Alamos Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  295105  13.50%    750 mL  $13.95. July 7, 2012 Full Review

Yalumba Organic Viognier 2011, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  288217  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. November 10, 2012 Full Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Cuvee Catharine Brut Sparkling Wine Rosé, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A lovely bubbly with notes of ripe field strawberries, fleshy raspberries and white roses. Medium-bodied and bone-dry with terrific persistence of flavor on the palate. Is there anything prettier than strands of pink pearls gliding up the side of your glass? Float a fresh strawberry or raspberry on top for an extra festive feel. Perfect for all those celebratory moments in life. Serve well chilled. In my Drinks Matcher tool, I've paired this bubbly with a wide variety of dishes.  83139  12%  D  750 mL  $29.95  Score: 90/100. May 7, 2009 Full Review

Norman Hardie Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  125310  11.90%  XD  750 mL  $35.00. September 15, 2012 Full Review

Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: A lively, expertly crafted Chardonnay. Notes of coconut, butterscotch, toast, pear preserves, grapefruit and yellow plum. Dry, medium bodied, crisp and elegant with racy acidity. The oak adds lovely accents to the tangy fruit. Layered, lingering finish. It will also reward 2-4 years in a cellar. My note: Something inside me melts every time I taste this wine, a slow dissolving to sensory bliss. Full-bodied, opulent, buttery and peach-apricot aromas. Drink: 2011-2016.  33936  13%  XD  750 mL  $30.00  Score: 92/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Inniskillin Wines Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q,A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A rich, honeyed nectar of ripe apricots and peach preserves. A mouth-filling definition of delectable. Drink: 2010-2015.  551085  9.50%  S  375 mL  $49.95  Score: 91/100. June 6, 2011 Full Review

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  322586  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 10, 2012 Full Review

Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, A.C. Champagne, France: Notes of green apples, orange zest and white peach on the nose with toasty goodness through the core and finish. Try the ultra-shabby chic combo here between French Champagne and a bucket of KFC chicken. Why wait for New Year’s or a wedding before you pop open bubbly when it’s so tasty? The bonus is that it’s just about the best partner for fried food on the planet: it’s mouth-watering acidity and bubbles wash away the fat, making you want more of course. Drink: 2008-2008.  563338  12%  D  750 mL  $68.00  Score: 91/100. December 5, 2009 Full Review

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: I love it! (I also just shouted that out the window to some surprised people on the sidewalk.) So very pretty with a basket of fresh field strawberries. Bask in the sun and pretend you are by the Mediterranean. Dry and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014.  33621  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95  Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2010, Q.B.A., Pfalz, Germany: Summer forever! I'm buying 2 cases. Light-bodied with delicate pear and peach aromas. The moderated sweetness makes it a divine aperitif or companion to many dishes from glazed ham to Asian and spicy. Drink: 2012-2016.  568634  11.50%  M  750 mL  $13.95  Score: 89/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Folie A Deux Winery Ménage A Trois Red 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  308007  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 20, 2012 Full Review

Liberty School Zinfandel 2009, Pasa Robles, California, USA: Drink: 2012-2015.  41095  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review