Fuzion Shiraz Malbec 2007, Argentina, Argentina: An outstanding value for this deep, delicious red. 83188 13% XD 750 mL  $7.45 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

McWilliams Shiraz Cabernet 2006, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich and simple wine with notes of extremely ripe plums and chocolate. Drink: 2007-2011. 16741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.15 Score: 87/100. December 4, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Meritage 2012, Niagara River, Ontario VQA, Canada: Balanced, elegant and full-bodied: a beautiful blend of Cabernet and Merlot from this Niagara winery. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 149005 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Sunrock Red Meritage 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia VQA, Canada: Minty-medicinal nose wrapped in lots of mocha and dark chocolate from generous oak aging. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 408393 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 87/100. May 2, 2015 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Sunrock Meritage 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Cedar brush and tart blackberries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied BC red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Lots of acidity on the palate. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 408393 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 88/100. September 15, 2015 Full Review

Wild Goose Vineyards Red Horizon Meritage 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Mocha, smoke and black fruit on the nose of this robust BC red wine blend of 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Petite Verdot grapes. Finishes with flavours of blueberry, cassis and black licorice. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 14.60% D 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 87/100. October 23, 2015 Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A refreshing, simple white with wild field flowers, lime and apricot. Drink: 2010-2012. 64287 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Ogier Rosé 2008, Rhone, France: Absolutely terrific for the money! Bright, ripe raspberries and strawberries with terrific heft of flavour yet not heavy. Lovely salmon colour. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Very versatile with food. Drink: 2009-2010. 134916 13% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. December 1, 2009 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review

Cave De Lugny Brut Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, A.C., Burgundy, France: Toasty, with vibrant field strawberries and a bone-dry finish. Incredibly price. Drink: 2012-2015. 297846 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: Full-bodied with racy acidity on the palate that demands tomato sauce with some meat balls please. Firm tannins so this could do well in the cellar for several more years then decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2022. 174473 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 10, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Juicy and full-bodied Italian red wine with lots of wild black cherry notes, some smoke and mocha. Savoury and meaty with a long finish. The Mazzei family have been the owners of this Italian winery, Castello di Fonterutoli, since 1435. The 2010 vintage of the Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo offers black fruit aromas and firm tannins. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Gorgeous balance and richness in this signature Chianti Classico. Aromas of sun-dried tomato, dark, tart cherry and earth. Try it with meat dishes involving tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2018. 47118 13.70% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Racy and ripe with lots of juicy mouth-watering action on the palate for pasta in tomato sauce or pizza. Aromas of tart dark berries and smoke. Decant 1 hour. Great value. Drink: 2014-2019. 219808 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2007, Yecla, Spain: Terrific peppered plum aromas with some cedar in the background. Full-bodied, rich and delicious with supple layers of ripe backberry fruit. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2013. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. November 7, 2009 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review