Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood's Mappinga 2019 Chardonnay is intense and lush with tropical fruit, melon, lemon curd, toasted nut and well-integrated oak spice flavours savoury, smooth and finishing long on the palate with crisp acidity. Drink: 2023-2026. 688291 12.20% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Southbrook Triomphe 2019 Chardonnay is vegan-friendly and produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Dry, zesty and full-bodied, the wine is fragrant with ripe yellow apple, pear, Earl Grey tea and flinty mineral notes creamy on the palate. The wine was aged in 300-litre neutral French oak barrels for 10 months. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2024-2025. 172338 12% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. June 8, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2021, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2021 Chardonnay is plushy and creamy on the palate with lemon curd, apple dumpling, vanilla flavours balanced with vibrant acidity with a lovely long finish. Beautifully crafted and elegant, enjoy it now through to 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 390203 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From the Colchagua Valley, Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 is an excellent value Chilean Carmenère at $19. This vintage includes a splash (5%) of Cabernet Sauvignon and gives the wine a Bordeaux feel. Zesty on the palate with blackberry, plum, cherry, fine herb and flinty flavours on the palate, enjoy it now through 2035 with roast game dishes. Drink: 2024-2035. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Indomita Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: Indomita Gran Reserva 2022 an excellent value, dry, crisp and zesty Chilean Sauvignon Blanc at $16. Look for bright green apple, grapefruit zest, white florals and green herb flavours on this brilliant SB from the Casablanca Valley. Chill and enjoy it with a fine-herbed goat cheese quiche, brunch dishes and salads. Drink: 2024-2025. 544213 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Lupo Meraviglia Tre Di Tre 2021, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Lupo Meraviglia Tre Di Tre 2021 is an excellent value tre-way wine blend of Primitivo, Aglianico and Negroamaro from the Puglia wine region at $18. So flavourful, rich and plushy with blueberry, cassis, savoury herb and dark, smoky spices, and zesty on the palate. Enjoy it with game dishes or a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2024-2028. 36531 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. June 8, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review