Benziger Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 34777 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Canyon Oaks Chardonnay 2014, California, United States Drink: 2016-2018. 13% D 750 mL. January 1, 2017 Full Review

Osso Anna Napa Valley Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021-2023. 14% D 750 mL  $35.00. January 1, 2016 Full Review

Chandon California Brut Rosé, California, United States: This great value in sparkling wine comes from Domaine Chandon, the California arm of Chandon, the producers of Dom Perignon. It is a traditionally crafted wine produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and spends 12 months resting on the lees. The result is an elegant wine that delivers the bread-and-toast autolytic notes so beloved in wines produced through the Champagne method. Expect this to be balanced and approachable, with complex red fruit tones. Enjoy with seafood or duck. Drink: 2022-2024. 405555 13% MD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. July 15, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Au Bon Climat Clendenen Family Vineyards Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Mondeuse Rosé 2020, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States Drink: 2022-2024. 12% XD 750 mL  $25.00. May 11, 2022 Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2022-2025. 597369 14% D 750 mL  $39.95. June 10, 2022 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Drink: 2022-2026. 61002 14.50% D 750 mL  $42.95. June 10, 2022 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2016, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2022-2026. 69633 15% D 750 mL  $58.95. July 10, 2022 Full Review

Caymus -Suisun Grand Durif 2020, Suisun Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021-2028. 15431 14.60% XD 1500 mL  $139.95. October 29, 2021 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Boisset Collection, Raymond 2020 Reserve Chardonnay is a dry, full-bodied and fragrant Napa Valley Chard with ripe stone fruit, pear, apple, with vanilla, lemon custard and salted butter flavours silky and long on the palate. Roy Raymond was the winemaker for Beringer from 1933 to 1970 prior to establishing his own winery in Napa Valley, California. Drink: 2023-2024. 716928 14.30% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2020, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Drink: 2023-2025. 351717 14.10% XD 750 mL  $50.95. March 21, 2023 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: Produced by Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn 2018 Pinot Noir is fragrant with fresh red cherry, plum and fresh herbs; dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with ripe red berry, plum, soft orange zest, fine herbs and baking spice flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are velvety. Lightly chill and enjoy with lamb kebabs or veal chops. Drink: 2021-2024. 522938 14.90% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley, California , United States Drink: 2021-2023. 19261 13.60% D 750 mL  $20.05. December 17, 2021 Full Review

Trinity River Vineyards Hummingbird Pinot Noir 2020, Humboldt County, California, United States Drink: 2022-2023. 15% XD 750 mL  $28.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review

MacMurray Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Enticing aromas of mocha and espresso are followed by ripe fleshy cherry and berry fruit. Medium-bodied and smooth. Originally actor Fred MacMuray purchased the land on which these vines grow back in 1941. Finishes with lavendar and raspberry. Pair with veal. The 2015 vintage of this lovely cool-climate Californian Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley offer tremendous complexity and finesse. Aromas of dark berries and spice. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2022. 399311 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 28, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Drink: 2019-2023. 351717 14.10% XD 750 mL  $34.95. May 15, 2019 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Napa Cellars Chardonnay 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: Produced by Folie à Deux, Napa Cellars Chardonnay is full-bodied with ripe orchard fruit, tropical fruit and lime zest flavours on the palate, finishing buttery with smoky vanilla spice. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2020. 225342 14.10% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvée Sparkling 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2020-2024. 301655 13% D 750 mL  $50.00. November 14, 2020 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Fifty Shades Of Grey Red Satin 2011, California, United States: No mention of the book that inspired this wine, but no matter. This wine stands on its own without being propped up (or loosely bound). Lots of black fruit, dark spice and leather on the nose. Pairs with ... juicy, fleshy red meats of course. Drink: 2013-2016. 00086828305008 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015 Full Review

Franciscan Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Loaded with butter, butterscotch, caramel, and toffee-vanilla from generous oak aging. Full-bodied and luscious with fleshy peach emerging on the palate. Finishes smoky. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 496125 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. September 5, 2015 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Simi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, savoury Californian Cabernet that needs to be decanted 1-2 hours before serving. Attractive notes of black fruit and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 25221 13.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Generous cherry-berry aromas and flavours. Very supple and smooth with a medium-bodied weight. Perfect for seafood or roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2018. 396150 14.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2011, Sonoma, California, United States  13.50% D 750 mL  $26.30. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Joseph Phelps Vineyards #06 Freestone Pinot Noir (Joseph Phelps) 2012, California, United States  128264 14% D 750 mL  $109.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review

Seghesio Zinfandel 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: The Seghesio Zinfandel is one of Californian's best Zins. It packed with jammy black fruit. This wine has been produced since 1895 and today the vines are ancient at about 30 years old. Serious zin for fun barbecues. The grapes for this Zinfandel grow in vineyards planted in the Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2019. 942151 14.80% D 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chardonnay Ramey Wine Cellars Russian River California 2012, Sonoma, United States  613802 14.50% XD 750 mL  $51.00. January 1, 2018 Full Review

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, Northern Sonoma, California, United States: Toasted bread along with green apple aromas on the nose and palate of this classic Californian white wine made from the icon Chardonnay grape. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced. Very tasty. The 2012 vintage of this Russian River Valley Chardonnay shows its cool-climate regions roots, with the grapes being whole cluster pressed to avoid bitterness and preserve fresh fruit notes. This Chardonnay undergoes a full malolactic fermentation to add richness and depth. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 317891 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Clos du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States  421941 13.80% D 750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review

Baron Herzog Chenin Blanc 2013, California, United States: A terrific, soft summer sipper with fresh peach and pear notes. Nice expression of Californian Chenin Blanc that we don't see often on the liquor store shelves. Drink: 2013-2016. 206995 11.50% D 750 mL  $15.20 Score: 86/100. April 15, 2015 Full Review

Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Paso Robles, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian red wine with grapes grown in the much-respected region of Paso Robles that produces a wide variety of wine styles. Lots of dark fruit and spice on the nose of this wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 449751 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chandon Blanc de Noirs, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine producer is owned by one of Champagne's most revered wineries, Moët & Chandon, the same house that makes top-of-the-line Dom Pérignon. Chandon is actually no newcomer to the scene having been founded in the 1970s, and the first winery to make sparkling wine using the traditional Champagne method (Méthode Traditionelle). Blanc De Noirs This bubbly offers terrific value for the money; a great bottle to serve at small or larger gatherings given its taste: price ratio. Crisp, clean and dry with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Terrific! Drink: 2022-2024. 419374 13% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 20, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States: This is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. It’s got the savage black fruit of Cabernet (blackberry, cassis) with some cedary, tobacco leaves lingering the background. Classically structure. Not as fruit forward as most Napa wines. Drink: 2010-2020. 63487 14.50% XD 1500 mL  $259.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2010 Full Review

Viña Robles Huerhuero Red 4 Vina Robles Red4 California 2008, Paso Robles, California, United States  261628 14.80% XD 750 mL  $29.30. January 7, 2011 Full Review

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: A dark horse wine with brooding aromas of black, tarry fruit and toasty oak on the nose. These major notes follow through on the palate and finish of this full-bodied, supple Californian Cabernet, along with some mocha and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 352583 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Full Review

Schug Careros Pinot Noir 2014, Carneros, California, United States: A splendid Californian Pinot Noir with fleshy dark cherry and spice. Satin-smooth and medium-bodied. Pair with more of the same. Drink: 2016-2022. 14.50% D 750 mL  $30.45 Score: 94/100. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

The Wine Group Concannon Vineyard Conservancy Petite Sirah 2008, Livermore Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Nichols, Pinot Noir Soleil & Terroir 2001, Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 14% XD  $43.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Jonathan Edwards, Pinot Gris 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, United States Drink: 2014-2016. 12% D  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Roussanne Austin Hope Paso Robles California 2011, Monterey, United States   750 mL  $35.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2011, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2022-2024. 15.50% D 750 mL  $45.00. May 11, 2022 Full Review

Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States  212357 14.50% XD 750 mL  $77.95. April 11, 2014 Full Review

Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Collection, 2009, STERLING, Central Coast, California, USA 2009, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2014-2022. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

The Hess Collection The Hess Collection Winery, Zinfandel Artezin 2011, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Merlot Buena Vista Sonoma California 2010, Sonoma, United States   750 mL  $22.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review

John Riddoch Stags Leap, Petite Syrah 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2024. 14.30% XD 750 mL  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian cabernet with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty oak. Decant for 1-2 hours. Supple and complex on the palate. Polished tannins, great depth and layering. Good finish with dark spices and smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 287367 14.60% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 90/100. January 24, 2015 Full Review

Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2010, Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, United States: Needs cellar time: don't rob the cradle. Full-bodied, dark and brooding, like a teenager who needs tough-love group therapy in the cellar. Aromas of black fruit, black fruit and black fruit. Plus there's toasty oak, great layering and a long finish. Drink: 2015-2020. 996405 13.70% XD 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 90/100. July 16, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Big, bold, buttery Californian Chardonnay in all its glory. Layered and rich and offering so much pleasure. Aromas and flavours of tropical fruit and freshly baked bread. Try this with roast chicken. Unapologetically big and blustery Chard serving up plenty of ripe melon, poached pear, white peach, sandalwood and touches of coconut and vanilla. It's robust and generous in the mouth with a creamy texture. (VINTAGES panel, June 2014) Drink: 2013-2018. 330233 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Belle Glos Wines, Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard 2011, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States Drink: 2014-2020. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Francis Ford Coppola, Zinfandel Director's Cut 2011, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, California, United States Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 750 mL  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Aromas of black fruit, smoke and black tea with dark spices. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Pair with a grilled steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Ridge Vineyards Ridge, Lytton Springs, Zinfandel 2011, Sonoma, California, United States Drink: 2014-2029. 14.80% D 750 mL  $51.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Joseph Phelps, Insignia 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2025. 15% XD 1500 mL  $456.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2011, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 69633 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée 2010, Green Valley, Sonoma, California, United States Drink: 2014-2017. 707836 14% XD 750 mL  $22.00. November 28, 2016 Full Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States: Complex, balanced and structured: this Californian Cabernet offers lots of pleasure but also has great elegance. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 161141 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012, California, United States: A crisp, fresh, grassy vibrant Californian sauvignon blanc. Not as smoky as the Fume Blanc, but very pleasant. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 405753 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States  16405 14% XD 750 mL  $76.00. December 3, 2008 Full Review

Clos Pegase, Chardonnay Mitsuko's Vineyard 2012, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 14% XD  $35.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Clos Du Val, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 13% XD 750 mL  $36.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Dominus Napanook Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States  212357 14.50% XD 750 mL  $77.95. April 11, 2014 Full Review

Dominus Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2015-2021. 212381 14.50% XD 750 mL  $151.95. March 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot 2002, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2010-2020. 105890 14.50% XD 750 mL  $124.95. February 20, 2010 Full Review

Dominus Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 1991, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2013-2018. 212381 14.50% XD 750 mL  $151.95. February 2, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Breggo Cellars 11 Pinot Gris (Breggo Cellars) 2012, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES  309484 14.20% D 750 mL  $35.00. January 1, 2012 Full Review