Mountadam Chardonnay 2015, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this Australian Chardonnay for a top Burgundian Meursault Chardonnay. Mountadam High Eden Estate is Australia's coolest climate Chardonnay vineyard. Intensely flavoured with mouth-coating viscosity. Pair with buttered popcorn or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2016-2020. 333211 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A succulent and robust Australian Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of black plum, smoke, cassis, dark spice and some tar. Sexy Beast is indeed sexy, with fleshy ripe back fruit, a lingering whiff of smoke and a voluptuous texture that wraps itself around your senses. Powerful, but balanced. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 219469 13.80% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Nikolaihof Wachau Terrassen Gruner Veltliner 2014, Wachau, Austria: A lovely yeasty, freshly baked bread note on the nose of this vibrant, beautifully balanced Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. Fresh, racy acidity to take on seafood and shellfish as well as vegetarian dishes. This wine is Demeter certified, and is made using biodynamic farming principles which go well beyond organic methods to respect the earth and the people making this wine. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 85274 11.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Plush and sexy with a satin-smooth texture. Gorgeous aromas of smokey cherries. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. How did they do it so right for this price? Gorgeous depth with black cherry and smoky aromas. Supple, plush and medium-bodied. Drink: 2014-2021. 268391 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, vibrant Niagara rosé with notes of field strawberries. Racy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Medium-bodied and works well as a refreshing aperitif. Drink: 2016-2018. 498535  12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Buttery, rich and round yet balanced with a long finish. This BC Chardonnay offers so much pleasure in the glass. Aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or veal. Drink: 2015-2019. 545004 13.80% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied BC Cabernet with lots of cellar potential. Aromas of cassis and black currant. Firm tannic grip so leave in the cellar a few years at least then decant for 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 553321 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 31, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia B.C. V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific BC Merlot year after year featuring fleshy rip black plum aromas. Quail's Gate is what I'd call a merlot specialist, having elevated the whole varietal for the country. Love the cedar brush finish that leaves a wispy trail right back to the bottle. Superb craftsmanship. Pair with Angus steak, cheddar cheese, beef quesadillas. Drink: 2017-2022. 639633 12% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 92/100. October 31, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre 2016, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France: Bursting from the glass with lemon sunshine and lime zest. Wow! Racy mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. This Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is made from grapes grown in stony and clay soils. Drink: 2017-2025. 542548 13% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Miraval Rosé 2016, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: The 2015 vintage is even better than 2014, and I loved that one. This wine doesn't need to ride on the back of Brad and Angelina's celebrity: it stands alone as a terrific, refreshing rosé with aromas of small field strawberries, orange zest and light spices. Should I add though that there's a hint of drama on the nose, with a surprise twist finish? Sure to be a box office hit at your liquor store. Bottled Hollywood style in a lovely, shapely vessel. Lovely ballet slipper pink hue. Finishes floral and elegant. Pair with oysters and movie night. Drink: 2017-2019. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Hugel Riesling 2014, Alsace A.C., France: An energy wine with lots of sass and attitude: nervy acidity overlaid with ripe peach and pear fruit with some zesty lime, grapefruit and green apple. Drink: 2017-2020. 42101 12% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2013, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Smooth, full-bodied and lovely with mocha and dark fruit goodness. Gorgeous replays of black plum and cherry across the palate. Finishes with a touch of spice and espresso. Highly recommended. Dark berries on the nose with vanilla spice and baked fruit on the finish. Pair with roasted meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 976092 14% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. March 17, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and grassy great! This ultra-refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has so much character. Medium-bodied, no oak, pure enjoyment. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 10421 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Auntsfield Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Auntsfield is the Marlborough region's first vineyard and winery established in 1873. Their single vineyard wines, like this one, are made from 100% estate grown fruit. Zesty, herbal with fresh cut grass and chives on the nose and palate. This producer makes some outstanding wines. Terrific lime awakening of the taste buds! Citrus lift on this medium-bodied wine. Spring refreshment in a glass. Some notes of kiwi and green herbs on a dry finish. Terrific! Finishes with a gooseberry, citrus zing. Drink: 2016-2018. 663286 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Finca Las Cruces Volver 2014, La Mancha D.O., Spain: A lip-smacking, juicy Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grapes whose vines are old and gnarly and planted in calcareous clay soils with scattered stones on top close to the village of Las Mesas in the La Mancha region. Lots of dark fruit flavours ad dark spice. pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 142752 15% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Finca Nueva Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Savoury and juicy with firm tannins. Smoky aromas and toasty oak with black fruit. Made from the Tempranillo grape, this wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2016-2019. 268425 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Conundrum White 2015, California, United States: This lovely Californian white wine is a blend of several white wine grapes. Highly aromatic and floral with notes of daisies, baking spice and peach jam. Off-dry but balanced with a hint of acidity. Viscuous and mouth-coating. Pair with curries. Drink: 2016-2020. 694653 13.50% M 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 14, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ravenswood Besieged 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: This is a robust Californian red wine blend of Petit Syrah, Carignane, Zinfandel, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera grapes. Had the Californian wine industry not been interrupted by Prohibition, this is the type of wine the state would be producing today: mostly complex field blends. Field blends are from traditional mixed plantings of different grapes in the same vineyard. Terrific dark fruit flavours of blackberry and black cherry, though this wine is not sweet. It was aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% was new. Pair with a grilled steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 414136 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review