Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Syrah Rosé 2006, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Vibrant hot pink color. A real cha cha cha wine with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and strawberry, plus a hint of spice and pepper. It is ripe and dry with a sassy hint of bitterness on the medium finish. This medium-bodied wine will have you wanting to move to Latin rhythms. My Note: Gorgeous and full-bodied, loads of fresh raspberry and berry fruits. 34322 12% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2007 Full Review

Alamos Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina: A terrific value wine. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. 467951 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 92/100. October 13, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2013, Mondoza, Argentina: This Argentine gem of a wine introduces itself with lime and apple blossom. Medium-bodied, floral and expressive: it's so pretty. Perfect for mild and medium curries and spices. The price is simply amazing for the taste. This is one of Argentina's best winemakers. Drink: 2014-2018. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Water Wheel Memsie 2006, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia: A full-bodied blend of 87% shiraz, 7% cabernet sauvignon and 6% malbec. Rich aromatic notes of blackberries and mint. 656637 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2008 Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Merlot Propietors Reserve 2005, Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada: An incredible wine for the money. Rich and full-bodied with notes of black cherries and mocha. 543876 14.30% D 750 mL  $14.75 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2008 Full Review

Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2006, Maipo Valley, Chile: An absolutely phenomenal wine for the money! Rich, robust with black plums and comfort. 694208 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2008 Full Review

Viu Manent Reserva Malbec 2006, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: This Chilean version of Malbec is up to the challenge of its neighbors in Argentina and is a terrific value as well. It has loads of blackberry, raspberry, toast and mocha aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and concentrated. My note: Incredible balance and length. 16089 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 15, 2008 Full Review

Concha y Toro Trio Reserva Merlot Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Rapel Valley, Chile: So darn tasty! Yum! Dark chocolate on the nose gives way to fleshy blackberries and plums. Full-bodied and rich with good depth and concentration. This blend is mostly Merlot with a dash of Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. An incredible value. 433920 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2010 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile: Love it! I will not be snobby and resist a 90 score just because this is a $14 wine. It's tasty, robust and packed with flavour. Fleshy rip plums, blackberries and a mocha infused finish. Roll on! 253872 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2010 Full Review

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: I love it! (I also just shouted that out the window to some surprised people on the sidewalk.) So very pretty with a basket of fresh field strawberries. Bask in the sun and pretend you are by the Mediterranean. Dry and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 33621 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt Rosé 2014, Fronton, Southwest A.C., France: Brought to us by Philip Grant, Proprietor, this dry, very elegant, lovely French rosé offers everything you want: great rosehip-dry cherry taste yet not overbearing. The iron and quartz content of the gravel soils in which the vines for this wine are planted are perfectly suited to the Négrette grapes used for this wine. Very balanced rosé with outdoorsy, meadow fresh aromas, including wild berries. Spectacularly great price! Perfect aperitif or companion to seafood or cold chicken sandwiches. Drink: 2014-2016. 219840 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Pinot Noir 2013, Languedoc IGT, France: Amazing value for such a beautiful French Pinot Noir! Modern style with fleshy ripe cherry, smooth texture and medium weight. Very food friendly and so delicious. Wow. Drink: 2013-2018. 184069 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château Bellevue La Forêt Rosé 2015, Fronton, Southwest A.C., France: An incredibly tasting and mouth-watering dry rose, especially for this price point. Aromas of field strawberries and tiny raspberries. Refreshing as an aperitif or pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2017. 219840 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Château Mourgues Du Grès Les Galets Rouges, François Collard Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre Carignan 2007, A.C., Costières de Nîmes, France: This wines is a blend of 78% Syrah with the balance being Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. This wine is warm on the palate and finish from the alcohol level but it’s rich and comforting too. Gobs of flavor and hedonistic happiness. 132548 14.60% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. August 29, 2009 Full Review

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling 2012, Mosel Q.B.A., Germany: Spectacularly concentrated flavours, yet not heavy and, bonus, is light in alcohol. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to German Riesling. (Though pair this zesty white wine with dishes that have a touch of sweetness like glazed ham rather than dessert itself.) Glorious pleasure that could be three times the price! Ripe peach, apricot and pear with some zingy moth-watering action. Light and fresh… float away on its flavours. Drink: 2013-2019. 596601 10% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezie I.G.T., Italy: An extraordinary fresh Italian white wine, especially for this price. Wow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, green apples and lime-citrus. Racy, mouth-watering acidity for salads and vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2017. 589101 12% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 31, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2009, East-Central Sicily, Italy: Gorgeous blackberry and juniper aromas with an attractive tarry core. Fleshy ripe blackberries tumble over one another across your mouth. This is a steal at this price ... someone in accounting has obviously made a mistake so buy it while you can. Drink: 2010-2014. 143164 14% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. July 20, 2010 Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2007, W.O., South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard in the Wellington district, then aged for 27 months in used French oak barrels. The result is a full-bodied, spicy and floral red. An amazing wine for the price! Rich notes of plums fill the glass. Drink: 2008-2012. 595280 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

KWV Kwv Chardonnay 2006, W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa: Fantastic Chardonnay: big, oaky and buttery yes, but not too heavy. Generous and rich with flavor yet balanced. I love the wines from this producer. 328559 14.70% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 14, 2009 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

The Grinder Pinotage 2011, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with black pepper, dark spices, coffee, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Pair with rib roast or grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Vibrant with lime energy and lift. Some green apple through the mid-palate with some white melon on a long finish. Amazing for the price point! Drink: 2012-2015. 126847 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hecula Monastrell 2009, Yecla D.O., Spain: Peppery, black fruit aromas and an absolutely stunning taste, especially for the money! Wow! Stock up for parties now, especially all those spring barbecues. This is a fully-bodied delight. 300673 14% XD 750 mL  $14.99 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Opens with seductive black fleshy plums, blackberries and blackcurrants wrapped in mocha and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific balance and mouth-watering action. Great for hearty meat dishes and when you want to be good to yourself. Drink: 2013-2016. 313817 13.60% XD 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 20, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quady Essencia Orange Muscat 2012, California, United States: Exotic and wonderful with a Clementine dipped in chocolate flavour. Can’t imagine a better wine with many desserts or on its own. Drink: 2012-2018. 299552 15% S 375 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. October 12, 2013 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Quady Winery Orange Muscat 2007, California, United States: Exotic and wonderful with a Clementine dipped in chocolate flavour. Can’t imagine a better wine with many desserts or on its own. 299552 15% S 375 mL  $13.95 Score: 93/100. November 13, 2010 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review

Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, United States: Ravenswood is known for very full-bodied zinfandels, and this cabernet is also robust, but in a smooth, balanced and mouth-watering way. Packed with blackberry and cassis flavours with some smoke on the finish. Terrific! Ravenswood is one of the famous three R's of California wineries famous for their Zinfandel (Ridge and Rosenblum being the other two), which sometimes overshadows just how well they make Cabernet Sauvignon. Don't blame me if you get hooked on this cab: I warned you. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2018. 606632 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review