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  $24.95 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