Don David Finca La Maravilla #6 Malbec 2011, Cafayate Valley, Argentina: Black cherry liqueur, toasty oak and layers of full-bodied pleasure. Some black licorice and dark spices on a nice finish. Great for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 322826 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: A medium- to almost full-bodied sauvignon blanc offering great lime citrus refreshment. Mouth-watering and mouth-filling. Try it with fresh seafood or salads. Drink: 2013-2014. 321554 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 26, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A pleasant, well-rounded Chardonnay with notes of green apples and vanilla smoke. Full-bodied and generous with a satisfying long finish. Great value! Drink: 2012-2015. 144709 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 20, 2013 Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Santa Ema Amplus Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Leyda Valley, Chile: Gooseberry, lime and green melon. Great refreshment, not too acidic. Lovely and medium-bodied with great aptitude to pair with seafood and salads. Terrific! Drink: 2013-2015. 301416 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 3, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Signos De Origen Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah 2011, La Quebrada, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Rich and dark with fleshy blackberries and black plums. Full-bodied with smoky, toasty oak core wrapped around a mocha-dark chocolate core. This was the first Chilean winery to adopt the international environmental standards of the ISO 14001 back in 2001. This organic wine is a blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Viognier grapes. A dazzling display with depth, richness and concentration. Enjoy it tonight with your favourite grass-fed beef dish. Drink: 2012-2015. 212407 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 17, 2013 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2011, Leyda Valley, Chile: A vibrant, full-bodied pinot noir with fleshy ripe cherry and berry aromas. Its juicy and generous but balanced with some terrific acidity for planed salmon or roast chicken. 143214 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 31, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Moncigale Minéral Bandol Rosé 2012, A.C., Provence, France: Lovely, light and subtle with whispered aromas of small field strawberries. Bone-dry and refreshing. Try with picnic fare and pate. Drink: 2013-2014. 226670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Antech Grande Réserve Brut Blanquette De Limoux 2011, A.C., Midi, France: Toasty baked bread and some apple notes. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 656470 12% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Miraval Rosé 2012, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just launched their first wine, a lovely, pink petal, bone-dry rose from Provence. The couple owns the winery and estate Château Miraval, even though you'll find no reference to them on the label. This wine doesn't need to ride on the back of their celebrity: it stands alone as a terrific, refreshing rose with aromas of small field strawberries, orange zest and light spices. Should I add though that there's a hint of drama on the nose, with a surprise twist finish? Sure to be a box office hit at your liquor store. Pair with planked salmon, pate, roast chicken, and of course, movie night. May I suggest Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Drink: 2013-2015. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 17, 2013 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Brut Rosé, A.C., Alsace, France: Superb quality and taste for the price! Toasty with some field raspberry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Here's your summer party bubbly. Bring it on! A terrific producer and well-known in Alsace and around the world. This bubbly is made using the traditional champagne method from only pinot noir grapes. Drink: 2012-2015. 39016 12% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 17, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château Hyot Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, Castillon, France: Pleasantly bitter black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. Full-bodied and juicy. Great for steak, especially at this price. Drink: 2013-2016. 63537 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Roux Père & Fils La Perrière Mercurey Pinot Noir 2011, A.C., Burgundy, France: Cedar brush, tart cherry and spice and an earthy goodness. Medium-bodied and smooth with lots of mouth-watering acidity for roast chicken or salmon. Great price for Old World pinot noir. Drink: 2013-2017. 692756 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 31, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet Blanc 2011, Bordeaux, France: Generous and yielding with plump tree fruit aromas and flavours yet still beautifully structured, especially for this price. Aromas of lemon zest and chives. Great dinner party wine. 2527 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.45 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2012 Full Review

Laroche Saint Martin Chardonnay 2011, Chablis, Burgundy, France: Crisp, clean and refreshing with lime sunshine lift. No oak on this chardonnay. Classic aromas of green apple and lemon zest with a long finish. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 289124 12.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied with black, tarry fruit, smoke and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled steak. Very full-bodied. Drink: 2013-2016. 107276 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 26, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Rocca delle Macìe Campo Maccione Sangiovese (Chianti) 2008, Morellino Di Scansano DOCG, Italy: Juicy and full-bodied with lip-smacking delicious flavours of dark fruit and some smoke. This is a blend of 90% sangiovese, 5% cabernet and 5% merlot grapes. Absolutely terrific value and taste for the money. Drink: 2016-2018. 253831 14% D 750 mL  $13.75 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Riondo Castelforte Corvina 2010, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy: A full-bodied, straight-forward red with attractive aromas and flavours of dark red fruit and some smoke. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2015. 230649 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Aveleda Vinho Verde 2012, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Crisp, clean and ultra-dry with mouth-watering acidity. Light-bodied. Notes of white grapefruit. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2014. 5322 8.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 83/100. July 26, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2006, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: This robust red is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo grapes, matured 20 months in American barrel. Aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and spice. A savoury, meaty note mid-palate that's is unsettlingly satisfying. Yes! Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 281097 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review