Reif Estate Winery Fortune Cabernet Rosé 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fresh field strawberries on the nose open up to juicy, fleshy strawberry flavours on the palate. Beautifully balanced with acidity that makes this off-dry rose both refreshing and delicious. Finishes with maraschino cherry and nectarine. Drink: 2013-2015. 372466 12.50% M 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Megalomaniac Local Squeeze White 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love it! Juicy blend of white wine grapes that has to include the aromatic Riesling (grapes aren't listed on the bottle). Mouth-watering with just the right amount acidity and slight sweetness, beautifully balanced. There isn't a better wine for glazed ham, or medium curries. Drink: 2014-2016. 357418 11.10% M 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Cracking great for the money! Full-bodied, blousy, buttery, bootiful Chilean Chardonnay. Layered and luscious. Drink: 2013-2015. 320788 14% XD 750 mL  $11.45 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Emiliana Adobe Reserva Syrah Rosé 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: A vibrant, mouth-watering Chilean rose with lovely notes of tart wild field strawberries. Nice as an aperitif or seafood companion. The bonus is that this is an organic wine. Drink: 2010-2013. 229690 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2014 Best Value Rose. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Viña Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Lots of oak, violets and fresh earth on the nose of this Chilean red wine. It opens up with cherry berry notes on the palate. Medium-bodied and smooth. Try with veal. Drink: 2013-2017. 389213 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2013, Mosel, Germany: Love it! There's simply no better value white wine on the shelf. Lime blossom gorgeous. The alcohol is refreshingly low, yet this is no wimpy wine: it's packed with flavour. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to many dishes. Some terrific white pear and lime blossom on the finish of this Qualitätswein (Q.B.A.) wine. Try it with just about anything, but start with seafood or a medium curry. Winemaker Ernie Loosen makes a range of wines, and this is his entry-level offering. It's spectacular for the price. Drink: 2013-2018. 599274 8.50% MS 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2012, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: A favourite of wine cheapskates everywhere: you can't get much better in decent taste for this price point in wine. Straight-forward pleasure with dark fruit and some oak. Fairly smooth and full-bodied. Drink: 2012-2015. 983742 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 86/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review