Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A solid red wine value from Argentina. Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Full-bodied, smooth and balanced. Great party wine. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 295105 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Susana Balbo Signature Torrontés 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo seems to have the golden touch when it comes to a wide range of styles and wines, from this delightful floral white wine to her more robust Malbecs. Gorgeous notes of white flowers, light spice and spring rain. Pair with salads and mild curries or spices. Drink: 2014-2017. 384339 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive aromas of fleshy black plums and spice on the nose. Good weight and texture on the palate. Finishes smooth. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

McWilliams Wines JJ McWilliam Shiraz Cabernet 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich and supple Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Attractive aromas of fleshy ripe black fruit, toasty oak and mocha. Pair with meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2007-2011. 16741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A mocha-rich, medium-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Lots of ripe fruit on this vintage. Sweet black plum aromas on the nose with dark chocolate and cedar spice. Fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours on the palate of this mouth-watering Pinot Noir. Could also cellar for a few years. Very respected winemaker. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2020. 130989 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. August 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2015, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Simply stunning. There's nothing like it. Words fail. Full-bodied, juicy, smooth, complex and concentrated with fleshy ripe black plum and savoury meaty notes. Pair with more of the same wine. Forget food. Drink: 2016-2021. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Fleshy ripe black cherry aromas on the nose follow through with those flavours on the palate. Racy acidity for roasted chicken and turkey. Very complex with a long finish. Plush and sexy with a satin-smooth texture. Gorgeous aromas of smokey cherries. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Drink: 2016-2023. 268391 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: An incredibly great price for such a juicy, full-bodied, full-flavoured red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot! Fleshy ripe black plums and berries on the nose of this robust, dry Niagara red wine. Pair with grilled meats and barbecued anything. Drink: 2017-2020. 565713  XD 750 mL  $14.75 Score: 89/100. August 29, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Featherstone Winery Cabernet Franc 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy and mouth-watering with fleshy black plums and tart blackberries. Smooth and supple and medium-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 64618 12.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Winery Baco Noir 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A terrific Baco Noir from the country's best producer of this wine. Rich and robust with aromas of blackberry and plum. Juicy flavours on the palate of blackberry. Dry, satisfying finish. Fantastic price. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 270926 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Fielding Chardonnay 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016-2020. 164491 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bright and zesty with lime-alive aromas and toasty bread. Great value and quality for the price of this Ontario sparkling wine. Finishes with a lick lemon zest. This Niagara bubbly is made from Riesling from the winery's Limestone Ridge Estate Vineyard. This is a great gift wine or pair it with shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 370361 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A remarkable Niagara sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Toasty beautiful with green apple freshness and layers of refreshment, like ocean spray on a warm summer's day. The vines are planted in limestone clay soils on the benchlands of the Niagara Escarpment. The wine is aged sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 30 months prior to disgorging. Terrific minerality and persistent mousse. Wow. 213983 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kacaba Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Light, clean and fresh unoaked Chardonnay from Niagara. Lots of pure apple flavour here without any heavy smoky or toasted aromas. Perfect on its own as an aperitif or pair with shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 326975 12.40% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Inniskillin Montague Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A beautiful Niagara Pinot Noir with great finesse and length. Cherry, but not too berry, with nuances of earth and smoke. Medium-bodied and satin smooth. A lovely expression of Niagara elegance. Pair with quail. Drink: 2013-2018. 997353 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: This crisp and refreshing sparkling wine is a blend of about 60% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and a splash of Pinot Gris grapes, and is designated BC VQA. It spent two years resting on its lees to give it richness and creaminess that challenges the best of N.V. Champagnes. A zesty, refreshing bubbly with vibrant green apple notes. Clean finish. Great price. It offers low alcohol but lots of taste and a persistent mousse. Pair with oysters and mussels. 206326 13% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2023 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: August Baco Noir that rises to Bordeaux levels of elegance and complexity. Aromas of black plums, cassis, smoke and earth. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2019. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: I've long been a fan of Flat Rock's Pinot Noirs, especially the Gravity which I think is even stronger in 2014 over last year. Aromas of fleshy cherry yet it's balanced with racy acidity. The winery uses the gentlest methods to press the grapes and make the wine via a gravity flow system rather than pumping (thus the name gravity on the label). Then the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Medium ruby hue with cherry accents, polished tannins, silky smooth texture and medium bodied weight. Gorgeous cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the mid-palate. Then it finishes with wisps of black raspberry and vanilla toast. This red wine is so vibrant and so fantastically great year after year. Try it with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2014-2020. 1560 13% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. May 13, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Nicholas Pearce Ward 5 Brut Blanc 2013, Cherry Valley, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp and clean with a rich yeasty, leesy nose and freshly baked bread. Toasty to the max. Pair with oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2015-2019. 11% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 31, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Creekside Laura's Red 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy black fruit and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Niagara red wine. Lots of acidity and tart blackberry on the palate for dishes with a tangy tomato sauce. Good balance. Full-bodied. This full-weighted wine is intense and balanced with aromas of blackcurrant, pepper and mocha. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 117960 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. June 17, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Closson Chase K.J. Watson Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Smooth, medium-bodied Prince Edward County Pinot Noir from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of fleshy cherry and freshly turned earth. Pair with salmon or tuna. Drink: 2016-2020. 180756000391 12.70% XD 750 mL  $37.00 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Torres Las Mulas Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Curico, Chile: Herbal and lime aromas with loads of mouth-watering acidity and juiciness for salads and seafood. An amazing and refreshing white for this price point! Finishes with a grassy-lime kick. Serve chilled at 10ºC. Drink: 2015-2017. 272609 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: A towering French red wine from the Rhone Valley, with a firm grip on the palate and big toasted dark fruit aromas and flavours. Full-bodied with a savoury finish. Needs cellar time. This is a blend of Syrah (75%) and Grenache (25%) grapes that finishes with dark spices, clove and pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 729962 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. The vines grow in black slate and schist soil, are old vines, grapes are hand-picked with low yields and dry grown (no irrigation). Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2020. 195107 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domaine Grandy Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Rhone red wine without high alcohol or heaviness, at a bargain price. Cedar brush, wild black cherry and smoke. So smooth on the palate: goes down slippery fast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 287532 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Moselland eG Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Riesling 2013, Mosel, Germany: A light-bodied, low-alcohol, pretty German white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Lots of floral and fresh pear aromas and flavours. Great price. Pair with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2016. 15875 9.50% M 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 86/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Michele Chiarlo Le Marne Gavi 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: White floral nose then lime acidity on the palate to wake up your taste buds in this vibrant Italian white wine. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp. Great aperitif! A vibrant citrus finish. Finishes with notes of green apple, anise and lime. Pair with creamy cheeses or grilled prawns. Drink: 2013-2016. 228528 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

San Remy Monica Di Sardegna 2012, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Great big red wine with purple plums and blackberry liqueur: reminds me of Zinfandel on steroids. Some violets here too for a lovely kick. Drink: 2014-2018. 395947 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Mocali Morellino Di Scansano 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Fleshy ripe cherry aromas that get pleasantly tart on the palate of this Chianti made from the Sangiovese grape. Medium- to almost full-bodied, supple and mouth-watering with lots of acidity for food such as pasta in tomato sauce. Finishes with pepper, coffee and smoke. Superb value. Drink: 2013-2018. 317115 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Resta Salice Salentino 2011, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Well-priced for this robust, rustic Italian red wine. Great with pizza and hamburgers. Salice Salentino wines are known for the concentration of flavour and colour. Drink: 2013-2017. 324731 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Ilauri Le Pinciaie Montelpulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Lots of dark chocolate and mocha from very, very generous oak aging. Full-bodied and smooth and juicy layers of chocolate-covered dark fleshy berries. Pair with Mexican mole or a chocolate inflected dish. Drink: 2013-2017. 396663 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: The Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand tends to be warmer than Marlborough (especially the nights are not as cool), thus it's better known for later ripening grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Villa Maria demonstrates this amply in the glass with a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet grapes. A special area known as Gimlet Gravels provides most of the fruit for this wine and yet it's only 800 hectares in total, with old soils of fractured rock that are free draining which means the vines suffer as they should to produce great wine for you. In fact, you can go down 20 to 30 feet here and still find gravel as this was an old river bed that became exposed in the 1880s after an earthquake. This wine is amazing in that it delivers far more heft, weight and dark fruit flavour than you'd expect from just 12.5% alcohol. Yay! Drink: 2013-2018. 310300 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Grassy, herbal refreshment with a medium-bodied weight. Stunningly great price. South Africa does so well with Sauvignon Blanc, and it shows in this wine. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled portobello mushroom. Drink: 2014-2016. 126797 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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

Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States: An excellent value for Californian Pinot Noir, which is usually three times this price as it's so difficult to grow. Medium-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering with attractive notes of tart field berries. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review