Schild Estate Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2016-2020. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Love that hazelnut smoke on the nose followed by Asian pear. This Niagara Chardonnay is made by a master, Thomas Bachelder. Full-bodied yet balanced with a long finish. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2020. 302083 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Montes Purple Angel 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: There's a reason this Chilean wine has a cult following. Purple Angel will make you feel as though you've gone to heaven aloft a cloud of sensory pleasure. The 2014 vintage is a blend of 92% Caménère and 8% Petit Verdot grapes. Caménère was re-discovered only about 12 years ago, believed to be extinct after phylloxera hit its ancestral home in Bordeaux in 1880. That's why it's also called the "Jurassic Park" grape. The vines for this wine are planted on steep slopes. If you love full-bodied, juicy, fruit-forward wines, this is your apogee as it also has all of those other great hallmarks of superb wine: complexity, balance and finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2017-2023. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $105.95 Score: 99/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Primus Carmenère 2017, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A juicy and well-priced medium-plus-bodied Carmenère produced by Alto de Casablanca from the Colchagua Valley. Nicely balanced and layered with black currant, chocolate, minty and garrigue herb flavours on the palate finishing long and refreshing. The Caménère grapes for this wine enjoy a warm southern exposure along the Tinguiririca River. Pair with smoked meats, game and strong cheeses. Drink: 2019-2024. 439356 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards 2014, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone AOC, France: Robust and towering, yet also balanced with a long, savoury finish. The Perrin family excels at winemaking, with a long history. This is a traditional Rhone Valley blend of red grapes such as Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah, among others. Pair with prime rib. Big tannic grip: needs cellar time then decanting 2 hours. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 926626 14% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Delas Saint-Esprit 2015, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A towering French red wine from the Rhone Valley, with a firm grip on the palate and big toasted dark fruit aromas and flavours. Full-bodied with a savoury finish. Needs cellar time. This is a blend of Syrah (75%) and Grenache (25%) grapes that finishes with dark spices, clove and pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 729962 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

M. Chapoutier Rasteau 2014, Rhône A.C., France: A terrific, full-bodied southern French red wine blend from one of the most respected producers in the region, Chapoutier. Aromas of black and dark red fruit, graphite and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 517201 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2013, Cotes du Rhone, France: Savoury, chewy and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Guigal is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums, bacon fat and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015-2020. 259721 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage Champagne 2005, Champagne A.C., France: The 2005 vintage of this king of Champagnes, Dom Pérignon, is a marvel full of finesse and elegance, balanced perfectly between toasty goodness and vibrancy. It's less muscular than previous vintages, but nonetheless brimming with character. Pair with Google stock cash in. Drink: 2013-2020. 280461 12.50% XD 750 mL  $219.95 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Bouvet Excellence Brut Crémant De Loire, Loire A.C., France: A toasty, refreshing French sparkling wine that's well priced. Aromas of white pear, melon and pear. Toasty finish. Great value. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2017-2019. 303636 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Perrin & Fils Reserve 2014, Cotes du Rhône, France: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Perrin is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2022. 363457 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tenuta S. Anna Di Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White peach refreshing. Toasty and summery. Perfect for big parties and weddings. Drink: 2016-2018. 281386 11.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2014, Veneto, Italy: Fleshy ripe sweet black cherries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Italian red wine. Great price for this quality! Pair with lasagna or sausage. Drink: 2016-2022. 338939 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Sella & Mosca Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna 2013, Sardinia, Italy: Gorgeous mature-tasting Italian red wine with classic aromas of tanned leather, dried earth and tobacco leaves. Made from old vines and aged in oak barrels. Amazing for the price. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 425488 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Remo Farina Superiore Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy, robust and vibrant Italian red wine: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2017-2021. 999946 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White melon and white peach aromas and flavours on this crisp Italian sparkling wine, with good acidity and yet also a creamy softness. Pair with soft cheeses. Drink: 2022-2028. 687582 11.50% MD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry, mouth-watering with puckering tannins on the palate. Black, charred fruit and toasty oak. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours. Pair with wild boar with black truffle. Drink: 2017-2021. 175091 13.50% XD 375 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Masi Grandarella Refosco 2014, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied red wine produced in appassimento style with Refosco grapes. Lovely, plushy dried red berry, earthy, and savoury spice flavours on this robust red. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 606921 14.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 92/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio 2008, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Lots of maturity on the nose of this attractive Italian red wine with aromas of tanned leather, cigar box and dried herbs. Nicely balanced acidity. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with veal. Drink: 2015-2020. 20966 14.50% XD 750 mL  $48.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2013 vintage Brunello di Montalcino is complex, full-bodied yet elegant. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke and anise. Made from Sangiovese grape, this robust Italian red wine offers a richly textured wine, despite the cooler vintage of 2013. Lots of cellar potential. Pair with wild game. Drink: 2020-2028. 25970 13% XD 750 mL  $60.95 Score: 93/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Cathedral Cellar Brut Sparkling 2010, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A crisp, fresh South African sparkling wine with toasty aromas and green apple freshness. This South African bubbly was made using the Méthode Cap Classique, which is similar the Méthode Traditionnelle or the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, as they do in the Champagne region. The winery's cellar is cathedral vaulted with stained glass thus the name. Pair with fresh shellfish or fried chicken. Drink: 2017-2019. 296426 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 22, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Segura Viudas Heredad Reserva Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: Here's your sparkling wine for the summer (and year round)! Terrific value in this well-made, toasty and refreshing bubbly from Spain that's a third of the price of Champagne. Segura is one of the most respected producers of Cava, the Spanish name for sparkling wine. Terrific earthy aromas mingle with toasted almond and some green apple. Great aperitif or try it with roast turkey, fried chicken, or yes, even potato chips. Elegant, layered, refreshing. Drink: 2023-2025. 558825 12% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Duckhorn Wine Company Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Sonoma County, California, United States: This Cabernet Sauvignon from California needs some cellar time; 10% Merlot was added to the blend, which gives soft plum and cherry flavours to the wine as well. If drinking now, decant for a couple of hours prior to serving with a slab of marbled steak done rare. A robust Californian Cabernet with firm tannins and structure. Aromas of cassis and black currant. Drink: 2017-2022. 186171 13.90% D 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Cloudfall Pinot Noir 2016, Monterey County, California, United States: A plush, supple, satin-smooth Californian Pinot Noir from the cool climate of Monterey County. Aromas of black cherry and spice. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 13% D 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 92/100. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review