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

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied and pleasant Argentine Cabernet, with Bordeaux leanings and styling in its balance, elegance and restraint. Aromas of black fruit with balanced use of oak. Good price. Pair with rare steak. The 2014 vintage of this Argentine Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon sources grapes from the region of Lujan de Cuyo. Lots of hearty black fruit aromas, smoke and tannin. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2016-2020. 261891 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb 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

Caliterra Caliterra Vineyard, Estate Grown Caliterra Reserva Cabernet 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% Shiraz. Terrific dark notes of blackberry, cassis, blackcurrant and dark spices all wrapped in a warm and comforting smoky blanket. Perfect for movie night! 257329 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. January 6, 2010 Full Review

Caliterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: tasty, full-bodied and rolling with fleshy plums, dark spices and mocha. Great vlue! 257329 13.50%  750 mL  $9.00 Score: 86/100. August 17, 2010 Full Review

Carmen Reserva Chardonnay 2010, Chile, Chile: The 2010 Carmen Reserva Chardonnay wins the Best Brie Wine award! It’s caramel, toffee depths are a perfect backdrop for such a rich cheese. The green apple and citrus notes give the wine a mouth-watering vibrancy. Top me up! Drink: 2010-2013. 570630 12% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 87/100. December 10, 2011 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Lefèvre Rémondet Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé Roger Sauvestre Pinot Noir, A.C., Burgundy, France: A steal for bubbly... Got a big party, wedding or reunion? Here's your wine. Lovely notes of field strawberries. Drink: 2012-2014. 265306 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Mas D'auzierès Les Éclats 2009, A.C., Côteaux De Languedoc, Midi, France: Terrific for this price! Full-bodied with juicy ripe purple and black plums. Layers of full-bodied pleasure. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2015. 271742 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Foncalieu La Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: An incredible wine for this price point! Rich, full-bodied, offering generous layers of fleshy blackberries and dark fruit. Buy a case while it lasts. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2009, East-Central Sicily, Italy: Gorgeous blackberry and juniper aromas with an attractive tarry core. Fleshy ripe blackberries tumble over one another across your mouth. This is a steal at this price ... someone in accounting has obviously made a mistake so buy it while you can. Drink: 2010-2014. 143164 14% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. July 20, 2010 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

Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Durbanville Hills, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale straw colour; lightly tropical aromas of green pineapple, guava and pear fruit with pleasant herbal notes; light- to medium-bodied with crisp, green apple flavours. My note: A grassy-good Sauvignon Blanc with wake-up aromas of gooseberry, asparagus, chives, limes and green apples. Zippy and refreshing. Perfect as an aperitif. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Food matches: light poultry dishes, seafood, salads. 527465 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.00 Score: 87/100. May 13, 2010 Full Review

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Grand Reserve, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2007, Amador County, Napa County, California, United States: Some kind of juicy wonderful! Full-bodied and almost cabernet-like in its complexity and depth. However, this wine also delivers pure zinfandel pleasure: smooth and tasty. Drink: 2011-2015. 256719 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review