Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This blockbuster would benefit from a few more years in the cellar, but if you can't wait, then at least decant 1-2 hours. A voluptuous mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit. Drink: 2016-2021. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Alta Collection Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with firm tannins and black fruit, smoke, tar and oak. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 512202 14.20% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark purple-violet hue in the glass with gloriously thick, slow tears that slide down the side and belie the robust weight, body and alcohol in this wine. Notes of black cherry, toasty oak, cigar box, espresso and dark spice. Superb price for this quality wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Catena Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and savoury Argentine red wine made from the the country's flagship Malbec grape. Incredibly aromatic with aromas of black plums and smoke. Great value. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 478727 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Trapiche Finca Las Palmas Gran Reserva Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! Pair this wine with a variety of savoury meat dishes. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2017-2022. 186668 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Alamos Selección Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo's Signature 2016 Malbec is rich and juicy with blueberry-blackberry pie aromas with a touch of smoke on the nose. With great acidity for food, ripe black fruit, oak, full bodied and structured tannins pair this one with barbeque fare. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2026. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Reserve Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A balanced, full-bodied, tasty Niagara Chardonnay with aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2018. 526251 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The winery sent me the 2014 vintage of this lovely riesling to taste and evaluate, which is fortunate since it was the 2013 vintage at the LCBO tasting. Green apple and white pear. Love it. Building an inukskuk is now a ritual at the end of harvest for this winery: lifting the heavy stones requires a team effort. Pair with roast turkey and fun. The winery does whole cluster pressing to extract pure flavour, and only of the first 600 litres per tonne of fruit. Ed allows the juice to settle during a long, slow fermentation. The 2014 vintage is a blend of two distinct blocks of 21B clone vines nowin their early teens as the winery describes them. Finishes with fresh pink grapefruit notes. Drink: 2014-2019. 43281 11% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Late Autumn Riesling 2014, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely, mouth-watering Niagara Riesling with classic aromas of peach, lime blossom and lemon. Incredible flavour and quality for this price. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2018. 219543 10.50% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Creekside Syrah 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Remarkable value and taste for the price point, with brooding fleshy black fruit and black pepper on the nose and palate of this Niagara red wine made from Syrah grapes. Pair this black beauty with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 66654 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 18, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Terrific value for this vibrant, come-alive Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, grass, lime and lemon. Drink: 2016-2018. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Viña Ventisquero Root:1 Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Wow, what a knockout Chilean red wine for this price point! Rich and concentrated with deep layers of black cherry liqueur flavour. Luscious, mouth-filling, smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled meats or roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 350546 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.80 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Emiliana Gran Reserva Cabernet Merlot 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: A terrific wine, especially at this price. Full-bodied, juicy and richly layered with fleshy black plum and berry aromas and flavours. Superb. This organic wine has just 15 mg/l of free sulphur. Try it with a rare steak this evening. Great gift wine too -- the label looks expensive :) Drink: 2013-2015. 437947 14.60% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. October 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Specialties Carignan 2013, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: The Carignan grapes are dry farmed, which adds richness, depth and character to the wine. Dry farming means that the grapes are not irrigated and must rely on the rain water that nature provides, however little that is in dry climates like this one. It also has the effect of producing smaller grapes or berries with more concentrated flavours. Complex, dry and savoury Chilean red wine with gorgeously rich black fruit aromas and flavours. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry on the finish. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. Drink: 2017-2021. 213520 15% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 14, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a medium tannins on the palate. Decant 1 hour. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2018-2022. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Vieille Ferme 2016, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, rustic, robust southern French red wine blend. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 263640 13% D 750 mL  $13.85 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezie I.G.T., Italy: An extraordinary fresh Italian white wine, especially for this price. Wow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, green apples and lime-citrus. Racy, mouth-watering acidity for salads and vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2017. 589101 12% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 31, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2010, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Spicy with black pepper and luscious ripe blackberry aromas. Smooth and full-bodied with incredible layers of flavour. You simply can't beat this price. Stock up for your parties for the next year or two. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 983742 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza Tempranillo 2014, 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. This robust Spanish red wine is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, the country's flagship red wine varietal. The wine was matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by prolonged bottle aging before being released from the winery. Pair with game meats. Serve at 17-18 degrees Celsius. Drink: 2016-2019. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Rio Madre Graciano 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at a staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2020. 354753 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Buena Vista Legendary Badge Petite Sirah 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lots of mocha and chocolate on the nose of this robust, smooth Californian red wine from oak aging. Made from the Petit Sirah grape. This wine is named in honour of the pioneering spirit of the American west. Count Agoston Haraszthy founded Buena Vista Winey in 1857. Aromas of fleshy ripe plums and dark berries. Drink: 2019-2023. 545772 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Enigma Chardonnay 2013, California, United States: Buttery, rich, luscious and full-bodied. This is an incredibly great Californian Chardonnay for the price. Aromas of golden apple, caramel, toasty oak and peach. Pair with a feed of corn on the cob with melted butter. Drink: 2013-2017. 428854 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review