Secreto Patagonico Malbec 2017, Patagonia, Argentina: Juicy black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavours in this luscious, full-bodied Malbec. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 635961 14.30% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Crisp and bright, medium-bodied Malbec with fresh blackberry and ripe blueberry flavours lingering savoury herb finish. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 4, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

El Esteco Malbec 2015, Valle Calchaquies, Argentina: A juicy, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with generous notes of fleshy ripe black plums, sweet blackberries and mocha. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2028. 113191 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A toasty, full-bodied Chardonnay from the Luján de Cuyo appellation with aromas of ripe golden apple, pear, soft citrus and toasty on the nose. This is a dry and creamy Chardonnay with apple pie, sweet spice, lemon curd citrusy flavours on the palate with great acidity for food. A perfect pairing to roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2022. 191915 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A smooth and satisfyingly savoury Cabernet Sauvignon produced by d'Arenberg. Love the cedar spice and blackberry nose on this smoky red with dark berry, dark chocolate and sweet vanilla flavours on the palate. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Pair with smoked and braised meats. Drink: 2019-2025. 943456 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale in South Australia, d'Arenberg's The Hermit Crab is a white wine blend of Viognier with about one-third in Marsanne grapes. Simply delicious with ripe stone fruit, white florals, pink grapefruit and a long, subtle spicy finish on the palate. "The Hermit Crab" is so named for the reclusive crab that long-ago were known to reside in South Australia, but also for the French "Hermitage" wine region home to the Marsanne grape. Drink: 2019-2022. 662775 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 16, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mollydooker The Maître D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, mouth filling and satisfying with flavours of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and mocha on the palate with a long spicy and savoury finish. Tannins are rounded. Great with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2019-2024. 246629 15.50% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 92/100. May 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2018, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Vasse Felix Filius is a cool-climate Chardonnay from the Margaret River Valley in Australia. Dry, rich with fresh ripe apple, tropical fruit, bright citrus and toasty flavours on the palate from oak ageing. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Drink: 2019-2023. 416511 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Made from 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra, South Australia. Minty with ripe blackberry, dark plum, olive and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Katnook's first vintage was processed by winery Founder John Riccoch's in his woolshed in 1896. It's come a long way from that, though now part of Spain's Freixinet Group. Drink: 2019-2024. 660332 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

The Lackey Shiraz 2017, Australia: No lack here. The Lackey 2017 is a big, bold Shiraz, opulent with dark chocolate, ripe blackberry, dark cherry, menthol and cracked pepper flavours finishing with oak spice. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 5199 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2017, Nova Scotia, Canada: A floral and pretty sparkling wine made in the Charmat or tank method. Old gold in the glass, fragrant with white florals, orange blossoms and medium-bodied, off-dry zesty with a soft mousse of soft orange citrus, ripe peaches and strawberry flavours. Nova 7 is produced in the wild ferment style, with a light hand from winemaker and is an impressive Muscat, Ortega, Seyval Blanc, l'Acadie, Vidal, Riesling and Chardonnay white wine bubble. Drink: 2019-2020. 256289 6.50% M 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2016, Aconcagua Coast D.O., Chile: A full-bodied, Chilean Pinot Noir fragrant with aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry and smoky on the nose. Dry and juicy with ripe red berry, cherry, sweet spice and coffee and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Good acidity for food and tannins are silky. So delicious and so enjoyable now. Drink: 2019-2023. 143214 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2015, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: This Carmenère from the Rapel Valley is fragrant with cedar spice, mint and juicy with dark berry, plum and spicy flavours on the palate. Full-bodied and intense, needs some time in cellar to mellow out. Drink: 2020-2024. 34942 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Arboleda Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: A single-vineyard, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe dark plum, berries and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Smooth, elegant and a pleasure to enjoy. Arboleda was founded in 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick. Drink: 2019-2025. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel 2015, Colchagua Valley D.O ., Chile: There's a reason this Chilean wine has a cult following. Purple Angel will make you feel as though you've gone to heaven aloft a cloud of sensory pleasure. The 2015 vintage is a blend of 92% Caménère and 8% Petit Verdot grapes. Caménère was re-discovered only about 12 years ago, believed to be extinct after phylloxera hit its ancestral home in Bordeaux in 1880. That's why it's also called the "Jurassic Park" grape. The vines for this wine are planted on steep slopes. If you love full-bodied, juicy, fruit-forward wines, this is your apogee as it also has all of those other great hallmarks of superb wine: complexity, balance and finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2018-2025. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $105.95 Score: 99/100. July 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château Larose-Trintaudon 2009, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: There is mocha and dark chocolate on the nose of this robust Bordeaux red wine from the Left Bank of the Gironde River. This full-bodied red is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from the excellent 2012 vintage. Fleshy black plums are on the palate. Decant 1 hour. Pair with a rare steak. This wine was aged French oak barrels for 12 months. Decant 1 hour. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from the excellent 2012 vintage. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2024. 297945 13.70% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages 2017, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: From famed producer, M. Chapoutier another fantastic vintage for Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2017 and fantastic value. Wine grapes are grown organically and biodynamically for this zesty, full-bodied red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Sensuous, flavourful to the last sip. look for dark berries, plums, spice and dried herbs on nose and palate. Well-structured and a pleasure to drink, Pair with grilled fennel sausages and sweet potato wedges. Drink: 2018-2022. 168716 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes Costières de Nîmes 2016, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Beautiful Southern Rhone medium-plus, unfiltered, red wine blend of 75% Grenache with Syrah and some Mourvèdre grapes from "vielles vignes" in the Costières de Nîmes, Rhône wine region. Produced by Michel Gassier. Wine grapes are destemmed and the blend is matured for 1 year on the lees in French oak barrels. The Grenache portion is kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. Drink: 2019-2022. 40964 15% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet Rouge 2016, Bordeaux, France: This isn't your mother's Mouton Cadet! The stalwart brand has made significant quality and style updates over the past 5 years. Taste and see the difference. This is a robust, smooth blend of 83% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc grapes. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and smoke. Some dark spices on the finish. Pair with grilled steak and gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2023. 943 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend From Vignobles Dourthe of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot wine grapes. Look for ripe blackberry, black currant, spicy pepper and smoky flavours from oak ageing on the palate. Tannins are soft and silky. Enjoy now. Pair with a crown roast of pork. Drink: 2018-2025. 349308 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet Blanc 2018, Bordeaux, France: A vibrant, zesty blend of 68% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 2% Muscadelle grapea for the 2018 vintage. Fresh lime and lemon citrus aromas with a hint of smoke on the finish. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Perfect for shellfish, seafood and quiche. Drink: 2019-2021. 2527 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Mouton Cadet Rosé 2018, Bordeaux, France: A lovely, light-bodied, strawberry-fresh French rose that's a tasty blend of 86% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc grapes. Although this is made in Bordeaux, the style is more reminescent of Provence with its delicacy and freshness. Pair with salmon, grilled chicken and sunny decks. Drink: 2019-2021. 559450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.45 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review

Mouton Cadet Réserve St-Émilion 2016, Bordeaux, France: A spectacular price at an incredibly great price. The 2016 was superb, even better than the much-touted 2015. It shows in this wine that's an elegant, full-bodied Boredeaux blend of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The Merlot makes this lovely wine ready to drink now, but the Cabs will give it a long cellar life and structure. Aromas of black fruit, vanilla spice and tanned leather. Perfect for lamb with rosemary. Drink: 2019-2026. 18578 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. May 25, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ferraton Père & Fils Plan De Dieu 2017, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: Deep purple in the glass. A full-bodied, powerful and vibrant Southern Rhône with ripe crushed raspberry, dark berry and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 74229 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Jean-Ernest Descombes Morgon Gamay 2016, Morgon, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely aromas of black cherry and pepper on the nose. Robust, rich and mouth-filling. this isn't Beaujolais nouveau: there's far more depth and complexity here. Lots of mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from salmon to roast chicken and turkey. Drink: 2021-2026. 946186 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2016, Coteaux De Languedoc La Clape, South Of France A.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend with vines planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Pair with steak and hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 370262 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon A.P., France: Robust, concentrated and satisfying southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. Fleshy ripe black fruit, pepper and cedar forest. Fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, mouth-watering red that will pair perfectly with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 272575 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Cote des Roses White 2018, Pays d'Oc, Midi I.G.P., France: A lovely, floral southern French white wine with a medium body and lovely racy acidity for seafood. The bottle is beautiful! Drink: 2019-2021. 13584391 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Trimbach Riesling 2016, Alsace A.C., France: Trimbach Riesling is a classic Alsatian Riesling, dry and juicy with mouth-watering acidity and so perfect with grilled pork chops or veal schnitzels. Flinty and bright lemon zest on the nose, even more lemony with fresh flinty mineral flavours on the palate. The wine growing history of the Trimbach Family dates back to 1626. Drink: 2019-2023. 734517 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 25, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2017, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: Still one of the best value Riesling on the liquor store shelf under $20. From the Loosen Bros., Dr. L is a Mosel Qualitätswein off-dry, mouth filling on the palate with lemon curd, peach, tropical fruit flavours with a mineral streak that is characteristic of that wine region. Pair with pork schnitzel. Drink: 2018-2023. 599274 8.50% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. November 7, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012 is a robust 85% Nero di Troia and 15% Montepulciano wine blend from grapes sourced in the Puglia wine region. Fruit is bright with fresh mulberry, blueberry and fresh sagey herbs and tanned leather on this dry medium-plus-bodied red. Decant for one hour and enjoy now with a meaty pasta dish or cellar for five years. Drink: 2018-2025. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Lucente La Vite 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Intense, full-bodied and fleshy, Lucente La Vite 2016 is a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon matured for one year in French barriques. On the palate, there is dried black cherry, fleshy blackberries, cedar spice and smoke. Pair this wine with prime rib. La Vite Lucente is a second wine to Frescobaldi’s flagship label Luce, with grapes sourced from the same vineyards. Drink: 2018-2024. 747030 13.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Tedeschi's Capitel Nicalò Superiore 2016 is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins. Excellent value. The wine was matured in Slavonian oak. Look for mocha, espresso, black olive and cherry aromas and flavours on the palate. Pair with mature cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2018-2024. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Le Volte 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Tenuta Dell'ornellaia Le Volte Dell'ornellaia is a 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Sangiovese medium-bodied red wine blend from the Tuscany wine region. Look for red berry, black currant, blackberry and tobacco leaf and minty flavours on the palate. Nicely balanced and structured. Drink now and for the next 10 years. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2018-2025. 964221 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Le Volte 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Le Volte Dell'ornellaia 2016 is the magnum size version of this full-bodied, fruity and savoury red wine. This is the second label of the Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia and is a blend of 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Sangiovese wine grapes. The wine aged for 10 months, partly in barrique used for Ornellaia and partly in cement tanks. Lots of plummy, blackberry, cassis and spicy flavours on this lush red finishing earthy and spicy. Tannins are fine and dusty. Great cellar wine for three or more years. Better in 2020. Drink: 2018-2028. 51458 13% XD 1500 mL  $64.95 Score: 93/100. November 24, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Frescobaldi Campo Ai Sassi Rosso Di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Made from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes. An elegant pale ruby in the glass this Brunello has bright aromas of wild cherry, dried strawberry, rose petals, ripe red berry, dark chocolate and cake spice flavours on the palate finishing with a citrus zest and great acidity for food. Tannins are still quite firm. Decant one hour prior to pouring with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2025. 429415 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2020, Lugana, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Zenato San Benedetto 2020 is an excellent value and savoury Verdicchio from the Lugana. Fragrant with white florals, lemon-lime zest aromas and dry with ripe yellow apple, ripe pear and fine herbs finishing on a mineral note and balanced with food-friendly acidity. Chill and enjoy. Drink: 2022-2023. 707158 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Torrevento Castel Del Monte 2014, Puglia D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely rich red with ripe dark cherry, mocha, sweet tobacco leaf and cedar spice flavours on the palate from the Castel del Monte in the Puglia wine region. Drink: 2019-2023. 208256 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Gavi Di Gavi 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2017 vintage of this juicy Frontanafredda Gavi de Gavi is made from 100% Cortese wine grapes. On the palate this dry white is ripe yellow apples, almonds and creamy and finishes with a zingy acidity. Pir with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2018-2021. 366948 12.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

San Felice Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A medium-bodied Chianti with black cherry, savoury spice and smoky toasty oak aromas on the nose. Produced from mostly Sangiovese, elegant with spicy red berries, dried tobacco, leathery notes and finishing long and spicy on the palate. Pair with grilled pork, fennel sausages. Drink: 2020-2034. 282996 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand: Oyster Bay's Pinot Noir 2017 is a supple, smooth, medium-bodied red wine. Featuring aromas of black cherries, plum, dried herbs and dark spice. Racy acidity makes this wine mouth-watering and zesty. A lovely, long finish. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2022. 590414 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Astrolabe Wines Province 2017 is super refreshing with vibrant acidity and a grassy, green herb nose. On the palate, the Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied with more lemon goodness, lime zest, white florals flavours on the palate with a zesty soft citrus finish. Chill and enjoy now with a green bean, avocado, spring onion and feta cheese quinoa salad. Drink: 2018-2019. 10421 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, zesty NZ SB that delivers vintage after vintage. Aromas of lime citrus and grass. Racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2019-2021. 293043 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Burmester 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Perfect dessert port offering aromas of smoky toffee and toasted nuts. This fortified Portuguese dessert wine offers a toffee richness on the nose and palate with a great spicy zing on the finish. Rich dessert wine for toasted nuts and hard cheeses. Good balance of acidity and luxurious layers of flavour. Highly recommended. Drink: 2024-2030. 223958 20% S 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 96/100. November 2, 2024 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Man Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coastal Region, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A great value Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coastal Region wine region in South Africa. Full-bodied and juicy with dark cherry, blackberry, savoury herb and cake spice flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 512897 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2018, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: A great-value Cabernet Sauvignon rosé under $15 from the Coastal Region wine region in South Africa from Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes intended to make this Rosé. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with bell pepper, red berry, cherry and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food, pair this one with grilled chops. Drink: 2019-2021. 999821 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Rosé Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: The 2016 vintage of the robust Cathedral Cellar Shiraz is full-bodied and produced by KWV from the Western Cape wine region. Loaded with ripe black fruit, blueberry jam, leather and spice flavours. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 561142 14.30% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: A great full-bodied, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California, lush with ripe blackberry fruit, cassis, cocoa and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Intense and nicely done. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2019-2023. 671164 13.80% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Hogue Genesis Syrah 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A bright, full-bodied Syrah with juicy dark berry, black cherry, savoury herb and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Pair with roast duck. . Drink: 2019-2024. 687822 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: A gorgeous, luxurious Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, toffee, golden apple and peach. Full-bodied with a long finish. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2018-2023. 958975 14.90% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: This robust Washington red wine is a deep ruby-red hue in the glass. Aromas of intensely ripe black cherry, blackberry, cigar smoke, leather and spice. The 2016 vintage of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon has great structure and a long finish. Decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2023. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From the Columbia Valley, Washington, a full-bodied buttery Chardonnay with tropical fruit, apple dumpling, cinnamon and nutmeg spice flavours on the palate with a long lemon curd finish. Almost California in its makeup but that is because the Columbia Valley has two more hours of sunlight per day during July and August than California. palate. Fermented 50/50 in oak barrels and stainless steel. Aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2019-2023. 232439 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review