Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, lovely white with floral and white peach notes. Lots of toasty oak. Summer day wine on a back deck or quiet dock. Close your eyes and breathe in happiness. Drink: 2013-2016. 262097 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out coffee grounds cry out for a meaty dish companion. Finishes with blackberry and black plum notes. Terrific!  Hidden among the rich black fruit flavour in this powerful wine are fleeting notes of violets to create an intriguing bouquet. Perfect for barbecues and back decks. Drink: 2013-2016. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2016. 430546 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Sibling Rivalry Red 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, smooth, full-bodied red wine blend made by the three Speck brothers. Great value. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2018-2021. 126151 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Antoine 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: This 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc red wine blend is a great value, medium-bodied Bordeaux Supérieur. Look for vibrant cherry, dark plum, capsicum, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate. Tannins are easy, Enjoy now with a grilled pepper steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 434464 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Grenache Syrah 2017, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A deep-ruby, full-bodied and elegant Southern Rhone red blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah with rich flavours of blackberry, red plum flavours on the plate with a lingering flinty mineral finish. Tannins are fine and silky. Drink: 2019-2021. 328831 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Loire A.C., France: Lemon gold brightness. Crisp, clean and mouth-watering at an incredibly great price. Like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? You will love this. Drink: 2013-2016. 82305 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Bodega del Abad Crianza 2006, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Lovely mature flavours of tanned leather, violets and cigar box. Not fruity. Love this lots more than "younger" Crianzas. Somewhat like mature Rioja without the markup. The Bierzo region of Spain has recently reinvested itself and emerged as a modern producer of a very traditional grape, Mencia. This wine finished with black, mocha and spice. Try it with light curry dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 244699 13.60% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Montebuena Cuvée Kpf Tempranillo 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A value for such a well-constructed, robust red wine. This Tempranillo based wine offers aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and smoke. Stock up for your next party. This wine was matured in American oak. Drink: 2014-2017. 211029 13% XD 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 87/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review