La Posta Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Mocha and coffee-richness on the nose followed by tasty ripe black plums on the palate and a good grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2012-2015. 75515 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.75 Score: 88/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alamos Viognier 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely and aromatic with rose petal, lily and baking spices. Medium-bodied and delicious. Perfect for Asian and curries. Drink: 2012-2015. 507830 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Finca Flichman Expresiones Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and fleshy black and purple plum aromas and flavours. Round, full-bodied and luscious. Very accessible, great party wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 17111 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Kilikanoon Wines The Lackey Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia: Rich and full-bodied with classic Aussie Shiraz character. Big black fruit, a hint of mint and a savoury depth. Incredibly great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 5199 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Schloss Gobelsburg Domæne Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner 2011, Niederösterreich, Austria: Dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with clean, pure lines and a lime lift finish. Great food wine. Drink: 2012-2014. 965368 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Rosé 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, vibrant BC rose made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Aromas of field strawberries and woodland berries. Mouth-watering and juicy. Enjoy on its own as an aperitif or with seafood. Drink: 2020-2021. 12% D 750 mL  $15.99 Score: 92/100. July 8, 2021 Best Value Rosé Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review

Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard, Ninquén Syrah 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Drink: 2012-2016. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Marques De Casa Concha Concha Y Toro Pinot Noir 2011, Límari Valley, Chile: The best Chilean pinot noir I've tasted yet. Tarry with smoky oak but brightened by vibrant cherry fruit. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. Gorgeous! Drink: 2012-2016. 301424 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2009, Cauquenes Valley, Chile: Complex, dry and savoury with gorgeously rich black fruit. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. Drink: 2012-2015. 213520 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2010, Las Pataguas Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Terrific value and price for such a delicious wine! Full-bodied but not heavy with luscious and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark fruit and some dark chocolate. Drink: 2012-2015. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 10, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

L'arjolle Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2012, Midi, France: A consistently good producer of this Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier blend. Aromas of daisies and chives in a fresh spring breeze. Terrific aperitif! Drink: 2013-2015. 348904 12.50% XD 750 mL  $12.10 Score: 89/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gustave Lorentz Réserve Riesling 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Intense with lime purity and lemon lift. Gorgeous, dry and mouth-watering. Medium-bodied and perfect for turkey dinner. Drink: 2012-2018. 641639 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Musella Vigne Nuove Superiore Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Amazing taste and quality for this price point! If you love Italian wines, especially to pair with Italian dishes, this is red to stock up on. Bright somewhat tart cherry notes with some lovely balancing smoke. Drink: 2012-2015. 205757 13% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

The Bean Coffee Mooiplaas Wines Pinotage 2011, W.O., Western Cape, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate. Weirdly wonderful and comforting. End your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth with some black fruit flavours as well. Drink: 2012-2015. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Laborie Brut Sparkling Wine Méthode Cap Classique Kwv Sparkling White 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Toasty and smoky and robust. Terrific quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2014. 280115 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Flagstone Writer's Block Pinotage 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Mocha espresso robust red with satin texture and a great finish. Very juicy and generous with attractive black plum aromas and flavours. Excellent pinotage. Try it with grillled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2015. 243337 14% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

T-Sanzo Rodriguez Sanzo Tempranillo 2007, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León, Spain: Great price for this juicy, savoury, full-bodied red. Some dried herbs on the finish. Intriguing. Drink: 2012-2015. 306571 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

La Vendimia Palacios Remondo Tempranillo 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Hauntingly savoury and delicious. Must be a typo on the price for such quality. Full-bodied and smooth with incredible texture. From the hands of a master. Drink: 2012-2016. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Jammy purple plums and blueberries. Smooth, full-bodied and lip-smacking tasty with BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Drink: 2012-2015. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review