La Belle Marguerite Reserva Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Sourced from two vineyards—one over a century old in Medrano and the other a youthful six-year-old site in Rivadavia—this Malbec offers a fresh and vibrant expression of the varietal. Aged for one year in seasoned oak barrels, it delivers lively red berry flavours with a delicate, almost airy quality rarely seen in Malbec from South America, particularly from the warmer eastern region of Mendoza. Defying expectations with its elegance and refinement, this wine is a standout. Pair it with grilled lamb chops or roasted eggplant with chimichurri. Drink: 2023-2027. 38491 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 14, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Rabl Löss Grüner Veltliner 2022, Langenlois, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Rabl Löss 2022 Grüner Veltliner is dry, medium-bodied and zesty with green apple, green bean, asparagus, fine herb, lime zest and white pepper flavours with a minerally finish long and zesty on the palate. The Rabl family have been growing grapes in the Kamptal region of northeast Austria for over 300 years and Weingut Rabl can trace its viticultural tradition back to the 1750s. They were awarded the 2021 White Wine Maker of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Drink: 2024-2027. 295709 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Six Hats Chenin Blanc 2024, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape W.O., Six Hats 2024 Chenin Blanc is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with tropical fruits, peach and spicy notes brilliant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with seared tuna steaks or spicy Asian cuisine. Drink: 2025-2027. 41445 12.60% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 4, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Ken Forrester Swartland Terre Noir Chenin Blanc 2022, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Terre Noire is a refined Chenin Blanc sourced from two distinguished Old Vine sites in the Swartland—Paardeberg and Piketberg. This wine offers balanced sweetness with vibrant flavours of passion fruit, zesty citrus and a saline, mineral edge on the finish. Fermented and aged in neutral barrels, it presents a subtle complexity. Drink now through 2028 alongside a cheese platter, pork chops or grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2025-2028. 15716 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Ken Forrester's Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, sourced from dry-farmed, sustainably grown vineyards in the Stellenbosch W.O., is a beautifully balanced wine that showcases the essence of the region. It delivers a rich mouthfeel, with concentrated flavours of ripe peach, apricot and citrus zest, underpinned by a mineral-driven backbone. The wine’s vibrant acidity and creamy texture culminate in a long, satisfying finish and is an ideal pairing with dishes like smoked salmon eggs benedict or pan-seared fish. Drink: 2025-2026. 231282 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review