Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz 2009, Australia Victoria, Australia: Rich and luscious with terrific intensity. Great mouth-watering juiciness. A core of black cherry flavour runs through the heart of this dark wine. Ultra-satisfying and hedonistic. Some dark spice and anise on the finish. Enjoy it tonight with roast beef or grilled steak. Drink: 2012-2016. 719575 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Dense black fruit, licorice and smoke on the nose of this amazingly well-priced wine. Full-bodied and supple with black plum and black raspberry on the finish. This is a terrific blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. I'm still shaking my head at the great price. Try it with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 277038 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Bollini Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy: Lime citrus on the vibrant nose of this terrific pinot grigio. This wine has a lot more character than most pinot grigios I taste yet it's still delightfully crisp and clean. There's some green apple and lemon on the palate. Good body and intensity of flavour with a nice finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 951319 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Green apple, lemon and lime lift on the nose. Come-alive lime flavours on the palate with mouth-watering juiciness. Perfectly medium-bodied and versatile with a wide range of dishes. Great aperitif too. Yum! Drink: 2012-2015. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2002, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of oak balanced by fleshy ripe black fruit. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. Yum! Drink: 2004-2010. 590414 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Hecula Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain: Tart red cherries, dust and smoke in this full-bodied, smooth red with mouth-watering acidity. Great price. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 86/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review