Niagara College Teaching Winery Barrel Fermented Donald J.P. Ziraldo Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: This is a VQA wine. One of Niagara's best producers of Chardonnay! Buttery, round goodness with aromas of ripe peaches and pears. Oak is well integrated and the wine overall is very balanced. Full-bodied with creamy texture. Drink: 2013-2017. 40634 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Domaine Gautheron Chablis Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy, France: The appellation for this crisp, unoaked chardonnay is Chablis AC in northern Burgundy. Very subtle lime and white peach flavours, no oak. Green apple, mouth-watering. Vibrant and alive. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2019. 207902 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Chapoutier Chante Alouette Blanc Hermitage Viognier 2011, Rhône, France: A richly concentrated wine with floral and citrus notes. Gorgeously mouth-filling, yet not heavy This wine is produced by one of the best-known and most-respected winemakers in the Rhone Valley. Try it with mild curries and spices. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2020. 140541 14.50% XD 750 mL  $74.00 Score: 94/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Pierre Amadieu Domaine Grand Romane Cuvée Prestige Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2011, Rhône, France: A full-bodied red wine blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah grapes from 50-year-old vines. This is almost as big as an Amarone. You could give it some cellar time, but my motto: why wait? Black raspberry on a long finish. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2020. 968693 12% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Blanc Cyril Marès, Vign. 2012, Costières De Nîmes, Rhone, France: Dry, crisp and clean and excellently priced! If you like pinot grigio, give this white a try. Some terrific floral notes on the finish. In the early twentieth-century, the Marès family started making wine in Algeria, but later moved to Bordeaux to start Château Puy Castéra and then on to the Rhone in the Costières de Nîmes region for this coveted winery. This wine is a zesty blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne grapes. Try is with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 701094 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Pierre André Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy, France: Liquid opulence. Oh my goodness, this is a wine for even those who don't like chardonnay. Turn your world around and your senses spinning. Aromas of green apple, peach, butterscotch and sublime happiness. Full-bodied, rich and layered. Yes please! This is an AC wine. Drink: 2013-2020. 364158 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. January 18, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Château De Nages Vielles Vignes Michel Gassier 2010, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône, France: This is a spicy blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes. It's juicy, smooth and layered. The grapes were de-stemmed and both the Syrah and Mourvèdre components were matured for 1 year on the lees in French oak barrels. The Grenache portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. This AC wine was bottled without filtration. This is a fantastic wine from Gassier and winemaking consultant, Philippe Cambie, especially for this price. Aromas of wild dark fruit, dried herbs, spice, and cedar underbrush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2018. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 18, 2014 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

La Perla Del Priorat Clos Les Fites 2006, Priorat, Spain: Leather and violet seduction on the nose of this full-bodied, complex wine. Subtle dark berry and anise with spice smoke. Great cellar candidate but why wait? Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2020. 358705 15% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. January 18, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review