Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: I adore that petrol nose! Like dark skies that open to a shaft of sunlight with it's dry peach essence. Superbly concentrated. Mouth-watering acidity. A riesling for intellectuals, and those who want to be. Drink: 2012-2018. 528216 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Rosé 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Full-bodied for rose but medium in the grand wine scheme of things. Delightfully flavourful with aromas of field raspberries and some nutmeg. The most un-boring rose I've tasted. I'm getting a case. Drink: 2012-2014. 275842 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. June 23, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Full Review

Château D'aquéria Jean Olivier, Producteur Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: The rose I drink for personal pleasure and stock up every year. Bone-dry, complex with field berry notes and a long, dry finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 712000 13.50% XD 375 mL  $10.45 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2008, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Tautavel, Midi, France: Dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest pls on the nose. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, full-bodied red. Drink: 2012-2016. 272575 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Splendid pinot noir, especially for the price! Superb layers of mouth-watering black cherry and dark spice. Silky texture and a finish that almost doesn't end. Hedonists: line up for this one and save some for me. Drink: 2012-2017. 279018 13% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Two Tracks Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy fleshy ripe cherries and field berries. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. So delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 269274 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Refreshing, clean and crisp with notes of lime, chives, lemongrass and grass. Lovely! Drink: 2012-2014. 912337 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and vibrant with terrific mouth-watering acidity. Drink: 2012-2014. 141499 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2008, New Zealand, New Zealand: A juicy, generous pinot with a tumble of fleshy ripe raspberries over your tongue and senses. Medium-bodied and silky smooth, this is a terrific red. Drink: 2012-2016. 14548 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Cálem Colheita Single Vintage Sogevinus Btld. 2011 Tawny Port 1998, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: One of my favourite tawny port producers! This lovely toffee-rich, toasted almond wonder is a superb after-dinner drink or pair it with crème brûlée or biscotti. Drink: 2006-2017. 264259 20% S 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2012 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review

Vila Jardim Quinta Vale, Do Arno Tinto 2009, Vinho Regional Tejo, Alentejo, Portugal: Charming! Full-bodied with cherry liqueur concentration yet completely dry. If you love New World wines such as Californian zinfandel and want to bridge to something just as tasty but less fruity from the Old World, this is your wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 277624 14% D 750 mL  $20.75 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Edna Valley Vineyard Paragon Chardonnay 2009, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States: Loaded with butterscotch and toffee notes from the oak aging. A gorgeous richness and full-bodied weight on the palate. A long, smoky finish. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2015. 984153 13.90% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review

Flowers Vineyards And Winery Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Lovely! Rich yet zippy. Full of flavour but not heavy. Terrifically vibrant green apple notes and toasty oak with a lime fresh finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 215210 14.30% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. July 7, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review