Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2013, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely, especially for the price! Rich and round with green apple aromas and a toasty goodness. The grapes for this Chardonnay were handpicked and then the wine was barrel-fermented for extra creaminess and texture. There's some golden lemon notes on the finish. Lots of toasty oak. Leaves you longing for more. Drink: 2013-2016. 1461 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Zolo Fincas Patagonicas Torrontés 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Trust me, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried Torrontes, the grape name of the aromatic white wine. This is a wonderful interpretation of peachy-floral splendor. Ignore the price as it’ll bias you because it’s so low.  Torrontés is truly Argentina’s benchmark white wine: such a unique signature. Finishes with peach blossom and sunshine. Try it with mild curries or fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 183913 13.80% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A voluptuous, full-bodied white offering layers of green apple intensity wrapped in toasted almond comfort. Winemaker Sébastien Jacquey delivers terrific balance and refreshment. A complex, long finish. Superb! Drink: 2013-2017. 33936 13.50% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2013, Cotes Du Rhône A.C., France: Field fresh raspberries greet you on the nose followed by some watermelon and red grapefruit. This is truly liquid refreshment, with a lovely sunset thrown into the glass as extra. This is a wide-ranging and all-embracing rose that will please many people, but especially you. This is why Tavel is known for producing the best roses in France. Try it with cold cuts, pate or as you watch dying embers in a campfire. Drink: 2013-2015. 739474 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château La Croix De Queynac Bordeaux Rosé 2013, Bordeaux A.C., France: Savoury, juicy and dry French rose with lovely, oh so lovely essence of field berries and clementine zesty. Sunshine in your glass. Perfect aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 119529 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 5, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier St-Chinian 2011, Midi A.C., France: A dark marauding red wine. Gorgeous! Full-bodied, juicy and alive with vibrant black fruit flavours. Black cherry, anise and cassis with just the right amount of savoury oak. Dried herbs and longing on the finish. Bring more quickly please. Syrah leads in this voluptuous red wine blend, and the vines roots in schist soils shows distinctive minerality. Hecht & Bannier is actually a negociant or agent-blender who buys and combines lots of wines from various growers and wineries in the south of France. Drink: 2013-2017. 184184 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied, savoury and rich with good balancing mouth-watering acidity for food. Aromas of anise and blackcurrant. Supple. Decant 1 hour and serve with heart meat dishes or pasta in a tangy meat sauce. Drink: 2014-2018. 203927 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, East Coast, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with no oak. Citrus character from Hawke's Bay combines with tropical fruit from Marlborough. Malolactic fermentation with 7 months on the lees to impart richness and creaminess: gives the impression of oak without the heaviness. Butterscotch notes but still ultra-fresh fruit.  Refute the notion of ABC (Anything But Chardonnay), a movement started against Chardonnay for being too heavy: this wine will convince you otherwise. Try it with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 991950 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Chandon Blanc De Noirs Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling Wine, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine producer is owned by one of Champagne's most revered wineries, Moët & Chandon, the same house that makes top-of-the-line Dom Pérignon. Chandon is actually no newcomer to the scene having been founded in the 1970s, and the first winery to make sparkling wine using the traditional Champagne method. This bubbly offers terrific value for the money; a great bottle to serve at small or larger gatherings given its taste: price ratio. Crisp, clean and dry with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Terrific! Drink: 2014-2019. 100693 13% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian Cabernet hails from the Paso Robles region, a warm climate that ripens red wines to great intensity. This wine is no exception. Pair it with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 161141 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Big, bold, buttery Californian Chardonnay in all its glory. Layered and rich and offering so much pleasure. Aromas and flavours of tropical fruit and freshly baked bread. Try this with roast chicken. Unapologetically big and blustery Chard serving up plenty of ripe melon, poached pear, white peach, sandalwood and touches of coconut and vanilla. It's robust and generous in the mouth with a creamy texture. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Drink: 2013-2018. 330233 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Don Sebastiani & Sons Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States: Mocha-lovely goodness with dark plums and dark berries. An espresso-infused finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2009-2010. 55517 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. December 1, 2009 Full Review