Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2005, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Love it! No better value on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. Drink: 2012-2016. 599274 8.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 15, 2012
Best Value White Wine. Full Review 137 bottles available at Yonge & Summerhill (416) 922-0403
96 bottles available at Avenue & Lawrence (416) 785-6389
90 bottles available at Bay & Bloor (416) 925-5266
63 bottles available at Bloor & Royal York (416) 239-3065
48 bottles available at Parliament & Wellesley (416) 923-6966
Castelforte Vinea, Riondo Corvina 2009, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy: Great value! Juicy purple and black plums aromas and flavours with some black pepper on top. Full-bodied and delicious. Savour the price you paid for this wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 230649 13.50% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2012
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewRemo Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Smoky black cherries on the nose, juicy, smooth, full-bodied weight and texture, finishes with black plum note. Drink: 2012-2015. 999946 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2012
Best Value Red Wine. Full Review 69 bottles available at Queens Quay & Cooper St (416) 864-6777
21 bottles available at Glendale & Merritt (905) 641-1169
20 bottles available at King & Highway 36 (705) 738-2591
20 bottles available at Front & Division (613) 392-3797
19 bottles available at Franklin & Dundas (519) 621-6330
Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2011, Wo Coastal Region, South Africa: Juicy purple and black plums with dark spice. Happy, straight-up pleasure. Full-bodied but not heavy. Drink: 2012-2014. 11072 14.60% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 13, 2012
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewT-Sanzo Rodriguez Sanzo Tempranillo 2007, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Y León, Spain: Great price for this juicy, savoury, full-bodied red. Some dried herbs on the finish. Intriguing. Drink: 2012-2015. 306571 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2012
Best Value Red Wine. Full Review