Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2020, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Epiphany 2020 Shiraz is produced by Elena Brooks, founder/winemaker and Anthony John Parkinson, vign. Excellent value at $18, this fragrant Shiraz is fresh and concentrated with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs, cedar brush spice savoury and velvety on the palate with a long, silky finish. Grapes were sourced from the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula for this vintage. Drink or cellar to 2030. Drink: 2023-2032. 269464 14% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 93/100. January 6, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Old Testament 2019 is a great value Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon under $20. Coonawarra is known for its red iron-oxide terra Rossa soils, one of the most distinct terroirs . The Old Testament vineyard is located in the heart of that wine region and the 2019 vintage is rich, lush and smoky, with ripe blackberry, dark plum, savoury herbs, mocha, spicy and mouth-filling with a long finish. The 2019 vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Drink: 2024-2030. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Sidewood Stablemate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Sidewood Stablemate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is as rich on the nose as it is on the palate with pink rose petals, ripe blackberry, cassis, sweet dark cherry, savoury herbs and soft spicy flavours. tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2028. 26926 14.60% XD 750 mL  $17.90 Score: 91/100. January 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Wakefield Pinot Noir 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and excellent value at $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah and matured for nine months in oak barrels, look for bright cherry, red berry, menthol, cedar and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Lightly chill and pour with a mixed grill. Drink: 2023-2026. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Lakeview Wine Co. Mindful Pinot Grigio, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mindful Pinot Grigio is a fresh low alcohol Niagara white wine from Lakeview Wine Co. Peach and green apple aromas carry nicely with the clean light finish. Also a great value less than $15. Pair with grilled chicken. 25461 8% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp, clean and refreshing Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that leans more to the lime-citrus style than grassy-herbal. Mouth-watering and fresh. Perfect for seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2022-2024. 620724 12.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Indomita Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: Indomita Gran Reserva 2022 an excellent value, dry, crisp and zesty Chilean Sauvignon Blanc at $16. Look for bright green apple, grapefruit zest, white florals and green herb flavours on this brilliant SB from the Casablanca Valley. Chill and enjoy it with a fine-herbed goat cheese quiche, brunch dishes and salads. Drink: 2024-2025. 544213 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2024. 561290 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Baron de Hoen Réserve Pinot Gris 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Baron de Hoen Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is excellent value at $21. A stunning PG now, fragrant with orange blossom, pepper spice, honeyed pear and quince, the wine is balanced with laser-like acidity. Cave de Beblenheim has been making wine for more than 50 years and this vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours Général Paris. Drink: 2023-2025. 461657 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Château Hyot 2020, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Hyot 2020 is a great value Merlot-driven red wine blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc in support. Produced by Alain Aubert, prop., the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and rich with dark plum, cassis, pepper spice and flinty mineral notes from beginning to end. Tannins are fine and firm, but the wine has the structure, acidity and fruit to handle it. Give it some time to marry and mellow. An amazing value Bordeaux at $16 to drink from 2025. Drink: 2025-2028. 63537 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sheild Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Sheild 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from Nelson, South Island. An excellent value New Zealand SB at $20, it is fragrant with feijoa, kiwi, green apple and lemon zest flavours lip-smacking and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it now through 2025. Drink: 2024-2025. 32553 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. January 20, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Soho Ziggy Pinot Gris 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Soho Ziggy 2022 is a vegan-friendly Pinot Gris produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island. Fun, supple, silky and vibrant with ripe white-fleshed stone fruit, white florals and lemon zest flavours rounded and lingering on the palate. Very nice now. Drink: 2023-2024. 536169 13.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review