Cuvelier Los Andes Colección 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Savoury and meaty with terrific balance in this full-bodied red. Shows Old World finesse and styling backed up with the power and concentration of New World black fruit. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2016. 144014 15% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Zonte's Footstep Canto Di Lago Sangiovese Barbera 2010, Single Site, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Rich and luscious: the layers of flavour keep unfolding without end. Love it, especially at this price. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 289967 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Classic PEC pinot noir! Cranberry and beetroot with fresh earth and tart cherries. Love this style and it's so markedly different from Niagara. Drink: 2012-2017. 296210 12.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Terra Noble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Love the nose! Aromatic, lifted black plum and wild violets blowing in a spring rain. Don't ask, just drink. Full-bodied and meaty with layers of flavour. Terrific price. Drink: 2012-2016. 46268 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Château De Rully Rully Les Molesmes 1Er Cru Antonin Rodet Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Medium-bodied and silky smooth with vibrant ripe and tart red cherries and a hint of violets. Divine, especially for the price. Awesome with turkey dinner. Drink: 2012-2016. 299958 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Beaumont Des Crayères Grand Prestige Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Classic champagne at a bargain price! Toasting with refreshing notes of white peach. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 903443 12% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Bonnaire Brut Grand Cru Récoltant-Manipulant Blanc De Blancs Champagne 2004, A.C., Champagne, France: Classic champagne, very aromatic, fantastic, mind-blowing price! Toasty, robust, refreshing... Toast the great life! Drink: 2012-2016. 721035 12% XD 750 mL  $62.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Réserve Du Crouzau St. Gervais Foncalieu 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Stunning for the price! Full-bodied and richly layered and smooth with lots of fleshy black fruit and some smoke on the finish. Awesome party wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 142943 15.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Clos Du Roi Marsannay Louis Jadot, Domaine Gagey Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Spectacular, especially for this price! Gorgeous layers of fleshy satin cherries, a hint of earth and wild forest violets. Liquid lingerie for seduction. Perfect for Christmas dinner. Drink: 2012-2018. 124826 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Terrific and juicy with luscious fleshy ripe dark fruit and some mocha. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2012-2016. 111641 13.90% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Balbi Soprani D'acqui Brachetto, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Wonderful red bubbly with some sweetness that's perfect for fruit desserts, especially with berries, or chocolate. Low alcohol. Yum! Drink: 2012-2014. 298570 6.50% MS 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: One of my favourite sauvignon blancs from South Africa (and I have many). Bright and refreshing without being too grassy. Lots of lime lift and zesty goodness. Drink: 2012-2015. 933424 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Kanu Kcb Chenin Blanc 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Terrific, aromatic, full-bodied with a toasty kiss of oak. Fleshy ripe peach and melon. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 907089 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Divine! Full-bodied and savoury with lots of layers and a long finish. Seductive, satin fleshy black fruit. Paul, please come over for dinner tonight. Drink: 2012-2018. 351758 14.50% XD 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Va De Vi Ultra Cuvée Sparkling White, Sonoma County, California, United States: Toasty and meaty/robust with lovely green apple and white peach notes. Drink: 2012-2015. 200790 12.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review

Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy with black plums. Love this style as it doesn't feature purple plums and blueberries: it's darker and richer. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 590216 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review