Dante Robino Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Great robust red wine for the price. Full-bodied, smooth with dark fruit and smoke. Tasty. Notes of blackberry and violets on the finish. Mouth-watering and deliciously appealing! Drink: 2014-2017. 277640 13.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: This medium-bodied chardonnay offers fresh and pure with aromas of green apple and lime. No oak, no heaviness: run free in your bare feet! A crisp green melon finish. Perfect for fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2016. 175752 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A box office hit at the liquor store! This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. Wakefield is known for producing wines of outstanding value and quality. This is no exception. This particular vintage of this wine has been awarded several honours in the value-priced wine category for a number of international competitions. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Drink: 2014-2018. 744235 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Strapper Gsm Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is an incredible robust red wine for the price! Full-bodied, lusciously rich and deep with a terrific long finish. Aromas of fleshy sweet dark fruit, a hint of pepper and savoury goodness. Mouth-watering and delicious. terrific with grilled pork shops, beef or lamb with rosemary. The Grenache in the blend gives this wine an extra richness, while the Mataro lends rustic tannins and the Shiraz, fleshy fruit. It's a terrific combo! Drink: 2013-2020. 295873 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Great juicy strawberry aromas in this Cabernet Franc rose. Vibrant and medium-bodied. Mouth-watering and food versatile or drink as an aperitif. Clean finish. Drink: 2013-2015. 172643 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cave Du Haut-Poitou Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Haut-Poitou, Loire A.C., France: Very vibrant nose of lemongrass, lemon zest and lime. Pops right out of the glass, almost like New World Sauvignon Blanc, but this definitely still has that Old World signature. Great value for this quality. Drink: 2014-2016. 357293 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vielles Vignes Grenache Blanc Marsanne 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Vibrant, alive and exciting, especially at this price! Floral, but not overly so, more spring day fresh, let's go for a walk way. White peach and pear hanging in a sun-dappled orchard. Fresh, zingy and ready to enliven your senses. This terrific white is made form 80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Marsanne grapes grown on 50-year-old vines planted in limestone and clay. I'm going to do my chardonnay lovin friends a favour and serve them this. Time to mix it up people! Drink: 2014-2017. 175232 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Domaine du Colombier Chablis Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: This clean, crisp white wine comes to us from Guy Mothe et Ses Fils, prop.-récolt. Lines of lemon and white grapefruit brightness. Terrific mouth-watering acidity. Not a trace of oak on this Old World Chardonnay. Classic and amazingly well-priced. Drink: 2013-2018. 366419 12.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Giordano Collection Primitivo Di Manduria Primitivo 2011, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Aromas of big juicy purple plums and blueberries and mocha, very Zinfandel like, which makes sense given the grape connection to Primitivo. A supple and full-bodied red wine with a good-natured heart of hedonism. The Giordano family has been making wine since 1900 in the warm climate of Puglia in southern Italy. Perfect for barbecues with people you like. Drink: 2013-2017. 51797 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Morgante Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Loaded with purple plum personality, followed on and cushioned by fleshy blackberry happiness. Black, smoky, tarry fruit aromas with full-bodied, generous goodness in this red wine from Sicily made from nero d'Avola, a signature grape for the island. Superb quality for the price point. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 40816 14% XD 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This Rosé has an almost neon pink hue, and is just as vibrant on the palate with strawberry jam notes, even though it is bone-dry. It is a blend of Merlot and Malbec grapes that won a gold medal in the New Zealand International Wine Show. Fun and delightful with a playful sense of style. Fleshy ripe raspberries with sun-dappled goodness. Medium-bodied. Try it with seared tuna or salmon. Drink: 2014-2016. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.99 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cline Cellars Cashmere Named Varietal Blends-Red 2012, California, United States: A lovely, supple and seductive red wine with full-bodied weight that's not heavy. Gorgeous aromas of black cherry, dark plum and anise. This wine is a blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache grapes. About 25% of this wine was matured for 9 months in oak. Concentrated and rich with great food compatibility for dishes like grilled pork and t-bone steak. Cashmere isn't simply the name of this wine, its also the supple, seductive mouth-feel of it. Drink: 2013-2018. 161539 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bonterra Pinot Noir 2011, Mendocino County, California, United States: This organic red wine has lovely sour cherry flavours on the nose and palate. Tart berry fruit unfurls on the palate with luscious, full-bodied layers of pleasure. Finishes long and satisfying with a pleasantly bitter bite. Great mouth-watering acidity in this Pinot Noir for a wide range of dishes from roast chicken to planked salmon. Drink: 2013-2017. 317685 14.10% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 1, 2014 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review