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

BenMarco Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and delicious with fleshy black plums and a meaty note through the middle that makes me want to chew on the wine. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Drink: 2011-2015. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Benmarco Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and vibrant red wine that offers lots of pleasure in every glass. Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Try it with hamburgers. Unfined and Unfiltered, Dominio del Plata. Drink: 2014-2016. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Pascual Toso Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, full-bodied red wine for the price! This dark-fruited Argentine wine is made from the country's classic Malbec grape, which produces luscious, round wines like this one. Aromas of blackberry jam, toasty oak, smoke and mocha. Perfect for gourmet hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2016. 35170 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Gorgeous! Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. The catalogue says 2009 but we tasted 2008 so check what's on the shelves. Drink: 2013-2017. 936971 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: So beautifully made: classic structure, endless flavor, ultimate pleasure. Minty cool wraps around lush blackberries and cassis to ticket your senses. Perfect for dinner parties and other gatherings. Drink: 2011-2016. 422782 14% XD 750 mL  $49.00 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, Bc V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied and generous Chardonnay with layers of ripe peach and green apple flavour. Some attractive toasted almond on the finish of this BC classic white wine. The finish is scented with melon and vanilla smoke. Lovely! Drink: 2013-2018. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: A spectacular BC merlot with enticing aromas of fleshy dark fruit and smoke. Quail's Gate is what I'd call a merlot specialist, having elevated the whole varietal for the country. Love the cedar brush finish that leaves a wispy trail right back to the bottle. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2014-2020. 169961 15.47% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Jérôme Quiot 2010, A.C. Rhone, France: Spicy with black fruit and cedar forest notes. Many layers of voluptuous, full-bodied pleasure on the palate with fleshy dark fruit flavours. Smooth with a long finish. A wonderful way to spend an evening of conversation and sipping. Drink: 2012-2018. 983650 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 93/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Vignobles Jérôme Quiot Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Syrah Blend 2006, A.C., Rhône, Estate Btld., France: Seductive blend of black cherries in silky night-dress… slip right over your mouth and down the hatch. (Must be a more romantic word than hatch?) Gorgeous wine with full-bodied goodness and generosity. Terrific fruit extraction as they say in the wine snob circles. Use that phrase whenever you’re stuck. 983650 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 94/100. August 19, 2008 Favorite Red Wine. Full Review

Ruffino Il Ducale Sangiovese Merlot Syrah 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Thrillingly delicious! Aromas of black cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, smoke and earth. Smooth, full-bodied and mouth-wateringly tasty. A long, satisfying finish that will make you believe you're basking under the Tuscan sun. Drink: 2010-2016. 27797 14% XD 750 mL  $18.75 Score: 90/100. July 20, 2010 Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese 2006, I.G.T Toscana, Italy: CV: This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese is a critically acclaimed consumer favorite. Its ripe, impactful nose serves up aromas of bold blackberry and toasty oak. Full-bodied, flavorful and nicely balanced by ripe tannins. My note: Juicy, mouth-watering, full-bodied red wine with aromas of cherries and oak. 974394 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. February 16, 2008 Full Review

Viticcio Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Ultra-smooth and light- to medium-bodied. Like Merlot’s little cousin with beautiful dark fruit. Drink: 2011-2014. 224311 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2011 Full Review

Aurelio Settimo Rocche Barolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Classic barolo that needs cellar time (very tannic now). Amazing aromas of leather, violets, tarry oak and wild truffles. Decant 2hours. Lovely! Drink: 2014-2020. 975136 14% XD 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 95/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Serralunga D'alba Barolo 2008, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The deft hand of the new management of this esteemed winery is at work here: the quality across the board of Fontanafredda wines continue to improve every year. This DOCG wine is full-bodied, balanced and stunning. Made from the Nebbiolo grape, this is simply classic Piedmont style. Dark fruit, truffles, violets and espresso. Watch this winery as it climbs every higher peaks of pleasure. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2015-2021. 943290 14% XD 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 93/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine 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

Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé Sparkling Wine, New Zealand: A lovely, toasty bubbly at an exceptionally great price! The chardonnay grapes in this blend come from Hawkes Bay region, while pinot noir grapes hail from Marlborough. Lovely persistence of flavours and bubbles. Crisp, clean finish. A solid value for a sparkling wine: crisp, clean and fresh. Try with fried fish, potato chips, roast turkey and New Year's resolutions. Stock up now for the holidays! Drink: 2014-2017. 238187 12% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010, W.O., Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa: Spectacular aromas of bing cherry, wild raspberry and red currant, along with violets and a feral note. this medium-bodied wonder is perfectly balanced with polished tannins and a seductive mouth-feel. It opens like a peacock and finishes in a crescendo, leaving you longing for more. One of South Frica's top producers, period. Drink: 2013-2020. 999516 13.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 96/100. September 28, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Mark West Pinot Noir 2011, California, United States: Lovely cherry-berry vibrancy here with perfectly balanced and mouth-watering acidity for food. Supple, satin-textured Californian Pinot in all its glory. Pair with seared tuna, planked salmon or roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 83329 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Decoy Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: This robust Californian cabernet is almost chiseled in structure. Loaded with dark fruit aromas and flavours, it delivers. Generous character with great fruit, structure, complexity and balance. Now let's try it with duck comfit, shall we? Drink: 2014-2019. 186171 13.90% D 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Whenever I see La Crema pinot noir on a restaurant list, I know it's going to be a great meal, no matter what we're having food-wise. This subtle red is silky smooth enough not to clash with seafood yet it's loaded with fleshy cherry flavours for meatier dishes. Perfection though is roast chicken or planked salmon. Absolutely phenomenal for this price. Drink: 2012-2016. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. May 26, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

7 Deadly Old Vine Michael & David Phillips Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: It took fruit sourced from seven of Lodi’s premium vineyards, specifically chosen for their superior quality, to create this sinfully rich Zinfandel. Loaded with berry fruit, pepper, spice and earth, this wine is a model of consistency. Mitigate the severity of your transgression (or implicate others as you will) and share this considerable, and decadent, treasure with friends at your next barbecue. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. My vote: I adore this wine: it’s vibrant, juicy, generous and fleshy rich with blueberries, purple plums, black raspberries. It reminds me of Tina Fey: lively and fun, always ready for a joke as you sit around the barbecue. It’s simply delicious. Drink: 2009-2015. 59311 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Toasted Head Chardonnay 2012, California, United States: A rich, buttery Californian white wine from the classic sunshine state white grape, Chardonnay. Toasted Head refers to the toasting of the barrels used to age this wine, both the ends or tops (heads) and the staves or slats that form the mid-section. This full-bodied Chardonnay would be terrific with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 594341 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Ménage à Trois Red 2012, California, United States: Fleshy black raspberry and cherry on the nose of this terrifically tasty Californian red wine blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is fun, but don't let that mislead you into thinking that this isn't a seriously good wine. Pair with roast beef for three ;) Drink: 2013-2016. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review