Benmarco Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and vibrant red wine that offers lots of pleasure in every glass. Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Try it with hamburgers. Unfined and Unfiltered, Dominio del Plata. Drink: 2014-2016. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mouth-watering and full-bodied: this robust red cries out for a juicy steak! Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Lovely dark cherry notes on the finish. Lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2013-2016. 166991 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Willow Bridge Dragonfly Shiraz 2011, Geographe, Western Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied cool-climate Shiraz from Australia with dark fruit notes and some mint. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 289249 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 15, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Robert Oatley Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Come alive aromas and flavours of lime and white grapefruit! It's time to savour life and whatever dish is beside your glass. Medium-bodied, refreshing and dry. This also makes a lovely aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 159806 12.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Tournon Mathilda M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2011, Victoria, Australia: Loaded with black pepper, dark spice and intrigue on the nose of this beguiling, full-bodied red wine. Once again, Chapoutier over delivers no matter where he makes wine in the world. This is an incredible price. Dark fruit and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 327395 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

McWilliams Wines Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Cellar Aged Semillon 2006, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: There's nothing like Australian Semillon grape-based wines: you must try this one if you haven't sampled their delights previously. Semillon from Australia also differs vastly from Semillon in other regions of the world: here it has a complex beeswax, dry honey and lanolin bouquet and mouth-filling texture. Terrific balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes and a long finish to make you return to this bottle again and again. Drink: 2014-2020. 724492 10.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

St. David's Bench Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada: A medium-bodied, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with lovely notes of gooseberry and citrus. Excellent value. 453423 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. December 4, 2008 Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate S.L.C. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Oh yum! Much more richly textured and layered than your average SB/Sem… I’m lovin it! Lemongrass and lanolin with a mouth-filling richness. Drink: 2011-2014. 68361 13% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2011 Full Review

Featherstone Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario, Canada: Lovely melon freshness here! Not herbal or grassy at all. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness with a medium-bodied weight. Great aperitif or companion to many dishes.Vibrant, happy aromas of sun-kissed lemons and white melons. Gentle without the big acidic attack. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2015. 874345000342 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Bersano Costalunga Barbera D'Asti 2012, Piedmont, Italy: A lovely, mouth-watering, medium-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of tart cherry. Perfect for tangy tomato sauces. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 348680 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: Vintage after vintage, the world-renowned Kim Crawford displays his winemaking prowess with Sauvignon Blanc. This racy beauty exhibits aromas such as gooseberry, lime, tropical and grassy notes. Part of the VINTAGES Essentials Collection. My note: Spring sunshine and energy in a glass. Vigorous aromas of lime, green apple, chives, bell pepper, gooseberry and coriander. Medium-bodied, mouth-watering pleasure. I can’t help but smile broadly when I drink this wine. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 11, 2009 Full Review

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Greywacke Vineyards is named for the type of sandstone upon which the winery grows most of its vines. A grassy great white with zesty notes of lime, kiwi, chives and lemongrass. So expressive. Give me some creamy cheese please! 164228 13.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. May 1, 2010 Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wow, what a stunner! A profusion of lime and lemongrass mingles with bright nuances of grapefruit and chives. Even though this lovely New Zealand white wine is laser-focused in its crisp cleanness, there's also depth and richness here. Perfect for such a wide range of dishes from fresh seafood to herbed chicken. Lip-smacking delicious! Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Calem Special Reserve Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal: A gloriously rich port that makes a lovely after-dinner drink. Aromas of blackberry preserves and cassis. Great price for such quality. Enjoy it on its own or with nut-based desserts. Drink: 2013-2021. 349365 19% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review