Zuccardi Q Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Q 2022 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region. Produced from 100% Malbec, the wine is fresh and youthful with earthy blue florals, savoury herb and dark spice flavours, vibrant and textured on the palate with structured, grippy tannins. Good now, better in 2025 when tannins have mellowed out a bit. Drink through 2035. Drink: 2025-2030. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Wachau Qualitätswein, Austria: From the Wachau, Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel 2022 Grüner Veltliner is produced with sustainably grown grapes from terraced (terrassen) vineyards. Excellent drinking now, this Grüner is dry, medium-bodied, zesty and fragrant with oyster shell, green apple, lime zest and subtle spicy flavours textured and tangy on the palate with a mouth-watering finish. Drink: 2024-2025. 31534 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Colio Estate Wines 28 Barrels Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario wine region, Colio 28 Barrels Reserve 2020 Cabernet Franc spent extra time in barrel to enhance this great vintage. Look for dark cherry, chocolate, bell pepper, dried wild herbs and pepper spice flavours on this complex and concentrated Cab Franc. Drink or hold through 2028. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships. Drink: 2024-2028. 37790 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Kacaba Vineyards Cabernet Syrah 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kacaba 2020 is a spicy, medium-bodied and juicy Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah red wine blend produced from grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario. Fragrant with fresh aromas of blackberry and pepper spice with a vanilla and dark chocolate finish, this is a juicy, savoury red to be enjoyed with osso buco or an equally savoury lamb ragu. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 26424 13.10% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Lighthall Vineyards Chardonnay 2020, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lighthall 2020 Chardonnay is a tasty and juicy Prince Edward County wine region Chard. A portion of the wine was barrel-fermented in neutral oak barrels and the wine is dry and fresh with bright apple, pear, citrus zest and a touch of spice, crisp and lingering on the finish. Drinking beautifully now. Chill and enjoy on its own or with light salads. Drink: 2024-2027. 25243 12.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Domaine Queylus Cabernet Franc 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Domaine Queylus Tradition 2021 is a vegan-friendly Cabernet Franc, rich and fresh with ripe black cherry, red berry, dried herbs, sweet dried tobacco, loamy, smoky flavours finishing on a flinty mineral note with bright acidity and fine-grained, medium tannins. The wine was aged up to 18 months in French oak barrels. Drink: 2024-2028. 11581 13.50% D 750 mL  $33.70 Score: 92/100. February 17, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Savas Cuvée Eva 2020, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Bordeaux wine region, Savas Eva 2020 is an excellent value 100% Sauvignon Blanc at $22. Dry, medium-bodied and zesty with grassy goodness, lemon-lime zest, light nutty flavours with a fresh finish on a mineral note, this SB is nicely complex but easy to enjoy particularly at this price. Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes and salads. Drink: 2024-2026. 35368 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: From William Fèvre, Champs Royaux 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering Chablis with five percent of the wine fermented in neutral oak barrels with the balance in stainless steel tank. Juicy and brilliant with layers of lemon-lime zest, green apple crunch, ripe pear mouth filling and deliciously long. Plenty of Chablis character here! Chill and enjoy it through 2025. Drink: 2024-2028. 461640 12.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 90/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba 2021, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Pio Cesare 2021 Barbera D'alba is a medium-bodied, savoury and mouth-watering red wine with tart blackberry, blueberry, cherry, flinty stony flavours with a kiss of smoke on the finish. Tannins are fine-grained. Enjoy it now through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 938886 14% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Donnafugata Anthìlia Bianco 2022, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Donnafugata Anthìlia Bianco 2022 is a zesty, medium-bodied white wine blend of mostly Catarratto with other local grape varieties added to the mix. Grapes are sustainably grown and this vintage is showing tropical fruit, ripe peach, honeyed nut and stony mineral flavours balanced with racy acidity on the palate. So fresh and good now, enjoy it chilled with seared swordfish steaks or a Cesar salad. Drink: 2024-2025. 195115 12.30% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 12, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

OTU Limited Release Pinot Noir 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: OTU 2021 is a Limited Release Pinot Noir produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from the Otuwhero Estate. Fresh and fragrant with fresh dark plum, dark cherry, earthy violets and subtle spicy flavours layered and concentrated on the palate, this is an elegant and velvety PN from the Marlborough wine region. Drinking beautifully now to 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 32411 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. March 12, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review