Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian Chardonnay with lovely replays of green apple, smoke and butter across the palate. Terrific stonefruit on the finish along with some toasty oak. Terrific minerality and racy acidity for food. Pair with seared tuna or scallops. Drink: 2015-2018. 468728 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2015, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: This Chardonnay over-delivers on the price-quality ratio. Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian Chardonnay Drink: 2016-2018. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Featherstone Four Feathers 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely and floral, Four Feathers is an off-dry, well-crafted white wine blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wine grapes. Sweetness and vibrant acidity are at play here with ripe pear, pink grapefruit, cake spice and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Great value. Enjoy now with a fish tacos, or a grilled pork tenderloin and mango compote. Drink: 2019-2023. 341586 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Wildass Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Not a typical Sauvignon Blanc, but delicious nevertheless. Crisp with tropical, ripe apple, peach and flavours with a lemony buttery finish. Stratus was the world's first fully LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) winery from 2005. Drink: 2020-2021. 376814 12.90% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Vina Montgras Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Leyda Valley, Chile: A terrific, delicious Chilean white wine for the money. 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. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2017. 367292 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Tessellae Carignan 2017, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: A smooth and supple red produced from 100% Old Vines Carignan. Earthy and spicy with ripe red berry and dark plum flavours on the palate. Great pairing with game dishes. Drink: 2019-2022. 343509 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Pfaff Pinot Blanc 2018, Alsace A.C., France: A crisp, refreshing Alsatian white wine with aromas of lime zest and peach. Light-bodied with racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2020-2021. 10703 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2010, Cotes Du Rhone, France: A savoury, cedary, full-bodied wine with dark red and black fruit aromas. Balanced and delicious. Great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 363457 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 30, 2012 Full Review

Charles Tort Old Vines 2013, Cotes Du Rhone AOC, France: Attractive black raspberry aromas and flavours with some dark spice and pepper. This is an amazing wine for the money. Full-bodied yet smooth. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 424168 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.60 Score: 89/100. October 23, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Jacky Marteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Loire A.C., France: Absolutely brilliant French white wine, especially for this price point! This Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant and refreshing notes of both lime citrus and herbal-grassy that makes it an extremely versatile food companion from vegetarian dishes to seafood, shellfish and salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 745349 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer 2014, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Réserve Des Armoiries Demazet 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley is cedary with wild black fruit, cassis and blackcurrant. Excellent for the price. Robust and relatively smooth, though decant for 1 hour. Savoury and mouth-watering. Perfect for hearty meat dishes like prime rib. Drink: 2015-2019. 194886 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Eugénie Cuvée Réservée De L'aïeul 2013, Cahors, Southwest, A.C., France: A full-bodied juicy southern French red wine with dark fruit. Usually wines from the Cahors region are darker, blacker and oakier, but this one is not and delightfully so! Very nicely done, especially for the price. Not heavy on alcohol either for this region. Savoury, juicy and balanced with dried herbs on the finish. Drink: 2015-2020. 295949 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Nature Côtes du Rhône 2013, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous black pepper, cedar brush and wild black cherry on the nose of this terrific southern French red wine. Perrin is one of the most respected producers in the Rhone Valley, and this is all the more impressive given this wine is organic. Amazingly great price for this quality. Pair with free range beef. Drink: 2014-2019. 948059 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Juicy and full-bodied Italian red wine with lots of wild black cherry notes, some smoke and mocha. Savoury and meaty with a long finish. The Mazzei family have been the owners of this Italian winery, Castello di Fonterutoli, since 1435. The 2010 vintage of the Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo offers black fruit aromas and firm tannins. Decant 2 hours for maximum pleasure. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Remo Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy, robust and vibrant: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2014-2018. 999946 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Duca Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2014, Collio, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Clean and crisp Italian white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes. Aromas of lemon and lime. Pair with shellfish and salads. Drink: 2014-2017. 120782 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 3, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Monte Antico 2009, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Ah, the taste of maturity, complexity and contemplation. What a lovely Italian red wine for the money. Aromas of dried herbs, leather, earth and cigar box. This is a library/den wine where you fall asleep with the book splayed over your nose in a shaft of early evening window light. Drink: 2013-2017. 69377 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Racy and ripe with lots of juicy mouth-watering action on the palate for pasta in tomato sauce or pizza. Aromas of tart dark berries and smoke. Decant 1 hour. Great value. Drink: 2016-2020. 219808 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Sartori Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: An extraordinary wine for the price! Wowsers. Mocha and smoke wrap around fleshy black plums. Voluptuous and luxurious, with full-bodied weight and a rich texture. The Sartori 2012 Valpolicella Classico Superiore offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Full-bodied with attractive aromas of dark fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for tomato and meat sauces or hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2020. 473157 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The 2016 vintage of Storia Antica (translates to ancient history) is a great value Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region, with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty on the palate. Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs and rich meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2024. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. May 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2017, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Bright and mouth-watering Pinot Grigio with orange blossom and ripe melon aromas on the nose. Juicy with vibrant acidity on the palate. Pour with green salads and a seafood Alfredo. Drink: 2019-2021. 19953 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Remo Farina Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy, robust and vibrant Italian red wine: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2016-2020. 999946 14.90% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tenute Messeri Visioni Offida Pecorino 2013, Marche D.O.C.G., Italy: This zesty and refreshing Italian white wine has attractive aromas of lime, lemon and white grapefruit. Produced by Cocci Grifoni, the grape for this northern Italian white wine is Pecorino of the cheese fame (same region). This winery is credited with saving the Pecorino grape from complete annihilation. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2016-2018. 414011 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp, lime-fresh nose and racy acidity on the palate that's perfect for seafood. Notes of grapefruit and fresh herbs on the finish makes this a terrific chilled aperitif as well. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2018. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. October 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Middle Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Produced by Winelord Ltd. (not Sauron), you don't have to travel to the ends of the earth to find a good value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc . Yes this is a wine named for JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, which was filmed in beautiful New Zealand (and has since generated an estimated $100 million extra revenue in tourism as a result). Middle-Earth Vineyards was established originally more than half a century ago as a dairy farm. In 1996, the owners converted to grape farming and launched their first wine in 2012. Pair this lime-zesty SB with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2016. 391987 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: A terrifically vibrant and zesty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of lemongrass, chives and lime zest. Racy acidity for seafood. Great price for this quality. Drink: 2019-2021. 402677 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vibrant tropical fruit and lime citrus on the nose of this mouth-watering New Zealand white wine made from Sauvignon blanc grapes. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 919514 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy and mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon that'll pair perfectly with seafood, shellfish or salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 957407 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Exceptional value for this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Herbal notes with chives and lime and grapefruit. So refreshing. Pair with spinach quiche. Drink: 2015-2017. 610972 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Nederburg Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A rustic, robust red that offers blackberry and cassis aromas. Decant for 1-2 hours. Finishes with wild blackberry, mocha, vanilla spice and dried herbs. Pair it with game dishes. Drink: 2018-2022. 68767 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Rich and full-bodied with smoky greatness and big aromas of deeply golden apple and campfire. Pair with grilled pork chops. Awesome. Drink: 2014-2019. 443473 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Man Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coastal Region, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A great value Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coastal Region wine region in South Africa. Full-bodied and juicy with dark cherry, blackberry, savoury herb and cake spice flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 512897 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Deloach Pinot Noir 2013, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Drink: 2013-2018. 119024 14.50% D 750 mL  $28.95. April 19, 2016 Full Review