Bodegas Esmeralda Malbec Catena Mendoza 2008, Mendoza, Argentina  13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Siete Fincas Chardonnay 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Gorgeous full-bodied, buttery chardonnay with toasted almond on the finish. Layers of pleasure here at an incredibly great price. Highly recommend. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 222752 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red with enticing aromas of dark fruit and smoke on the nose. Supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. This winery sources its Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from four different vineyards in the Andes for greater complexity. Lovely spice and pepper on the finish. Try with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 985002 13.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Limited Selection Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile: This organic wine is balanced, full-bodied and tasty. Aromas of green apple, smoke, butterscotch and almond. Lovely white and green melon on the palate with a touch of nectarine on the dry finish. Terrific with herbed chicken. This organic wine has just 17 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2015. 4515 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Castel Del Monte Nero Di Troia Violante 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Great wine for the money! Spicy and juicy with fleshy black cherry. Full-bodied and supple. Great for pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 327833 13% D 750 mL  $16.30 Score: 89/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Herencia Altés Negra Garnatxa 2011, D.O., Terra Alta, Spain: Another incredible value and full-throttle wine made from 100% Grenache from very old vines and aged completely in concrete, is a naked, unadulterated, unmanipulated effort with great minerality from the chalky, limestone soils and an intensity and richness from the old vines that are normally found in $50+ wines. Loaded with black cherry liqueur, dark spices and anise. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Love Aussie shiraz or big chateauneuf-du-pape? Try this. Honkin big and satisfying. Hearty meat dishes will serve it well. Drink: 2013-2016. 332353 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Bold Vine Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, United States: Like! If I were on Facebook, I would have hit that thumbs up button about 17 times now. Juicy and generous with black and purple plum aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 281600 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Beringer Stone Cellars Merlot 2009, California, United States: Plummy and juicy with loads of dark fruit flavour and character. Forget boring merlot, try this one. Perfect for pizza night. Drink: 2012-2015. 462473 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review