Colab and Bloom Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Colab and Bloom 2020 is a rich, full-bodied Shiraz and Cabernet red wine blend lush and concentrated with blackberry, cassis, cherry compote, tobacco leaf, cocoa and baking spice flavours bright, silky and elegant on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Excellent value at $20. This winery is also becoming known for a trending wave of Australian wines crafted from Montepulciano, Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese. Drink: 2023-2027. 26876 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2018, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From Domaine Lafage Tessellae 2018 is produced from old vines Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (60/30/10) from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region. This is a plushy GSM, full-bodied and concentrated with rich cherry, dark berry, plum, cracked pepper, garrigue herbs and dark spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next couple of years with ribs and burgers from the grill. The Lafage family have been wine growers for seven generations. Drink: 2021-2025. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef 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

Lavau Domaine la Décelle Reserve Valréas Côtes du Rhône-Villages Blanc 2021, Valréas, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine la Décelle Reserve 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Côtes Du Rhône-Villages white wine blend of equal amounts of Marsanne and Viognier with bright apple, pear and nutty flavours, spicy, leesy and silky with a lingering citrus zesty finish. Chill and enjoy it with roast pheasant or Cornish game hens. Drink: 2023-2024. 14037 13% XD 750 mL  $18.90 Score: 88/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Petra Zingari Toscana 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Petra, Zingari 2019 is excellent value at $20. Originally, the vineyard was created as an experimental vineyard to see how Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot varietals would fare and Zingari (Gypsies) is so named for the Pilgrims and Wayfarers who would rest or stop over at the crystal clear springs there. Juicy, medium-plus-bodied and generous on the palate, this wine is bright with sour cherry, spiced plum, dried herbs, tomato leaf and earthy flavours smooth and lingering on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink: 2023-2028. 244228 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Monte del Frà Bardolino 2021, Bardolino, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte del Frà 2021 Bardolino is an excellent value Sangiovese, Corvina and Rondinella red wine blend at $17. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh the wine is often referred to as "baby Valpolicella" because of the Veneto viticultural zone near it. Look for sweet dried strawberry, raspberry, red plum, dried fine herbs flavours with a long red berry finish fresh on the palate. Drink: 2023-2026. 134544 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Duck Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Duck Hunter 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan friendly and produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island wine region. Zesty, impressive and expressive with ripe tropical fruit, melon, lemongrass, soft orange citrus and spicy notes supple and silky on the palate. So good now. Chill and enjoy with salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2023-2024. 26127 12.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Elandskloof, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Cape of Good Hope Altima 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from Elandskloof, Western Cape wine region. Look for fresh green herbs, tropical fruit, citrus zest, creamy and textured on the palate from lees ageing. Lovely, fresh and great value at $20. Drink: 2023-2025. 15713 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review