Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Love the cedar brush, savoury notes on the top of this wine followed by fleshy black fruit. Terrific balance and complexity, especially at this price. Full-bodied, smooth and a real party pleaser. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A solid red wine value from Argentina. Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Full-bodied, smooth and balanced. Great party wine. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 295105 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 88/100. May 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Reservado Estate Grown Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Lots of attractive coffee-espresso aromas on the nose of this robust Argentine red wine. Full-bodied, smooth with black fleshy fruit on the palate. The Malbec grapes for this wine are hand-harvested from vineyards planted at the foot of the Andes mountains. The wine is aged for 8 months in oak barrels by winemaker Gustavo Marin. Finishes with black pepper and mocha. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 375444 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian Chardonnay with lovely replays of green apple, smoke and butter across the palate. Terrific stonefruit on the finish along with some toasty oak. Terrific minerality and racy acidity for food. Pair with seared tuna or scallops. Drink: 2015-2018. 468728 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2013, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Great value Chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian Chardonnay. Drink: 2013-2017. 711556 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Megalomaniac Local Squeeze White 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love it! Juicy blend of white wine grapes that has to include the aromatic Riesling (grapes aren't listed on the bottle). Mouth-watering with just the right amount acidity and slight sweetness, beautifully balanced. There isn't a better wine for glazed ham, or medium curries. Drink: 2014-2016. 357418 11.10% M 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Featherstone Winery Black Sheep Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is one of my favourite Niagara Rieslings: delightful every vintage. The 2013 vintage is no exceptional with lovely bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. It's also my pick to pair with Canadian creamy cheeses like Little Qualicum Cheeseworks Island Brie, a small producer tucked into the base of Mt. Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island, BC. The wine has the zesty acidity to cut right through the creaminess of the cheese. Also pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 80234 10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Fielding Estate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: What cool climate unoaked chardonnay should be -- pleasant not boring. Vibrant white and green melon and citrus notes. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2016. 164491 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Riesling 2013, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A delicate, light-bodied, off-dry Riesling with aromas of pear and peach. This would be great with dishes that have a glaze or chutney. Drink: 2014-2019. 111799 12% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Red Rooster Winery Pinot Gris 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2016. 337196 13.90% XD 750 mL  $16.95. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Calliope Viognier 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Classic Viognier: love it! Floral and vibrant. Aromas of lilies, daisies and white roses. Perfect for Asian and curry dishes. Almost full-bodied, yet never heavy, just mouth-filling and viscous. Great price for such quality. Drink: 2014-2017. 176024 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2014 Full Review

Valle Andino Reserva Especial Syrah 2012, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with a supple, smooth texture and seductive dark spices. Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. The parent winery of Valle Andino is Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile: Unbelievably great quality, taste and freshness for the price. Clean notes of lime and lemon, with a citrus lift on the finish. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the cool-climate Chilean region of the Leyda Valley that borders and is moderated by the Pacific Ocean. Drink: 2014-2016. 367292 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Torres Las Mulas Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Curico, Chile: Herbal and lime aromas with loads of mouth-watering acidity and juiciness for salads and seafood. An amazing and refreshing white for this price point! Finishes with a grassy-lime kick. Serve chilled at 10ºC. Drink: 2015-2017. 272609 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Montes Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Supple, smooth, rich and full-bodied with generous aromas of dark chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate from oak aging. Great value Chilean red wine. This deeply ruby-coloured wine is aged in American oak barrels. Finishes with notes of caramel, cinnamon and red berries. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2016. 157883 14% XD 750 mL  $13.05 Score: 88/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A superb and fresh Sauvignon Blanc that combines the best of herbal refreshment and a lime citrus lift through the mid-palate and finish. So crisp and clean. Works as an aperitif or companion to fresh seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 273342 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Des Antonins 2010, Bordeaux A.C., France: A stunningly great price for Bordeaux from the terrific 2010 vintage. Lots of toasty oak, campfire and smoky cedar aromas followed by tarry black fruit. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 404269 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château La Bastide 2012, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A full-bodied, robust French red wine from the southern wine region of the country, offering aromas of wild black fruit and toasty oak. Lots of grip on the palate. You can't beat the price for this is an AC-designated wine. Decant 1 hour. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 360487 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Loire A.C., France: Excellent Old World Sauvignon Blanc that has the herbal grassy power and concentration of a New World wine. Pure lime focus in this mouth-watering, medium-bodied French white wine. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 391847 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Laroche De La Chevaliere Viognier 2013, Pays d'Oc IGT, France: Smokin for the price. No perceptible sweetness. Truly complex. Delicate white florals and lychee with rose petal and almond on the finish. Classic French Viognier. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spices. Lovely. Drink: 2013-2016. 377622 13% XD 750 mL  $12.70 Score: 88/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Domaine De Terrebrune De Loire Rosé 2013, Loire A.C., France: Lovely sour cherry aromas and flavours on this bone-dry, mouth-watering rose. Love this style: vibrant, zippy with lots of acidity for food, from fresh fish to salads and vegetarian dishes. Finishes with cranberry and tart red currant. Drink: 2013-2015. 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères, Prop.-Récolt. 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This, my friends, is your party wine. It's dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Guillaume Aurèle Viognier 2013, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Superb for the money! Floral, fragrant and aromatic but not over the top. White peach blossom and apple bloom. Finishes with stone fruit. Lovely! Drink: 2013-2016. 380741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Yeuses Les Épices Syrah 2011, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Fantastic for the money! Full-bodied and juicy with black and purple fleshy plums and berry aromas and flavours. The Ultimate grilled hamburger wine. Great for parties given the price. Produced by Jean-Paul et Michel Dardé. Yes please! Drink: 2013-2016. 177584 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde 2011, Minervois, Midi A.C., France: Rustic and full-bodied red wine from southern France. Terrific value, taste and quality for the money! Juicy, full-bodied and packed with blackberry, dark spices and some pepper. Fleshy black plum nuances are ever so tasty. Supple but could still benefit from 1 hour of decanting. The southern French region of Minervois produces consistently ripe, full-bodied reds like this at remarkably great prices. Finishes with dried herbs and mocha. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2017. 958629 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2011, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache grapes, at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas. Velvet texture. Awesome! The southern French region of Corbières is often underestimated, and yet it's capable of producing blockbuster reds like this one. Usually carignan is part of the blend, but not in this case. Intense and satisfying. Drink: 2013-2017. 670505 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Moncontour Tête De Cuvée Brut Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: What a bargain for such a crisp, toasty bubbly! Lovely bright green fruit. The French writer Honoré de Balzac featured this winery in his novel, La Femme de Trente Ans. Lovely lemon lift on the finish. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood and great novels. Drink: 2014-2016. 207936 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Amastuola Primitivo 2012, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Drink: 2014-2017. 300004 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95. August 30, 2014 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp and clean with lively notes of lime-citrus and white grapefruit. Not overly grassy. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2016. 620062 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp, lime-fresh nose and racy acidity on the palate that's perfect for seafood. Notes of grapefruit and fresh herbs on the finish makes this a terrific chilled aperitif as well. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2017. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Carvalhais Duque De Viseu 2011, Dão, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A tasty, straight-up, full-bodied red wine at a great price. Perfect for parties and pizza night. Black fruit and toasty oak aromas. This smooth red finishes with dark spice and black olive. Drink: 2013-2016. 546309 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 16, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Beyra Vinhos De Altitude 2012, Beiras Interior D.O., Portugal: This light-bodied, slightly floral white wine doesn't have a lot of acidity yet it's refreshing. The vines grow in schist and gravel soils, and there a core of minerality here. The vineyards are in the heart of the Douro River Valley. Quite lovely, especially for the price. Drink: 2013-2015. 380824 12% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Hacienda López de Haro Crianza 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A smoky, full-bodied Spanish red wine with dried herbs, dust and earth. Not fruity. Smooth and offering a long finish. Classic. Leather aromas, love it. Drink: 2014-2019. 377481 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2012, Yecla D.O.C., Spain: A real stunner for the money! An alluring, seductive nose of stormy black fruit, dried herbs, and wild violets. This wine fills your mind, mouth and senses. It is a limited production wine made in the Yecla region of southern Spain. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2021. 276162 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Borsao Garnacha 2012, Borja, Spain: Extraordinary value for the price! Wow. Full-bodied, supple, smooth with gloriously ripe aromas of black plum and blackberry. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and large parties. Drink: 2012-2016. 386961 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Viña Zaco Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky and toasty Spanish red wine, with tasty aromas and flavours of black cherries. Ready to drink now. Decant this robust wine for 1-2 hours and pair with pepper steak. Gorgeous length on the finish. Superb value. Drink: 2012-2018. 146209 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2013, Catalunya, Spain: This wine takes its name from the emerald colour of the Mediterranean. There’s no oak on this aromatic blend of mostly muscat (Moscatel) grapes with some gewürztraminer grapes, that grow in the mountains of north-east Spain. A lovely honeysuckle finish. Simply divine even at triple the price it is. Stunningly lovely white floral notes along with some lychee and white melon. So, so pretty as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Highly recommended. Try it with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries. Drink: 2013-2017. 113696 11.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Torres Infinite Rojo 2012, Catalunya, Spain: A rich red robe in the glass for this Spanish red wine. Smoky with toasty oak and black fruit. An exceptionally great value for the price point. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2012-2016. 231795 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States: An excellent value for Californian Pinot Noir, which is usually three times this price as it's so difficult to grow. Medium-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering with attractive notes of tart field berries. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Beaulieu Vineyard BV Coastal Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2013, California, United States: Clean, fresh and crisp like the mist of the Pacific Ocean on a spring day. That's not surprising given that the Sauvignon Blanc grapes for the BV Coastal Estates grow close to the water, and thus get the moderating influence of the ocean to preserve their freshness. There's a lovely lime lift through the mid-palate with a kick of lemon zest on the finish. Staggeringly great value and taste for the price. Drink: 2015-2019. 295253 13.50% MD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 89/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Chardonnay 2012, Central Coast, California, United States: A luscious butterscotch-kissed Californian Chardonnay from the Central Coast. Enticing aromas and flavours of toffee, gold apple, pear and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2016. 379180 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Beaulieu Vineyard BV Coastal Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2012, California, United States: A zesty, vibrant white wine with come-alive aromas of grapefruit and lime. Great as an aperitif or pair it with shellfish or chevre. Drink: 2013-2016. 295253 13.50% MD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2013, California, United States: Fleshy ripe plums and blackberries. Juicy, layered and full-bodied. Perfect for grilled lamb or pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 622837 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review