Pondview Estate Winery Gewürztraminer Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Pale lemon-yellow, this offers up notes of lime, white roses, citrus zest and mineral. Off-dry with nice balancing acidity, it has fresh and pretty citrus and floral notes with a gentle touch of spice. The finish is quite refreshing. My note: clean, crisp and clear with lovely lychee, rose petal, white melon and light spices. No heavy oak and alcohol here. Great aperitif. Drink: 2011-2014. 234625 13.10% MD 750 mL  $14.20 Score: 87/100. July 9, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Silver Series Gewürztraminer 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Bright lemon-straw in the glass with pretty floral, grapefruit peel, grated ginger, white pepper, peach and pear with a touch of lychee. Off-dry, with the lychee fruit really emerging on the palate. Medium body, round texture and a juicy core of spice-kissed fruit that meanders to a pleasing, spicy/floral finish. Chill and sip, or pair it with sweet-and-savoury Asian noodle dishes. My note: Lovely gewurz that’s not over-the-top: light hints of lychee and rose petal. Pleasant mouth-watering juiciness with a refreshing snap on a clean finish. Drink: 2011-2015. 247767 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2011 Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely and complex with that wonderful weave of lychee, spice, rose petal and Asisan pear. Perfect for many dishes, especially curries and spices. Drink: 2011-2016. 321588 12.60% MD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. December 10, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Cave Spring Cellars Estate Bottled Cave Spring Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Perfect gewurz, especially at this price! Gorgeous aromas of lychee, rose petal and a hint of spices. Great for Asiana and spicy dishes. Exotic and fantastic. 302059 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Foncalieu La Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: An incredible wine for this price point! Rich, full-bodied, offering generous layers of fleshy blackberries and dark fruit. Buy a case while it lasts. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 17, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Anselmann Auslese Huxelrebe 2009, Q.M.P., Pfalz, Germany: Huxelrebe is a hybrid of the Courtillier Musqué and Chasselas grapes. This grape is little known outside Germany. It is an early-ripener that makes elegant sweet wines such as Huxelrebe from Anselmann. Rich and fruity aromas, flavours of apricots and passion flower, nicely balanced by racy acidity. This multi- award-winner has very good ageing potential, but can also be enjoyed tonight. Gorgeous concentration of apricot ad pear preserve yet it doesn’t come off as sweet. Such divinely lovely deep flavours. Get over your hang-ups about wines with a touch of sweetness. Imagine this with glazed ham or sweet potatoes: holy lardy liftin! Drink: 2010-2020. 681445 11% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Studert-Prüm Spätlese Riesling 2007, Q.M.P., Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany: A luscious wine that keeps on giving! A river of ripe apricot, peach, pear and loganberries. Creamy without oak, expressive without shouting, satisfying without clubbing you on the head. Take to me to Mosel in my mind. 114777 8.50% M 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 19, 2008 Full Review

L'antico Di Burchino Vigna Casanova Chianti 2010, D.O.C.G.,Tuscany, Italy: This lovely, juicy, full-bodied organic/biodynamic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. It's a pleasant treat for the senses, both nose and mouth. Great food wine for pork chops or grilled chicken. Drink: 2012-2014. 160457 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2010, Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Lovely and light with a lime-petrol intensity. Washington is renowned for its Riesling. Try this one. Drink: 2012-2018. 394759 13% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Quady Elysium Black Muscat 2010, California, United States: Gorgeous flavours of blackberries and black raspberries. Terrific dessert wine on its own, with fruit or Black Forest Cake. Drink: 2011-2016. 276840 15% S 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review