Tahbilk Marsanne 2019, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Produced from the Marsanne wine grape sourced from Nagambie Lakes. Fragrant with white florals, dried straw, lemon honey and fresh almond aromas with fresh apple, grassy and honeyed citrus flavours bright on the palate. Drink: 2020-2038. 117945 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is mesmerizing on the nose with dark berries, eucalyptus, mocha and sweet spicy tobacco. Dry, full-bodied and savoury on the palate with ripe dark plum, mulberry, mocha, menthol, cedar and toasty oak spice flavours textured and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are smooth and rounded. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2030. 142398 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kew Vineyards Sparkling Riesling 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2022. 645309 11.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95. May 6, 2019 Full Review

Speck Brothers Family Tree The Bootlegger Baco Noir 2019, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, robust, smooth Niagara Baco Noir from the masters of the genre. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020-2024. 16791 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 5, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: A Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot with earthy, dark berry aromas on the nose; dry, full-bodied with black raspberry, dark cherry, mint and oak spice flavours and a mouth-watering finish. Tannins are structured. Pour with a grilled rack of lamb. Drink: 2021-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Aconcagua Alto 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Chilean Cab. Sauv., juicy with black and red currant berry fruit, black cherry and exotic spices on the palate. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the Andes mountain slopes where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in this full-bodied Cab with firm tannins. Good now, better in 2022. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cellier des Dauphins Réserve Côtes du Rhône Grenache Syrah 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Cellier des Dauphins Reserve 2019 is a great value, easy to love 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah red wine blend, dry and juicy on the palate with bright raspberry, red currant, spice and citrus zest flavours. Enjoy on its own or pour with grilled chicken burgers and ribs. Drink: 2021-2024. 14081 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 22, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Terra d'Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2017, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: from the Abruzzo D.O.C., Terra d'Aligi Tatone 2017 is a rich, savoury, full-bodied Montepulciano D'abruzzo and great value below $17. Look for ripe black cherry, chocolate, savoury herbs, smoky and spicy on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Tatone is the local word for "grandfather," and the name given to the wine because it reflected the strength and authority of Carlo and Adriano Spinelli's grandfather. The wine was first produced in 1997. Pour with a classic ragù all'Abruzzese. Drink: 2021-2025. 994616 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. October 22, 2022 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bernard-Massard Cuvée de L'Écusson Brut Sparkling, Luxembourg, Luxembourg: From Bernard-Massard, Cuvée De L'écusson is a sparkling. traditional method bubble blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Riesling from Luxembourg. A perfect gift to toast in the New Year complete with two flutes in a gift box. This dry, creamy bubble was first produced in 1971. Drink: 2022-2024. 21863 12.50% D 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 90/100. October 21, 2023 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Ka Tahi The One Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay wine region, Ka Tahi 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and vibrant on the nose and palate. Look for ripe grapefruit, ripe white-flesh stone fruit, fine herb and lemon-lime zest flavours long and mouth-watering on the palate. Chill and enjoy with brunch dishes, herbed creamy cheeses and salads. Drink: 2021-2022. 19757 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 20, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2018, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A terrific, full-bodied, smooth South African red wine blend with aromas of dark plums, smoke and bacon. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2020-2023. 292557 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Asúa Reserva 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by CVNE, Asúa Reserva 2016 is a 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja Alta wine region. Dry, full-bodied and rich with dark plum fruit, savoury herbs, dark spices, vibrant with a long, smoky finish and grippy tannins that leave you contemplating about visiting the Rioja. Grapes are grown 600 metres above sea level, where the winds sweep in from the cold Atlantic, but the south-facing vines and grapes enjoy the protection of the Sierra de Cantabria mountain range. The whole grapes are cold macerated and semi-crushed within 24 hours upon their arrival to the winery keeping the grape juice fresh. After fermentation and malolactic conversion which takes place in new French oak barrels, the wine is then transferred to new French oak barrels for ageing. Drink or hold, this wine is a great cellaring candidate for 10-plus years. Drink: 2022-2034. 23807 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth, delicious Californian red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2021-2024. 541946 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Smoking Loon Pinot Grigio 2016, California, United States: Crisp, fresh and floral California Pinot Grigio with aromas of pear and lemongrass. Medium-bodied with racy acidity for halibut or sushi. Drink: 2017-2019. 483289 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review