Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Kaiken Ultra 2021 Malbec is vegan-friendly and is produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards located in Uco Valley's Los Chacayes zone. Produced from 100% Malbec, look for ripe dark berry, sweet dried tobacco, dark spices and flinty mineral flavours concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and dusty. From an excellent vintage, enjoy it now through 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 50849 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. June 8, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Totally Botrytis Affected Optima 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Divine! A heavenly elixir of Garden of Eden peaches and apricots and clementines. Sinfully great. Drink: 2012-2022. 390328 10% S 375 mL  $120.00 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2012 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

G. Marquis Hand Harvested Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada Drink: 2017-2019.  13% D 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

EastDell Gamay Noir 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A smooth, medium-bodied with aromas of ripe dark berries and plums. Perfect for veal or grilled chicken. Drink: 2024-2025. 214890 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2020, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2025. 258673 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. September 9, 2022 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara rosé is a blend of cabernet franc, gamay and pinot noir grapes. The gravity-flow winery handles the grapes and juice gently. The wine offers aromas of fresh strawberry, clementine, and watermelon. Pair with grilled trout. Drink: 2023-2024. 559088 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 1, 2022 Best Value Rosé Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Heritage An 1886 Les Aspres Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah 2019, Côtes du Roussillon, Languedoc A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Roussillon, Languedoc wine region, Gérard Bertrand Heritage Les Aspres 2019 is a dry, spicy and full-bodied red wine blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache with black cherry, blackberry, grilled herbs, cocoa, clove and toasty oak spice flavours with a mineral kiss on the finish. "Heritage" is the new name for Gérard Bertrand's Terroir line of wines. Drink: 2022-2026. 413245 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 18, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Pollinat' Cévennes Syrah 2019, IGP Cévennes, France Drink: 2021-2024. 13% D 750 mL  $17.00. March 15, 2021 Full Review

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 2020 Barbera D'asti is fragrant with pink florals, violets, raspberry, cherry and savoury herb flavours vibrant and juicy on the palate. The wine spent 16 months mellowing and ageing in French oak casks prior to bottling and release. Excellent value at $16, on a wine classified at the DOCG level. Vineyards also form part of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Drink: 2022-2027. 265413 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Bollato di Guarini Negroamaro Primitivo 2021, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Bollato di Guarini 2021 is a great value Negroamaro and Primitivo red wine blend produced by the Famiglia Guarini from the Puglia wine region. Dry, full-bodied and spicy with a mouthful of ripe blackberry, plum, meaty, sweet dried tobacco leaf with a spicy dark fruit finish. Perfect for ribs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2026. 17884 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 4, 2023 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Demuerte 2020, Yecla D.O., Spain Drink: 2023-2028. 574780 14.90% D 750 mL  $20.95. October 21, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Russian River Valley, United States: Big black fleshy cherries unfurl over your palate in a silky river of flavour and pleasure. This is a very robust pinot noir due to the high alcohol level. However, it is quite delicious for those who love a full-bodied style. Drink: 2010-2015. 545343 14.40% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2010 Full Review