d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Lots of acidity on this juicy Australian red wine blend. Tarry black fruit and spices. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 713040 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 19, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light, floral BC Gewurztraminer with aromas of lychee, rose petal and baking spices. Medium-bodied and delicious. The 2015 vintage of the Gray Monk Gewürztraminer has a lovely pale golden hue in the glass. Finishes with Asian pear, lychee and roses. Perfect for Asian dishes, curries and spicy dishes. Drink: 2017-2020. 321588 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 6, 2018 Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Reserve Gewürztraminer 2015, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A floral, zesty Niagara Gewurztraminer with attractive aromas of white peach, baking spice and lychee on the palate. Very Alsatian in style and elegance. Finishes with rosewater notes. Pair with Asian dishes. Drink: 2016-2021. 360255 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut Sparkling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: This sparkling gets better every year, even though it's not vintage-dated. Lovely finesse and mousse with green apple vibrancy. The grapes were hand-picked in 50 pound lugs so they weren't bruised. The winery does press fractioning meaning the first bit of the juice (the head) and the last bit (the tail) aren't used in the wine just the juiciest, tastiest part of the juice. They also use the traditional Champagne method to make the wine. The wine spends 30 months on the lees which gives it a creamy texture. Serve as an aperitif on its own or add 1 oz. of Riesling Icewine or 1 oz of Cabernet Franc Icewine to 3 oz of Cuvee Catharine to make a Kir Catharine. Drink: 2022-2025. 217521 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift 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

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewürztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White melon and white peach aromas and flavours on this crisp Italian sparkling wine, with good acidity and yet also a creamy softness. Pair with soft cheeses. Drink: 2022-2024. 687582 11.50% MD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2014, Catalunya, Spain: A rich, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the country's classic Tempranillo grape. Aromas of dark plums, smoke and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Great value! Drink: 2014-2019. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rolland Galarreta Tempranillo Merlot 2012, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: A supple, juicy, smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with some Merlot grapes. This is a joint venture between the famous French flying winemaker Michel Rolland and Spanish wine entrepreneur Javier Galarreta. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 434423 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review