Alamos Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina: A terrific value wine. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. 467951 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Yalumba Barossa Patchwork Shiraz 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A meaty Shiraz with a good grip on the palate, full-bodied texture and mouth-watering fleshy black fruit. Decant for 1-2 hours. 98392 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 14, 2009 Full Review

Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz 2009, Australia Victoria, Australia: Rich and luscious with terrific intensity. Great mouth-watering juiciness. A core of black cherry flavour runs through the heart of this dark wine. Ultra-satisfying and hedonistic. Some dark spice and anise on the finish. Enjoy it tonight with roast beef or grilled steak. Drink: 2012-2016. 719575 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Big fleshy blackberries and black plums roll off the nose followed by savoury goodness and mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. Layers of pleasure with a long finish. Some dark spice and smoke on the finish. Oh double yum. There's some dark spice, black fruit and deeply seated longing and desire on the finish. Give this wine the filet mignon it deserves. Drink: 2013-2018. 66555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey 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

Mountadam Chardonnay 2009, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Beautiful Chardonnay: the Platonic essence of full-bodied, buttery, hazelnut-rich Chardonnay. In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this for a top Burgundian Chardonnay. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 333211 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile: Unbelievably great quality, taste and freshness for the price. Clean notes of lime and lemon, with a citrus lift on the finish. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the cool-climate Chilean region of the Leyda Valley that borders and is moderated by the Pacific Ocean. Drink: 2014-2016. 367292 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Grassy fresh and lemon bright, especially for this price. Clean and mouth-watering. Finishes with a juicy gooseberry note. Perfect for field greens and other salads. Drink: 2015-2017. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Single Vineyard, Max Reserva Estates Carmenère 2009, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the price! Gorgeous layers of plush black plums with a smoky weave that takes you right along to the finish. Lovely! Drink: 2012-2016. 273300 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Lillet White, France  17%  750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Hugel Gentil 2012, Alsace, France: A classic, refreshing white wine with lovely notes of lime, Asian pear, white peach and grapefruit. Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to many dishes. This AC-designated wine is a field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc grapes. Drink: 2013-2016. 162841 12% XD 750 mL  $21.90 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Wow, so different: love it! Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Platonic ideal of concentration and depth with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with hearty meat dishes and deep conversations. Drink: 2013-2019. 119354 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Romain Duvernay 2012, Côtes-Du-Rhône A.P., France: Sweet fleshy ripe black cherry and plum on the nose and palate of this exquisitely deliciously red wine. Full-bodied Rhone with cedar, black pepper and smoke. Great balance, length and depth. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2019. 380659 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaine Grandy Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Rhone red wine without high alcohol or heaviness, at a bargain price. Cedar brush, wild black cherry and smoke. So smooth on the palate: goes down slippery fast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 287532 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: This is a bigger wine than the house sauvignon blanc. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. The grapes for this zesty white are grown in the Growing Horizon Vineyard in central Wairau zone of Marlborough. Drink: 2013-2016. 38240 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant and terrific Sauvignon Blanc from a master of the genre! Lively aromas of lime and citrus and just the right amount of herbal refreshment. Mouth-watering and juicy. It's medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Some guava and grapefruit on the clean, crisp finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 677450 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Halo Sacred Hill Tony Bish, Winemaker Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of grassy and gooseberry goodness in the glass! So vibrant and mouth-watering. Just waiting for you, to wake up your senses. Drink: 2012-2014. 278671 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of New Zealand's best known (and most loved) Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford delivers well above it's price point. This half bottle size is great when you only want a couple of glasses of wine, and it offers terrific lemon and lime brightness. The full bottle size is also available in liquor stores now. Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Drink: 2013-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and grassy fresh! Very vibrant and live. Mouth-watering notes of lime and grapefruit. I like it. Drink: 2011-2014. 10421 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 5, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Kwv Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, W.O., Paarl, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: This classy Cab from the Cape is loaded with aromas of cassis, cherry, violets, smoky oak and savory herbs. It’s dry and well-crafted with juicy rich flavors and firm tannins. My note: A gorgeous nose of cassis, briary, blackberry and smoke. What an incredible wine for the money. Full-bodied and smooth-textured. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. 328567 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 21, 2009 Full Review

Syrah - Cycles Gladiator 05/06, United States  13.50%  750 mL  $16.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: This is the half bottle (375 ml) format of this wine. The full sized 750-ml is also in this release. Fleshy cherry and dark spice with a long, naughty finish. Medium-bodied and satin smooth like lingerie. A supple, smooth red wine with cherry-berry mouth-filling wonder and flavours. Just enough oak for hedonists. Layered yet not heavy. A consistently great producer of classic Californian pinot noir year after year. Love this silky Pinot Noir! It seems to get better every year. Beautiful cherries and field raspberry notes roll in first, then there's fresh earth aromas after a spring rain followed by some baking spices and a long finish. This pinot has been one of my favourites for years. Satin seduction in a glass. Drink: 2013-2017. 732040 13.90% XD 375 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hahn Family Wines Zinfandel Cycles Gladiator Boneshaker Lodi 2011, Monterey, United States  394221 15% XD 750 mL  $30.00. January 1, 2014 Full Review