Trius Winery at Hillebrand Hillebrand Winery Pinot Grigio 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A light, refreshing and mouth-watering white from winemaker Craig MacDonald. Lovely lifted aromas of lime and lemon zest makes this a great aperitif. Great concentration yet it's not heavy in the slightest. The wine was cool- fermented in stainless steel to preserve its fresh fruit purity. Pair with salads and seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 561076 12.70% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Creekside Estate Winery Laura's White 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely blend of Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Gorgeous aromas of butterscotch, toasted almond and white peach. Floral notes and light spices on the finish. Try it with fresh seafood. Yum! Drink: 2013-2017. 121764 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kacaba Vineyards Terrace Vineyard, V.Q.A. Syrah 2011, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: What a luxuriously mouth-filling wine! Fleshy black plums and berries tumble over your palate in a river of pleasure that keeps on going right through the finish. This is truly liquid plush. Drink: 2014-2019. 689076792042 12.60% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Tabalí Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Limari Valley, Chile: A joyously rich and full-bodied red that bursts with mouth-watering aromas and flavours of blackberry and black cherry. Smooth and delicious. Incredibly great price. Highly recommended. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 569699 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château La Gorce Meritage 2008, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: A terrific value for this cru bourgeois! Classic Bordeaux in the glass at a fraction of the price. This wine won gold in the 2010 Concours de Bordeaux competition. Loaded with wild red berry aromas, cedar forest and black plums with a touch of spice. Full-bodied and savoury. Stock up now for elegant dinner parties. Drink: 2013-2016. 91397 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Dense black fruit, licorice and smoke on the nose of this amazingly well-priced wine. Full-bodied and supple with black plum and black raspberry on the finish. This is a terrific blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. I'm still shaking my head at the great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 277038 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Torre Quarto Bottaccia Uva Di Troia Cirillo Farrusi 2009, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy: Gorgeous violet and rose petal aromas on the nose with some spice and licorice. Juicy and ultra-voluptuous on the palate with fleshy black cherries. Smooth and delicious. Wow, especially at this price. Pair with pizza or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2015. 161737 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2011, D.O., Catalunya, Spain: Simply divine even at triple the price it is. Stunningly lovely white floral notes along with some lychee and white melon. So, so pretty as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2015. 113696 11.50% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review