Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Minty coolness on the nose is flooded over by fleshy blackberry richness on the palate. A hedonist's wine to fill the senses. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 142398 14.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Liquid satin in a glass. Fleshy field cherries with a luxuriously smooth texture. Not heavy yet so full of character. Extremely elegant and versatile with many dishes. Lovely rich dark cherry aromas of the nose unfold to dark plum and some dried herbs on the palate. Full-bodied for pinot, yet balanced and elegant. Concentrated flavours with a long finish. Polished tannins and elegant structure. Great craftsmanship here. Pair with planked salmon or grilled tuna. One of Canada's best. Drink: 2012-2018. 556613 13% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2011, VQA, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Gorgeous richness with ripe peach and toasted almond open the nose. Full-bodied and voluptuous. A magnificent wine for chardonnay lovers. Pair with roast chicken and corn dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 593996 13.40% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Creekside Estate Winery Laura's White 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely blend of Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Gorgeous aromas of butterscotch, toasted almond and white peach. Floral notes and light spices on the finish. Try it with fresh seafood. Yum! Drink: 2013-2017. 121764 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lovely black plums on the rose with a savoury, tart awakening on the palate. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Slips down slippery fast. Top me up please. Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Tabalí Reserva Especial Named Varietal Blends-Red 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile: A savoury blend of 74% Syrah, 14% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with terrific aromas of big, black fruit and smoke. Anise, pencil led and fleshy black plum flavours flood the senses. Pair with rosemary lamb. Drink: 2013-2016. 107540 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. March 2, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Arboleda Carmenère 2010, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Elegant, smooth and full-bodied with fleshy black plums aromas and flavours. Generous and mouth-filling. Great price for this quality. Drink: 2012-2015. 223015 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Ema Amplus One Carmenere 2008, Peumo, Chile: Classic and balanced: bursting with flavour yet supreme finesse. Love it! Dark fruit and a juicy layering that keeps giving. Drink: 2012-2015. 169987 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard, Ninquén Syrah 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Drink: 2012-2016. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Gustave Lorentz Réserve Riesling 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Intense with lime purity and lemon lift. Gorgeous, dry and mouth-watering. Medium-bodied and perfect for turkey dinner. Drink: 2012-2018. 641639 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Château Du Trignon Le Bossu 2007, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France: Gorgeous, and spectacularly well-priced for this region and style! Robust and concentrated with a river of black cherry liqueur pleasure running through the heart of this bold wine. Good balance and structure so this one will age very well in the cellar. Some dried herbs and figs on the finish wrapped in smoke. Dry and satisfying. Pair with hearty meat dishes and meaty heart-to-heart conversations. Drink: 2014-2020. 309328 14.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 94/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave de Rasteau La Domelière Rasteau 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Savoury meaty notes, ripe black cherry, smoke and happiness on the nose. Full-bodied, plush and smooth in the mouth. Goes on and on with a long finish. Stunning for the price. Drink: 2013-2016. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: A concentrated and intense blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah grapes with aromas of black fleshy fruit, smoke, tar and blackberry liqueur. Mouth-filling and sumptuous. Great for dinner parties and gifts. Decant 1-2 hours. Will cellar well too. Drink: 2013-2019. 130013 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 16, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Château La Gorce Meritage 2008, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: A terrific value for this cru bourgeois! Classic Bordeaux in the glass at a fraction of the price. This wine won gold in the 2010 Concours de Bordeaux competition. Loaded with wild red berry aromas, cedar forest and black plums with a touch of spice. Full-bodied and savoury. Stock up now for elegant dinner parties. Drink: 2013-2016. 91397 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Dense black fruit, licorice and smoke on the nose of this amazingly well-priced wine. Full-bodied and supple with black plum and black raspberry on the finish. This is a terrific blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. I'm still shaking my head at the great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 277038 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Hecht & Bannier St-Chinian 2010, A.C., Midi, France: Gorgeous! Full-bodied, juicy and alive with vibrant black fruit flavours. Black cherry, anise and cassis with just the right amount of savoury oak. Dried herbs and longing on the finish. Bring more quickly please. Drink: 2013-2017. 184184 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. March 30, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tenuta Di Ghizzano Veneroso 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Love it! Classic and structured and intriguing. Black fruit and smoky mystery on the nose. The palate floods the senses with black plums, anise and dark spices. Considerable structure, complexity and concentration. This will do well in the cellar, but it'll be difficult to wait. The wine is a blend is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Drink: 2014-2022. 103218 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 96/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fina Taif Zibibbo 2011, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Clementine and honeysuckle yet not sweet. Aromatic with white daisies and lilies blowing in a field of light spring rain. Perfectly medium-bodied. Drink: 2013-2016. 310102 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tenuta Rocca Ornati Langhe Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresio) 2006, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Savoury, meaty, dry and delicious! Dark red fruit, dark spices, smoke and dried herbs. A terrific wine for many meaty dishes or pasta with tomato sauce. Great price for such quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 309369 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. February 16, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Caruso & Minini Sachia Perricone 2010, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Pepper and black cherry on the nose with black cherry jam on the palate. Full-bodied and supple with just a bit of a grip. Decant 1 hour. This wine would be amazing with meat lovers' or Hawaiian pizza. Drink: 2012-2015. 211854 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Hunter's Wines Pinot Noir 2010, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy with fleshy black cherries and a satin smooth texture with a medium body. Drink: 2012-2016. 586115 13.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Fonseca Porto Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Simply divine! Fleshy black plums huddle together then spread across your senses. Full-bodied, sweet and the perfect dessert wine for happiness and conversation. It can also age well in the cellar. Drink: 2013-2022. 87551 20% S 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: One of my favourite sauvignon blancs from South Africa (and I have many). Bright and refreshing without being too grassy. Lots of lime lift and zesty goodness. Drink: 2012-2015. 933424 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Chalone Monterey County Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United States: Stunning, especially at this price! Butterscotch, green apple and luscious layers of Asian pear. Full-bodied yet superbly balanced and food-friendly. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Pair with roast chicken and lobster in butter. Drink: 2013-2016. 80226 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 91/100. March 2, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review