Versado Reserva Malbec 2014, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina: Owner and winemaking consultant Peter Gamble and chief winemaker Roberto de la Mota have created a blockbuster Argentine red for the 2014 vintage. Made from the iconic Malbec grape, this wine underwent a spontaneous fermentation, rather than one induced by the winemaker with specific yeasts. The wine was aged in oak barrels. This is another gorgeous red wine from Versado - this wine and winemaker perform consistently well every year. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, dried herbs, spices and pepper. Pair with grilled lamb. Highly recommended. Drink: 2025-2028. 316984 13.90% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 95/100. July 4, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Versado Reserva Ancient Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Another hit from Versado! Owner and winemaking consultant Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling, and chief winemaker Roberto de la Mota have created a blockbuster Argentine red for the 2013 vintage. Made from the iconic Malbec grape, this wine underwent a spontaneous fermentation, rather than one induced by the winemaker with specific yeasts. The wine was aged in oak barrels. This is another gorgeous red wine from Versado - this wine and these winemakers perform consistently well every year. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, dried herbs, spices and pepper. Pair with grilled lamb or braised beef. Drink: 2021-2028. 316984 13.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2019, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Sons of Eden, Freya 2019 Riesling is produced from grapes sourced from 44 year-old-vines in Craneford and from 21 year-old-vines in High Eden. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and the wine is intense with citrus florals, lime-lemon zest and ripe melon balanced with crunchy acidity. Drink: 2021-2030. 12652 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Hidden Bench Chardonnay 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, the grapes for Hidden Bench 2018 Chardonnay wine grapes were organically-grown on the estate and sourced from the Locust Lane, Felseck and Rosomel Vineyards. Hidden Bench is known for its artisanal, terroir-driven wines. There is a lovely mouthfeel and balance on this full-bodied Chard with ripe apple, spiced pear, lemon curd, vanilla and nutty flavours on the palate. The wine is aged in a combination of concrete egg and French oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered. Drink: 2021-2024. 68817 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Arterra Chardonnay 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Arterra 2018 Chardonnay is buttery and toasty on the nose; dry, elegant and creamy on the palate with ripe tropical fruit, ripe pear, apple, baking spice flavours and balanced with good acidity for food. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2021-2023. 577007 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Arboleda Chardonnay 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2019 is a big, buttery Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, apple pie spice and Meyer lemon flavours toasty on the palate. A great value, single vineyard Chardonnay sourced from the winery's Chilhué vineyard in Quillota, 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean and in the Aconcagua Costa wine region. Drink: 2022-2024. 606772 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Leyda Lot 4 Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Leyda Valley DO, Chile, Chile: Leyda Lot 4 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from Sancerre clone 317 growing in Lot 4. Lovely and silky on the palate with bright grapefruit, fine herb, spice and subtle vanilla flavours from partial barrel fermentation of the grapes. Very elegant and sophisticated. Drink: 2021-2023. 18997 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Laurent Perrachon Roche Bleue Juliénas 2019, Juliénas, Beaujolais A.C., France: Laurent Perrachon Roche Bleue 2019 is an excellent Beaujolais under $20 from Juliénas. A supple, dry and zesty Gamay expressive on the palate with ripe blackberry, mulberry, blueberry, cold tea, chocolate and pepper spice flavours finishing on a slatey mineral note. The Gamay vines are grown soils of limestone, slate and granite. So good now, but could easily cellar for three years or more. Pour with roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2025. 487165 13.10% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Patrick Galant Nonciature Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2017, Rhône A.P., France: Patrick Galant Nonciature 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape la Nonciature is a bright and fragrant red wine blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Look for fresh and ripe crushed raspberry, red currant, pink florals on the nose, and the wine is full-bodied, silky and rich on the palate with ripe raspberry, dark cherry, dried pink florals, cinnamon, nutmeg, anise spice and a mouth-wateringly long finish. So good now, but could easily cellar for five-plus years. Drink: 2022-2028. 21324 14.50% XD 750 mL  $46.95 Score: 94/100. February 4, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018, Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.P., France: From Latour-De-France, Roussillon wine region, M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018 is a Côtes du Roussillon-Villages sourced from one commune of Latour de France. This is a big and rich, full-bodied red blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah loaded with black cherry, black currant, plum, earthy black pepper and baking spice flavours on the palate. Pair with lamb! Drink: 2022-2025. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019, Rhône A.C., France: From a great vintage, Le Vieux Donjon 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is rich, mouth filling and elegant with ripe blackberry, wild herbs, smoked meat, pepper and savoury spice flavours concentrated and long on the palate. Good now, better in 2023, although it will be able to age in cellar for 15-plus years. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2043. 700922 14.50% XD 750 mL  $80.00 Score: 97/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine Jacky Marteau Sauvignon Touraine 2020, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire wine region, Domaine Jacky Marteau 2020 is produced from sustainably-grown Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Touraine and is exceptional value at $16. Fragrant with fresh herbs, grassy, soft citrus, fresh orchard fruit, a touch of tropical fruit with citrus and lime zest flavours crisp and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with goat cheese on herbed flatbread or seafood canapes. Drink: 2022-2024. 745349 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Jean-Ernest Descombes Morgon 2018, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: From Georges Duboeuf, Jean-Ernest Descombes 2018 Gamay is lovely on the nose and palate with aromas and flavours of pink florals, ripe black cherry, raspberry, pepper spice balanced with vibrant acidity. Tannins are well-integrated and this medium-plus-bodied Beaujolais from the Morgon is very approachable now. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 946186 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2019, Burgundy A.P., France: Produced by Stéphane Brocard, Closerie des Alisiers 2019 Chablis is made from Old Vines Chardonnay and is so zesty. Fragrant with bright green apple, spring florals, yeasty and lemon zest aromas; dry, medium-plus-bodied and mouth-watering with creamy apple, lemon-lime zest, chalky and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. A good candidate to cellar for eight-to-10 years. Drink: 2022-2038. 20912 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Michele Castellani Colle Cristi 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is lovely and layered with fresh and dried cherry, red berry fruit, dried fig, earthy mushroom, savoury herbs and a kiss of spice with fresh acidity to match. Tannins are velvety. Produced from 70% Corvina Veronese and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. Pour with braised beef short-ribs. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 222109 15.50% D 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 95/100. March 5, 2022 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Cecchi Valore di Famiglia Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Cecchi Valore di Famiglia 2016 Chianti Classico is a mouth-watering Sangiovese with bright cherry, red plum, earthy florals and dried sweet tobacco leaf flavours finishing mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Tannins are firm. Good now, better in 2022 when the wine has had a chance to marry and mellow. Good cellaring candidate. Drink: 2022-2038. 18925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $46.00 Score: 95/100. July 16, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A voluptuous, full-bodied and layered Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico with dark cherry, blackberry, anise and dried herb flavours generous on the palate. Great acidity for food and tannins are firm and long. Pair with grilled game sausages and meaty stews. Drink: 2020-2025. 222109 15.50% D 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 95/100. September 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Il Poggio Sannio Aglianico 2017, Sannio, Campania D.O.C., Italy: Il Poggio 2017 Aglianico is fragrant with lavender, dried fine herbs and chocolate aromas. The wine is vibrant, medium-plus-bodied and spicy with ripe dark berry fruit, cherry, cedar brush spice and chocolate flavours silky and long on the palate. An elegant and juicy red from Campania, enjoy with ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2023. 575225 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Il Drago e le 8 Colombe 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Il Drago E Le 8 Colombe 2016 is a dry, vibrant and full-bodied red blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Sagrantino sourced from the Tuscany wine region. Fragrant with ripe dark plum, cherry, cassis, dried sweet tobacco leaf and sweet spice zesty, intense and savoury on the palate. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 19875 14% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 93/100. February 4, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Whitehaven Greg Single Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Whitehaven, Greg Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, zesty and mouth-watering single-vineyard SB as intense on palate as it is on the nose with fresh passionfruit, lime, citrus zest, green peppers, grassy and fine herb flavours. Acidity is in check. Chill and enjoy with salads or goat cheese on herbed flatbreads. Drink: 2022-2024. 325944 13% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. April 29, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria Southern Clays 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Fresh on the nose with grapefruit and fine herb aromas, the wine is bone-dry, medium-bodied with fine herb, ripe tropical fruit, lemon-lime citrus flavours and a briny mineral and mouth-watering finish. Pair with herbed roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2023. 447474 13% XD 750 mL  $30.75 Score: 95/100. December 18, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Wairau Valley, Marlborough wine region, Villa Maria Reserve 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with tropical fruit, wild herbs, lemon-lime zest, concentrated and mouth-filling on the palate. Great value here. Chill and enjoy with grilled shellfish dishes. Drink: 2021-2022. 536201 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 10, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Wairau Valley, Villa Maria Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white-fleshed stone fruit, passionfruit, fine herbs, lime zest aromas and flavours finishing long and vibrant on the palate. Drink: 2022-2024. 536201 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Villa Maria Taylors Pass 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a single vineyard in the Awatere Valley. Classic with gooseberry, pear and lemongrass up front with citrus, flint, green herbs and a long, stony-chalky mineral mouth-watering finish. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 13901 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Meerlust Rubicon 2017, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch W.O., Meerlust Rubicon 2017 is a full-bodied, smoky red blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Grapes were vinified separately for the final blend. Deep, dark, dense and aromatic with earthy florals, cassis, black plum, soy sauce, anise, cinnamon, cedar spice flavours concentrated and intense on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and powdery. Demands food! Feed it a roast beef done rare. Built to age for 10-plus years. Drink: 2022-2039. 64329 14% XD 750 mL  $63.95 Score: 95/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Hermanos Pérez Pascuas El Pedrosal Reserva 2009, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Hermanos Pérez Pascuas El Pedrosal Reserva 2009 Tempranillo is fragrant with earthy mushroom, sous bois and dark spicy aromas; dry, full-bodied and savoury with dried cherry, dried sweet tobacco leaf, sassafras and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Complex and drinking beautifully now. Pour with roast pheasant, or grilled game sausages. Drink: 2021-2028. 18599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $41.95 Score: 96/100. May 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2009, Tondonia, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2009 is a mature, elegant and savoury Tempranillo red blend with 30% in Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. From a warm vintage, the wine is dry, full-bodied with plum jam, dried herbs, dried tobacco leaf, dried red fruits and balsamic notes smooth on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy and there is good acidity for food on this lovely, mature Rioja. Pour with a Porchetta. Drink: 2020-2028. 356337 12.50% XD 750 mL  $73.95 Score: 95/100. October 15, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Hartford Court Chardonnay 2019, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Hartford Court 2019 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from the Russian River Valley and is a barrel-fermented, dry, creamy and full-bodied 100% Chard with velvety layers of ripe peach, pear, baking spice, lemon curd, nutmeg, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a lobster bisque. Drink: 2022-2025. 404277 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 94/100. February 4, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Domaine Drouhin Roserock Pinot Noir 2019, Eola Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From Domaine Drouhin, Roserock 2019 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied, earthy PN with grapes sourced from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley wine region. A lovely balance of vibrant red berry fruit, earthy florals, sous bois, dried tobacco leaf and subtle baking spice flavours rich, silky and finishing long on the palate. Drink or hold in cellar for up to 10 years. Drink: 2022-2035. 529107 14.50% XD 750 mL  $50.00 Score: 97/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review