Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth and sensuous, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of plum, currant, blueberry, cedar and dark chocolate. Look for ripe dark berry, blueberry, mint, fine herbs, toasted nut and cedar spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2020-2022. 135202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2019, South Australia, Australia: Love this full-bodied Shiraz and Viognier red wine blend. The Black Chook 2019 is floral on the nose with dark cherry, earthy, savoury herb, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours generous on the palate. Great food-friendly acidity to pair with BBQ beef ribs. Drink: 2023-2024. 66738 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is amazing value under $20. Love the ripe, dark spiced plum, savoury herbs and dark chocolate aromas on this Cab. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, there are layers of ripe dark fruits, blackberry, plum, mint, dark chocolate and fine dried herbs mouth-filling, supple and long on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2019, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, juicy Niagara Pinot Noir with aromas of tart cherry. Medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2019-2023. 1545 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum Malbec 2018, Cahors, Rhône A.P., France: Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum 2018 Malbec, is a full-bodied, fleshy and flavourful Cahors with amazing balance of dark raspberry, black currant, earthy violets, liquid dark plum balanced by vibrant acidity and rich tannins, finishing long on the palate. This Malbec from Cahors loves life and is a real crowd-pleaser. Enjoy now. Drink: 2021-2022. 18370 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Gewurztraminer 2015, Alsace A.C., France: The 2015 vintage of this Hatschbourg Grand Cru seduces with lychee, rose petal and baking spices on the nose. Very distinctive and aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of layers. Luscious with a finish that leaves you longing for more. Highly recommended. Pair with mandarin and spice inflected dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 259770 13% M 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Ferme du Mont Première Côte 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Savoury with dried herbs and a firm tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Stéphan Vedeau produced this robust southern French red wine blend that's a typical GSM, mostly Grenache, with about a third Syrah and the remainder Mourvèdre grapes. He's a third generation winemaker from Cotes Du Rhone. His wines are all organic products, free of chemicals and pesticides, the fertilizers are organic and he uses ambient or natural yeasts to ferment the wines. The wine was matured concrete tanks for 12 months. The vines are planted on the eastern slopes near the town of Courthezon, which lies along the eastern border of Châteauneuf du Pape in the Rhone. The 2015 vintage of the Côtes du Rhône Premières Côte grapes were picked in late September and early October. Drink: 2017-2021. 251645 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Burnt black fruit, toasty oak and blackberry liqueur. Full-throttle Amarone at 16.5% alcohol. This wine demands a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 413179 16.50% XD 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bodegas Viña Magaña 2011, Navarra D.O., Spain: Juicy, complex, concentrated and rich: this is a staggeringly great value for the money! Fleshy black plums, smoke and pepper. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 280552 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Ridge Lytton Springs 2014, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very smooth and approachable now though it will also do well in the cellar. Full-bodied and smooth with luscious fleshy ripe blackberries and plums. Big black fruit and oak. Chary, toasty, smoky. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2021. 982413 14.30% D 750 mL  $96.00 Score: 96/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Wet stone after a spring rain plus lemon zest and lime refreshment. Love this zingy Washington state white wine made form classic Riesling grapes. Fantastic value. Pair with fresh Dover sole in melted butter. A crisp and refreshing Washington state white wine from the varietal they do best: Riesling. Lots of racy juiciness on the palate for food like shellfish. The Columbia Valley region is experiencing surging popularity among wine drinkers. Drink: 2017-2021. 685651 11.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review