Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2012, 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 eat dishes. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2015-2019. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

The Hedonist Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Down Under intensity and concentration of flavour. Savory, meaty and juicy with luscious layers of black fruit. This is a big-boned wine, yet balanced. Love the replays of fleshy blackberries and plums across the palate. Signature McLaren Vale Shiraz with smoky, toasty oak and charred black plums in an attractive way. Drink: 2015-2020. 90191 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Secret reveal: I liked this Chardonnay more than the Kistler at three times the price in this release. Don't tell anyone though ;) The toasted along on the nose of this spectacular Ontario Chardonnay is simply addictive. A remarkable Prince Edward County Chardonnay from a remarkable producer. Rich and full-bodied, yet balanced with great finesse. Honey-gold apple and toasty oak aromas. Long finish. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 148866 12.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Vanessa Vineyard Meritage 2012, Similkameen, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: This is an absolutely stunning BC red wine! Wow, right out of the gate: depth, concentration, length and finesse. Towering structure. This is a blend of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet France and Merlot grapes. The wine is aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Finishes with leather, espresso and wild blackberry. Highly recommended. Drink: 2016-2021. 385401 14.20% D 750 mL  $31.99 Score: 95/100. July 5, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Roche-Audran César Grenache 2012, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Blackberry liqueur richness on the nose and palate with just enough acidity. Dark spice and cracked pepper. Pair with a juicy hunk of steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 452243 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Loads of fleshy black and purple plums on the nose and palate with cracked black pepper on the finish. Staggeringly great for the price. The 2014 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended Drink: 2016-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Vincens Origine Malbec 2013, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: Smooth and juicy with campfre aromas on the nose. Very black in colour with high-toned acidity. A full-bodied southern French red wine from the region of Cahors and made from the Malbec grape, with mocha-dark chocolate aromas from oak aging, and fleshy black fruit. Great for pizza. Finishes with dark spices. Pair with meat lovers' pizza tonight. This robust Cahors red wine almost has some leanings toward Californian Zinfandel, but still is dark and smoky in a Cahors sort of way. Densely tannic and brooding: decant for 2 hours. Concentrated, powerful and highly extracted in flavour and colour. Drink: 2015-2018. 343400 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2015, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Freshness is everything in this wine. Grenache is ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. This lovely southern French rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. It's elegant, yet full-bodied for rosé and very satisfying. This grape has a short vegetative cycle and yields enough for production while keeping the fresh character. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape and cut to the glass on bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. pair with planked salmon or seared tuna. Drink: 2015-2017. 373985 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Fresh and alive like spring white linens blowing in the breeze. This Italian Pinot Grigio is the essence of lime and lemon zest. Mouth-watering and medium-bodied. Peter Zemmer is one of the most respected producers of Pinot Grigio whose benchmark home is in the northern region of the country in cool-climate vineyards. This winery is tough on their yields and sorting, which results in remarkably flavourful wines. The wine also experiences a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness. Pair with shellfish or seafood Drink: 2015-2016. 95802 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Sordo Ravera Barolo 2012, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Lovely! Could use more cellar time. Dark cherry, firm tannins with savoury herbs and tanned leather. Made from the Nebbiolo grape. Drink: 2018-2035. 14% D 750 mL  $39.00 Score: 93/100. September 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Drink: 2014-2017. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A top-notch New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Bursts from the glass with aromas of lime zest, gooseberry and citrus lift. A hint of herbal notes. Racy, nervy acidity for shellfish. Yes please! Drink: 2015-2018. 912337 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Juicy and racy acidity for a variety of dishes, from shellfish and seafood to spinach quiche and roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2017. 734798 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this! Usually Pinot Gris is like beige wallpaper: boring. Not so here. Lively and aromatic with an undertone of almond. Fresh lime and white pear. Great chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2019. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hunter's Jane Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic and lovely. Aromas of bright lime, lemongrass acidity and freshly cut grass. Bring on the seafood! Drink: 2015-2017. 280271 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Graham Beck Premier Cuvée Brut Blanc De Blancs Sparkling 2011, Robertson, Wester Cape W.O., South Africa: Lovely toasty notes with green apple brightness through its core. It finishes with fresh green apple notes, crisp and dry. A vibrant sparkling wine at an great price. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2012-2018. 907568 12% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A delightful, flavourful Spanish sparkling wine from one of the country's best producers. This is a fraction of the price of Champagne, and yet performs at that level. Crisp with lime lift and a long fresh finish. Drink: 2022-2024. 392548 12% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Ardal Selección Especial Reserva 2006, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Mature and lovely like a well-educated European man with a trust fund dipped in chocolate (mocha on the nose). The 2006 vintage was matured for 2 years in French and American oak. It's a blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Gorgeous aromas of cassis, tanned leather, spice and dried herbs. Pair with a flight in executive class as you laughingly toss back another glass and toast your good fortune. Drink: 2015-2021. 167700 14% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Underwood Pinot Noir 2014, Oregon, United States: Tart cherry with underbrush and some herbal notes though not unripe or stemmy. Racy acidity demands food like roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 421198 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review