Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley and Coonawarra wine region, Wakefield Jaraman 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a sniffer with its dark berries, eucalyptus, chocolate and sweet spicy tobacco aromas. The wine is dry, full-bodied and savoury with ripe dark plum, mocha, menthol, cedar and well-integrated oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are smooth and rounded. For this vintage 52% of the grapes were sourced from the Clare Valley with 48% from the Coonawarra. Awarded Gold at the 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2030. 142398 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

EastDell Pinot Noir 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Eastdell 2017 Pinot Noir is ruby in the glass with some bricking. Fragrant and earthy on the nose with sous bois, crushed raspberry and spicy aromas this PN is dry, medium-bodied with red berry, raspberry, plum, savoury herbs and a touch of spice and well-balanced with food-friendly acidity. Lightly chill and enjoy with roast chicken. Drink: 2024-2025. 613059 12.80% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 17, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Domaine Girard Fleuron de la Rebourgère Sur Lie Muscadet-Sèvre et Maine 2023, Sèvre et Maine, Loire A.O.C., France: Patrick Girard Muscadet sur Lie offers bright lemon-zest and saline-kissed minerality underpinned by rich lees texture and lingering intensity. A great pairing for steamed mussels or oysters Rockefeller. Drink: 2025-2026. 557207 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château St. Roch Chimeres 2023, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon, France: Drink: 2026-2030. 119354 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. August 29, 2026 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Villa Teresa Organic Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Villa Teresa Prosecco is a great value, certified-organic bubbly. Vegan-friendly and produced from 100% Glera grapes from the Veneto wine region, expect bright green apple, white florals and zesty citrusy flavours on a delightfully refreshing mousse. Pour with tempura vegetables. Drink: 2025-2027. 544056 10.70% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2025 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

San Alejandro Querencia Garnacha 2022, Calatayud, Aragón D.O., Spain: Deseya Vieja / From Calatayud, Aragón D.O. San Alejandro Querencia Deseya 2022 is an excellent value, vegan-friendly Garnacha at $18. Produced from organically grown grapes, the wine is fragrant with pink florals, rose petals, red berry, pepper spice and fine herb flavours dry, medium-bodied and so fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained. Excellent all the way around, buy this one by the case and drink it through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 37722 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2026 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review