Navarro Correas Coleccion Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and juicy with bacon fat, blackcurrant, plum and dark berries. Supple texture with full-bodied weight. Fantastic party wine. 28910 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Doña Paula Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and juicy with vibrantly plum plums and dark field berries. Full-bodied, supple and warmly satisfying. Blueberry-infused finish. 394783 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Pirramimma Old Bush Vine Grenache 2004, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Black as night, pitch dark fruit, smoke and tar. Savoury depths. 108068 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Josef Chromy Riesling 2008, Tasmania, Australia: Lovely white flowers, white peach and lime zest! Medium-bodied with just a touch of sweetness. Absolutely divine! 162966 12.70% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Josef Chromy Pinot Gris 2008, Tasmania, Australia: A straight-forward, refreshing white with white, lime and lemon zest. Mouth-watering. Great aperitif. 162974 13.60% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A sublimely concentrated and voluptuous white wine: This is clearly one of Canada's benchmark Chardonnays. The nose offers enticing aromas of baked apples, hazelnut, toasted almond, green apple and Asian pear. Layer after layer unfurls on the palate. Dive in and don't look back! Drink: 2010-2015. 148866 12.80% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 17, 2010 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Featherstone Winery Cabernet Franc 2008, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A savoury, balanced Cabernet Franc with attractive notes of mocha, blackberry and plum. Not a bell pepper in sight. Lovely medium-bodied texture and weight. 64618 12.30% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2008, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: So plush and delicious, this full-bodied red is liquid satin. Aromas of dark cherries and fleshy plums. Ultra-satisfying. Drink: 2010-2013. 223015 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A pleasant, well-rounded Chardonnay with notes of green apples and vanilla smoke. 144709 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Viña Montgras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Espresso-infused nose with lovely dark berries and supple tannins. Dark spice finish. Incredible price! 976787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Terranoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Big coffee and oak aromas with black fruit underneath. A palate-wacker for sure. 46268 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Martin Steimer Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Very well made and a classic of its type: rose petals, lychee, baking spices, Asian pear. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Lovely! 709790 13.30% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Domaine Boudau Le Clos, Véronique Et Pierre Boudau, Vign.-Récolt. 2008, A.C.. Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi, France: This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2009 Concours des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants. It’s a blend of 80% grenache and 20% syrah. Dark cedary and peppery black fruit with savoury goodness on the mid-palate. Satisfying, full-bodied and delicious. Good value. 149989 15.20% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2009, Ac Côtes De Provence, France: I love this style of rose! Bone-dry and refreshing but bursting with aromas of fresh field raspberries and strawberries on a summer day. Absolutely wonderful! 33621 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Les Coteaux Tufiers Demi-Sec Vouvray, Boutinot Chenin Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France: An extremely delicious white with lovely aromas of ripe peach, pear and luscious tree fruit. A touch of sweetness allows this pair with medium curries and dishes with a hint of sweetness like glazed ham. 57018 12% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Marcel Deiss Pinot D'alsace 2004, A.C. , Anjou, Alsace, France: Complex, layered and concentrated with alluring aromas of apricot, white peach, almond and Asian pear. Full-bodied and beautifully textured. The grapes for this wine were farmed biodynamically which is organic plus more care and attention. 165365 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

St. Antony 483 Dry Riesling 2008, Q.B.A., Rheinhessen, Germany: Zesty limes, chives, green apples and some flinty stone. Dry and mouth-watering. Yes! 160622 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2009, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Wonderful revelation! Staggeringly great value/taste for the price. Packed with aromas of peach, pear, melon and zen. Perfect for almost any social situation and a wide variety of palates. Drink: 2010-2013. 599274 8.50% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. October 2, 2010 Full Review

Filippino Moscato D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Stunningly beautiful! I beg you to try this. Low alcohol, packed with flavour: ripe peach, orange peel and floral notes. A touch of sweetness and effervescence. Gorgeous! 729160 5.50% MS 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific grassy goodness with herbal notes and a backdrop of chives and green apples. Medium-bodied and very food friendly. Incredible price! 686675 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This generous wine just keeps giving in flavour, length and mouth-watering goodness. Silky and seductive with fleshy ripe black cherries, rose petals and smoke. Top me up! Drink: 2008-2016. 329961 13.90% D 750 mL  $100.00 Score: 92/100. April 17, 2010 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review