Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A fresh and crisp Malbec with blackberry, mulberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing spicy and with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine and silky. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Clare Valley Estate Chardonnay 2017, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A lovely, full-bodied Chardonnay at a great value below $20 from Clare Valley Estate in South Australia. Balanced tropical fruit flavours with great acidity for food on this dry, cool-climate Chardonnay. Clearly a favourite and awarded Gold at the 2018 Best of Show Australia white at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2018 and Gold at the 2018 China Wine & Spirits Awards. Drink: 2019-2022. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Chardonnay 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this Chardonnay, and I'm not a Chardonnay lover. So luscious and fall into it loveliness. Rich, full-bodied with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 286278 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment,Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Masterfully made: great value too. A well-rounded, balanced Niagara Chardonnay: not heavy or wimpy, just right. Toasted almond and golden apple aromas. Nice mouth-feel. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 256552 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2017, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant on the palate with bright red cherry, raspberry, cedar spice and dried herbs flavours. Enjoy now with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020-2022. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2017, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: Great value on this Chilean Chardonnay. Fragrant with ripe tropical fruit, soft citrus and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe pear, apple, dried pineapple and toasted nut flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food and a real crowd pleaser. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2019-2021. 928580 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Languedoc Syrah Grenache 2017, Languedoc A.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, with vines planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red berries and pepper. 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: 2019-2024. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Côtes du Rhône wine region, Louis Bernard Louis 2019 is a medium-bodied Côtes Du Rhône Village produced from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah wine grapes lush and plushy on the palate with ripe cassis, blackberry, meaty and pepper spice flavours finishing toasty, long and elegant on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.C., France: The 2017 vintage of the full-bodied, smooth Les Vignes De Bila-Haut is a great value. This is a white wine blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Macabeu, 10% Marsanne, 10% Vermentino grapes from the Côtes Du Roussillon produced by M. Chapoutier. This is dry, medium-bodied white with ripe stonefruit and spicy flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken. Drink: 2018-2023. 485656 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Cave Des Vignerons De Buxy Buissonnier Chardonnay 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: A bright and vibrant Chardonnay from the Burgundy wine region with ripe yellow apple, pear, vanilla, butter and briny mineral flavours, creamy and long on the palate. Lightly chill and pair with roast chicken or sautéed halibut steak. Drink: 2019-2022. 10349 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Terres Secrètes Les Préludes Saint-Véran 2017, Saint-Véran, Burgundy A.C., France: A vibrant Burgundian Chardonnay, buttery with citrus zest, fresh pears and fine herb flavours on the palate with a long, clean mineral finish. Balanced, bright and crisp and so easy to enjoy. Chill and enjoy with a bestie. Drink: 2019-2022. 16725 12.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

François Villard L'appel des Sereines Syrah 2016, France: Ripe red plum compote, red berry fruit, violets, flinty and spicy flavours on the palate and all in perfect balance. Tannins are easy as is the price on this juicy and velvety Syrah. Drink: 2019-2023. 12978 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon 2017, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From the Midi wine region, Saint Roch vielles vignes white wine blend is fantastic value under $20. The 80% Grenache Blanc 20% Roussanne wine blend is aromatic with ripe pear, melon and pineapple on the nose. This wine is dry, medium bodied well-balanced and structured finishing with good acidity for food. Chill and enjoy with fresh steamed lobster tails in a light garlic butter sauce. Drink: 2018-2023. 175232 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied, generous round South African Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch and smoke. Well-priced and delicious. Pair with roasted chicken. The winery's cellar is cathedral vaulted with stained glass thus the name. The Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay offers remarkable value for this tasty, rich, buttery Chardonnay. Drink: 2017-2019. 328559 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz, 13% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc from the Western Cape wine region. Fresh and aromatic with blue florals, blackberry, blueberry, white pepper and toasty oak flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with braai meats. Drink: 2020-2026. 53124 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 21, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

McManis Viognier 2017, River Junction, California, United States: Great value on this aromatic Viognier with a white floral, ripe peach and ginger spice nose. Produced by the McManis family, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Viognier with honeyed peach, orange blossom, vanilla and ginger spice smooth and creamy on the palate. Pair with a pork Wellington. Drink: 2019-2023. 658112 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Paso Creek Zinfandel 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: A powerful Zinfandel, plushy with ripe plum compote, strawberry jam, black cherry, fine herbs and pepper spice flavours savoury on the palate. Full and mouth-coating with a lingering flinty, smoky finish. Tannins are structured and there is juicy acidity for ribs and burgers. Drink: 2019-2022. 279810 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 6, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

H3 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Horse Heaven Hills, Washingon State, United States: Rich, round and robust Washington Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of mocha, black plum and espresso from oak aging. Delicious! Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2020. 210047 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2016, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The difference between daytime and night time temperatures in this eastern Washington state wine region is the reason why Merlots like this one are terrific and they can be even more rich and intense than their Cabernet Sauvignon based wines. H3 is a good example of a big, bold, juicy and full-bodied Merlot from this area with ripe dark cherry, plum compote, earthy florals and vanilla flavours on the palate. Pair with a pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2022-2024. 209874 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork 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

Ironstone Chardonnay 2017, Lodi, California, United States: Great value on this California Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier and Chenin Blanc from the Lodi wine region. Nice floral lift and good acidity on this medium-plus-bodied and dry Chardonnay with lots of oak spice, ripe peach and buttery flavours on the palate with a fresh, crisp finish. The blended wine aged five months in new French oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken. The Kautz family was the first family to plant Chardonnay grapes in Lodi and that experience with the varietal shows. Drink: 2018-2024. 355776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review