Casa-Dea Estates Winery Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Classic PEC pinot noir! Cranberry and beetroot with fresh earth and tart cherries. Love this style and it's so markedly different from Niagara. Drink: 2012-2017. 296210 12.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Gilles Louvet O Pinot Noir 2010, Languedoc, France: An incredible pinot noir for this price point, and its organic to boot. Tart cherries and fresh earth give this medium-bodied, silky, mouth-watering wine lots of character and versatility for food. Drink: 2012-2015. 292995 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 14, 2012 Full Review

Voga Italia Pinot Grigio 2011, Trentino, Veneto, Italy: Crisp, crisp and refreshing with a lime lift. Nice aperitif. Drink: 2012-2013. 669226 12% XD 750 mL  $15.50 Score: 85/100. November 14, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Valdadige, Alto Adige/Trentino, Italy: One of the best values for pinot grigio in the liquor store! Fresh, clean and crisp with sunshine bright aromas of lemon zest, lime blossom and white peach. Amazingly great price for this half bottle size. Drink: 2012-2015. 687558 12.50% XD 375 mL  $10.45 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2011, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Cherru-berry ripeness with great mouth-watering acidity for food. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 295592 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Juicy cherry-berry, smooth and medium- to almost full-bodied. Friendly like a short dress and a flirty smile. Drink: 2012-2015. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. November 20, 2012 Full Review