Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Vibrant and juicy with attractive aromas of black and purple plums. Full-bodied and supple on the palate. Terrific with many types of pizza, especially meat lovers. Great price. Drink: 2013-2016. 394783 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Santa Julia + Chardonnay 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A juicy, full-bodied Chardonnay with golden apple and lemon notes. This winery was founded in 1963. This wine is made from 100% sustainably farmed grapes. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 365221 13.50% D 750 mL  $10.90 Score: 88/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Henry of Pelham Estate Chardonnay 2014, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A luscious, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with classic aromas of golden apple, Asian pear, vanilla spice and smoke. Lots of flavour replays across the palate that eventually fold into a long, lovely finish. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 268342 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

13th Street Cuvée 13 Brut Rosé, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This top-drawer Niagara sparkling wine uses the traditional method also used in Champagne of the second fermentation in the bottle. The wine is a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay grapes, with a toasty, crisp profile and lovely persistence of tiny bubbles that bead along the sides of the flute glass. 147504 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2013, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Very balanced and well-rounded without being heavy. Lovely green apple notes with some toasted hazelnut on the finish from the barrel fermentation and aging. There's fresh baked bread notes sprinkled with some cinnamon aromas on the finish. Lovely! Pair with quail. Drink: 2015-2018. 268342 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 28, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2011, Côtes du Rhône A.C., France: This robust southern French red wine has seductive aromas of black cherry liqueur, dark spice and some oak. Very attractive, especially for the price. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of mostly Grenache grapes and the remainder Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes for the 2010 grapes. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Chateau Peyros Vielles Vignes 2011, Madiran, Southwest, France: On the nose and palate, tar, smoke and black fruit. Full-bodied, rustic and raring to go. Pair with grilled meats. The southern French red wine is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Franc grapes. Made from grapes grown on vines that are 40 years old +. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 234997 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2013, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate of this southern Italian red wine made from Sicily's iconic red wine grape Nero d'Avola. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with grilled chicken or roast beef. Drink: 2016-2020. 303925 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Leone De Castris Maiana Salice Salentino Rosso 2013, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: A delicious Italian red wine that is terrific for the money. Ripe cherry and plum notes. The 2013 vintage of Maiana offers notes of dark berries, smoke and dried herbs. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 717959 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Incomparable Kosher Wine Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: This robust Italian red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese grapes is a towering blockbuster. It could use some more cellar time given its concentration and power. Layers of smoky black fruit and dark spice. Decant 2 hours and pair with a juicy rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 145920 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, balanced New Zealand Chardonnay with attractive aromas of green apple and smoke. Medium- to almost full-bodied with nice acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Good balance with black cherry aromas and flavours but not overly sweet. Medium-bodied and smooth and a fair price for this quality, especially for Pinot Noir, which is always expensive because it's so difficult to grow. This hails from one of California's cool climate regions in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma which creates the balance in the wine from cool nights. Produced by Ernest & Julio Gallo, this Californian Pinot Noir offers the balance that's the signature of the Sonoma region. The original MacMurray homestead was settled 150 years ago. Offers notes of sage, black raspberry and spice. Polished tannins. Drink: 2014-2019. 48207 13.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013, Central Coast California, United States: Fleshy ripe peaches and pears on the nose and palate wrapped in toasty oak. Full-bodied, juicy and very pleasant. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 364265 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review

Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: This Californian red wine is made from the state's classic red grape Zinfandel, which grows on the winery's Heritage Vines (old vines). Rancho Zabacho is named for the original Mexican land grants in northern Sonoma. Savoury, juicy and delicious with terrific aromas and flavours of blackberry, black raspberry and lip-smacking tasty spice. Lovely balance: not over-the-top. Just what you want for the BBQ. Pair with grilled meats and fun times with friends. Drink: 2014-2018. 434605 14.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut, Sonoma County, California, United States: One of my favourite Californian sparkling wines year after year. This one isn't vintage dated. Toasty and fresh at a great price. Don't limit yourself to pre-dinner toasts and New Year's Eve with this terrific bubbly: drink it throughout the meal and throughout the year. In fact, why not make a resolution to do so now? Pair with fried fish, oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2019-2024. 192898 12.50% XD 750 mL  $36.35 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Paso Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian Cabernet is part of Clayhouse's Vineyard Series. The wine was matured for 16 months in a combination of American, French and other European oak barrels, which imparts some lovely spicy, smoky coffee notes. Extraordinary balance and complexity. Layers of flavour with cassis, blackcurrant and mocha predominating. Full-bodied with a lovely length on the finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2017-2020. 57869 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Foxen Block 43 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States: Stunningly great Californian Pinot Noir from one of the state's most famous vineyards, Bien Nacido. Plush, juicy and gorgeously flavours. Satin cushions for the senses. Caresses the palate. Fleshy ripe cherry. Pair with more of this wine, don't let food interrupt the experience. Drink: 2016-2020. 462770 14.50% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 96/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Lone Birch Pinot Gris 2014, Yakima Valley, Washington, United States: A terrific taste experience for the money! Vibrant ripe pear and almond aromas. Gentle acidity, mouth-filling lusciousness and balance. Medium-bodied with a touch of sweetness that's perfect for medium curries and glazed ham. Unique: this will get you out of your white wine rut. Drink: 2016-2018. 324905 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review