Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Lovely and juicy with fleshy cherry aromas and flavours. Liquid satin in a glass. Fleshy field cherries with a luxuriously smooth texture. Not heavy yet so full of character. Extremely elegant and versatile with many dishes. Lovely rich dark cherry aromas of the nose unfold to dark plum and some dried herbs on the palate. Full-bodied for pinot, yet balanced and elegant. Concentrated flavours in this BC VQA wine with a long finish. Polished tannins and elegant structure. Great craftsmanship here. Pair with planked salmon or grilled tuna. The wine is unfiltered and un-fined for maximum flavour. One of Canada's best. Drink: 2013-2018. 556613 13% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. August 3, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Bouchard Pere & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2011, Burgundy, France: Beautifully tart black cherries on the nose and palate with a satin seductive texture. Medium-bodied with layers of complexity and a long finish. This is benchmark Old World pinot noir, especially from Gevrey-Chambertin AC. Enjoy it with planked salmon or roast turkey tonight. Drink: 2013-2019. 661330 13.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. January 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

José Dhondt Brut Champagne Blanc De Blancs, A.C., Champagne, France: Fresh, vibrant, creamy and lovely. White peach, green apple and toasty. Drink: 2013-2016. 358408 12.50% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 91/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Domaine Chenevieres Chablis Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy, France: Just smelling this wine made my mouth water! Gorgeous aromas and flavours of lime, lemongrass, tart white peach and a laser pure focus and purity. No oak. Superb aperitif or food companion. Like chardonnay? Try this one. Drink: 2012-2016. 277913 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Castelas Vieilles Vignes Signargues 2010, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: A chewy, meaty, savoury red wine with rich layers of dark red berries and cedar. Juicy and mouth-watering with a terrific balance.  Terrific quality for this price, especially for a French AC appellation wine. Drink: 2012-2016. 34116 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Ortas Prestige Rasteau, Cave De Rasteau 2009, Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages, France: Savoury and tasty with dark red spicy fruit in this AC red wine. Full-bodied, juicy and smooth. Good value. A terrific, long, dry finish that leaves you longing for more. Drink: 2014-2019. 985929 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cave De Turckheim Pinot Gris 2012, Alsace, France: A touch of fruit ripe sweetness with white fleshy peach and pear. Interesting and food-friendly. This zippy white wine is made by one of the most-respected cooperatives in Alsace. Refreshing as an aperitif or seafood companion. Drink: 2013-2016. 34975 12.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Terres Blanches Sec Muscat 2012, Vin De Pays D’Oc, France: Orange blossom and zest all the way! This IGP wine is lovely and exotically enticing with white peach and spices. Dry, satisfying finish. Drink: 2013-2015. 653188 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Chateau D'angludet Maison Sichel Meritage 2005, Margaux, Bordeaux, France: The appellation for this wine is AC. Full-bodied with aromas of black fruit and smoky oak. The 2005 vintage was outstanding in Bordeaux, and not many of these wines are still readily available on the market. Try this one while you can. Decant for an hour for maximum pleasure. Drink: 2014-2020. 29884 13% XD 750 mL  $64.45 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Pierre Amadieu Domaine Grand Romane Cuvée Prestige Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2011, Rhône, France: A full-bodied red wine blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah grapes from 50-year-old vines. This is almost as big as an Amarone. You could give it some cellar time, but my motto: why wait? Black raspberry on a long finish. Yes please! Drink: 2014-2020. 968693 12% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Jean-Pierre & Alexandre Ellevin Vaucoupin 1Er Cru Domaine Ellevin Chablis 2011, Burgundy, France: An elegant expression of Chablis with white peach and melon notes and a pure crispness. No oak on this chardonnay, just Burgundy in the glass. Try it with fresh seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 264457 13% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. January 4, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Mönchhof Robert Eymael Mosel Slate Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Superb focus and clarity in this zesty white wine made from Germany's classic grape Riesling. Mouth-watering and crisp with aromas of fresh orchard apples and white grapefruit. Long finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2020. 349449 10% M 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantele 2009, Puglia, Italy: Vibrant, juicy and lip-smacking delicious! Full-bodied, savoury and deep red wine. Dark fruit and smooth. Great price, especially for a DOC! Terrific Old World character, but blended with New World vitality and energy. The grapes for this wine are grown on the Salentine peninsula in southeastern Italy, known as the “heel of the boot.” The robust red wine is a blend of mostly negroamaro grapes and some malvasia nera grapes. Try it with hearty meat dishes tonight. Drink: 2013-2015. 724328 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review