Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely Argentine Chardonnay, especially for the price! Rich and round white wine, 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. Produced by Valentín Bianchi, this is an amazing robust Chardonnay for the money! Drink: 2017-2019. 1461 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Lamadrid Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine red wine with blackcurrant and blackberry notes. Good balance and a pleasing finish. Cabernet Sauvignon is gaining a great reputation in Argentina. Decant 1 hour. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 223206 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Big honkin plums, spice and mint. Bring it on and don’t stop. Big and ripe with juicy goodness. Drink: 2011-2015. 943787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2011 Full Review

Wolf Blass Gold Label Riesling 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: Like it a lot! Zippy limes dance across your palate with a lemongrass blowing in the breeze finish. Bring it on and top me up ... I'm out on the deck. Drink: 2012-2015. 606269 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Full Review

Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2012, South East Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2015. 145367 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. October 26, 2013 Full Review

McWilliams Hanwood Estate Shiraz 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Excellent value for this Australian Shiraz! Toasty oak and black fruit on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with meat lovers' pizza tonight. Drink: 2013-2016. 610683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Laser focused pure fruit zings across the senses and palate with this vibrant Australian Riesling. Come-alive cool-climate Riesling with crisp, silver lines of refreshment from start to finish. Love it! Petrol, lemon blossom, lime zest, mineral depth. Mouth-watering and dry. Supreme! Try it with creamy cheeses. Lots of acidity and minerality in this crisp white wine. Pair with spinach quiche and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 262469 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Heartland Directors' Cut Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: A savoury, meaty, full-on Australian red wine in all the best senses. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, cedar spice, woodsmoke and wild violets. Love the mouth-feel: generous, supple, liquid velvet. Drink: 2014-2019. 48496 14.80% XD 750 mL  $35.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Crisp and fresh with white melon and grapefruit notes. Finishes with a lovely kick of fresh gooseberry and lime. This wine underwent a cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness. Pair with seafood, shellfish, salads and other vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 430546 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château des Charmes Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2015, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant sparkling wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake with aromas of white peach and freshly baked bread. Winemaker Amélie Boury created a rich and satisfying bubbly made from Chardonnay grapes (blanc de blancs). Pair with seafood or potato chips. Drink: 2019-2022. 423111 12.50% MD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: August Baco Noir that rises to Bordeaux levels of elegance and complexity. Aromas of black plums, cassis, smoke and earth. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2019. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Syrah Grenache 2014, Rhone Costières De Nîmes A.P., France: Savoury and dark with big black fruit, smoke and meaty notes. A heart of darkness runs through this rich, deep, full-bodied wine. This wine is blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, from a region you should put on your radar. This is an incredible price. Drink: 2016-2020. 143099 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Tarlant Zero Brut Nature Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Aged character rather than fresh: toasted almond with some golden amber aromas. For those who love aged champagne. Drink: 2016-2017. 996264 12% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 90/100. April 30, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or 1806 Gigondas 2017, Rhône A.C., France: This is black liquid velvet; so tantalizing to the tongue and senses. Gigondas is my go-to region on a restaurant list. There are 35 acres planted for this wine that produces 50,000 bottles a year. The average age of the vines is 40 years, which imparts incredible depth and complexity of flavour in the wine. The grape are hand-picked and selected. Bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy dark fruit, dark spices, dried herbs and garrigue. This wine is unfiltered. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2019-2026. 981787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 94/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Maximilien Cairanne 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, A.C., France: This full-bodied French red wine offers seductive blackberry liqueur aromas and flavours and a ultra-velvet texture on the tongue. So delicious. No oak, just incredible fruit flavour. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 286336 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Michel Et Pompilia Guiraud Les Cerises Saint-Chinian 2013, Midi A.C., France: A juicy, medium-bodied red wine with lovely aromas and flavours of tart red cherries and red berries. Great acidity for seafood and poultry dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 400721 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Château Recougne Bordeaux Superieur 2017, Bordeaux A.C., France: A Merlot-dominated red blend with some Cab Franc and Cab Sauv added to the mix. Full-bodied and concentrated with rich dark fruit, cherry, spicy plummy and dried herb flavours on the palate. The wine saw elevage in cement tanks. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2020-2024. 368167 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 15, 2020 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Roussanne 2015, Costières De Nîmes, Rhones A.P., France: Dry, crisp and clean and excellently priced! If you like pinot grigio, give this white a try. Some terrific floral notes on the finish. In the early twentieth-century, the Marès family started making wine in Algeria, but later moved to Bordeaux to start Château Puy Castéra and then on to the Rhone in the Costières de Nîmes region for this coveted winery. This wine is a zesty blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne grapes. Try is with fresh seafood. Drink: 2017-2020. 701094 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

La Vieille Ferme Syrah 2007, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone, France: Rustic, robust and tasty! Black cherries, wild garrigue and cedar spice. Full-bodied and wonderfully Old World. 263640 13.50%  750 mL  $13.85 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2009 Full Review

Château l'Argenteyre Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Coffee, smoke, pencil led and toasty oak swirl around black fruit and a pleasant bitter, tannic grip in this robust red wine. Decant 1-2 hours and serve with filet for optimum pleasure.  This AC wine finishes with vanilla smoke and cassis. Perfect with steak. A strong vintage for even Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux wines. Drink: 2011-2022. 226217 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. December 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Giribaldi Barbaresco 2006, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry and mouth-watering with great acidity for tangy dishes and tomato sauce. Full-bodied and ultra smooth and mature. Lovely the aromas of leather, violets, dried herbs and smoke. Perfect for lamb dishes. Drink: 2014-2019. 101147 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Another strong vintage for Tuscany, and even better for Ruffino in 2013. Full-bodied and savoury with juicy, mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark red berries and spice. Pair with tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2016-2023. 45195 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Aurelio Settimo Barolo 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2010 vintage of the Aurelio Settimo Barolo is spectacular! Loaded with aromas of violets, leather, tar and feral underbrush. But this baby needs serious cellar time: the tannins are pronounced and will soften. Finishes with black cherry, anise and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2029. 291559 14% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 94/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Forrest Estate The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic Kiwi Savvy nose here: herbal yes, but not too grassy. Incredibly mouth-watering and juicy with fresh notes of lime, lemon and white grapefruit. Hard to believe the alcohol level is so low with so much flavour here, but yay! Try this with fresh seafood or shellfish to keep the other doctor away ;) All of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes that went into this New Zealand white wine were grown in vineyards with excellent drainage along the Wairau River. where gravel soils dominate. New Zealand is a cool climate country, but this particular region tends to be even cooler on average so the grapes tend to ripen later than other regions and develop more complex flavours as a results. Pair with fresh halibut or sole. Drink: 2013-2016. 317842 9.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Krone Brut Rosé Sparkling 2017, Tulbagh, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Krone Cuvee Brut (2017) is a sparkling rosé blend of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay made in the traditional method form the Western Cape wine region. The blend rested 10 months on its lees to increase creaminess and structure. This bubble is elegant with floral, red berry and ripe red apple aromas on the nose, bone dry with a persistent small bubbles and creamy mousse on the palate. Drink: 2018-2020. 130047 11.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 87/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A superb Spanish red wine, especially at this price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered with aromas of black fruit, dark spice, earth and toast. Pair with game meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorat D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Stonestreet Monument Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full-bodied, rich and complex Californian Cabernet from Alexander Mountain Estates, with classic aromas of blackberry, cassis and blackcurrant wrapped in a judicious weave of smoky oak. Great candidate for the cellar. A wine that almost jumps out of the glass with its vibrant character. The mountain terroir of the vineyards shows through in the depth and complexity of this wine. Superb craftsmanship. Try it with rare filet mignon for an exquisite sensory experience. The grapes for this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon grown at an altitude of 400 to 2,400 feet which imparts freshness and balance. Drink: 2013-2020. 435099 14% XD 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Northern Sonoma, California, United States: Toasted bread along with green apple aromas on the nose and palate of this classic Californian white wine made from the icon Chardonnay grape. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced. Very tasty. The 2012 vintage of this Russian River Valley Chardonnay shows its cool-climate regions roots, with the grapes being whole cluster pressed to avoid bitterness and preserve fresh fruit notes. This Chardonnay undergoes a full malolactic fermentation to add richness and depth. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 317891 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Clos Pegase Hommage Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: Ripe tropical tree fruit, guava, passionfruit and butterscotch from oak aging. Robust and delicious for full-on Chardonnay lovers. Pair with veal. Drink: 2013-2017. 408385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $75.00 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Sparkling Wine, Napa Valley, California, United States: A toasty, robust Californian sparkling wine with aromas of apple, bread and yeast. Pair with fried chicken or shellfish. Drink: 2016-2020. 217273  12% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2017 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: A smoky, fresh cherry-berry Californian Pinot Noir with silky texture and a pleasing medium-bodied weight. Just enough acidity to make this wine very versatile with food from planked salmon to roast chicken. Some fresh berry and spices on the finish. Partners Gary Hartley and Frank Ostini (Hartley-Ostini), a fisherman and chef respectively, have been producing wine since 1979. They characterize their Pinot Noirs as soulful due to the cool maritime climate that moderates temperatures. You can also taste their wines at the Hitching Post restaurant featured in the movie Sideways. Drink: 2014-2019. 256644 14.10% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Napa Angel Aurelio's Selection Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Luscious yet magnificently structured and balanced Californian Cabernet. Voluptuously textured and layered, and richly mouth-filling on the palate. Polished tannins. Long finish. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 255794 15% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 94/100. June 27, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Juicy with ripe purple and black plums and a firm tannins on the palate. The owl pictured on the front label is the guardian of the vines which are planted in northern California coastal and valley vineyards. Drink: 2017-2023. 416338 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. November 25, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

H3 Columbia Crest Merlot 2013, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States: The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures in this eastern Washington state wine region is the reason why Merlots like this one are terrific. In October, during the last weeks of the key ripening season before harvest the nighttime temperature can plummet from 35 degrees in the day to just 20 degrees at night which allows for ripening during the day but then the grapes stop in the night and preserve freshness and natural acidity. The great thing is that the grapes don't get over-ripe as in some warm climates where photosynthesis produces more sugar and therefore more alcohol. That's why Washington red wines are often a moderate 13% alcohol. This wine features aromas of dark spice, fleshy blackberry and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2019. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review