La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: From Laura Cantena, La Posta Estela Armando 2021 Bonarda is excellent value at $17. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, vibrant and silky with blackberry, plum, savoury mushroom, fine herbs, toasty spices and finishing on a cola note. Tasty and complex without being complicated. Produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from a 50-year-old vineyard in the Guaymallén zone. Drink: 2022-2024. 261586 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Serie A 2021 Malbec is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine produced from wine grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Uco Valley, including San José, Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista Flore and La Consulta. Look for fresh blueberry, mulberry, dark cherry, earthy herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are structured. Drink: 2023-2025. 167619 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Sidewood Shiraz 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide Hills, Sidewood 2019 Shiraz is fragrant and rich with dark cherry, dark berry, pepper spice and fine herb flavours, fresh and zesty with a satisfying bitter orange bite on the finish. The Shiraz grapes for this vintage were sourced from three estate vineyards and the wine was matured in French oak barrels (25% new) for 18 months. Excellent value at $20, enjoy it with steaks from the grill. Drink: 2022-2027. 446146 14% XD 750 mL  $21.60 Score: 93/100. May 27, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Paringa Shiraz 2019, South Australia, Australia: Paringa 2019 Shiraz is great value at $16. Rich, bold and robust with red and dark berries, dried fruit, smoky cedar brush spice with a kiss of dark chocolate on the finish. Tannins are rich and at 14.7% abv. feed it a meaty winter stew or prime rib from the grill. Excellent concentration of fruit with beautifully balanced acidity on this South Australia Shiraz. Drink: 2023-2028. 632083 14.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Best's Bin No. 1 Great Western Shiraz 2020, Victoria, Australia: Best's Bin No. 1 Great Western 2020 Shiraz is great value at $22. Dry, full-bodied, spicy and juicy with ripe dark berry, cherry, chocolate and cracked black pepper flavours deep and rich on the palate. Tannins are structured. A perfect wine for the Barbie, or an excellent cellaring candidate to 2032. Drink: 2023-2033. 222323 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. June 24, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, Barossa Valley Estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and elegant with dark plum, blackberry, cassis, cold black tea, mocha and garden herb aromas and flavours on the palate. A great value Cab from the Barossa at $22. Easy to love! Drink: 2023-2026. 493551 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Vineland Estate Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Vineland Estate 2021 is a Cabernet Franc-driven rosé. Fragrant and juicy with a mix of ripe summer berries, sour cherry and watermelon, fine herb aromas and flavours, this is a zesty, mouth-watering rosé that can take on any hot summer day. Chill and enjoy it with creamy cheeses. Drink: 2023-2025. 21457 12.50% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Redstone Rosé 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Redstone 2022 rosé is produced from a juicy blend of 41% Pinot Noir, 26% Gamay, 17% Pinot Gris, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Syrah. From a warm vintage, the wine is fragrant, bright and concentrated on the palate with pink florals, orange citrus, strawberry, bright cherry and fresh melon aromas and flavours with a hint of spice and mint on a lingering finish. Very moreish. Pour with a picnic. Drink: 2023-2025. 650655 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 24, 2023 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate 2019 Chardonnay is great value at $20. Lush and creamy with ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, anise, nutmeg, vanilla, briny mineral notes fresh and rounded on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 256552 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 18, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin Réserve Rosé 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, Reserve 2022 is a great value Côtes Du Rhône rosé at $18. This is a delicious and juicy rosé blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah sourced from the Grand Prébois vineyard with stone, clay and limestone soils on one side of the vineyard with gravel and clay on the other giving the wine nice complexity, elegance with nuanced strawberry, cherry, fine herbs, lemon and orange zest flavours with just a kiss of spice lingering on the palate. Made for summer, chill and enjoy it with seared tuna steaks, herbed quiches or grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023-2024. 719062 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2023 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Perles Grenache Rosé 2022, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Perles 2022 Grenache Rosé is a dry, medium-bodied, zesty rosé with bright strawberry, dried wild herbs, citrus zest and minerally flavours fresh and elegant on the palate. The pearl necklace engraved on the wine bottle was created by Chantal Thomass, a renowned French lingerie designer. Drink: 2023-2024. 556209 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Maby La Forcadière Tavel Rosé 2022, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Maby La Forcadière 2022 Tavel Rosé is a juicy, full-bodied Southern Rhône rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache Blanc. Fragrant with floral aromas and juicy with a mouthful of red berry fruit, melon, dried fine herbs and citrus zest flavours plushy on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with turkey burgers or a baked maple smoked ham. Drink: 2023-2024. 701318 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand An 806 2019, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand An 806 2019 is an excellent value Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre red wine blend at $18. A full-bodied and silky red from the Corbières, Languedoc wine region, smoky on the nose and rich on the palate with rich dark berry, plum, crushed raspberry, savoury herbs, mocha and smoky toasted oak flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are medium and rounded. Enjoy with grilled meats. Drink: 2023-2027. 394288 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Courtois La Grange 2018, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Jaume La Grange 2018 is a rich and intense, dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah with portions of each varietal aged in both French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. Look for dark plum compote, blackberry, dried sweet tobacco leave, exotic spices and earthy flavours on this juicy Rhône red from Vinsobres. Drink: 2023-2026. 526632 14.40% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt Rosé 2022, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France: From Philip Grant, prop., Château Bellevue La Forêt 2022 rosé is mostly produced from the local Négrette grape. The Négrette grape first appeared in the 12th century under the name Mavro ("black" grape), brought from Cyprus by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. The 2022 vintage is a blend of 85% Négrette, 10% Gamay and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and is fragrant with violets, bright cherry, strawberry and dark berry fruit flavours spicy, silky and fresh on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with baked ham. Drink: 2023-2024. 219840 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Jean-Ernest Descombes 2019, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: From the Morgon in the Beaujolais wine region, Jean-Ernest Descombes 2019 Gamay is dry, medium-bodied, enticing and inviting with aromas of fresh raspberry, red berry, orange zest and underbrush spice mirrored on the palate. Lifted and balanced with crisp acidity. Produced by Georges Duboeuf. Drink: 2023-2028. 946186 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò 2020 is a great value Valpolicella Superiore at $20. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes (35%) Corvina, (35%) Corvinone and (10%) Rondinella. A portion of the grapes were dried, destemmed, pressed and fermented on their skins for 14 days, then blended with the balance of the wine and matured in oak barrels for 12 months. Fresh and concentrated on the palate with flavours of ripe blackberry, cherry, raisined fruit, prune jam, cedar spice and savoury herbs. Tannins are rich and structured. Pour with roast beef dinner. Drink: 2023-2028. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020, Italy: Tommasi's Graticcio Appassionato 2020 is excellent value under $19. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar method as Amarone wines. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest. Tommasi partially dries the grapes for this wine and partially ages the wine in oak casks. This method enhances the body and concentrates the flavours in the wine with this example showing dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb, chocolate and subtle spicy flavours on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 338939 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Invivo Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied, rich and juicy Marlborough SB generous with ripe tropical fruit, feijoa, green melon and lime zesty flavours concentrated and tangy on the palate with a long finish. Very juicy. Chill and enjoy with fish tacos. Drink: 2023-2025. 14199 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Invivo & Co., Graham Norton 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Marlborough SB for $20. Rich and fruity on the nose with ripe kiwi, apricot, gooseberry, grassy notes and lemon zest flavours savoury and fresh on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes or hold to 2025. Drink: 2023-2025. 560284 11.80% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2023 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Herdade do Rocim 2021, Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Herdade do Rocim 2021 is a blend of sustainably grown Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante, Bouschet grapes. Rich, robust and excellent value at $20, look for juicy and bright red cherry, dark plum, blue berry and spicy flavours vibrant on the palate. The wine was aged for six months in French oak barrels (40% new). Enjoy now with bison burgers and game sausages from the grill. Drink: 2023-2029. 423574 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ernie Els Big Easy 2020, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape wine region, Ernie Els Big Easy 2020 is a well-priced, dry and full-bodied red blend pf 60% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in equal amounts of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. This South African red is fragrant with earthy florals, dark berry, wild herbs, black cherry compote and chocolate flavours savoury and smooth on the palate. the wine is so name after South African golf pro Ernie Els, who earned the nickname 'The Big Easy' for his effortless swing on the golf course. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 220038 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Potente 2019, Montsant D.O., Spain: From Celler Capçanes, Potente 2019 is produced from hand-harvested Garnacha, Cariñena (Samsó), Syrah and Merlot grapes from the Capçanes highest mountain vineyards. Grapes are sourced from vines over 50 years of age and planted at an altitude of 150 to 450 metres above sea level. Look for fresh, wild red and blackberry flavours, bright cherry, spicy and flinty mineral notes on this vibrant, medium-bodied red from the Montsant wine region in Spain. Tannins are fine and chalky. Drink: 2023-2025. 10682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Seven Falls Cellars Merlot 2020, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Seven Falls Cellars 2020 Merlot is a dry, full-bodied and plummy Merlot with dark cherry, chocolate, vanilla, anise, cinnamon and cedar brush spice with balanced acidity and creamy tannins. Lovely now, try it with an equally elegant and juicy roast of pork. The Merlot grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Wahluke Slope, one the warmest, driest regions in Washington's Columbia Valley. Drink: 2023-2027. 420711 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. November 18, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Central Coast, California, United States: Edna Valley Vineyard 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated Cab from Central Coast, California. Rich and plushy on the palate with layers of dark cherry, earthy, smoky spices and garrigue herbs with good acidity for food, pour it with steak or smoky ribs from the BBQ! Tannins are velvety and the wine is very approachable now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2028. 369959 13.80% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2021 Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay sourced from select sites throughout the Columbia Valley wine region. Interestingly, during the summer, Columbia Valley sees about two more hours of sunlight per day than California, allowing for fully ripened fruit, particularly for this warm 2021 vintage. Nights were cool, so grapes were able to maintain their fruit freshness and acidity giving fresh and vibrant apple, pear and citrusy flavours with some tropical fruit, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice notes to the wine. Chateau Ste Michele is the oldest winery in Washington and dates back to 1912. Drink: 2023-2025. 232439 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 21, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Conundrum White 2021, California, United States: Produced by Charles F. Wagner, prop., Conundrum 2021 is great value at $19. A fragrant and easy-to-enjoy white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli and Viognier sourced from wine regions Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County, this white blend was first made in 1989 and has increased in popularity ever since., Off-dry, medium-plus-bodied and lush with a mouthful of tropical fruit, peach, melon, citrusy and dried pineapple flavours silky smooth on the palate. So delicious now! Drink: 2023-2025. 694653 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 21, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review