Pillitteri Estates Winery Gewurztraminer Riesling 2009, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A blend of 54% Gewurztraminer and 45% Riesling with a small dosage of 1% Riesling icewine. This is a brilliant wine with classic aromas of rose petal, lychee and lime zest. It's zippy and refreshing yet deeply flavoured. Lovely! Drink: 2010-2014. 349126 11.50% MD 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 90/100. July 20, 2010 Full Review

Black Hills Estate Winery Carmenere 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: This is something special! This robust, savoury BC red wine is made from the Carmenere grape, more closely associated with Chile than the Okanagan Valley. However, this is a gorgeous expression of this varietal. Aromas of dark plum, bacon, smoke and cedar brush. Decant 1 hour. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2023. 380063 12.90% D 750 mL Score: 93/100. June 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Espino Carmenère 2014, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2016-2018. 464412 14% D 750 mL  $15.95. August 20, 2016 Full Review

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Buttery and rich, yet balanced with racy acidity on the palate of this delicious New Zealand Chardonnay. Green apple goodness wrapped in vanilla spice. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2014-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Infinite Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Penedes, Spain: This gorgeous blend of tempranillo (85%) and cabernet sauvignon (15%) grapes offers rich, ripe blackberries and plums on the nose. The wine is full-bodied, deeply flavoured and mouth-watering. It's an incredible price for this quality. Snap up a case for your next party. Drink: 2011-2015. 231795 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 5, 2011 Full Review