Small Gully The Formula Helen's Harmony Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: How gorgeous is this? White flowers, anise, white pepper and honeysuckle... Love it! Drink: 2012-2015. 269332 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2012 Full Review

Stratus Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Lovely, buttery, hazelnut-rich chardonnay. Full-bodied with layers of fleshy ripe peach and Asian pear. Perfect for roast chicken and comfort meals. Drink: 2012-2018. 267856 13.50% XD 750 mL  $42.20 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Le Clos Jordanne Talon Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Another winner from Le Clos Jordanne's Talon Ridge Vineyard. This Chardonnay features aromas of pear, nectarine, coconut, mineral, gentle woodsmoke and a touch of butterscotch. Dry, fairly robust with a blast of freshness followed immediately by an elegant, round fruitiness. The oak is very well handled, giving dimension to the wine. Medium-full bodied with a lingering finish. Enjoy it tonight. It should also age gracefully over the next 5+ years. My note: I can’t help but close my eyes every time after I taste this wine, and often there’s also a purr… which is hard to translate into a tasting note, but soldier on, I must. Buttery, toast almond with white pear and pear. Endless layers and finish. Are you sure we’re not in Meursault, Toto? Drink: 2011-2017. 143974 13.50% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 95/100. October 1, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Seductive is the word. Satisfaction is the impression. This winery moves from strength to strength. Medium-bodied with a liquid silk texture. Fleshy cherries mingle with impertinent raspberries. A long, lingering finish. Oh yes. Drink: 2011-2016. 1560 12.90% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château de Beaucastel 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Huge concentration in this black-hearted wine that’s a blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and other permitted grapes. Full-bodied and fairly smooth; it will benefit from cellar time. Drink: 2013-2022. 711317 14.50% XD 750 mL  $89.95 Score: 95/100. November 26, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Pure black cherry liqueur in concentration and flavour. Rich, robust and layered. Full-bodied doesn’t begin to describe it for those who love a full-palate wallop. This one will age well in the cellar. This half-size bottle will mature faster than the 750 mL bottle that he’s referring to – 6-8 years is probably more accurate. It’s part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. 5975 14% XD 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. January 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Classic French Burgundy (Chardonnay) with green apple, white peach and a sniff of smoke. So elegant and crisp. Perfect with a variety of dishes from roast chicken to seafood in cream sauce. Drink: 2011-2016. 732917 13% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: Pinot Noir is the second-most cultivated variety in Marlborough. Kim Crawford has crafted a complex and delicious wine in the 2008 vintage. It is filled with aromas of sour cherry, underbrush, raspberry, mushroom and coffee bean. The fruit is front and centre with moderate tannins adding balance. Cellar it 2-4 years, or serve it tonight. My note: Lovely cherry fruit with some cinnamon spice on the finish. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Has that zippy New Zealand character. Juicy, mouth-watering pinot with ripe fleshy cherries and field berries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2010-2016. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review

Drylands Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific lime and herbal notes: vibrant, zesty and refreshing. All that a sauvignon blanc should be, plus it's extremely versatile with food. 675405 12.50% XD 3000 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review