Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A solid red wine value from Argentina. Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Full-bodied, smooth and balanced. Great party wine. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 295105 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 88/100. May 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Valle, South Australia, Australia: Here's your ultimate lamb with rosemary wine. This robust Cabernet over-delivers against its price point beautifully. I also love the Shiraz this winery makes. Full-bodied with smoky black fruit. Great concentration and depth with a good finish. Very satisfying. Crack open a bottle (or two) tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 43224 14.90% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Drinking beautifully right now! It's great to taste Australian Cabernet with some age, and displaying lovey tertiary aromas such as tanned leather, dried herbs and cigar box. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2019. 39537 14.50% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied Australian red wine with classic Cabernet aromas of cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry. Surprisingly elegant for a New World cab. Like it lots! This wine is aged for 22 months in French and American oak and offers a toasty finish. Nicely balanced oak with the fruit and character of the wine. Pair with brisket. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2018. 590471 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Two Sisters Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A smoky, mocha-rich, full-bodied Cabernet Franc with generous layers of flavour and complexity. This may well be the best Cab Franc I've tasted from Ontario: impressive for a new winery just out of the gate in Niagara. Decant 1-2 hours. No herbal or bell pepper here; just rich, ripe fruit, amazing structure and a finish to last longer than a country lane running beside the vineyard. Drink: 2014-2020. 13.50% D 750 mL  $48.00 Score: 92/100. February 6, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: A towering French red wine from the Rhone Valley, with a firm grip on the palate and big toasted dark fruit aromas and flavours. Full-bodied with a savoury finish. Needs cellar time. This is a blend of Syrah (75%) and Grenache (25%) grapes that finishes with dark spices, clove and pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 729962 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. The vines grow in black slate and schist soil, are old vines, grapes are hand-picked with low yields and dry grown (no irrigation). Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 195107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fattoi Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Black and brooding as Heathcliffe on the moor (can’t think of the Italian equivalent just now, sorry). Plush, opulent layers of black plum, blackberry and smoke. Long and satisfying. Finishes with wild truffle, violets, black cherry and cigar box. Pair with truffled risotto. Drink: 2014-2020. 33498 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lirica Di Manduria Primitivo 2007, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Robust with black and purple plum liqueur concentration and depth of flavour. Yet this is bone dry and complex and layered. No relation here style-wise to zinfandel. Pair with hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013-2018. 326710 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Torresella Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Vibrant, fresh and fruity with white and green melon notes. Great aperitif or companion to hors d'ouevres. Drink: 2013-2016. 400440 11.50% XD 750 mL  $17.75 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Savoury, mouth-watering and complex: this Italian red wine delivers. Made from the classic Tuscan grape of the Chianti region, Sangiovese, this wine offers aromas of sun-dried tomato, dark, tart cherry and earth. Perfect for meaty pasta dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 45195 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 31, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: A vibrant, almost robust (for rose) wine with terrific refreshment. Aromas of field strawberries and cranberry. Lots of great acidity for food, such as cold chicken sandwiches and cheeses. Drink: 2014-2016. 650325 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Blackcurrant and wild blackberry flavour richness on the nose and palate, with a gorgeously smooth texture and full-bodied weight. Nice cedar and underbrush notes on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Nice price, too. Drink: 2014-2018. 146894 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Torres Infinite Rojo 2012, Catalunya, Spain: A rich red robe in the glass for this Spanish red wine. Smoky with toasty oak and black fruit. An exceptionally great value for the price point. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2012-2016. 231795 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Cabernet with a long life ahead of it. Give this one some more cellar time, then decant 1-2 hours when you open it. Aromas of black fruit, violets, cigar box and smoke. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 39388 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Bishop's Peak Talley Vineyards Chardonnay 2013, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States: Vibrant and lively notes of green apple freshness on this nose of this Californian Chardonnay. Some smoke from the oak but the purity of fruit still shines through. Lively acidity for food. Full-bodied and balanced. Try with creamy pasta and chicken dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 318360 13.70% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Chandon Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé Sparkling Wine, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine is made using the Méthode Traditionnelle, the same method of a second fermentation in the bottle as in Champagne, which isn't surprising given it's owned by the coveted Champagne house Moet & Chandon. It's a beautiful rose bubbly, especially for this price, offering attractive notes of fresh field strawberries and wild flowers. Crisp, toasty and refreshing. Pair with classy events. 56341 D 750 mL  $33.00 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review