Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour, yet not heavy. Fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice. This is seductive pinot. Pair with something naughty. Drink: 2013-2018. 585760 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 17, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: This wine, a blend of grenache, syrah and mourvèdre grapes, is a river of blackberry liqueur concentration of flavour and pleasure. Full-bodied and rich and smooth. So satisfying. Drink it with the heartiest of meat dishes. For diehard hedonists. Incredibly long and aromatic finish. Wow! Drink: 2012-2020. 959999 14.50% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 93/100. August 17, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Pierre Amadieu Romane Machotte Gigondas 2011, A.C., Rhône, France: Full-bodied with fleshy cherry flavours that roll across your tongue lovingly. More flavours of dark red fruit, smoke and spice. Supple and smooth and caressing. Juicy and vibrant and balanced with great effortless complexity. Pair with meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 17400 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Rene Geoffroy Expression Brut, Champagne A.C., France: This vibrant and expressive non-vintage Champagne is a 1Er Cru or premier cru. The Expression Brut is produced by winemaker Rene Geoffroy and is a blend of 47% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 13% Chardonnay grapes. This Champagne was disgorged in April 2012. Drink: 2014-2019. 12.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 90/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: This is one of the most respected producers in the Roussillon region of southern France. This winery's vineyards are deeply influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, which also provide some of the oldest soils in France for the country. The wine is aged in large oak casks and demi muids (Languedoc traditional barrel of 600 litres) for 2 years. A full-bodied, chalky-dry red wine blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, with Grenache adding extra plushness to the wine. Loads of blackberry, cassis, and other dark fruits and just enough toasty oak. Beautifully textured wine with a vivacious palate. This big red is a flagship wine for the Roussillon region. Good cellar candidate or pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2020. 142802 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau Bertinerie Grande Cuvée Bantegnies Merlot Cabernet 2010, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Gorgeous depth and extraction of blackberry flavour here, with some dried herbs and a voluptuous texture. There’s some balancing cedary notes and herbal flavours that prevent the wine from tasting flabby. Full-bodied and scrumptious. This is an incredible price for this wine produced by Bantegnies & Fils, Vigneron. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2018. 244640 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 19, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: An amazing wine for the money! This robust French red offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Pair it with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Principessa Gavia Gavi 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Pure lemon sunshine in this zesty Italian white wine from Vigne Regali (Gavi)! Finishes crisply with notes of chives and lemon. The ancient story says that the Principessa Gavia, daughter of the King of the Franks, had a village and a wine named after her. Clean, crisp and refreshing with terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood and salads. Medium-bodied layers of pleasure in this DOCG wine. This would also be a great aperitif. Drink: 2015-2018. 250696 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Sebastiani Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Juicy and mouth-watering with gorgeous aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries. More balanced than many Californian Zins, with a great degree of elegance and length on the finish. Pair with grilled meats or roast beef. Drink: 2015-2018. 672667 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 19, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2011, Napa Valley, United States: Gorgeous! Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black cherries. Silky and full-bodied, smooth on the palate. Lots of complexity yet lip-smacking delicious! Try it with roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016. 308221 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review