Santa Julia Reserva Familia Zuccardi Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: A rollicking good Malbec with tasty notes of blackberries and plums. Round, supple and generous. Perfect for movie night. 429761 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipü, Mendoza, Argentina: Smooth as velvet and wonderful aromas of black plums and dark spices. Full-bodied and supremely satisfying. Serve this to your boss and get promoted. Drink: 2011-2018. 128629 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 16, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Oscar's Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: A wonderfully robust and intriguing nose of blackberry jam, caramel, cocoa and a touch of toasted coconut. The palate is dry, with nice fruit and a plush texture. This is a real crowd-pleaser of a wine. A nice addition to a casual gathering. My note: Jammy-lovely: blackberry pie in a glass! Dry but packed with flavour. Full-bodied with layers of pleasure that lap over your senses. Drink: 2011-2016. 225631 15.20% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 16, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Kacaba Vineyards Meritage 2006, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Purple and juicy with mouth-watering, full-bodied goodness. Perfect for pizza night. 101477 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review

Trove Winery Shiraz Malbec 2006, Oliver, BC, Canada: A velvet-smooth jazz wine with dark fruit aromas. Medium- to full-bodied. This wine will please many palates: great for parties. 45146 13.90% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 85/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review

Caliterra Tributo Carmenère 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Caliterra was established in 1996 as a partnership between the Robert Mondavi family and Viña Errázuriz. Viña Erráruriz acquired the Mondavi share in 2004. The name Caliterra is a combination of the words calidad (quality) and tierra (land). This is a deliciously lush wine with layers of sweet dark fruit, nice structure and a seam of acidity keeping everything in balance. My note: Superb value for the money! Rich, savoury dark berries and plums. Nice juiciness and full-bodied weight. Drink: 2011-2014. 56630 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 16, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Val Joanis Tradition Chancel Family, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Rosé 2010, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale salmon-pink with lively aromas of spring flowers, strawberry and cherry. Dry, medium bodied and with plenty of mouthwatering acidity. There is also a touch of tannic influence that adds nice balance. Lovely tangy red fruit flavours with floral and herbal notes. Beautifully refreshing with a substantial finish. Perfect as a sipper. My note: I want it! Goodness gracious, this is fantastic for the money! Fresh strawberries and field berries. Perfectly balanced and refreshing. Drink: 2011-2013. 707281 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2011 Favourite Rose. Full Review

Segal Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Galilee Heights, Israel: Vintages Wine Panel: Medium ruby in the glass, with complex and invigorating notes of blackberry, cherry, raspberry, cassis, and anise. Dry, with incredible fruit concentration, structure and balance, this delicious wine earned unanimous praise from our panel. The finish is long, layered, and satisfying. Enjoy tonight. My note: Classic, balanced with aromas of blackberry, cassis and toasty oak. This is a superb wine, and it’s kosher for Passover. Drink: 2011-2015. 223677 13.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2011 Full Review

Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir 2008, New Zealand, New Zealand: Juicy and vibrant with tart cherries and mouth-watering acidity. Great food companion, from salmon to roast chicken. 146548 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.65 Score: 87/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review

Ironstone Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Ironstone creates a fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing Zinfandel rich in blackberry and blueberry notes. Medium bodied, dry, soft and round, with a lingering finish. Superb value. My note: Classic Californian Zinfandel! Love it: brambleberry, blueberry and blackberry pie. Smooth and full-bodied and ultra-juicy. Slather it on! Drink: 2011-2015. 951889 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2011 Full Review