Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A seductive nose of coffee and brooding black fleshy fruit opens up to mouth-filling richness on the palate. The grapes for this wine came from 48-year-old ungrafted vines and then the wine was matured for 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Velvet layers of dark fruit, tanned leather and cigar box. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 167346 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Lovely lemon and lime lift on the nose. A lean, crisp style of chardonnay that still is packed with flavour. Great food versatility from roast chicken to seafood. Amazing value. Drink: 2012-2015. 311449 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Loan Wines Unwooded Special Reserve Semillon 2004, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Seductively different! Incredibly that there's no oak as there's generous smoky notes o the nose and finish. Rich and full-bodied with lanoline and lemon. Try this distinctively different and delightful white. Drink: 2013-2016. 301127 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 27, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Soooooo lovely! Apricot and honeysuckle aromas give this wine a lovely, natural fruit fleshiness and sweetness, but this wine is never cloying as it's beautifully balanced with mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes. Luscious and seductive with a medium body and long finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2017. 43281 11% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Great juicy strawberry aromas in this Cabernet Franc rose. Vibrant and medium-bodied. Mouth-watering and food versatile or drink as an aperitif. Clean finish. Drink: 2013-2015. 172643 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Incredibly juicy and mouth-watering with seductive aromas and white peach and pear. Dry with a great finish. So balanced. Medium-bodied, no oak. Drink: 2013-2017. 89029 10% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Reif Estate Winery Riesling 2011, Niagara River, Ontario VQA, Canada: A spectacular Riesling from a much-respected Niagara winery! Crisp and dry with some peach and pear notes: the acidity perfectly balances the touch of sweetness here to make this wine incredibly versatile with food. Try it and see Drink: 2013-2017. 111799 12% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Cellars Pinot Noir Rose 2012, VQA, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely notes of wild field strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Bone-dry and mouth-watering on the palate with a medium body. Very versatile with food, from seafood to salads. Drink: 2013-2014. 39974 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 20, 2013 Full Review

Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Harvest Gold Mead 2011, Ontario, Canada: Exotic lavender (purple floral notes are strong), honey and other flowers in this unusual dessert wine. If you love mead, try this one. Drink: 2013-2015. 437319 12% M 500 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 20, 2013 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Stunning! Incredibly intensity of flavor and mouth-filling juiciness. Medium-bodied. This winery truly deserves its reputation. Drink: 2011-2015. 89029 10% MD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Lovely and light with sunny notes of green apple and white melon. Terrific aperitif or companion to seafood. Great craftsmanship. Drink: 2013-2016. 277483 11.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Creekside Estate Winery Laura's White 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely blend of Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Gorgeous aromas of butterscotch, toasted almond and white peach. Floral notes and light spices on the finish. Try it with fresh seafood. Yum! Drink: 2013-2017. 121764 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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

Le Bord-Eaux Du Clos Des Moiselles Meritage 2009, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Smoky oak and mocha note are followed by fleshy wild blackberry. Full-bodied and smooth with polished tannins. Fun name but not New World style: very much rooted in the Old World. More earthy and smoky than fruity. Drink: 2013-2016. 193169 13% XD 750 mL  $16.85 Score: 88/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2010, A.P., Minervois, Midi, France: Full-bodied with attractive wild tart cherry aromas and cedar brush. Tasty and full-bodied. Lovely mixed spices and smoke on the finish. Perfect for potluck gatherings and dinner parties. Great price. Will benefit from 2 hours decanting before drinking. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 952804 14% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 90/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review

Domaines Roche Château Croze De Pys Prestige Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, Midi, France: A rich, full-bodied red with black fruit and smoke aromas. This wine is a blend of Malbec and Merlot grapes, from a family who has been growing vines since 1773 in this region. This red displays that history with lots of heft, concentration and depth. It finishes with some pepper and smoke. I'd drink it with brisket or prime rib. Drink: 2012-2016. 681668 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Librandi Duca Sanfelice Cirò Riserva Rosso 2009, D.O.C., Calabria, Italy: Ultra-mouth-watering: cries out for food, from grilled pork chops to roast chicken. Leather, dried herbs and black cherry. Love this! Full-bodied but not heavy and very smooth. I'll be buying a case. Bring it! Drink: 2013-2017. 695874 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Foss Marai Extra Dry Sparkling, Veneto, Italy  729392 11.50% M 750 mL  $19.95. May 12, 2022 Full Review

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine was aged in French oak barrels. Perfect for a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 324533 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review