Chakana Maipe Reserve Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Black fleshy plums with a good grip, like a friend that grabs you by the forearm and tells you the truth. The grapes for this wine are fermented in small lots and the wine is barrel aged for 12 months. True Andean terroir. Drink: 2013-2017. 361212 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 24, 2014 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Alta Vista Premium La Casa Del Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Wow, this is a full-on red loaded with flavour and character! Aromas of fleshy blackberry, cassis and toasty oak. It's big, but balanced and cries out for a brontosaurus burger, or another hearty meat dish. Gorgeous dark colour belies the concentration of this powerhouse that finishes long and satisfying. Superb value. Drink: 2014-2018. 129957 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Finca Flichman Expresiones Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: This winery sources all of its grapes from estate vineyards and the harvesting is done by hand. This Shiraz (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) blend spends 8 months in American and French oak, which imparts depth and richness to the wine, along with toasty oak and vanilla smoke aromas. Lots of dark fruit to fill out all the spaces in this wine. Rich and fleshy black and purple plum flavours on this finish. A crowd pleaser. Drink: 2012-2016. 17111 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Agostino Inicio Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive nose of fleshy, come on in black fruit. Fresh and deep and inviting with juicy layers of come hither. The 2011 vintage was matured for 6 months in American and French oak. Crazy good price. Buy a case. Drink: 2014-2018. 330670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with attractive black fruit and smoke aromas. Balanced and elegant at an amazingly great price. Great with meat dishes. Finishes with black cherry. Try it with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2016. 143206 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Max Ferd. Richter Kabinett Riesling 2007, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: This German Riesling will dazzle your senses: it's almost blinding in its intensity of fruit and balancing acidity, like waking out from a dark cave into mid-afternoon sunshine. This QMP-designated wine has depths of apricot, peach and honeysuckle flavour. Medium-bodied, no oak, long finish. Try it with Indian chicken dishes. Drink: 2013-2019. 998120 8.50% M 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling Sparkling, Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Product Of Germany, Germany: Fans of Dr. L Riesling will lap this bubbly up, literally! It's fresh and crisp with lovely white peach and toasty pear notes. And my goodness, the price: you can't beat it. Is it a typo? Stock up for your weddings and big parties now. Try with fresh steam lobster and a marriage proposal. Drink: 2012-2015. 296095 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Schloss Schönborn Marcobrunn Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany: Totally sexy! Petrol peach short dress kind of wine -- want want want! So light in alcohol (thus the short dress) yet such a big tease and flavour on the palate. Drink: 2013-2020. 928861 9.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 21, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Trocken Winzergenossenschaft Pinot Noir Rosé 2013, Qualitätswein, Baden, Germany: Lovely! Fresh, wild field strawberries on a summer day. Dry and mouth-watering with pleasant acidity. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to salmon. Finishes with rose petal and red berries. Drink: 2013-2015. 168237 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Bassermann-Jordan Deidesheimer-Hohenmorgen Auslese Riesling 2008, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: This lovely sweet riesling in the Auslese style by Bassermann-Jordan Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen celebrates the essence of ripe tree fruit. Some baking spices and Asian pear round out the finish. Drink: 2014-2030. 377515 8% S 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 94/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review