Zorzal Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Franc 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the spicy, fine herb and floral nose on Zorzal's Eggo 2018 Cabernet Franc with lots of pepper spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and balanced. This Cab Franc was aged just under one year in concrete eggs. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 17139 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. May 12, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena High Mountain Vines 2021 Chardonnay is a great value Argentinean Chard at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty, look for ripe peaches, apple pie, lemon curd and toasty oak spice flavours with a kiss of vanilla, creamy, fresh and lingering on the palate. About 60% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 10 months while the remainder saw elevage in stainless-steel tanks. Grapes are sustainably grown and were sourced from four vineyards, 950 to 1,450 metres above sea level. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken dishes. Drink: 2022-2024. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Alta-Yarí Gran Corte 2020, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Bodegas Fabre, Alta-Yarí Gran Corte 2020 is a gorgeous 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from high-altitude vineyards and some of the coolest in the Gualtallary. The wine is fresh and fragrant with pink florals, blueberry, red berry, wild herbs, toasty oak, pepper spice flavours with slatey notes bright and zesty on the palate. Tannins are firm. Try in 2024 and drink it to 2030. Drink: 2024-2029. 24894 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. September 9, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Finca El Origen Mountain Character Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Finca El Origen Mountain Character Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a juicy, full-bodied Cab with ripe black currant, dark cherry, smoky cracked black pepper and fresh fine herb aromas and flavours creamy, concentrated and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and well-integrated. Drinking beautifully now, enjoy it with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2024. 19396 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Don't Tell Gary Shiraz 2020, Grampians, Victoria, Australia: From McPherson Wines, Don't Tell Gary 2020 Shiraz is great value at $20. Produced from 100% Shiraz sourced from the Grampians, the wine aged in 500L French puncheons (80% new). The story goes that these barrels were crazy expensive and Gary was the accountant for McPherson Wines. What Gary maybe didn't know is that this Shiraz IS so juicy and generous, and over-delivers with dark cherry, red berry, dark chocolate, earthy florals and toasty oak spice flavours. Really good now or hold to 2028. Drink: 2023-2028. 632620 15.60% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 9, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Wine Company Gravel Track Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Barossa Valley Wine Company's Gravel Track 2019 Shiraz is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with ripe dark fruits, blackberry, vanilla, dark chocolate and baking spice flavours plushy and plump with food-friendly acidity and a long finish. Lovely balance on this velvety Shiraz from South Australia. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2029. 30889 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. September 9, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Byron & Harold Rose & Thorns Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Byron & Harold Rose & Thorn 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Cab at $20 from the Great Southern, Western Australia wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh with vivid flavours of pink rose petals, crushed raspberry, black currant, earthy violets balanced with vibrant acidity. Tannins are fine-grained. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 30891 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield St. Andrews Chardonnay 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From a super hot vintage in the supposed cool-climate Claire Valley, Wakefield St. Andrews 2019 Chardonnay is so rich with layers of ripe stone fruit, lemon cream, nutty, leesy and flinty mineral flavours rounded and plushy on the palate. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and so elegant with a long, flavoursome finish. Fermented in French oak barrels and matured for 10 months in French oak barrels (80% new with the balance in previous use barrels). Drink: 2023-2025. 237933 13% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. September 9, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Irvine Spring Hill Shiraz 2020, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa wine region in South Australia, the grapes for Irvine Spring Hill 2020 Shiraz were sourced from Irvine's vineyards in the Ebenezer and Eden Valleys. Dry, robust and juicy, this is a heady red with ripe dark berry fruit, cherry, spiced plum, dark chocolate and herbal notes, generous and vibrant on the palate. Enjoy with a rosemary and garlic rubbed roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2023-2026. 25944 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Pasha Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Pasha 2018 Shiraz is as rich on the nose as it is on the palate with dark cherry, smoked meat, anise, cinnamon and earthy mushroom aromas and flavours concentrated on the palate with a lingering spicy finish. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy now with a roast leg of lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic, or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2022-2036. 26928 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 96/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Estate Label Chardonnay 2021, Padthaway Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Estate Label 2021 Chardonnay is a great value, cool-climate Clare Valley Estate Chard under $17. Juicy and creamy with ripe peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest and toasty, spicy flavours balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. A portion of the grapes for this Chardonnay were barrel-fermented and the wine was matured for eight months in French oak barrels. Food versatile, the wine is a perfect foil for sauteed scallops in a lemon butter sauce. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2022 China Wine & Spirits Awards. Drink: 2022-2025. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Stadt Krems Ried Weinzierlberg 1Ötw Grüner Vetliner 2021, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: Stadt Krems Ried Weinzierlberg 1Ötw 2021 Grüner Veltliner is a stunning Austrian Grüner from the Kremstal D.A.C. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white summer florals, fine herbs and white-fleshed stone fruit flavours rich and concentrated on the palate, this is an elegant Grüner that beckons you to taste more. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2030. 33783 13.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 96/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

13th Street June's Vineyard Riesling 2021, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario, 13th Street, June's Vineyard 2021 Riesling is produced from sustainably grown grapes. The palate is crisp and linear with a hint of sweetness balanced with racy acidity. Look for bright green apple, pink florals, honeyed melon, citrus zest and steely mineral notes persistent on the palate. The wine is so named after one of the vineyard's original owners. Drink: 2023-2027. 147512 11.20% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Grown Cabernet Franc 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring, Cave Spring Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Franc is produced from 100% estate grown grapes sourced from a mix of clay, limestone, sandstone, shale and granitic soils from the Beamsville Bench wine region. Elegant, dry and full-bodied, the wine is rich with aromas of dark plum, crushed raspberry, cassis and savoury herbs, subtly spicy with a fresh minty finish. Drink: 2023-2026. 523001 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontairo V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Hidden Bench 2019 Riesling is beautifully balanced and tasty, off-dry, medium-bodied Riesling. A blend of Riesling grapes hand-harvested from three organically grown estate vineyards: Locust Lane, Felseck and Rosomel, tasty with ripe apricot, candied lemon peel, flinty mineral and petrol notes balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy with Thanksgiving dinner. Drink: 2024-2028. 183491 11% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 13, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Oak Aged Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Wayne Gretzky 2019 Whisky oak aged Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied, smoky Chard with ripe peach, apple, vanilla, caramel and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. A portion of the wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank with the balance (48%) in whisky oak aged barrels. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2024. 17234 13% MD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Speck Brothers Family Tree The Goat Lady Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A voluptuous, layered Niagara Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, toffee and peach. Full-bodied and delicious. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2020-2022. 16792 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 5, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken 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

Thirty Bench Small Lot Wood Post Riesling 2018, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Riesling with notes of fresh lime, lemongrass and Granny Smith apple. Zesty, juicy and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2021-2028. 1081417 10.30% D 750 mL  $32.00 Score: 95/100. July 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry 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

Reif Reserve Gewürztraminer 2021, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, Reif 2021 Gewurztraminer is great value at $20. Fragrant with warm white florals, peach, fresh pear, lychee, citrus zest aromas and flavours concentrated and elegant with a long finish. A touch of residual sugar gives a kiss of sweetness to the wine balanced with fresh acidity. Drink: 2024-2026. 360255 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Featherstone Pinot Grigio 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone 2022 Pinot Grigio is a great value, vegan-friendly PG at $18. Grapes were sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Slightly golden in the glass, the wine is bright with ripe apple, pear, melon, peach, fine herb flavours finishing with a citrus zest bite. Very refreshing. Produced in stainless-steel tanks with half of the grapes pressed immediately into tank with the balance of the grapes left to soak on its skins. An interesting and elegant PG. Drink: 2023-2024. 20599 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Red Tractor Chardonnay 2021, St. David's Bench, Niagara On The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Red Tractor 2021 is an excellent value Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region Chardonnay at $18. The sustainably-grown grapes for this vintage were sourced from the sunny St. David's Bench. Look for lush and ripe peach, tropical fruit, coconut and oak spice flavours fresh and balanced with a long, silky satin finish. Drink: 2023-2026. 33492 11.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 9, 2023 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Rucahue Cayetano Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc 2019, Maule Valley, Chile: Rucahue Cayetano Gran Reserva 2019 Cabernet Franc is a vibrant and juicy red from a warm vintage, but fresh with edgy acidity to match the ripe dark raspberry, fine herbs, flinty mineral and pepper spice flavours on its full-bodied frame. Grapes were sourced from the Central Valley that experienced daytime temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (Yikes!) and the vintage was harvested 10 days earlier than normal. Drink: 2023-2028. 30995 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jean-Max Roger Les Caillottes Sancerre 2021, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire wine region, Jean-Max Roger Les Caillottes 2021 Sancerre is a bone-dry, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc with ripe white stone fruit, fine herbs, citrusy and leesy flavours with a chalky textured and long flinty mineral finish. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines between six and 40 years of age planted in caillottes soils (small limestone pebbles), hence the wine's name "Les Caillottes." Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 65573 12.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 89/100. September 9, 2023 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Château de Tréviac 2020, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: From the sub-appellation of Corbières in the Languedoc wine region, Château de Tréviac 2020 is an amazing value 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache red wine blend at $18. Dry, full-bodied and drinking delicious now, look for ripe dark berry fruit, plum, dark cherry, savoury herbs and cracked pepper spice flavours on this generous southern France red. The wine finishes with a lingering flinty mineral finish and tannins are velvety. Absolutely lovely now, enjoy it with grilled lamb dishes. Drink: 2023-2025. 670505 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Willm Reserve Pinot Blanc 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Willm Réserve 2021 Pinot Blanc is a super fresh and supple Alsatian Pinot Blanc; dry, medium-bodied with spring florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon zest, blanched almond aromas and flavours silky, fresh and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried Walleye filets topped with buttery toasted slivered almonds and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drink: 2023-2025. 667774 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henkell Crémant De Loire 2021, Loire A.P., France Drink: 2023-2025. 29893 12% D 750 mL  $21.95. September 9, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Delas Saint-Esprit 2021 consistently overdelivers at $20. A beautifully balanced, dry and full-bodied red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault lush and juicy with pink florals, violets, ripe dark cherry, raspberry, dried sweet tobacco leaf, anise and cracked black pepper spice with a textured and long, harmonious finish. Considering the difficult growing season the Côtes Du Rhône experienced in 2021, this wine is very nicely done. Drink: 2023-2024. 729962 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 9, 2023 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Michel Gassier Embruns Viognier 2022, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Michel Gassier Embruns 2022 Viognier is produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the sunny, sea-kissed vineyards south of Arles. Beautifully balanced and fragrant with white florals, ripe stone fruit, orange zest and spicy flavours, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and creamy on the palate balanced with pitch perfect acidity. A delicious Viognier to enjoy now through 2026. Chill and enjoy it with chicken breasts from the grill topped with a mango salsa. Drink: 2023-2025. 669531 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cave de Tain Héritiers Gambert Nobles Rives 2021, Crozes Hermitage, Rhône A.P., France: From the Rhône wine region, Cave de Tain Héritiers Gambert Nobles Rives 2021 is a 100% Syrah red wine produced from sustainably grown grapes from the well known wine region of Crozes Hermitage. Rich on the nose and palate with violets, ripe dark berry fruit, cherry, savoury herbs and pepper spice with a kiss of smoke and wrapped up in pitch-perfect balanced acidity, it is a beautifully-crafted Syrah. A portion of the wine was aged in concrete vats (60%) with the balance in 400-litre oak barrels. Drinking beautifully now and to the end of the decade. Drink: 2023-2030. 572230 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier Rosé 2022, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: Hecht & Bannier 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied and tasty Côtes De Provence rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Rolle. An easy-to-love, crowd-pleaser with vivid raspberry, ripe red apple, garrigue herbs, pepper spice flavours and mouth-watering on the palate. Grapes are sourced from cooler, high-altitude and sheltered vineyards of Saint Antonin, Entrecasteaux, Carcès, Pourrières and La Londe-les-Maures departements in the South of France. Chill and enjoy it with a picnic or a cheese platter. Drink: 2023-2024. 410035 13% XD 750 mL  $26.30 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Miraval Rosé 2018, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: Pretty pink in the glass with ripe strawberries, red berries and light herb aromas. Miraval rosé is a fresh and zesty blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Rolle. Dry on the palate with bright red berry, savoury herb and citrus flavours. Chill and pair with a patio. Drink: 2019-2022. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Willm Réserve Riesling 2016, Alsace AOC, France: Lemon sunshine all the way in this vibrant, mouth-watering, juicy Alsatian white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Dry and satisfying. Perfect for shellfish and seafood. #Love Drink: 2018-2023. 11452 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2021, South of France, France: Gérard Bertrand 2021 Viognier is an amazing value at $17. Dry, bright and elegant, concentrated with flavours of peach, tropical fruits, citrus zest and ginger spice balanced with mouth-watering acidity. An excellent value Viognier from Southwest France. Drink: 2023-2025. 147975 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Rings Trocken Riesling 2021, Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany: Rings 2021 Riesling hails from the Pfalz, a warmer, drier wine region in Germany allowing the grapes more time to develop and concentrate. This example is produced from grapes sourced from Kallstadt, Ungstein and Freinsheim and is bright, fresh and mouth-watering with ripe apple, pear and citrusy flavours fresh, fruity and creamy on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with pork chops from the grill. Grapes were hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed and the wine was wild yeast fermented and aged on its lees in stainless-steel tank. Drink: 2023-2027. 33734 12% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

La Marca Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A crisp, dry Italian sparkling wine with notes of lemon zest and lime. What an amazing bubbly for the price. Ideal for celebrations and gifts. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. 487694 11% M 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Attems Pinot Grigio 2022, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Attems 2022 Pinot Grigio is a lively, bright and zesty Friuli PG with fresh tropical fruit, fine herb, citrus zest and minerally flavours mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Attems history dates back to 1106 making it one of the very first wine producers to become established in Friuli. Chill and enjoy with lemon and herb rubbed chicken breasts from the grill. Drink: 2024-2024. 707950 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Poliziano In Violas Merlot 2018, Cortona, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Cortona, Tuscany wine region, Poliziano In Violas 2018 Merlot is a dry, full-bodied, spicy and savoury red with pleasantly chewy tannins and an absolute perfect pairing to a roast Porchetta. Look for dark berry, plum, black olive, savoury herb flavours creamy on the palate. Good now, better in 2024. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2030. 22794 15% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 91/100. September 9, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Pinot Gris 2021, New Zealand: Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast 2021 Pinot Gris is so fragrant with ripe pear, apple, honeyed melon aromas mirrored on the palate with a smooth and lingering mineral finish. A lovely, fresh, dry and juicy PG produced from grapes sourced from several coastal sites: Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Gisborne and Waipara. Great value at $20. Drink: 2023-2025. 30153 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Soho Ziggy Pinot Gris 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Soho Ziggy 2022 is a vegan-friendly Pinot Gris produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island. Fun, supple, silky and vibrant with ripe white-fleshed stone fruit, white florals and lemon zest flavours rounded and lingering on the palate. Very nice now. Drink: 2023-2024. 536169 13.70% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand: Such a lovely New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with tropical and citrus flavours rather than the grassy, herbal ones. Fresh with racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Medium-bodied with no oak. Clean and crisp. Drink: 2019-2022. 415745 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.50 Score: 91/100. February 20, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2019, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy. Drink: 2017-2023. 326090 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 15, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with tropical and citrus flavours rather than the grassy, herbal ones. Fresh with racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Medium-bodied with no oak. Clean and crisp. Drink: 2022-2024. 415745 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.50 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Hãhã 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Marlborough SB produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with ripe apple, white-fleshed stone fruit, green herb, lime-lemon zest intensely lush and mouth-watering on the palate. Very addictive on a hot summer's day. Drink to 2025. Drink: 2023-2025. 388363 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2020, Elgin W.O., South Africa: From the Elgin wine region, Paul Cluver Estate 2020 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from three different sites in the Elgin W.O. Dry, medium-bodied, rich and satiny on the palate with nectarine, apricot, fresh-cut pear, lime-lemon zest and a subtly spicy, honeyed nut finish all balanced with fresh acidity. Very fine and elegant. Drink to 2032. Drink: 2023-2033. 570952 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Rustenberg 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value South African Cab at $20 from the Rustenberg in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, the wine is rich and generous with ripe blackberry, cocoa, subtle toasted oak spice fresh and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels and is still quite youthful, but will continue to evolve in bottle. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2025. 443374 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Valdemar Inspiración 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Inspiración 2019 is a modern-style, dry, medium-bodied and silky Rioja red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano grapes. Fragrant with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, tobacco leaf, cocoa and toasty oak spice flavours, elegant, long and fresh on the palate, it's great value at $20! Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2028. 166512 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Muriel Reserva 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Muriel Reserva 2017 Tempranillo is so smooth and flavourful with ripe blueberry, blackberry, dark plum, dried tobacco leaf, sous bois and rich cocoa flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich and long. Produced from 100% Tempranillo and amazing value for $20. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2031. 276030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Finca Nueva 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Finca Nueva Reserva 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Tempranillo, fragrant with dark cherry, dark plum, savoury herbs, lavender, cigar box, vanilla and pepper spice flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate. Tannins are structured on this delicious silky and savoury Rioja red. Enjoy with a game sausage cassoulet or lamb ragu. Drink: 2023-2025. 268425 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 9, 2023 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: William Hill 2021 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear and lemon curd aromas, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and buttery with apple pie, lemon zest and baking spice flavours smooth and mouth-filling on the palate. Lovely now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken and seafood Alfredo dishes. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Drink: 2023-2024. 288555 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 10, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: This is a robust and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a blackberry, cedar brush, dark cocoa and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Consistent vintage after vintage and a crowd pleaser. Founded in 1959 Rodney Strong Vineyards, the Klein family have been overseeing operations since 1989. Drink: 2019-2026. 226944 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 10, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Monterey County, California, United States: A luscious, smooth, full-bodied Californian Cabernet aged in bourbon barrels. Aromas of fleshy dark fruit with a caramel, toffee finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2020-2024. 464149 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 90/100. July 11, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Josh Chardonnay 2020, California, United States: An attractive, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, smoke and golden apple. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2025. 561100 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 14, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines Washington Red Blend 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Joel Gott Washington 2018 is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated red wine blend of 53% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Syrah, 2% Malbec and 1% Zinfandel sourced from three different appellations in Columbia Valley: the Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley and Red Mountain, the smallest AVA in the Washington state. The wine was aged in American oak barrels (75% new). Fragrant with blackberry, spiced plum and licorice aromas, on the palate the wine is concentrated with cassis, tart cherry, anise, nutmeg and toasty oak spice with balanced acidity. Tannins are fine and velvety. Enjoy with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2023-2026. 488510 13.90% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. September 23, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

A To Z Wineworks Chardonnay 2022, Oregon, United States: Oregon's A To Z Wineworks 2022 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown wine grapes sourced from the Willamette Valley and the Columbia Gorge wine regions in Oregon. Dry, medium-bodied, unoaked and so fresh, this Chard is fragrant and delicious with ripe tropical fruit, ripe melon and pear flavours, juicy and zesty on the palate. A to Z Wineworks was started in 2002 by four friends from the Oregon wine region: Deb Hatcher (Eyrie), Bill Hatcher (Domaine Drouhin Oregon), Sam Tannahill (Archery Summit) and Cheryl Francis (Chehalem). Drink: 2023-2026. 269258 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: La Crema 2021 Chardonnay is the perfect size (375 ml) for one to enjoy with dinner or as a starter wine for two before the main meal. A dry, medium-bodied and enticing Chardonnay with ripe apple, pear, toasted almond with a kiss of spice and vanilla savoury and smooth on the palate, absolutely lovely now through 2028. Drink: 2023-2027. 728352 14% XD 375 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Meiomi Chardonnay 2021, Monterey, Sonoma And Santa Barbara Counties, California, United States: From Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara Counties in California, Meiomi 2021 Chardonnay is a full-bodied Chardonnay, rich and rounded with fresh tropical fruit, lemon custard, vanilla and spicy flavours silky and satisfying on the palate. The wine was fermented and aged entirely in stainless-steel tanks with some lees stirring adding finesse and fullness to the wine. Chill and enjoy it with a sauteed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023-2026. 410712 12.80% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. September 20, 2024 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review