Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, smooth and delicious with aromas of smoky black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich and satisfying. Great taste for the price. Drink: 2012-2015. 280883 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Shiraz 2010, VQA, Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Jumps out of the glass with brooding black fruit and black pepper. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. This is an incredibly concentrated and delicious wine. Loaded with flavours that persist on a long finish. Highly recommended. A stunningly great price. Pair with hearty meat dishes and celebrations of any kind. Drink: 2013-2017. 317941 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Franc Rose 2011, VQA, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Field-fresh strawberries and barefoot happiness. Dry, refreshing and medium-bodied. This organic wine has just 21 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2014. 279117 12%  750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Trumpour's Mill The Grange of Prince Edward County Reisling 2007, V.Q.A., P.E.C., Ontario, Canada: Big petrol nose but I love it! Lots of mineral depth and layers of flavor with some ripe peach underneath. Mouth-watering and savory. 28258 11.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 86/100. December 1, 2009 Full Review

Sue-Ann Staff Robert's Block Riesling 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bone-dry and lovely with aromas of lemon, flint, lime and white peach. Mouth-watering and endlessly delicious. One bottle is not enough. Drink: 2010-2026. 231415 11% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: A full-bodied, balanced red with attractive aromas of mocha and tart blackberries on the nose. Lots of richness on the palate, yet it's not heavy. This is a terrific wine for many meat dishes, from game to prime rib or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2015. 25701 14.30% D 750 mL  $19.99 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Simply wow! One of the best Chilean carmeneres that I've tasted in a long time. Gorgeously luscious and rich, with wave after wave of black plum. Yet not heavy or flabby. Superbly balanced with the influence of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. Drink: 2010-2016. 392720 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 22, 2012 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Yealands Estate Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A zesty, refreshing, mouth-watering white with lime, herbal and chive notes. This wine cries out for food so don't deprive it, or yourself. Terrific! Drink: 2011-2013. 199935 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 6, 2011 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Arthur Chardonnay 2008, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: How absolutely delightful! Pure green apple sunshine infused with a toasted almond finish. The Chardonnay was fermented half in stainless steel and half in 30% new oak, then the oak-fermented portion went through malolactic fermentation to give a creamier mouth-feel. Drink: 2011-2017. 959619 14.10% XD 750 mL  $29.75 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2011 Full Review

Gallo Family Frei Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very dry with balanced aromas of cassis and dark fruit and a weave of just enough oak. Full-bodied and elegant. No a fruit bomb by any means. Drink: 2012-2015. 555607 15% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review