Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling 2011, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Stunning peach goodness with a bright seam of acidity for food. Really gorgeous riesling with a laser focus like a shaft of sunlight that then settles in and warms your shoulders and senses. Drink: 2012-2017. 233196 12.50% XD 750 mL  $26.65 Score: 94/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2009, Cauquenes Valley, Chile: Complex, dry and savoury with gorgeously rich black fruit. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. Drink: 2012-2015. 213520 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Domaine Spiropoulos Mantinia 2011, P.D.O., Mantinia, Peloponnese, Greece: Crisp, clean and mouth-watering. Works as an aperitif or versatile food companion to salads, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Much like pinot grigio or vinho verde. This organic wine has just 21 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2014. 490119 11.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Musella Vigne Nuove Superiore Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Amazing taste and quality for this price point! If you love Italian wines, especially to pair with Italian dishes, this is red to stock up on. Bright somewhat tart cherry notes with some lovely balancing smoke. Drink: 2012-2015. 205757 13% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2002, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of oak balanced by fleshy ripe black fruit. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. Yum! Drink: 2004-2010. 590414 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: One of my favourite sauvignon blancs from South Africa (and I have many). Bright and refreshing without being too grassy. Lots of lime lift and zesty goodness. Drink: 2012-2015. 933424 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

The Bean Coffee Mooiplaas Wines Pinotage 2011, W.O., Western Cape, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Totally coffee-espresso on the nose and palate. Weirdly wonderful and comforting. End your day with the alcoholic version of your morning coffee. Full-bodied and smooth with some black fruit flavours as well. Drink: 2012-2015. 251165 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Jammy purple plums and blueberries. Smooth, full-bodied and lip-smacking tasty with BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Drink: 2012-2015. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Chardonnay 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Full-bodied, straight-forward pleasure with toasty oak and tree fruit notes. Great price. Drink: 2012-2014. 462846 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review