Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: From Familia Arizu, Luigi Bosca 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied and fleshy Cab Sauv. with grapes sourced from estate vineyards that are 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level in the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, Mendoza. Look for savoury flavours of black currant, cherry, mint, dried tobacco, vanilla and toasty oak spice on the palate. The wine spent a total of 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Pour with smoked and braised red meats. Drink: 2022-2026. 128629 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos Felino 2019 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant Argentinean Chard., sleek with fresh pear, apple fruit, soft citrus and briny mineral flavours, focussed, silky and long on the palate. Delicious now. Drink: 2022-2022. 191915 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2020, Niederösterreich, Kremstal, Austria: Lots of juicy, mouth-watering acidity on this Gruner Veltliner to pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Weighty with ripe tropical fruit, lemon meringue, flinty smoky mineral flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a lime zesty seafood ceviche and fish tacos. Drink: 2022-2023. 71233 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Meritage 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love the dark cherry, smoky, spicy plum and vanilla aromas on this Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Merlot red wine blend from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Dry and juicy on the palate with cherry compote, cassis, plum, oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours with a long and smooth finish. Drink: 2022-2026. 594002 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Inniskillin Montague Vineyard 2019 is a single-vineyard Chardonnay gorgeous on the nose with apricot, peach, honeysuckle, lemon pudding and tropical fruit notes. On the palate, the tropical fruit comes through with ginger, clove, lemon curd and praline flavours balanced with vibrant acidity. Expressive and absolutely delicious. Four Mile Creek sub-appellation is located on the Eastern side of the Niagara. The vines are planted in clay loam pockets on top of the Queenston Formation (bedrock that forms a significant piece of Ontario) and are exposed to intensely dry summer heat. That heat, along with the rapid cooling which takes place at night, produce extremely ripe and tropical-fruit Chards with structure and plenty of aromatics. Drink: 2022-2024. 238642 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva 2018, Central Valley, Chile: Escudo Gran Reserva 2018 is a full-bodied blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carmenère, 20% Syrah and 2% Cabernet Franc with a portion of the wine aged up to 12 months in second use French oak barrels. Fragrant with ripe blackberry, chocolate and spicy aromas, plushy on the palate with cassis, dark cherry, chocolate, mint, wild herbs and spice creamy on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Excellent value at $20. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 21470 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand AN 806 Corbières Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2018, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Drink: 2024-2027. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95. December 14, 2024 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Domaine Jaume Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Courtois La Source 2019 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône red wine blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah under $15. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from an excellent vintage, look for ripe dark cherry, blueberry, pepper spice and mineral notes on this gorgeous Rhône red from Domaine Jaume. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 526640 14.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Sélection Juliénas 2019, Juliénas, Beaujolais A.C., France: George Duboeuf 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, smooth and structured Beaujolais from Juliénas, produced from the Gamay grape. Delicious with crushed raspberry, blueberry and cinnamon spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Grapes are sourced from a single vineyard around the 19th-Century castle in the heart of Juliénas, locally known as Les Capitans. Drink: 2022-2025. 20920 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Storia Antica 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is great value under $20. From the Veneto wine region, the wine is dry, full-bodied and rich with ripe dark fruit, dark cherry, cocoa, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours supple on the palate. Tannins are velvety. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history" in recognition of the ancient technique of drying grapes prior to fermentation. Drink: 2022-2028. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Brigaldara 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a well-priced Ripasso under $22 from the Veneto D.O.C. Rich ruby in the glass, fragrant with ripe dark raspberry, cherry, savoury herbs and dark chocolate flavours with vibrant red berry fruit finish. Elegant and poised. Drink: 2022-2023. 16090 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monte del Frá Lena di Mezzo Valpolicella Classico 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo 2019 Valpolicella Classico is an excellent value Valpo under $20. Dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with ripe strawberries, small red berry, cherry, savoury herb, anise, pepper and baking spice flavours rich and velvety on the palate. Lots of food-friendly acidity and velvety tannins. Pour with your favourite pasta and rich tomato sauce dish. Drink: 2022-2024. 160226 12.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria 2020 Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from select sites in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. Wine grapes are harvested in the cool of the night and are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tank. Love the fresh, grassy and lime zest nose on this dry, medium-bodied SB silky on the palate with ripe passionfruit, lemongrass, lemon-lime zest and vibrant acidity. From a great vintage and very well done! Drink: 2021-2023. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Rapaura Springs Wairau Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Rapaura Springs Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Lovely on the nose with ripe tropical fruit, fresh melon, fine herb, feijoa and lime zest flavours; it's a fresh mouthful with mouth-watering acidity. So good now! Drink: 2022-2024. 465880 13.40% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Guadalupe Red 2019, Alentejano, Portugal: Produced by Quinta do Quetzal, Guadalupe 2019 is an amazing value Alentejo red blend under $14. Crafted from mostly Tempranillo with some Trincadeira and Alfrocheiro, it is silky on the palate with dark cherry, spiced plum with a vibrant and lingering savoury finish. Pour with pork chops or ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 336313 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

José de Sousa 2017, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo, José de Sousa 2017 is a full-bodied red made from Grand Noir, Trincadeira and Aragonêz wine grapes and produced by José Maria da Fonseca. Look for dark cherry, plum, dried fruit, earthy florals, dried tobacco leaf, oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. A portion of the wine was made in amphorae with the balance in stainless-steel tanks. The wine was aged up to eight months in new American and French oak barrels. Enjoy with a meat-lover's pizza topped with more meat. Drink: 2022-2025. 494153 11.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Luis Cañas Crianza 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Luis Cañas Crianza 2017 is an enticing, medium-bodied Tempranillo with a splash or two of Grenache added to the mix. Fresh on the palate with dark cherry, plum, white pepper and cedar spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm. Pour with an equally juicy pork roast. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 336719 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Bodegas San Alejandro Evodia Garnacha 2019, Catalunya D.O., Spain: From the Catalunya D.O., San Alejandro Evodia 2019 is a 100% Garnacha and amazing value at $15. Juicy and bright with luxurious liquid red cherry, dark berry, violets and dark spicy flavours smooth and long on the palate. An excellent value Spanish red. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 23914 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 19, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Barahonda Carro 2019, Yecla D.O., Spain: Señorío De Barahonda Carro 2019 is a fantastic value Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot red wine blend under $14 from the Yecla D.O. Dry and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, dark plum, tart cherry, smoky spicy flavours plushy on the palate and balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2024. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

El Escocés Volante Manga del Brujo 2018, Calatayud D.O., Spain: From the Calatayud D.O., El Escocés Volante Manga Del Brujo 2018 is produced from Old Vines Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo and Mazuelo. The Grenache grapes are sourced from vines between 70 and 100 years of age, while the Syrah and Tempranillo are sourced from vines that are 25-plus years of age. The wine is unoaked. Look for ripe juicy red berry fruit, dried fine herbs, meaty and earthy flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and velvety. Nicely done! Pour with tourtiere or burgers from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 15073 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Victor Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Lodi, California, United States: From the Lodi wine region, Victor 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value under $20. Fragrant, full-bodied and juicy with ripe red berry, blueberry, cedar and pepper spice flavours with a smoky vanilla finish. A perfect pairing to a slow-braised beef brisket. Drink: 2022-2026. 438515 14.70% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, North Coast, California, United States: From the Boisset Collection, Buena Vista 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy-to-love Cab with grapes sourced from North Coast, California and is amazing value at $20. Full-bodied and smooth with ripe dark fruit, cassis, blueberry, cocoa, spicy and savoury on the palate. The wine was aged 11 months in 10% new French oak. Founded in 1857, Buena Vista holds the title of California's first premium winery. Drink: 2022-2026. 254458 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2019, Washington, United States: From Charles Smith Wines, The Velvet Devil 2019 Merlot is amazing value at $17 from the cool-climate Washington wine region. Dry, medium-bodied with zesty acidity, look for ripe plum, cassis, blueberry, wild strawberry, mocha and savoury herb flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate. A crowd pleasing Merlot which includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec. Enjoy with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 394742 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 8, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2020, North Coast, California, United States: William Hill 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear, lemon curd, cinnamon, anise, toasted nut and caramel flavours creamy and smooth on the palate. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Chill and enjoy with buttered lobster rolls. Drink: 2023-2025. 288555 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review