Syn Sparkling Leconfield Wines Shiraz, South Australia, Australia  329821 13.50% M 750 mL  $19.95. October 26, 2012 Full Review

The Little Penguin Merlot 2010, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Tasty, full-bodied and smooth with juicy black plum notes. Nice price. Some black cherry on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 598912 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 85/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review

Black Sage Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan, B.C., Canada: Fleshy black plums with a touch of smoke. Full-bodied and smooth. Terrific, especially for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 593053 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2009, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada Drink: 2011-2013. 256289 6.50% S 750 mL  $25.95. December 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château des Charmes Sparkling Rosé 2012, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Strawberry bubblegum on the nose and palate with a cider reduction finish. Pair with cider marinated chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 78055 12% M 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 86/100. April 18, 2016 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

The View Winery Distraction Frizzante 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: This BC sparkling wine is a blend of Pinotage, Gewurztraminer and Ehrenfelser grapes grown by the fifth generation of this family-owned winery overlooking the Okanagan Lake. Aromas of sweet red berries and red licorice in this off-dry bubbly. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to glazed ham. Drink: 2014-2017. 14.60% M 750 mL Score: 87/100. January 9, 2017 Full Review

Carmen Wines Reserva Merlot 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Juicy and succulent with a pleasant grip and dry finish. Loaded with fleshy ripe plums and blackberries. Smooth and supple. Amazing price. Drink: 2012-2014. 83300097550 13.90% D 750 mL  $11.45 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review