Kaiken Icon Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: This as yet unnamed flagship wine for Kaiken is breath-taking in it's scope and depth. It's made by blending Malbec grapes from different vineyards that the estate owns. Classic, deep, rich and redolent of dark fruit and smoke. A wine for collectors. 14% XD 750 mL Score: 95/100. June 12, 2009 Full Review

La Puerta Valle De La Puerta S.A. Torrontes 2010, Argentina, Argentina: You'll be absolutely blown away at how pretty and tasty this wine is for the price point. Floral with mouth-watering juiciness. Buy three cases for your summer parties: your friends will think you're brilliant rather than cheap. Drink: 2010-2013. 197970 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. July 6, 2011 Full Review

TILIA Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: A stunningly great wine for the money! Juicy, rich layers of dark fruit wrapped in full-bodied goodness. Perfect for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2011-2013. 160945 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. August 5, 2011 Full Review

TILIA Torrontes 2010, Salta, Argentina: My favourite wine from this winery! Floral, white peach notes nuzzle up from the glass. Cool refreshment follows with every zippy, mouth-watering swallow. Great as an aperitif or companion to many dishes. Drink: 2010-2013. 186403 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 5, 2011 Full Review

Lamadrid Single Vineyard Reserva Fincas De Agrelo Malbec 2008, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: This Malbec from Luján de Cuyo shows the intensity this sub-region of Mendoza is known for, and offers exceptional value. A fine food-match wine for flavourful meat-based pasta dishes. My note: Tasty and delicious with full-bodied richness and black fruit. Perfect for BBQs and movie night Drink: 2011-2015. 234492 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Urban Uco Bodegas Y Viñedos O. Fournier Malbec Tempranillo 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely! I like how Tempranillo fleshes out the malbec here. It makes for a lip-smacking delicious combination of dark fleshy fruit. Terrific price. 166397 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich and full-bodied with an incredible price point. Layers of fleshy dark fruit cry out for a meaty dish companion. 208322 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Las Perdices Bodega Juan Muñoz Lopez Torrontés 2010, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: A profusion of white flowers, white peach and sunshine. This is simply glorious and will dance with Asian dishes, seafood and roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2015. 267823 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, lovely white with floral and white peach notes. No heavy oak. Summer day wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 262097 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Crios Domino Del Plata Torrontés 2011, Argentina, Argentina: A profusion of white flowers and happiness. Just the right amount of acidity for almost all dishes, except maybe steak. Lively and pretty. Life is beautiful. Drink: 2012-2015. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Vibrant black cherry aromas on the nose, with terrific balance on the palate. Juicy and mouth-watering, which makes it a terrific food partner. Loaded with black fruit and just the right amount of smoky richness. 467944 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Los Haroldos Reserva De Familia Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark chocolate and espresso lead followed by black fruit and smoke. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Great party wine. 646612 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 87/100. April 28, 2012 Full Review

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Torrontés 2011, Salta, Argentina: Pretty and floral with very pleasant lime blossom aromas. Medium-bodied and ultra food-friendly. Drink: 2012-2014. 81539 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Graffigna Centenario Grand Reserve Malbec 2008, Pedernal Valley, San Juan, Argentina: Smoky with dark fruit: perfect for barbecues! Lots of rich flavour here with a satisfying full-bodied texture. Fire up the grill and crack open a bottle! Drink: 2012-2015. 162149 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: This wine is a blend of 80% Malbec, 10% Bonarda and 10% Syrah grapes that was matured for a year in oak. Black fruit, smoke and tar. This wine needs cellar time and decanting of 2 hours. Pencil led and black fruit on the finish. Drink: 2014-2017. 37036 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Angulo Innocenti Malbec 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied, juicy and delicious at a great price! Mouth-filling and weighty with loads of dark fruit satisfaction. Flavours of dark spice, blackberry, smoke and cola. Very juicy with a nice long finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 305813 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Dominio Del Plata Essential Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina  301242 14% D 750 mL  $15.95. March 30, 2012 Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Single Site, Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic for the price! Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2009, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Good acidity that cries out for food, especially hearty meat dishes. Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Drink: 2012-2016. 166991 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tyrrell’S Rufus Stone Shiraz 2009, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: I love this shiraz, even as I watched its price increase rapidly due to popularity. It's rich and round with warm, inviting aromas of fleshy black plums. A lovely acidity brightens the middle. Some kind of wonderful. Drink: 2012-2016. 91488 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz 2007, Australia, Australia: Rich and luscious with terrific intensity. A core of black cherry runs through the heart of this dark wine. Ultra-satisfying and hedonistic. Drink: 2012-2016. 719575 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wakefield Shiraz 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Blackberry liqueur richness with a hint of mint. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. This is an incredible wine for the price. Drink: 2012-2015. 943787 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2009, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Mint and blackberry co-mingle in a happy sensory dance. Full-bodied and smooth with luscious layers that wrap themselves around you. Drink: 2012-2015. 186114 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Full Review

Elderton Friends Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: If you want to impress your friends without breaking the bank, then this is your wine. From the prestigious Barossa region, this crowd-pleasing Shiraz is rich and vivacious with aromas and flavours of crushed berries, black plum, vanilla, chocolate and earthy notes. A stunning value, this smooth and opulent red is great. My note: Incredible concentration and power for the price. Big blackberries and currants in a lovely weave of full-bodied weight and velvet texture. Drink: 2010-2014. 660480 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lenz Moser Prestige Trockenbeerenauslese 2008, Prädikatswein, Burgenland, Austria: Sublime! Gorgeous dessert wine that’s complex and endless. Apricot and peach with that distinctive note that botrytis adds. Drink: 2011-2022. 729657 11% S 375 mL  $20.95 Score: 96/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review

Vintage Ink Wines Merlot Cabernet 2009, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Remarkably great wine for the price! The toasty oak recedes as the dark red and black fruit aromas come forward: gorgeous layers of black cherry and black raspberry. Terrific acidity for food. Full-bodied and supple. Drink: 2011-2015. 250209 13.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Some kind of wonderful! Balanced Chardonnay with loads of flavour but not heavy. And who doesn’t love the small format? Full-bodied with notes of hazelnuts, apples and peach. Drink: 2011-2015. 960765 12.50% XD 375 mL  $10.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2011 Full Review

Cave Spring Cellars Estate Bottled Cave Spring Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Perfect gewurz, especially at this price! Gorgeous aromas of lychee, rose petal and a hint of spices. Great for Asiana and spicy dishes. Exotic and fantastic. 302059 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Flat Rock Twisted White 2010, V.Q.A. Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A medium- to full-bodied white with ripe tree fruit and just the right amount of oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 273292 12% D 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2012 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

Valle Andino Reserva Especial Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Pretty darn amazing for the price, even at twice the price. Lusciously ripe black fruit with layers of juicy pleasure that will make you regret buying only one bottle. Full-bodied and some kinda wonderful. Drink: 2012-2015. 272682 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Juicy purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth and mouth-watering. Almost zinfandel-like in character. Some dark pepper and more purple-blue fruit notes on the finish. Perfect for hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2015. 311753 13.50% XD 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Anakena Lilén Single Vineyard Viognier 2010, Requínoa, Rapel Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Opens up with enticing aromas of exotic flowers, white peach and honeydew melon. Dry with a medium-full body and a lovely round, mouth-filling texture. Ripe and very tasty, with impressive balance and a persistent finish. This is a serious Viognier with character to spare. It’ll make a fine summer sipper. My note: Like this! Floral and mild spices without being polarizing. Rose petal and white flowers. Medium-bodied and zippy. Drink: 2011-2015. 45138 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 6, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Emiliana Adobe Reserva Syrah 2009, Rapel Valley, Chile: Read no further: buy a case of this wine and you’ll be happy. Full-bodied, tasty, juicy and satisfying. Dark berry notes, smooth and lovely at an incredible price. It’s just a bonus that it’s organic. Drink: 2011-2014. 213553 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 6, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Emiliana Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: This organic wine contains only 16 mg/L of free sulphur. Expect plenty of cassis, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavours on this fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing wine.. My note: Lip-smacking delicious with ripe blackberries and black raspberries. A staggeringly great price for a wine of this quality. Serve at your next party. Drink: 2008-2013. 437947 14.60% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Tierra Alta Reserva Santa Camila S.A. Carmenère 2007, Maule Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Trophy Winner for Best Wine Under £10 (approximately $15 CDN) at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards. It features aromas of coffee, raspberry, spring flowers and earth. Dry with ripe fruit, balancing acidity and just a touch of tannin. My note: Yahoo! What a fantastic wine for the money. Savoury with complexity and dark fruit and a deep woodsy aromas that I adore. Astounding for the price. Drink: 2011-2015. 236067 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This supple, rich, full-bodied red is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but there's also some Shiraz and Malbec grapes in the blend. Aromas of cocoa and cassis seduce the senses. Incredibly great price. Drink: 2010-2013. 257329 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Carménere 2009, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. Drink: 2012-2015. 256685 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Another remarkable wine from this winery that tastes twice as expensive as it costs. Smooth, full-bodied and well-rounded with generous layers of black plush plum. Drink: 2012-2016. 439166 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Perrin Nature 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Juicy with purple plum liqueur aromas wrapped in cedar smoke. Full-bodied, rustic and meaty. Great for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 10363 13% XD 375 mL  $9.45 Score: 88/100. February 4, 2012 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

René Muré Signature Gewurztraminer 2009, A.C., Alsace, France: Vintages Wine Panel: The Muré family have been growing grapes in Alsace since 1648. Their wines always express the classic characteristics of each grape variety they use. This Gewurztraminer is sourced from 29-year-old vines and displays aromas of intense lychee and rose petals. It’s dry, full bodied and spicy. It will delight as an aperitif or pair it with exotic foods. My note: The Platonic ideal of Gewurztraminer. Lychee, rose petal and light baking spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Love, love it! Asian dishes find their soul mate in the wine. Drink: 2011-2017. 61218 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. August 20, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Chateau De L'ille Cuvée Angélique Corbières 2008, A.C., Midi, France: This wine won the Gold Medal winner at the 2010 Concours Général Agricole in Paris and is a blend of 60% syrah and 40% grenache grapes. There’s big juicy cruisin-for-a-bruisin blackberries and blackcurrant. Terrific concentration and balance for the price point: it’s a steal. Drink: 2011-2015. 237578 13.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Houchart Domaines Quiot Rosé 2010, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Perfect for late-summer alfresco dining, this charming apple-, cherry-, cranberry- and strawberry-scented rosé is dry and fruity with a nice racy acidity bringing balance. Chill it down and try it. My note: Love it! Pretty, perfect and light. Bone-dry and terrific notes of fleeting strawberry sunfields. Amazing price. Drink: 2011-2012. 118653 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2011 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Vieux Chateau D'astros Cuvée Du Commandeur 2009, A.C., Côtes De Provence, Midi, France: Vintages Wine Panel: A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan from the strong 2009 vintage, this wine certainly commands attention. There is nice depth to the nose with ripe black cherry, raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. Dry, it has very good structure. Medium bodied and well made with plenty of ripe fruit here supported wonderfully by soft tannins. Culminates in a fruity and dry finish. My note: Seductive notes of mocha and dark chocolate draw you a little closer to the glass, then you’re flooded with rip blackberries and smoke. Full-bodied with a bit of a grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2011-2014. 221952 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2011 Full Review

Domaine De La Vieille Ferme De L'eoune Rasteau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhone-Villages, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Winner of a Gold Medal with Congratulations (a higher honour than Gold) at the Concours des Vins Orange 2010. Wonderful blackberry, spice and violet notes here. Dry, medium bodied and soft, the palate offers nice complexity and structure with succulent black fruit, great texture and length. My note : Juicy, dark and rich. A honkin’ big red that can stand up to any slab of meat you throw on the barbecue, including brontosaurus burgers. Big black berries and licorice flavours. Drink: 2010-2016. 234658 13.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2011 Full Review

Château De Bord La Croix De Frégère Laudun, Brotte, Aimé Et Pascal Fayolle, Prop.-Récolt. 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: A rich and delicious red with robust layers of black cherry, smoke and cherry. Mouth-watering and juicy with delicious flavours, especially for this price point. Drink: 2012-2016. 264218 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

2008, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France: Fantastic! Oh tripe yum. Savoury, juicy and meaty with seductive and slippery black cherries wrapped in cedar smoke. Layers and layers of pleasure. Drink: 2012-2017. 142802 15% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: I love it! (I also just shouted that out the window to some surprised people on the sidewalk.) So very pretty with a basket of fresh field strawberries. Bask in the sun and pretend you are by the Mediterranean. Dry and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 33621 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Schloss Reinhartshausen Dry Pinot Noir 2007, Q.B.A., Rheingau, Germany: Juicy and lovely! Smooth and medium-bodied, packed with cherry-berry and earthy notes. Terrific mouth-watering character for food. This is my kinda pinot. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 40543 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Hungaria Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Etyek, Hungary: A crisp white with refreshing notes of green melon, lime and gooseberry. Thirst-quenching with a zippy finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 269688 12% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. April 12, 2012 Full Review

Zenato Superiore Amarone Valpolicella Ripassa 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: What a perfect wine for the half size: robust and tasty … a party for one! This wine, like Amarone, is made with partially dried grapes for extra concentration of flavour. Dark cherry liqueur and some licorice. Big and beautiful! Drink: 2011-2017. 43547 13.50% D 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2011 Full Review

Farnese Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010, Ortona, Italy: A bright and vibrant rose with terrific aromas of field-ripe strawberries on a summer's day. Great refreshment as an aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. Bring it to your next potluck gathering. You can't beat the price! Drink: 2010-2012. 233425 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. August 5, 2011 Full Review

Monte del Frá Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Dry and chalky with pleasing aromas of dark fruit and sun-dried tomatoes. Terrific for most Italian dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 165662 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 88/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Aldiano Riserva Cantina Tollo Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Phenomenal for the price! Juicy, black and brooding with enticing toasty oak on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth with a lusciousness that's wonderful with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 51706 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

L'antico Di Burchino Vigna Casanova Chianti 2010, D.O.C.G.,Tuscany, Italy: This lovely, juicy, full-bodied organic/biodynamic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. It's a pleasant treat for the senses, both nose and mouth. Great food wine for pork chops or grilled chicken. Drink: 2012-2014. 160457 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Zinfandel 2008, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Zingy and full-bodied with lovely purple plums and blueberry notes. A staggeringly great price… what have you got to lose? Drink: 2011-2013. 405605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 23, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2008, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: This has to be one of the best values in the entire liquor store! What more could you want, or at least ask for, for $11.95? Plush black fruit, mouth-watering and juicy, satisfying and rich. The Ultimate party wine. Drink: 2011-2014. 983742 14% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

The Ned Marisco Vineyards Ltd. Pinot Gris 2011, Waihopal River, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love it! I find many pinot gris boring, but this is spectacularly interesting. Glorious notes of white peach and Asian pear, with a lovely salmon hue. Perfect aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2015. 267138 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: This is the half-bottle size of our fine Essentials Collection product (035386). A great wine for two. My note: My go-to Sauvignon Blanc when I want to be sure I’m getting great lime-chive refreshment at a reasonable price. This is classic and deserves the spectacular reputation it has. Drink: 2011-2014. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. August 20, 2011 Full Review

Hunter's Jane Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: What a mouth gusher! Loaded with bright lime acidity and grassy goodness. Classic and lovely. Bring on the seafood! Drink: 2012-2015. 280271 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of New Zealand's best known (and most loved) Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford delivers well above it's price point. This half bottle size is great when you only want a couple of glasses of wine, and it offers terrific lemon and lime brightness. The full bottle size is also available in liquor stores now. Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Drink: 2013-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine was aged in French oak barrels. Perfect for a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 324533 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, W.O., Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa: A full-bodied red with mouth-watering acidity and mocha-dark chocolate aromas and flavours. Good bottle for meat pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 315903 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bellingham Merlot Malbec 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Amazing especially at this price! Full-bodied with some spicy oak and damson plums. So beautifully balanced. My eyes keep drifting back to that price, wow. Drink: 2012-2015. 129718 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Vibrant with lime energy and lift. Some green apple through the mid-palate with some white melon on a long finish. Amazing for the price point! Drink: 2012-2015. 126847 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Spier Wines Creative Block 2 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Gorgeous! Lemon zest then full-on lanolin that can give the impression of toasty oak even though there's no oak here. Rich, round and robust. This would be divine with lobster dipped in melted butter. Yum! Drink: 2012-2017. 307827 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 30, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Flagstone Music Room Bruce Jack Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Mocha seduction followed by a fleshy blackberry caress. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. If you love Australian cabernet (or shiraz), you must try this. 205245 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Montebuena Tempranillo 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Simple, robust and tasty at an incredible price. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2014. 211029 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.25 Score: 86/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Juan Gil White Label De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2010, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries and forest-deep cherries and cedar. Oh yum. Drink: 2012-2015. 13656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Miguel Torres Infinite Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Penedes, Spain: This gorgeous blend of tempranillo (85%) and cabernet sauvignon (15%) grapes offers rich, ripe blackberries and plums on the nose. The wine is full-bodied, deeply flavoured and mouth-watering. It's an incredible price for this quality. Snap up a case for your next party. Drink: 2011-2015. 231795 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 5, 2011 Full Review

Freixenet Cordon Rosado Cava, Penedes, Spain: How festive is this pink bubbly? Aromas of ripe field raspberries tickle your note. Float a raspberry on top for an extra festive touch. Drink: 2014-2016. 217059 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Favorite Sparkling Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Big House Winery White Malvasia Bianca Muscat Canelli Viognier Roussanne 2008, California, United States: Outrageously great for the money! This won't last a day on the shelves once it hits stores. It's gorgeously aromatic with delicate aromas of field flowers, orange zest and peaches. So pretty! Prefect for the deck or dock. 13% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review

Big House Winery White 2016, California, United States: Outrageously great for the money! This won't last a day on the shelves once it hits stores. It's gorgeously aromatic with delicate aromas of field flowers, orange zest and peaches. So pretty! A blend of Mavasia, Bianca, Muscat, Canelli, Vionier and Rousanne grapes. Prefect for the deck or dock. 173286 13.50% D 750 mL  $11.00 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Predator Old Vine Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Yum, yum! Big fleshy blueberries and blackberries roll across your tongue. You want more. I’ll top you up. Full-bodied and so supple. It’s ready to go with you are. Bring it on with the barbecue. Drink: 2009-2015. 322957 15% XD 750 mL  $26.90 Score: 92/100. May 28, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Purple and black plum liqueur richness with smooth, full-bodied layers of pleasure. The ultimate barbecue and hamburger wine. I challenge you to find a better one. Drink: 2011-2016. 678698 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Macrostie Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California, United States: Lovely with bright cherry aromas on the nose, then a sunshine-filled palate of fresh field berries and mouth-watering juiciness. Silky with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Drink: 2012-2016. 271460 14.20% D 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012 Full Review

Quady Elysium Black Muscat 2010, California, United States: Gorgeous flavours of blackberries and black raspberries. Terrific dessert wine on its own, with fruit or Black Forest Cake. Drink: 2011-2016. 276840 15% S 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review