EastDell Pinot Noir 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Eastdell 2017 Pinot Noir is ruby in the glass with some bricking. Fragrant and earthy on the nose with sous bois, crushed raspberry and spicy aromas this PN is dry, medium-bodied with red berry, raspberry, plum, savoury herbs and a touch of spice and well-balanced with food-friendly acidity. Lightly chill and enjoy with roast chicken. Drink: 2024-2025. 613059 12.80% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 17, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with white florals and is dry, mouth-watering and intense with fresh apple, pear, stone fruit, fresh-cut grass, grapefruit and citrus zest flavours lingering on a mineral note. Produced from stainless-steel-fermented and barrel-fermented fruit. Featherstone winemaker and co-owner David Johnson worked a vintage in New Zealand in 2007 to learn how to make a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Drink: 2023-2024. 89011 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2023-2028. 131540 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 14, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Trius Distinction Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Distinction 2021 is a great value, barrel-fermented Chardonnay with grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Dry, full-bodied and creamy, this Chard is elegant with ripe apple, toasted nut, tropical fruit, lemon curd flavours, buttery and soft on the palate. Excellent value at $20 and delish now, but the wine will continue to evolve through 2028. Drink: 2023-2028. 251470 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

13th Street Expression Series Pinot Grigio 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: 13th Street Expression Series 2021 Pinot Grigio is a vegan friendly PG produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario. Excellent value at $20, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and zesty with fresh-cut apple, melon, apricot, dried pineapple and spicy flavours lingering on the palate. Fun to drink chilled on its own or with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024-2025. 20311 11.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 17, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Marynissen Cabernet Franc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury, cool-climate Cabernet Franc with attractive dried herbs and black plums. Smooth and full-bodied. Drink: 2024-2028. 23973 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 27, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review