Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: From Familia Arizu, Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon is an intense, full-bodied Argentinean red wine with grapes sourced from estate vineyards 800 to 1000 metres above sea level in the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, Mendoza wine region. Smoky on the nose, vibrant and savoury on the palate with black currant, blackberry, black olive, minty and spicy flavours. Tannins are firm and if having tonight, decant the wine up to two hours prior to pouring it with meaty stews or grilled game sausages. The wine spent a total of 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Good now, better in 2024. Drink: 2023-2026. 128629 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2020, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2020 Shiraz is produced by Elena Brooks, founder/winemaker and Anthony John Parkinson, vign. Excellent value at $18, this fragrant Shiraz is fresh and concentrated with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs, cedar brush spice savoury and velvety on the palate with a long, silky finish. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula for this vintage. Drink or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2032. 269464 14% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Rockway Vineyards Gamay Noir 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Rockway Vineyards 2019 Gamay Noir is juicy, fruity and fresh with aromas of red currant, crushed raspberry, dark berry, pepper spice and toasty oak spice notes generous and zesty on the palate. Tannins are soft and rounded. So ready to drink now. Lightly chill and enjoy it with a charcuterie board. Drink: 2023-2025. 32022 12% XD 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Santa isle Terra Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maule Valley, Chile: This Grand Reserve offers a rich and smoky palate, with hints of tar, followed by vibrant red fruit and roasted pepper notes. Its fine, firm tannins add structure, making it an excellent match for hearty dishes. With its savoury profile, this wine is perfect for pairing with rich foods like a grilled steak or BBQ ribs. Drink: 2025-2027. 42105 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 12, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Francois-Xavier Nicolas Père & Fils Le Jardin du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019, Rhône A.C., France: From the Rhône wine region, Nicolas Père & Fils Le Jardin Du Pape 2019 is a rich, fragrant and juicy, fruity red wine blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah. Look for ripe cherry, fine herbs and spicy aromas on the nose and fresh flavours on the palate with a velvety finish. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 15355 14.50% D 750 mL  $60.95 Score: 95/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2024. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 2020 Barbera D'asti is fragrant with pink florals, violets, raspberry, cherry and savoury herb flavours vibrant and juicy on the palate. The wine spent 16 months mellowing and ageing in French oak casks prior to bottling and release. Excellent value at $16, on a wine classified at the DOCG level. Vineyards also form part of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Drink: 2022-2027. 265413 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Fontanafredda Ebbio Nebbiolo 2020, Langhe D.O.C., Italy: From the Langhe wine region, Fontanafredda Ebbio 2020 Nebbiolo is bright red in the glass and fragrant with this grape's telltale aromas of pink florals, red berry, cherry, smoky and tar notes. The wine is tart with bright cherry, red berry, pink florals, earthy, smoky, mouth-watering and textured on the palate. Tannins are firm but approachable. Nebbiolo can be a difficult grape to master, but this producer has been crafting exceptional wines from Piedmont's primo grape for over 160 years. Drink: 2023-2028. 397448 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Monte del Frà Bardolino 2021, Bardolino, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte del Frà 2021 Bardolino is an excellent value Sangiovese, Corvina and Rondinella red wine blend at $17. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh the wine is often referred to as "baby Valpolicella" because of the Veneto viticultural zone near it. Look for sweet dried strawberry, raspberry, red plum, dried fine herbs flavours with a long red berry finish fresh on the palate. Drink: 2023-2026. 134544 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Fasoli Gino San Raffaele Pinot Grigio 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: San Raffaele 2021 Pinot Grigio is a vegan friendly Pinot Grigio and great value under $17. San Raffaele is a family-owned winery crafting wines since 1925. Fasoli Gino is one of Italy's old-school organic producers. This vibrant PG is dry, medium-bodied and expressive with fresh-cut apple, pear, melon, lime zest and white pepper spice crisp and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a roasted red pepper, artichoke and buffalo mozzarella panini. Drink: 2023-2024. 204768 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island wine region, Eradus 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied, juicy and intense with lime leaf, stone fruit, passionfruit, feijoa and lemon zest flavours concentrated, vibrant and finishing long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a Greek salad or a seafood ceviche. Drink: 2023-2025. 225557 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Babich Black Label 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied, fruit-driven and savoury SB produced from sustainably and estate grown grapes. Elegant, stylish and concentrated with mango, passionfruit, grapefruit and fine herb flavours with a kiss of pepper spice on a long finish. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2023-2025. 9142 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Elandskloof, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Cape of Good Hope Altima 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from Elandskloof, Western Cape wine region. Look for fresh green herbs, tropical fruit, citrus zest, creamy and textured on the palate from lees ageing. Lovely, fresh and great value at $20. Drink: 2023-2025. 15713 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review