Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A stunning quality and taste for this price point! Rich and full-bodied with lip-smacking delicious black fruit aromas and just enough toasty oak. Vibrant and alive. Drink: 2012-2015. 143248 14% XD 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 66738 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2016, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: The 2016 vintage of this delightful Australian Riesling offers mouth-watering aromas and flavours of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Racy acidity if perfect for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2018-2022. 686600 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Rasteau 2014, Rhône A.C., France: A terrific, full-bodied southern French red wine blend from one of the most respected producers in the region, Chapoutier. Aromas of black and dark red fruit, graphite and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 517201 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This classic, well-known Champagne is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Try the ultra-shabby chic combo here between French Champagne and a bucket of KFC chicken. Why wait for New Year’s or a wedding before you pop open bubbly when it’s so tasty? The bonus is that it’s just about the best partner for fried food on the planet: it’s mouth-watering acidity and bubbles wash away the fat, making you want more of course. 563338 12% D 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Bostavan Bastardo Magaraci 2014, Moldova Drink: 2016-2018. 13% D 750 mL  $20.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: This luxurious Californian white wine features green apple aromas wrapped in toasted almond. Nice balance. Finishes with vibrant lemon and baking spices. Nice kick of butterscotch and toffee from oak aging. Full-bodied and layered. This would be an interesting pairing with roast veal. Drink: 2013-2018. 226936 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review