Alamos The Wines Of Catena Chardonnay 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: You can’t beat this price for a solid Chardonnay with classic green apple, smoke and butterscotch aromas. Medium- to full-bodied with great balance. Drink: 2011-2014. 801571 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 25, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Closson Chase K.J. Watson Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara River, Ontario, Canada: Stunning wine: truly Canada’s best Chardonnay! Hazelnut and toasted almonds with green apple goodness shining through. Lovely richness and perfect balance. There’s definitely a wow factor here! Drink: 2011-2015. 230912 13.90% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards 2011, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France: Oodles of flavour and character packed into a compact package -- this is the half bottle size of this terrific red wine from the Rhone. Perrin is a name you should remember and trust. Lots of dark red cherry, black fleshy plum, spice and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2022. 5975 14% XD 375 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Farina Le Pezze Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A concentrated, powerhouse Amarone with luxurious layers of black fruit, anise, mocha and vanilla smoke. This DOC wine offers extraordinary value for the price. It's a cellar keeper but why wait? Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2022. 171587 14% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 93/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, D.O.C.G., Vigneto di Campolungo, Italy: Luxurious dark fruit wrap around a pleasingly juicy, mouth-watering core. Full-bodied and smooth. The wine walks a lovely red line between nervy energy and voluptuous richness. You can skip that trip to Tuscany this year: just close your eyes and sip this wine. Drink: 2011-2016. 231241 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 94/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Suoi Barolo Nebbiolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: 100% Nebbiolo, this characteristically powerful Barolo offers complex notes of earth, leather, coffee, dark chocolate and dark fruit. Dry and medium-full bodied with moderate tannins and suggestions of plum, anise, earth and cherry, with a nice length. My note: Mature leather and dried fruit flavours. Very smooth and complex. A terrific wine to sip on throughout the evening. Drink: 2011-2015. 212522 13.40% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2011 Full Review

Torre Rosazza Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Colli Orientali Del Friuli, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Torre Rosazza offers proof that Friuli, located in the extreme northeast corner of Italy, produces some of the finest examples of Pinot Grigio. This is a full-bodied and versatile wine with its almond, citrus and apple aromas and flavours. My note: Lively and refreshing. This wine manages to be packed flavour-wise yet so very clean and clear. White melon and lime zest. Drink: 2011-2014. 996074 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2011 Full Review

Santa Margherita Impronta del Fondatore Pinot Grigio 2010, Alto Adige/Trentino, Italy: By far, the best Pinot Grigio I’ve ever tasted. Clean and glorious on the nose with fresh peach and green apple fruit. Then it expands on the palate to a richness and mouth-filling voluptuousness that is almost Pinot Gris in weight and texture. Then there’s a clean lime-zest lift on the finish. Superb! Treat yourself or someone else: this makes a lovely gift wine too. This wine will be in the LCBO just before the holidays. Drink: 2011-2014. 231258 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. June 25, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Tandem Porter Sangiacomo Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Dark chocolate and black cherry aromas with mouth-watering juiciness and medium body. Satin smooth. Drink: 2011-2015. 219733 14.30% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2011 Full Review