Small Gully The Formula Helen's Harmony Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: How gorgeous is this? White flowers, anise, white pepper and honeysuckle... Love it! Drink: 2012-2015. 269332 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 4, 2012 Full Review

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Enticing eucalyptus and blackberry aromas in this full-bodied, smooth red. Sure to please even the most hardened cabernet fan. Drink: 2012-2016. 984021 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Oscar's Estate Shiraz Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Like the dark hero on a romance novel: take me now! Brooding, full-bodied, muscular and you know. Black fruit, savoury with a long finish (most importantly). Again please. Drink: 2012-2016. 287961 15.90% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Canto Di Lago Sangiovese Barbera 2010, Single Site, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Rich and luscious: the layers of flavour keep unfolding without end. Love it, especially at this price. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 289967 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard, Ninquén Syrah 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Drink: 2012-2016. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red 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

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Slips down slippery fast. Top me up please. Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Oratio Canon-Fronsac Merlot 2009, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Vibrant, tasty and well-priced! Full-bodied with juicy and fleshy ripe black and dark red berry flavours and mocha. Terrific! Drink now. Drink: 2013-2015. 307918 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Riesling 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Crisp, fresh and clean. This medium-bodied white offers lovely aromas of white melon and lime lift. It also was awarded the Gold Medal at the Paris Concours Général Agricole in 2012. Terrific clean finish which makes it a great aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to salads. Drink: 2013-2016. 259788 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Le Cirque Maison Johanes Boubee Carignan Mourvèdre Syrah 2010, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France: Rich, savoury and deep with layers of black raspberry. Smooth and full-bodied. Fabulous price. Drink: 2012-2015. 277079 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2010, A.C., Midi, France: A spectacular wine, let alone for this price. Get yourself a case or two if you love juicy, full-bodied reds with racy, spicy dark red fruit, cedar notes and long-lasting pleasure. Drink: 2012-2017. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. September 29, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2005, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Love it! No better value on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. Drink: 2012-2016. 599274 8.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2012 Best Value White Wine. 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

Darting Riesling Kabinett 2009, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Dürkheimer Michelsberg, Pfalz, Germany: Terrific! White florals, peach blossom, lime and great acidity. Off-dry, food versatile. Drink: 2012-2017. 950212 10% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Riva Dei Frati Superiore Valdobbiadene Prosecco, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Supreme value for bubbly! Lovely toastiness with a touch of fleshy ripe peach. This will appeal to just about everyone in a large gathering. Should be your go-to party bubbly. Drink: 2012-2014. 234732 11.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value Sparkling 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

Boasso Meriame Dolcetto D'alba 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Lovely richness and plushness on the palate. Seductive aromas of black plum, anise and smoke. Plush and enduring with a great capacity for food pairings with hearty meat dishes, including grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2015. 303461 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2007, Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Deep plushly ripe purple and black plum aromas on the nose with some blueberry jam on the palate. It's full-bodied and dry with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. Drink: 2013-2016. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce 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

Lady Anne Barnard African Pride Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Lovely blackberry and mint aromas and flavours in this full-bodied, luscious, smooth red. Good cellar candidate. Highly recommended. Pair with steak or lamb. Drink: 2013-2018. 101758 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2011, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with black pepper, dark spices, coffee, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Pair with rib roast or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork 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

Filón Aviva Vino Garnacha 2010, D.O., Calatayud, Spain: Smoky bacon and savoury. Full-bodied with plush fleshy ripe dark plums and a long smoky finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 280602 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2008, Bierzo DO, Spain: Savoury, meaty and juicy with gorgeous exotic black fruit aromas and flavours. Get out of your shiraz rut with this wine. Drink: 2017-2018. 291989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red 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