Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red wine made from high mountain vines and featuring enticing aromas of dark fruit and smoke on the nose. Supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. This winery sources its Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from four different vineyards in the Andes for greater complexity. Lovely spice and pepper on the finish. Try with hearty meat dishes and BBQ meats. This wine was made using a five-day cold maceration to concentrate it's flavours. Then is was aged in oak for a year. It's a blend of 4 vineyards and the grapes aside from cabernet sauvignon include: 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Drink: 2014-2018. 985002 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. April 12, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: Produced from the world-renown Pierre Sparr, a delicious, smooth and creamy Pinot Gris with ripe pear, baking spice and soft citrus flavours fresh on the palate. Drink: 2020-2022. 983395 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Black as night in hue with aromas and flavours to match. Layered, robust and complex. Great concentration that's undoing my own. Drink: 2011-2019. 433417 15.40% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. April 12, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherry aromas on the nose of this seductive red wine, with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” This is a very generous Amarone, and lovers of this style should stock up. Incredibly long finish. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2022. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 95/100. April 12, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Bring it! Drink: 2013-2015. 9167 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 12, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Bellingham Homestead The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2019, Paarl W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied Chenin Blanc produced from 25-year-old Paarl bush vines, vibrant with white-fleshed stone fruit, guava and tropical fruits, marmalade and lime zest flavours creamy and zesty on the palate. Drink or hold. Pair with crab cakes. Drink: 2020-2024. 484055 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. November 13, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Pinot Noir 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lovely cherry-berry aromas on the nose with a supple, smooth, medium-bodied texture on the palate. This is an incredibly great price for Napa Valley pinot noir. Medium-bodied and delicious. Drink: 2014-2017. 226571 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review