Wolf Blass Barossa Valley Red Label Shiraz Cabernet 2011, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers incredible value for the money! Vanilla-cherry and cool mint on the nose, followed by lovely ripe blackberries and plums on the palate, rich, smooth and inviting. 311795 13%  750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2011, Central Valley, Chile: Lovely juicy flavours of red and black cherries. Medium- to almost full-bodied and extremely smooth and supple. You can't beat the quality for this price. Drink: 2012-2014. 341602 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2011, Corbières, France: The robust red wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes with no Carignan, so it is a dried style than Gerard Bertrand's Minervois red wine blend. This one is layered and luscious with deep, rich, dark fruit flavours and a satisfying full-bodied weight. Drink: 2014-2019. 394288 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 3, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Königschaffhausen Steingrüble Pinot Noir 2011, Baden Q.B.A., Germany: A summer field of ripe strawberries and raspberries to tickle your senses and bare feet. Lovely! Medium-bodied and sweetly perfumed. Incredible price. I’m buying two cases. Königschaffhausen is one of the most respected wine cooperatives in the Baden region, gathering together growers who specialize in low yields and high quality wines, like this one. Try it with seared tuna. Drink: 2013-2018. 460410 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Planeta Chardonnay 2010, Sicily I.G.T., Italy  485102 14% XD 750 mL  $38.95. March 14, 2014 Full Review

Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba 2011, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: The vines for Pio Cesare's Barbera wine grow beside their Barolo vines. Even though Barolo is often considered a more complex, serious wine, Pio Cesare makes their Barbera with serious intent and dedication. Drink: 2013-2016. 938886 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2014 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Castello della Sala Bramìto Del Cervo Marchesi Antinori Chardonnay 2011, I.G.T., Umbria, Italy: Bright, lifted chardonnay that's more in the style of chablish: fresh peach, no heavy oak. Refreshing. Drink: 2012-2015. 139088 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2012 Full Review

Tiefenbrunner Chardonnay 2009, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: From one of Alto Adige’s finest producers, Tiefenbrunner, comes this crisp, fresh, appley Chardonnay. To retain their stylistic fruit and fresh acidity, the winery ferments and ages the wines strictly in stainless steel. Try this with freshwater fish, especially rainbow trout. My note: Clean, unoaked Chardonnay with refreshing notes of white melon, green apple and white peach. Great aperitif. 746545 12.70% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Jermann Chardonnay 2009, Friuli, Italy: Wow! This Chardonnay walks a wonderful line between luscious richness and fine-tuned acidity and balance. Love this style. Gorgeous aromas of pear and peach fruit, with some green apple zest on the finish. Drink: 2011-2015. 583245 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 23, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review