Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is amazing value under $20. Love the ripe, dark spiced plum, savoury herbs and dark chocolate aromas on this Cab. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, there are layers of ripe dark fruits, blackberry, plum, mint, dark chocolate and fine dried herbs mouth-filling, supple and long on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A remarkable Niagara sparkling wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Toasty beautiful with green apple freshness and layers of refreshment, like ocean spray on a warm summer's day. The vines are planted in limestone clay soils on the benchlands of the Niagara Escarpment. The wine is aged sur lie in the bottle for a minimum of 30 months prior to disgorging. Terrific minerality and persistent mousse. Wow. 213983 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve Brut Sparkling 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A toasty, mouth-watering, fresh bubble blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay with green apple, pear and ripe stone-fruit, citrus zest, leesy and toasty flavours delivered on a persistent mousse. Enjoy on its own or pair with tempura vegetables and shellfish. Drink: 2020-2024. 234161 12% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2021 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: An Old World Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. Medium-bodied and bone-dry with white florals, grassy, fine herbs, citrus, and chalky, mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. The Delaunay family have made wine here for five generations. Pair with pan-fried trout. Drink: 2020-2022. 391847 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Villebois Wines J. de Villebois Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Val de Loire, Loire I.G.P., France: From the Val de Loire wine region, this fragrant Sauvignon Blanc is fresh on the nose with ripe apple, citrus zest, fine herbs and mineral flavours finishing zesty and citrusy on the palate with good acidity for food. Pour with brunch, herbed quiches and goat cheese. Drink: 2021-2021. 15774 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019, Burgundy A.C., France: From Joseph Drouhin, the 2019 Chardonnay is fragrant with honeyed apple, pear, melon, toasty oak and spicy vanilla flavours finishing lemon zesty and on a mineral note, Round, rich, vibrant and creamy on the palate, enjoy this elegant Chard with roast chicken. Grapes are sourced from select sites in Burgundy. Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay is produced by Véronique Drouhin-Boss, who also oversees Drouhin's Oregon project. Drink: 2021-2024. 512582 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Domaine Le Verger Chablis 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A Burgundian Chardonnay produced by Viticulturalist, Alain Geoffroy's Chablis Domaine Le Verger. Lemon zesty and crisp with white floral and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Wow! Bring on the fresh seafood! The Chardonnay wine grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines averaging 20 to 40 years of age. Drink: 2020-2023. 181289 12.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: From Touraine, Loire wine region, Thierry Delaunay 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a fantastic value Old World SB under $17. Dry, and medium-bodied with tropical fruit, gooseberry, grassy, fine herbs, lemon meringue and dusty mineral flavours brilliant with food-friendly acidity on the palate. Pair with pan-fried trout. The Delaunay family have made wine in the Loire for five generations. Drink: 2022-2023. 391847 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Riesling 2019, Alsace A.C., France: From Joseph Cattin 2019, a great value Alsace Riesling under $16 well-crafted and expressive. Steely, fresh and floral with lemon zest, yellow apple, ripe pear and flinty mineral flavours creamy, vibrant and long on the palate. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge. Pour with smoked pork ribs cooked in sauerkraut. Drink: 2021-2024. 259788 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 9, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review