Creekside Laura's Red 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara wine region in Ontario, Creekside's Laura's 2016 is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon with 2% Syrah added into the mix and showing a lot of promise. On the nose field berries, wet stone, chocolate, earthiness and hint of vanilla. There's plenty of acidity for food and some warming alcohol on the palate. Long toasted oak and cherry finish Decant and drink now or hold in cellar for three to five years. Drink: 2020-2024. 117960 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 90/100. July 28, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2016, Midi A.P., France: So luscious! High alcohol but the wine doesn't taste hot: rich and full-bodied with complex layers of black fruit, hickory smoke and dried herbs. So savoury! Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Drink: 2018-2025. 119354 15% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Le Gravillas Sablet 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: Le Gravillas Sablet 2015 is full-bodied Côtes Du Rhône-Villages red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah grapes. Love the ripe black plum, black raspberry, cedar spice and garrigue herbs flavours on this wine. Pair with a grilled striploin topped with creamy blue cheese. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2016 Concours des Vins à Orange. Drink: 2018-2024. 78790 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. November 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Antoine Réserve Du Château 2014, Bordeaux Supérieur A.C., France: The wine blend is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc with aromas of black currant and cassis. Pair with prime rib. Château Saint-Antoine winery is owned by the Aubert family who also own the prestigious Chateau La Couspaude Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classe. A great bargain for Bordeaux! Ready to drink now with decanting of 1-2 hours as the tannins are still firm. Aromas of black currant and cassis, mocha and chocolate from oak aging. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 434464 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Closerie des Alisiers Bourgogne Aligoté 2016, Burgundy A.C., France Drink: 2018-2021. 557728 12.60% XD 750 mL  $23.95. June 9, 2018 Full Review

Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire La Princesse Maudite Labouré-Roi 2008, Bourgogne, France   750 mL  $14.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review

François Chidaine Les Choisilles Montlouis Sur Loire 2007, Touraine, France   750 mL  $28.15. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Langlois-Château St. Florent Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Saumur, Loire, France  357251 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. December 18, 2013 Full Review

Bourgogne Aligoté  Marquis De Jouennes 2014, Bourgogne, France   750 mL  $15.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Côtes Du Rhône Paul Jaboulet Ainé Parallèle 45 2013, Côtes Du Rhône, France Drink: 2016-2018. D 750 mL  $16.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

René Bouvier Cuvée Chapitre Suivant 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: Lots of acidity on this medium-bodied, smooth Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir. Decent price. Aromas of sour cherry and earth. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2020. 209601 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. September 16, 2017 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2015, Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: This medium-bodied Greek wine from Young Vines offers red florals and cherry on the nose and palate. The vines are 15 years old for these Xinomavro grapes. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2017-2022. 466474 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 30, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Rosso Dolcetto Barbera Nebbiolo 2013, Piedmont, Italy: Full-bodied with good acidity for tangy tomato dishes. Dried black fruit and some dried herbs. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 981019 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Castello Di Neive Barbaresco 2014, Piedmont, Italy: Tart, tannic, dry and delicious! This medium-bodied northern Italian red wine made from the barbaresco grape has racy acidity for tangy meat sauces. Drink: 2016-2020. 160143 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.80 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Montresor Amarone Della Valpolicella 2015, Veneto DOCG, Italy: Black cherry liqueur and dark spice on the nose and palate of this attractive Italian Amarone. Made using the traditional method of appassimento: dry the grapes before fermentation to concentrate their flavours and the body of the wine. Pleasantly bitter finish. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2025. 240416 15% D 750 mL  $38.50 Score: 91/100. May 23, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo 2012, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico, Mexico: After Italian producers, this Mexican winery is the world’s largest producer of wines made from the Nebbiolo grape. A mouthful of ripe berry and black fruit rewards drinkers of this supple, robust wine. Incredible concentration and depth. Pair with grilled meats. Incredibly great price for such quality and taste. Drink: 2017-2022. 590182 13.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Vetiver Viura 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Perfumed with white floral aromas and a lovely lime blossom on the mid-palate. Medium-bodied: a lively aperitif or companion to shellfish. Drink: 2018-2019. 437707 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review