Susana Balbo Signature Torrontés 2016, Finca La Delfina, Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This Torrontes is an exemplar of its kind: it gets better every year. Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo seems to have the golden touch when it comes to a wide range of styles and wines, from this delightful floral white wine to her more robust Malbecs. Gorgeous notes of white flowers, light spice and spring rain. Pair with salads and mild curries or spices. Drink: 2018-2021. 384339 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad 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

Reif Estate Winery Hanging Man Kerner Nouveau 2016, Niagara River, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Pretty, light-bodied and floral Niagara white wine that's perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to a light seafood dish. This is Reif's take on the nouveau style wines made famous in the Beaujolais region of France, except this one is made from the Kerner grape. Fresh fresh and vibrant. Drink: 2016-2017. 408013 10% MD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied, silky Niagara red wine, with mocha and spice aromas on the nose of this Pinot Noir. Fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours on the palate of this medium-bodied, mouth-watering Pinot Noir from Niagara. Very respected winemaker. Pair with salmon or tuna. Lovely craftsmanship. The 2011 vintage of the Tawse Grower’s Blend Pinot Noir has done well, despite a challenging vintage. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 130989 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous rose with lovely notes of field strawberries. Toasty, refreshing, crisp and dry. Ever so festive with its pale pink hue. Cheers! 217505 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 6, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Cusumano Noà 2011, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Exceptional value and quality in this southern Italian red wine for the price! This full-bodied Sicilian red is smooth with mocha richness and brooding black plums slipping in underneath. Dark spice and smoke on a long finish. Terrific structure and balance. Demands hearty meat dishes and your full commitment. This wine is a blend of 40% Nero d'Avola, 30% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Nero d'Avola is the flagship red wine of Sicily: try it tonight with hamburgers. There were 175 cases of this wine produced for this vintage. Drink: 2013-2017. 109512 12.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Amisfield Pinot Noir 2011, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Ripe, fleshy cherries and raspberries wrapped in toasty oak on this New Zealand red wine. Medium- to full-bodied, plush and smooth. This is liquid satin for the senses. Don't wait for a special occasion though, drink it with dinner tonight and it will become a special occasion. Pair this New Zealand Pinot Noir with salmon or tuna. Drink: 2012-2019. 179754 14% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. March 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 130138 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, cedar brush, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak on the nose of this classic Californian red wine, with a full-bodied weight on the palate. Firm tannins. Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Californian Cabernet, with aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Nicely integrated oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak or gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and wood spice. Drink: 2016-2021. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014, Russian River , United States: The grapes for this full-bodied red wine are grown in Sonoma's Russian River Valley appellation, a cool climate that adds a racy, nervy edge to the wine. This classic Californian red wine is pure liquid satin in the glass! Black cherry seduction with mouth-watering yearning for more. Complex with layered of dark berries that intermingle with a judicious use of oak. Cherry and raspberry jam on the midpalate: rich and delicious. Only about 12,000 cases were produced of the 2014 vintage of this Californian Pinot Noir from the Russian River. Drink now or save for a few years: you have the luxury of that choice with this wine. Pair with holiday turkey. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2022. 906404 14.50% D 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review