Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

El Enemigo Chardonnay 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant, dry, full-bodied and a lovely mouthful of ripe stone fruit, apple dumpling, cinnamon, anise and citrus curd flavours creamy and rounded on the palate. Delicious all the way around. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2025. 482984 14.30% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Doña Paula 1350 Altitude Series 2020, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina: Doña Paula 1350 Altitude Series 2020 is a dry, full-bodied, red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and a splash of Casavecchia produced from grapes sourced from two blocks (No 10 and 7) in high-altitude vineyards at 1,350 metres above sea level. Each grape variety was vinified separately in stainless steel tanks to obtain maximum fruit freshness. After fermentation, the wines were blended and matured in French oak barrels (20% new) for 16 months. Generous and juicy on the palate with ripe dark cherry, raspberry, pink florals, green leafy notes and spicy flavours, tannins are supple and very approachable now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2028. 17382 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 95/100. February 17, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Seppeltsfield EC405 Barossa Shiraz Mataro 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, Seppeltsfield Ec405 2020 is a deep, dark and fleshy, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Shiraz and Mataro (66%/34%). Very nicely done and so soul-satisfying with ripe dark fruits, wild dark berry, earthy and savoury herb flavours with a smoky, spicy finish, enjoy it now through 2042. The wine was matured in neutral French oak hogsheads. Drink: 2024-2040. 33561 14.90% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 96/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Peter Lehmann Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2016, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Peter Lehmann Wigan 2022 Riesling is fresh with green apple, lime zest, toasted almond and spicy flavours backed by brilliant acidity and finishing mouth-wateringly long. Has a long life ahead of it, enjoy it with smoked salmon and brunch dishes through to 2031. Drink: 2023-2031. 32570 11% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. December 2, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2010, Pyrnees, Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced be a classic and respected Rhone Valley producer Chapoutier. Pair with filet mignon or any peppery or spicy hearty meat dish. Drink: 2014-2018. 311480 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: A rich, round Australian Chardonnay with lovely aromas of green apple, almond and light spices. The palate is mouth-filling and expansive, yet balanced. Finishes with attractive orchard fruit and some smoke. Full-bodied goodness is perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2019. 399543 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Secret reveal: I liked this Chardonnay more than the Kistler at three times the price in this release. Don't tell anyone though ;) The toasted along on the nose of this spectacular Ontario Chardonnay is simply addictive. A remarkable Prince Edward County Chardonnay from a remarkable producer. Rich and full-bodied, yet balanced with great finesse. Honey-gold apple and toasty oak aromas. Long finish. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 148866 12.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Bachelder Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay produced by Bachelder is terrific. This Niagara Chardonnay is made by a master, Thomas Bachelder. Full-bodied yet balanced with a long finish. Lots of ripe pear, apple and lemon cream, smooth, weighty on the palate with bright acidity. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 302083 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 13, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham produces some of the best wines from the Baco Noir wine grape. This one is full-bodied with red berry, blueberry, dried herbs and earthy spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and there is good acidity to enjoy this one on its own or pair with a duck confit and roasted potatoes. Drink: 2019-2022. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. January 11, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Prince Edward County Chardonnay from winemaker Keith Tyers. Full-bodied, layered and complex with aromas of Asian pear, peach, green apple and toasty oak. Balancing acidity and deep minerality. Long finish. Pair with grilled chicken or seafood with pasta in a cream sauce. Drink: 2018-2024. 148866 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2017, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: Casas del Bosque 2017 Reserva Carmenère is a succulent mouthful of blueberry, ripe dark cherries, sweet plum flavours, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Excellent value under $20. The wine was aged in oak barrel for 10 months. Fresh acidity on this wine to pair with smoky, braised meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2019, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Viña Tarapacá 2019 Gran Reserva Carmenère is a fragrant and elegant Chilean Carmenère from Chile's cool Maipo Valley. This Gran Reserva consistently over-delivers on taste and value. Fragrant with earthy violets, ripe dark berry and baking spice aromas, this is a full-bodied Carmenère with ripe red berry, blueberry, cedar spice, fine herb and smoky flavours smooth and velvety on the palate. Drink: 2021-2023. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes 2019 Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Costa wine region in Chile is amazing value at $16. A medium-bodied Pinot Noir smoky on the nose and vibrant on the palate with juicy red cherry, red berry, dried wild herbs and baking spice flavours long on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Nice now. Drink: 2022-2026. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 21, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine Jaume Courtois La Source Côtes du Rhône 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Courtois La Source 2019 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône red wine blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah under $15. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from an excellent vintage, look for ripe dark cherry, blueberry, pepper spice and mineral notes on this gorgeous Rhône red from Domaine Jaume. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 526640 14.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2024. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ponte Pellegrino Greco Di Tufo 2016, Campania I.G.T., Italy: Ponte Pellegrino 2016 is produced from the Greco Di Tufo grape in the Campania wine region with ripe pear, stone fruit, zesty citrus and briny mineral flavours and a perfect match to grilled calamari. Drink: 2018-2020. 477760 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Tormaresca Trentangeli 2015, Castel Del Monte, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Tormaresca Trentangeli (2015) is always a crowd-pleaser. This is a full-bodied, inky red blend of Aglianico with Cabernet and Syrah. On the nose the wine is ripe blackberries, smoke and spicy. Look for flavours of ripe, dark prunes, raisins, smoke, and vanilla. Great acidity for food with a long, smoky finish. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 435529 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2017, Elgin W.O., South Africa Drink: 2019-2022. 570952 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95. July 19, 2019 Full Review

Olarra Cerro Añón Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Olarra Cerro Añón Crianza 2019 is an excellent value 90% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache and Mazuelo red wine blend at $15. Dry, full-bodied and vibrant with red berry, plum, dried strawberry with well-integrated oak spice flavours, this is a food-friendly Rioja red with pleasantly grippy tannins. Enjoy it with bison burgers from the grill. Drink: 2023-2029. 30224 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Josh North Coast Reserve Chardonnay 2021, North Coast, California, United States: Josh Cellars North Coast Reserve 2021 Chardonnay is produced by Joseph Carr. Dry and medium-bodied, grapes were sourced from several prime, cool-climate sites in the AVA, including vineyards in the Sonoma County and Lake County area. Look for bright apple, pear, peach and a hint of vanilla, elegant and long on the palate. Drink: 2023-2026. 14386 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 4, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Harken Chardonnay 2020, California, United States: Harken 2020 is a barrel-fermented Chardonnay and is dry and full-bodied Chard in every way with ripe pear, apple, roasted almond nut, toast, buttery and vanilla flavours creamy, rounded and full on the palate. Enjoy it now with Sunday night's roast chicken dinner. Drink through to 2025. Drink: 2023-2026. 16957 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 2, 2023 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: Drink: 2023-2024. 288555 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95. January 4, 2025 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Rich on the nose with ripe, liquid cherry aromas, dried herbs, rich plum, fresh mushroom and smooth vanilla flavours on the palate. Warming at 14.5% a full-bodied red blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah with wine grapes sourced from Horse Heaven Hills (45%) and the Wahluke Slope (22%) with the balance of grapes from the winery's Cold Creek and Canoe Ridge Estate vineyards. The wine was matured for 20 months in 51% new French and American oak barrel. Pair with roast duck or a roast breast of veal. Drink: 2019-2025. 55764 14.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2020, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: From the Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, J. Lohr's Riverstone 2020 Chardonnay (375 ml) is the perfect size to enjoy on its own or with seafood tapas. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant with fresh apple, pear, lemon, nectarine, honeyed nut and stony mineral flavours textured and finishing long on the palate. Very nicely done! Drink: 2023-2025. 10866 13.50% D 375 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. January 7, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: This robust Washington red wine is a deep ruby-red hue in the glass. Aromas of intensely ripe black cherry, blackberry, cigar smoke, leather and spice. The 2016 vintage of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon has great structure and a long finish. Decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The vines for this lovely Washington Chardonnay are planted at 200 feet above sea level which is ideal for achieving a silky texture from the grapes rather than an oak barrel. Rich and full-bodied with luscious layers of fleshy ripe peach, pear and butterscotch. This Washington Chardonnay has great finesse and styling: French spirit with Washington DNA. It was barrel fermented without a lot of lees stirring to preserve it's zesty character. Finishes with apple and citrus notes. Pair with roast chicken or veal. Drink: 2017-2020. 232439 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Hahn Family Wines Pinot Noir 2016, Monterey, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Noir with gorgeous layers of fleshy ripe cherry and dark berries and a lick of dark spice. Supple and smooth. Although the alcohol is high for Pinot at 14.5% it doesn't taste hot and is very balanced with racy acidity. The alcohol level will also lend this wine the perception of sweetness and richness. Pair with roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2016-2021. 226555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.45 Score: 91/100. February 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Three Thieves Pinot Noir 2019, California, United States Drink: 2021-2025. 10424 13.60% D 750 mL  $18.10. March 1, 2012 Full Review