Clos de los Siete 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas on the nose with some cassis on the finish. Layered, complex and deep, like math, but without the work. This red hails from one of Argentina's top producers. Drink: 2013-2017. 622571 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Meaty, savoury and lip-smacking delicious! Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth red. Sure to please even the most hardened cabernet fan. Loaded with concentrated dark red fruit flavours on the finish, along with a spice kick. Drink: 2013-2016. 984021 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2012, South Australia, Australia: Textbook viognier with an opening salvo of white floral notes, spices, rose petal, white peach. Floods the senses with the essence of summer in a glass. Amazing aperitif and food companion. Brilliant! Drink: 2012-2016. 470062 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 91/100. August 17, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Gorgeous! Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. The catalogue says 2009 but we tasted 2008 so check what's on the shelves. Drink: 2013-2017. 936971 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Winner of a Gold Medal at the Royal Perth Wine Show in 2008. I’ve long loved this wine, packed with generous notes of fleshy blackberries and black raspberries. Some pepper and spice give it a lick and kick. Gorgeous! 535104 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. October 10, 2009 Full Review

Wolf Blass Barossa Valley Red Label Shiraz Cabernet 2011, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers incredible value for the money! Vanilla-cherry and cool mint on the nose, followed by lovely ripe blackberries and plums on the palate, rich, smooth and inviting. 311795 13%  750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Hickinbotham Shiraz Cabernet 2009, South Australia, Australia: Savoury and delicious with rich dark layers of black fruit and a hint of mint and smoke. Amazingly great price. Cries out for a juicy steak. Please help this wine now! Drink: 2013-2016. 159632 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Margaret River, Australia: Classic! Gorgeous blackcurrant and blackberry with mint on the nose. Full-bodied, smooth and complex on the palate. Awesome dinner party wine. Drink: 2013-2016. 606624 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 7, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Incredibly juicy and mouth-watering with seductive aromas and white peach and pear. Dry with a great finish. So balanced. Medium-bodied, no oak. Drink: 2013-2017. 89029 10% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Thirty Bench Riesling 2012, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada: One of the best value white wines on the liquor store shelves! Loaded with white peach and lime blossom aromas and flavours, medium-bodied, mouth-watering and superbly crafted. Pair with seafood and roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 24133 11.10% MD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. Syrah 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: I smell gorgeousness and pleasure on this dark-fruited, toasty red. Plush, dark plums with a black satin texture. This wine was aged in 70% new French oak for 18 months and 25% new American oak. Drink: 2012-2016. 130989 13% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 95/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Pillitteri Estates Winery Niagara-On-The-Lake Riesling Icewine 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Great finesse and balance in this lovely dessert wine! Aromas of lime drops, honeysuckle and apricot preserves. Drink: 2013-2020. 435727 12.50% S 200 mL  $30.00 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2013 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2012, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany: Magnificent for the price point! Floral with fleshy ripe peach yet airy and refreshing. Medium-bodied with a peach blossom finish. Slight sweetness lends food versatility, yet it's not at all cloying. Drink: 2013-2015. 568634 10.50% M 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Merlot 2012, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Balanced merlot with attractive black plum notes and lots of toasty oak. Lively and vibrant, but not over-the-top, like the perfect dinner guest. Smooth and full-bodied with a long finish. Great price. Try this with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 692343 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Crisp and zesty with come-alive aromas and flavours of lime and lemongrass. Medium-bodied, no oak. Excellent aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to vegetarian. Drink: 2012-2014. 619452 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Giesen Riesling 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand: Magnificent, especially at this price! Lime, green melon, chives and spritely sunshine fill the glass. Mouth-watering and dry. Wow. Drink: 2012-2015. 277673 10% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Green apple, lemon and lime lift on the nose. Come-alive lime flavours on the palate with mouth-watering juiciness. Perfectly medium-bodied and versatile with a wide range of dishes. Great aperitif too. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant and terrific Sauvignon Blanc from a master of the genre! Lively aromas of lime and citrus and just the right amount of herbal refreshment. Mouth-watering and juicy. It's medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Some guava and grapefruit on the clean, crisp finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 677450 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, South Africa: Spectacular! Rich, concentrated and hedonistic. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Please bring some the next time you drop by. Drink: 2013-2018. 931006 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. July 20, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2012, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with toasty oak, coffee, black pepper, dark spices, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 1, 2014 Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: Ravenswood is known for very full-bodied zinfandels, and this cabernet is also robust, but in a smooth, balanced and mouth-watering way. Packed with blackberry and cassis flavours with some smoke on the finish. Terrific! Ravenswood is one of the famous three R's of California wineries famous for their Zinfandel (Ridge and Rosenblum being the other two), which sometimes overshadows just how well they make Cabernet Sauvignon. Don't blame me if you get hooked on this cab: I warned you. Drink: 2012-2016. 606632 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Opens with seductive black fleshy plums, blackberries and blackcurrants wrapped in mocha and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific balance and mouth-watering action. Great for hearty meat dishes and when you want to be good to yourself. Drink: 2013-2016. 313817 13.60% XD 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, lusciously mouth-filling and tasty, especially for the price. Aromas of toasty oak, green apple and white peach on the nose and palate. This is a chardonnay that will please many palates and pair well with a wide range of dishes. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 669242 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review