Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Riesling 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2024. 24133 11% MD 750 mL  $22.95. February 18, 2017 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Tertre de Launay 2018, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux A.C., France: I have always loved this Entre-Deux-Mers. It is consistently crisp and zesty. Entre-Deux-Mers is an exact translation of "between two seas" and refers to the area between Bordeaux's Garonne and Dordogne rivers. This is a dry, vibrant white wine blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle varietals and aged on its lees. Juicy with lemon grass, lemon-lime citrus zest and tropical fruit flavours - a zesty, mouth filling rollercoaster ride on the palate. Pair with grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2020-2022. 633909 12.30% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 16, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Domaine Jacky Marteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Loire A.C., France: Absolutely brilliant French white wine, especially for this price point! This Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant and refreshing notes of both lime citrus and herbal-grassy that makes it an extremely versatile food companion from vegetarian dishes to seafood, shellfish and salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 745349 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Delas Saint-Esprit 2020 is a crowd-pleaser Côtes Du Rhône rosé and excellent value under $17. The wine is a bone-dry and vibrant blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes produced in the saignée method of "bleeding" or siphoning off free-run juice after a short maceration on the skins. Brilliant and juicy with flavours of ripe raspberry, strawberry, fresh pear and pepper spice on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pour with a simple charcuterie and cheese platter. Drink: 2021-2023. 224964 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2021 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Blanc 2020, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Produced by Cyril Marès, Mas des Bressades 2020 is a rich Rhône white blend of 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache, 10% each of Marsanne and Viognier from the southern-most part of the Rhône with hot summers and over 2,700 hours of sunshine every year, moderated only by cool breezes from the river delta called the Petite Camargue where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean. The wine is lush, dry and crisp with aromas of white florals, lemon pudding, tropical fruit, honey and stone fruit flavours on the palate. Amazing value at $18. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken or seafood dishes. Drink: 2021-2023. 701094 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Lornano Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Lornano Chianti Classico is a well-priced 100% Sangiovese under $20. Look for ripe dark plum, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate. Pair with a roast of pork. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2025. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. October 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2020-2021. 11109 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95. August 28, 2020 Full Review

Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2017, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Bright and mouth-watering Pinot Grigio with orange blossom and ripe melon aromas on the nose. Juicy with vibrant acidity on the palate. Pour with green salads and a seafood Alfredo. Drink: 2019-2021. 19953 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Exceptional value for this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Herbal notes with chives and lime and grapefruit. So refreshing. Pair with spinach quiche. Drink: 2015-2017. 610972 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Middle Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Produced by Winelord Ltd. (not Sauron), you don't have to travel to the ends of the earth to find a good value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc . Yes this is a wine named for JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, which was filmed in beautiful New Zealand (and has since generated an estimated $100 million extra revenue in tourism as a result). Middle-Earth Vineyards was established originally more than half a century ago as a dairy farm. In 1996, the owners converted to grape farming and launched their first wine in 2012. Pair this lime-zesty SB with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2016. 391987 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced and savoury New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: not grassy. Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood. Medium-bodied. HãHã is the Maori word for savoury and luscious. Drink: 2017-2019. 388363 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Man Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coastal Region, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A great value Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coastal Region wine region in South Africa. Full-bodied and juicy with dark cherry, blackberry, savoury herb and cake spice flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 512897 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Willamette Valley, Oregon, Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2016 is a lovely, silky red with Old World elegance. On the nose there are dried florals, violets and crushed red berry aromas. Drouhin brings their expertise in crafting aromatic elegance in Bourgogne to a region with the perfect climate for Pinot Noir. A great medium-plus-bodied Pinot Noir that with blue florals, earthy violets, ripe red cherry and raspberry flavours on the palate. Pair with veal. Drink: 2018-2025. 11263 14% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 92/100. September 18, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2015, California, United States: A vibrant, crisp, fresh Californian sauvignon blanc with racy acidity for shellfish. Not as smoky as the Fume Blanc, but very pleasant. More fresh melon or Asian pear than grassy. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 405753 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2015, Russian River, Sonoma, California, United States: Gorgeous, rich and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay that isn't heavy. Aromas of golden apple and toasty oak. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2020. 608653 14.20% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: A breezy, hedonistic hallway of cool mint and fleshy ripe blackberry on the nose of this lovely, aromatic Californian Cabernet. Juicy and savoury with enticing herbs and meaty notes mid-palate. Very intriguing. Full-bodied and smooth with some dark spices on the finish along with cedar brush. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2022. 444059 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review