Cat Amongst The Pigeons Nine Lives Rosedale Wines Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Lip-smacking delicious with juicy purple and black plums that any cat would love. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Nice price. Drink: 2011-2015. 93138 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2011 Full Review

Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Very pretty with aromas of field raspberry. Dry and refreshing. Nice price. Drink: 2013-2015. 327429 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 17, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood 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

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Gorgeous! Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. The catalogue says 2009 but we tasted 2008 so check what's on the shelves. Drink: 2013-2017. 936971 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ad Lib Hen & Chicken Oaked Chardonnay 2010, Pemberton, West Australia, Australia: A terrific, robust chardonnay produced by The Yard Wine Company. A mouth-watering acidity balances the luscious tropical fruit flavours here. Green apple vibrancy is blanketed in toasted hazelnut. Full-bodied and generous. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 297697 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2011, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: So beautiful! This riesling has it all: juicy, peach and lime aromas, balance, complexity, length and lambs. (That was a baaaaah-d joke, I know.) Medium-bodied and packed with flavour. These folks are Riesling Masters: Ka-pow! Drink: 2013-2017. 80234 10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Spectacular BC Pinot Noir from one of the region's flagship producers. This lovely medium-bodied red wine has it all: fleshy black cherry, dark spices, violets and a whiff of smoke. So seductive. Drink: 2012-2017. 639658 14% XD 750 mL  $44.99 Score: 93/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2012, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany: Magnificent for the price point! Floral with fleshy ripe peach yet airy and refreshing. Medium-bodied with a peach blossom finish. Slight sweetness lends food versatility, yet it's not at all cloying. Drink: 2013-2015. 568634 10.50% M 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

Flagstone Writer's Block Pinotage 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Mocha espresso robust red with satin texture and a great finish. Very juicy and generous with attractive black plum aromas and flavours. Excellent pinotage. Try it with grillled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2015. 243337 14% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review