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

Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Ann Sperling Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: A vibrant, aromatic white wine with lovely aromas of green apple, lime zest and white peach. So alive in the glass. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 361204 10.20% XD 750 mL  $34.00 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Altenbourg Riesling 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: A refreshing, light-bodied white wine white with attractive and subtle melon notes. Terrific as an aperitif or companion to many seafood dishes or roast turkey given its mouth-watering juiciness. Nice price. Drink: 2013-2018. 906016 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Hervé Azo Vau De Vey 1Er Cru Chablis Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy, France: Lovely! Green apple and almond aromas with terrific mouth-filling lusciousness. Wonderful for chardonnay lovers who don't like oak but still want richness. Try this with your holiday turkey dinner. Drink: 2012-2018. 240655 12.50% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 91/100. January 18, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Blanc Cyril Marès, Vign. 2012, Costières De Nîmes, Rhone, France: Dry, crisp and clean and excellently priced! If you like pinot grigio, give this white a try. Some terrific floral notes on the finish. In the early twentieth-century, the Marès family started making wine in Algeria, but later moved to Bordeaux to start Château Puy Castéra and then on to the Rhone in the Costières de Nîmes region for this coveted winery. This wine is a zesty blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne grapes. Try is with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 701094 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy 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

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

Domaine Gautheron Chablis Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy, France: The appellation for this crisp, unoaked chardonnay is Chablis AC in northern Burgundy. Very subtle lime and white peach flavours, no oak. Green apple, mouth-watering. Vibrant and alive. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2019. 207902 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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

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

Fattoria La Ripa Riserva Santa Brigida Chianti Classico 2008, Tuscany, Italy: A gorgeous, succulent full-bodied red with rich aromas and flavours of ripe cherry and red berry fruit. Some smoke on the finish. Balanced and lip-smacking delicious. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. This wine took home a Gold Medal and Best of Class honours at the 2012 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. Drink: 2013-2017. 984401 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. January 18, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Rosso Dolcetto Barbera Nebbiolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy: A smooth, medium-bodied wine with attractive plum and berry notes. This red wine is a blend of Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes, each of which contribute different flavours and complexity to the wine: Dolcetto offers ripe fruit, Barbera brings balancing acidity for food and Nebbiolo imparts tannin for structure. Enjoy with a prime rib. Drink: 2013-2015. 981019 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

No 1 Family Estate No. 1 Cuvée, Méthode Traditionnelle, Blanc De Blancs, Marlborough, New Zealand: This zesty, full-bodied bubbly has lovely notes of lime, green apple and toast. This sparkling wine is made using the traditional champagne method, and winemaker Daniel Le Brun comes from a long line of Champagne winemakers, some 12 generations. Drink: 2013-2015. 56358 12.50% D 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 91/100. December 7, 2013 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

La Perla Del Priorat Clos Les Fites 2006, Priorat, Spain: Leather and violet seduction on the nose of this full-bodied, complex wine. Subtle dark berry and anise with spice smoke. Great cellar candidate but why wait? Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2020. 358705 15% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. January 18, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review