Mountadam Chardonnay 2015, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this Australian Chardonnay for a top Burgundian Meursault Chardonnay. Mountadam High Eden Estate is Australia's coolest climate Chardonnay vineyard. Intensely flavoured with mouth-coating viscosity. Pair with buttered popcorn or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2016-2020. 333211 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2016-2020. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

De bortoli Gulf Station Chardonnay 2016, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Savoury and juicy, and perfectly balanced and vibrant Australian Chardonnay. The "G.S." on the label stands for Gulf Station, and the grapes are grown in premium parcels of vineyards planted in the Yarra Valley. Seductive smoke and toast on the nose is cut through with a shaft of lemon brightness and polish. Full-bodied and lovely. Drink: 2016-2019. 238071 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Wits End Luna Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This blockbuster Australian Shiraz is made from grapes grown in the cool McLaren Vale, and made more interesting with a splash of Barbera grapes in the blend. Attractive aromas of blackberry and black current on the nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied wine. Savoury and meaty, yet also juicy. This wine packs a flavour punch. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 311258 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: There's a reason this Chilean wine has a cult following. Purple Angel will make you feel as though you've gone to heaven aloft a cloud of sensory pleasure. The 2014 vintage is a blend of 92% Caménère and 8% Petit Verdot grapes. Caménère was re-discovered only about 12 years ago, believed to be extinct after phylloxera hit its ancestral home in Bordeaux in 1880. That's why it's also called the "Jurassic Park" grape. The vines for this wine are planted on steep slopes. If you love full-bodied, juicy, fruit-forward wines, this is your apogee as it also has all of those other great hallmarks of superb wine: complexity, balance and finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2017-2023. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $95.95 Score: 99/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, 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: 2017-2020. 729962 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Lafage Tessellae Carignan 2015, Cotes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: A blockbuster big southern French red wine that's what I call a palate-wacker. Juicy and full-bodied x 10. Very supple and smooth. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017-2020. 343509 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin Réserve Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2015, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: This moderately priced southern French white wine blend is produced by the Perrin family, who also make the coveted Chateau de Beaucastel and have been making wine for five generations. Lovely French white wine from the Rhone Valley! Not too oaky or fruity: a delicious blend of earth and sunshine. Full-bodied with layers of Asian pear and a hint of smoke in this AC wine. Lots of energy and character in this Old World charmer. Primarily made from the Grenache Blanc grape, with some smoke and melon on the finish. Great price. Lovely lick of lime zest on the finish. Pair with pasta or seafood in a cream sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 499509 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Anne De Laweiss Collection Gewurztraminer 2015, Alsace A.C., France: A seductive and floral Alsatian white wine made from the spicy Gewürztraminer grape. Lots of flavour for Asian dishes. Drink: 2016-2019. 141226 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Rasteau 2014, Rhône A.C., France: A terrific, full-bodied southern French red wine blend from one of the most respected producers in the region, Chapoutier. Aromas of black and dark red fruit, graphite and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 517201 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. Tremendous value for this price. This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2017-2021. 224592 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2014, Veneto, Italy: Fleshy ripe sweet black cherries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Italian red wine. Great price for this quality! Pair with lasagna or sausage. Drink: 2016-2022. 338939 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tomaresca Trentangeli Trentangeli 2014, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Loaded with black fruit, dark spice and meaty notes. This full-bodied southern Italian red wine was oak aged and is a great wine for the cellar. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2022. 435529 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Drink: 2017-2019. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2016, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay W.O., South Africa: Hamilton Russel Vineyards sees the strongest maritime influence of any winegrowing area in South Africa. At less than two kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean's Walker Bay, the cooling influence of the cold Benguela current flowing up from Antarctica flows over the vineyard with the prevailing southeast winds allowing for cooler days but warmer nights and warmer winters. The overall climate is Mediterranean. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Rich, concentrated and hedonistic, yet with a nervy edge in this South African Chardonnay. A concentrated vein of tree fruit and minerality. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2023. 931006 13% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 95/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Tarima Monastrell 2015, Alicante D.O., Spain: A robust, juicy, savoury Spanish red wine at a nice price. Supple, velvet smooth and loaded with seductive fleshy black cherry aromas and flavours. Beautiful depth and length. Gorgeous black raspberry on the finish. Pair with grilled lamb, prime rib roast and herbed chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 310151 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review