Trapiche Pure Black Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2020-2023. 462861 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Angove Family Crest 2018 Shiraz is a dry, vibrant and vegan-friendly Shiraz from the McLaren Vale wine region. Look for bright cherry, dark berry, earthy violets, clove, anise and meaty flavours full-bodied and smooth on the palate. Pour with a roast leg of lamb or beef brisket. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 12842 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2015, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian Chardonnay was fermented in oak barrels to add richness and depth. Drink: 2016-2020. 468728 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Vina Montgras Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Leyda Valley, Chile: A terrific, delicious Chilean white wine for the money. Clean notes of lime and lemon, with a citrus lift on the finish. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the cool-climate Chilean region of the Leyda Valley that borders and is moderated by the Pacific Ocean. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2017. 367292 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, Chile, Chile  447466 12.50%  1500 mL  $15.95. July 22, 2008 Full Review

Cave de Hoen Mausberg Brut Crémant d'Alsace Blanc De Blancs, Alsace A.C., France: Toasty and refreshing with an expensive looking label which is always a plus at fancy get-togethers where you don’t want to blow the budget but serve good stuff. White peach and melon and baked bread. The Alsace wine region is right next to Champagne, so it shares many similarities in climate and soil, and thus style. Pair with sushi and shellfish. Drink: 2017-2020. 171785 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Maison Chanzy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: Great value on this Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir produced by Maison Chanzy. Classic dark cherry, flinty, smoky and earthy floral flavours on the palate matched with mouth-watering acidity for food. Pair with a turkey dinner. Drink: 2019-2024. 408153 12.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Relax Bubbles, Mosel, Germany: Remarkable bubbly for the money. Dry, toasty and full-bodied German sparkling wine from the Mosel region. This is your party sparkling wine for the holidays. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2020-2023. 488593 11% D 750 mL  $13.80 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Such a savoury and juicy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Aromas of grapefruit, nettles, dried herbs, chives and a lovely lime lift though the core of refreshment. Medium-bodied. No oak. Pair with seafood, shellfish, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2018-2020. 308288 13% D 750 mL  $19.05 Score: 90/100. April 11, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Riverlore Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand: A savoury, juicy, crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of dried herbs, lime citrus and lemongrass. Racy acidity for seafood. Medium-bodied, no oak. Drink: 2018-2020. 417600 13% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 91/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Vidal Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Vidal 2019 Pinot Noir is so focussed and bright with blue florals, dark cherry, anise and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, vibrant, smooth and supple on the palate. A fantastic value PN at $20 from New Zealand. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 595546 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Reserva 2014, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Drink: 2019-2024. 452789 13.50% M 750 mL  $14.95. May 25, 2019 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

W. & J. Graham's Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: This stunning Tawny Port from Graham's is matured for 7 to 9 years in seasoned oak barrels. Aromas of toffee and toasted almond. Perfect after-dinner sipper. Drink: 2019-2025. 644906 19.60% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Quinta Da Romaneira R De Romaneira 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2017-2019. 214288 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. October 28, 2017 Full Review

Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc Viognier 2018, Western Cape, South Africa: This lovely South African Chenin Blanc offers tremendous value and taste for the price. Aromas of lemon zest, lanolin, beeswax and chives. Medium-bodied with rich mouth-feel. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2019-2022. 281311 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.35 Score: 88/100. January 4, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Rioja Vega Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Rioja Vega 2018 is great value Crianza Rioja at $17. "Crianza" means that the wine was aged for two years prior to its release, with at least one year of that time in oak barrel. This example is produced from mostly Tempranillo and is dry, full-bodied and fresh with ripe dark fruit, dark cherry, savoury herbs, cinnamon, anise spice with a smoky lengthy finish. Pour with charcuterie and aged cheeses. Drink: 2022-2026. 471854 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Lustau Escuadrilla Rare Amontillado Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: A lovely dry sherry for after-dinner sipping. Don't relegate this wine to cooking only... please. Toasted almonds, clementine zest and dry toffee notes. Drink: 2021-2023. 660324 17% D 375 mL  $23.55 Score: 89/100. March 18, 2023 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Sherry, Jerez, Spain: An excellent dry sherry with attractive aromas of toasted almond and clementine. Pair with soup or enjoy on its own as an aperitif. This is a dry, fortified wine. Drink: 2016-2022. 13565 19.50% D 750 mL  $13.45 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review