La Posta Estela Armando Vineyard Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Balanced with fleshy dark plums, smoke and a dry, chalky finish. Lots of layers of enjoyment here with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Fleshy blackberry aromas on a long finish. No new oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 261586 13.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2013 Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Calamus Estate Winery Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Petrol, lemon and flint on the nose with a great attack of acidity on the palate. Dry and refreshing. Austere and focused. Lime citrus finish. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2013-2016. 158642 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 31, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

13th Street Red Palette 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Aromas of dark fruit, toasty oak and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 249458 13.10% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 86/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2011, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A lovely butterscotch and peach note opens up to voluptuously viscous layers of ripe peach and toffee. A smoky, campfire finish is a comforting way to end as you extend your glass out for a top up. Yum! Drink: 2012-2014. 245712 14.40% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tart cherries with some medicinal notes on the nose. Mouth-watering acidity on the palate, medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with planked salmon. The Silver Line is the flagship lineup for the G. Marquis label. It finishes with attractive strawberry and raspberry notes. Perfect for planked salmon or seared tuna. Drink: 2013-2016. 258673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Riesling 2011, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Truly one of Niagara’s riesling masters. This incredible white is packed with flavour: bursting at the seams! Yet it’s also incredibly refined and ephemeral. Angel juice. Lots of minerality through the core and a laser-like focus on fruit purity, especially lime and lemon. I love that it's low alcohol yet packed with flavour. A spectacularly vibrant wine that bursts from the glass with lime blossom, lemon zest, white flowers and green apple. Try this lovely white with fresh seafood, shellfish, roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2011-2016. 38117 8.40% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Red Rooster Winery Pinot Gris 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Dry, crisp and refreshing with lime and lemon notes. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2012-2014. 337196 13.90% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. July 26, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

J. Bouchon Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Maule Valley, Chile: Great wine for the price! Crisp and refreshing yet not too grassy. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2012-2014. 531749 13% XD 750 mL  $10.45 Score: 87/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenere 2011, El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Savoury, dark and complex with a chewy, full-bodied mid-palate. Layers of black fruit with a long finish. Superbly crafted for this price. Great structure and persistence of flavours on the finish. Terrific value. Drink: 2013-2015. 439166 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Terra Noble Reserva Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy, ripe pinot noir at a stunningly great price. Loaded with mouth-watering cherries and field strawberries. Smooth and eminently drinkable. Pair with planked salmon or roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 301374 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Slips down slippery fast. Top me up please. Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley, Chile: Full-bodied and juicy with fleshy black plums and blackberries. Some smoke and toasty oak that's nicely balanced. Great value. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 302646 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casa Lapostolle Carmenere 2011, Rapel Valley, Chile: Juicy, fleshy purple plums on the nose and palate. Very fruit-forward, plush, generous and full-bodied. Great with grilled pork chops or steak. Drink: 2013-2015. 168740 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. September 12, 2013 Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Amazing wine for the money! This robust red is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah grapes that offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Drink it with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Gilles Louvet O Organic Pinot Noir 2011, I.G.T., Pays D'oc, France: A tart, mouth-watering organic wine with lots of acidity and sour charry flavours. Medium-bodied. Needs food: seafood works. Drink: 2013-2014. 292995 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 85/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine De Pellehaut Blanc Regional Blended White 2012, V.D.P., Cotes De Gascogne, France: A spectacularly crisp white wine that's a blend of ugni-blanc, colombard, sauvignon and chardonnay. If you love acidic, mouth-watering New Zealand sauvignon blanc or Austrian gruner veltliner, you'll love this. Great price. Pair with shellfish, seafood and salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 319665 11% XD 750 mL  $11.70 Score: 88/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Palazzo Maffei Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Juicy and full-bodied with generous fleshy black fruit and some smoke. Perfect for meat lovers pizza or hamburgers. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 338913 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. August 31, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2007, Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Deep plushly ripe purple and black plum aromas on the nose with some blueberry jam on the palate. It's full-bodied and dry with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. Drink: 2013-2016. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Te Awa Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Lovely toasted almond from the oak aging wraps around green apple and pear aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and delicious. Terrific with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 301135 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Manu Pinot Grigio 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp, clean and ultra-dry with mouth-watering acidity. Light-bodied. Notes of lime zest, lemon and white grapefruit. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2014. 266080 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 26, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

De Loach Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Attractive aromas of dark plums and berries, some toast. Medium-bodied and supple. Straight-forward pleasure. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2013-2014. 220434 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.45 Score: 87/100. July 26, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review