d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2011, Australia, Australia: Great intensity of flavour! Nice honeyed pea aromas (but it’s a bone dry wine) along with apricot notes. Medium-bodied and zippy. Roussanne is one of the lesser-known but fabulous white grapes of the wine world, traditionally grown in the Rhone Valley of France. This interpretation of Roussanne is vibrant and mouth pleasing. Yes please! Drink: 2013-2016. 656710 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness. I would love this red with grilled pork chops and soft music. Drink: 2013-2016. 287979 15.20% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Pillar Box Reserve Henry's Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, meaty, savoury and mouth-watering. Black fruit and tarry notes with warm toasty oak. Delicious. Cries out for a juicy rare steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 199745 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. November 23, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wolf Blass Black Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2008, South Australia, Australia: A full-on, full-bodied red wine with rich, deep layers of ripe black fruit and seductive smoky oak. New World vitality and style. Closed with a screwcap. The 1998 vintage of this wine won the coveted Jimmy Watson Award, the most prestigious wine award in Australia. This wine is mostly a blend of Shiraz with about a third Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Malbec grapes. It was matured in French and American oak for 22 months. Great structure, long finish. What more could you want? Drink: 2013-2020. 960468 14% XD 750 mL  $99.95 Score: 94/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Local Squeeze Megalomaniac Named Varietal Blends-White 2012, Vqa, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Floral and pretty with lovely notes of white peach and sun-dappled fleshy apricot. Zesty, with mouth-watering acidity that makes it a great match for Asian dishes and medium curries. Great for this price point. Drink: 2013-2015. 357418 11.10% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2013 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

See Ya Later Ranch Hunny Late Harvest Riesling 2011, Okanagan, BC VQA, Canada: Peaches and cream dessert wine. Peach and pear jam aromas and flavours make this an after-dinner treat. Drink: 2013-2018. 448654 11% S 375 mL  $29.99 Score: 87/100. September 12, 2013 Full Review

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Powerful with notes of black cherry, dark spices, violets and truffles. Terrific balance and length. Very impressive. Drink: 2013-2019. 116442 13% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 18, 2014 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Crazy By Nature Dry Flint, Millton Chenin Blanc 2009, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand: Clean and crisp with lemon brightness. Very balanced. A lovely aperitif or terrific and empathetic companion to salads and seafood. Drink: 2012-2015. 214429 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 31, 2012 Full Review

China Shop Like A Bull Regional Blended Red, Spain, Spain: Full-bodied with notes of purple plums. Straight-forward and quaffable. Drink: 2013-2014. 313353 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 83/100. July 26, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review