Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2012, South Australia, Australia: The alcoholic warmth is on the nose of this robust Australian red wine, but so too is fleshy black fruit, dark spice and toasty oak to carry it. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 365378 14% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Wakefield Chardonnay 2014, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Great value Chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian Chardonnay. Drink: 2014-2018. 711556 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Jim Jim Hugh Hamilton Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: This robust red wine is named in honour of the winery’s faithful dog, Jimmy. Lovely Aussie shiraz with black fruit, generous oak and full-bodied heft. Some mint and pepper on the finish. The Down-Underdog is the second-label Shiraz from Hugh Hamilton winery, and among a pack of playful per names such as “The Villain,” “The Scoundrel,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” Pair with gourmet burgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 682005 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Terrific value for this vibrant, come-alive Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, grass, lime and lemon. Drink: 2016-2018. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Château Blaignan 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Lots of toasty oak and hickory smoke on the nose of this robust, rustic red wine. This Cabernet blend from Bordeaux is well-priced. It gets a bit thinner on the palate than the nose would lead you to believe but is nonetheless good value. Drink: 2015-2019. 400606 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Rocca Di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: A juicy and savoury Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany, with full-bodied richness on the palate. Dark berries with a smoky finish. This sangiovese-based wine finishes with dried herbs. Try it with pasta in a meat sauce tonight. Drink: 2015-2019. 222810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 28, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Middle-Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Drink: 2014-2017. 391987 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Barista Pinotage 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This supple South African red wine features coffee espresso on the nose and palate from the toasty oak aging. Lovely smoky richness and layering of dark fruit flavours. Looking for a breakfast wine? Okay, maybe not. But if you love espresso and coffee wafting from your glass, give this wine a try. This South African Pinotage is one of the Bertus 'Starbucks' Fourie coffee style wines. This wine is Certified for Integrity & Sustainability by the South African Wine and Spirit Board. Some black raspberry and mocha on the finish. Great price. Pair with (what else?) coffee-rubbed steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 172585 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 14, 2015 Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Amity Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007, Willamette Valley, United States: A nervy acidity and tart cherries make this a wake-up wine for your mouth. The wine also cries out for food. There's a bit of green-stemminess on the mid-palate, but nonetheless is it a lively wine. Drink: 2007-2014. 124594 12.50% XD 750 mL  $50.00 Score: 88/100. May 8, 2011 Full Review

Foris Pinot Noir 2011, Rogue Valley, Oregon, United States  937128 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95. February 6, 2015 Full Review