonnay is great value at $20. Lush and creamy with ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, anise, nutmeg, vanilla, briny mineral notes fresh and rounded on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 256552 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 18, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maule Valley, Chile: Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Reserva Especial 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-bodied and bright with black currant, black olive, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours juicy and fresh on the palate with a lingering berry fruit finish. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. A great value Chilean Cab at $18 made for burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2026. 30994 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Boya Syrah 2019, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: From Garcés Silva, Boya 2019 Syrah is a youthful, solid, dry, medium-bodied Syrah produced from grapes sourced from the Leyda Valley wine region. The wine was aged 16 months in neutral oak. The wine is fragrant with wild blackberry, wild herbs, anise and pepper spice aromas mirrored on the palate and balanced with fresh acidity. Enjoy with lamb chops from the grill or lentil and bean soups. Drink: 2023-2030. 30997 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Zonin Brut Rosé Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Zonin Rosé Prosecco is made from Pinot Noir and Glera wine grapes. A fragrant, persistent bubble with red berry, citrus florals and nutty flavours fresh on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 34533 11% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Prevedello Asolo Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore 2023, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Prevedello Asolo Superiore 2021 is a great value extra dry Prosecco at $18. Crisp, clean with a persistent mousse of white-fleshed stone fruit, apple, melon and biscuit flavours fresh and lively on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or with brunch dishes. Franco Prevedello has owned, consulted and operated 24 restaurants in Toronto and knows a thing or two about good Prosecco ;) Drink: 2023-2025. 262881 13% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 27, 2024 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Valpantena Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Torre Del Falasco 2020 is a great value Valpolicella Ripasso under $20. Vibrant, full-bodied and produced from mostly Corvina Veronese with some Rondinella and Corvinone wine grapes. Ripasso is a winemaking technique that takes Valpolicella (from the Veneto region) and then introduces the lees of Amarone into the wine. There is enough residual sugar in those lees to allow a second fermentation that produces a bigger, richer wine. The 2020 vintage is very approachable now and is dry and vibrant with dark fruit, dark cherry, savoury herbs, vanilla, cocoa and smoky spices plushy on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 642421 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 24, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Thornbury 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant with fresh gooseberry, tropical fruits, citrus zest and fresh-cut grass and fine herb flavours lifted, tangy and finishing long on the palate. A classic Marlborough SB and crowd pleaser. Drink: 2023-2024. 734798 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Evel Tinto 2019, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Evel 2019 is an excellent value Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz red wine blend at $16. The wine is rich, full-bodied and ripe with dark fruits, cherry compote flavours and soft spicy notes from wood ageing. Nicely balanced with food-friendly acidity, enjoy it with Porchetta. Drink: 2023-2025. 190694 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 1, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Villa Conchi Rosé Cava, Catalunya A.C., Spain: A terrific Italian sparkling wine at an amazing price for the quality. Aromas of fresh strawberries with zesty, racy acidity to wake up your sense. Try this with seafood, shellfish or vegetarian dishes. Perfect for large gatherings and weddings too, given the price point. Drink: 2023-2024. 632265 11.30% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. November 18, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Borsao Berola 2018, Campo de Borja D.O., Spain: From the Campo De Borja wine region in Spain, Borsao Berola 2018 is produced from Grenache and Syrah grown in high-altitude vineyards up to 700 metres above sea level and spent 14 months ageing in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Dry, fresh and fruity with concentrated black fruits, smoky toasty oak and pepper spice flavours rich and vibrant on the palate. Pour this bright beauty with a short rib ragu. Berola is the original name for the 12th century monastery of Veruela when the land was first granted to Cistercian monks to tend and plant as vineyards. Established in 1958, Bodegas Borsao has grown to include three co-ops with some 620 wine growers who cultivate over 2,430 hectares of vines. Drink: 2022-2025. 371518 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Navascués Enología Cutio Garnacha 2019, Cariñena D.O., Spain: From the Cariñena wine region, the Grenache grapes for Navascués Enología Cutio 2019 were sourced from Old Vines Grenache from high-altitude vineyards around the village of Almonacid, and from 2018 the wine has also been produced there. Grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks with wild yeasts. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, velvety on the palate and fragrant with pink florals, ripe red berry, plum, white pepper spice all balanced with fresh acidity. Drink: 2023-2026. 30586 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Buried Cane 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. A dry, full-bodied and zesty Cab produced by the Middleton family who have been making wine since 1898, the name for this wine refers to a technique employed in cold-climate, wine-growing regions whereby vines are covered in earth to protect and hibernate them over the winter. Look for ripe dark berry, cassis, savoury herbs, spicy flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 402081 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 9, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review