Alamos The Wines Of Catena Torrontés 2013, Salta, Argentina: Torrontes as a grape always delivers a floral profusion on the nose, and wisp vibrant white wine is no exception. Medium-bodied and food-friendly. Such an aromatic and characterful wine. Torrontés is the signature white wine of Argentina. Finishes with a lick of lemon and a wisp of white grapefruit. Drink: 2013-2016. 81539 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

McWilliams Wines Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Cellar Aged Semillon 2006, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: There's nothing like Australian Semillon grape-based wines: you must try this one if you haven't sampled their delights previously. Semillon from Australia also differs vastly from Semillon in other regions of the world: here it has a complex beeswax, dry honey and lanolin bouquet and mouth-filling texture. Terrific balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes and a long finish to make you return to this bottle again and again. Drink: 2014-2020. 724492 10.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

McWilliams Wines Semillon 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: The Semillon grapes for this spectacular white wine are sourced from the Mount Pleasant Elizabeth vineyard. There's nothing like Australian Semillon grape-based wines: you must try this one if you haven't sampled their delights previously. Semillon from Australia also differs vastly from Semillon in other regions of the world: here it has a complex beeswax, dry honey and lanolin bouquet and mouth-filling texture. Terrific balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes and a long finish to make you return to this bottle again and again. Pair with pork chops. Drink: 2014-2020. 724492 10.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Featherstone Four Feathers 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, medium-bodied Niagara white wine blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Floral, aromatic and off-dry, this is a terrific aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. Finishes with apple blossom. Pair with medium curries and spices as well. Great price. Drink: 2016-2018. 341586 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148, Las Pataguas Vineyard Carmenère 2007, Rapel Valley, Chile: Juicy, straight-forward and delicious, this juicy wine comes from the single vineyard Las Pataguas. Voluptuous layers of dark fruit, espresso and smoke. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2010 Full Review

Boutari Moschofilero 2015, Mantinia, Greece: A melon-fresh Greek white wine with lots of lip-smacking pleasure. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 172387 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.05 Score: 89/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu 2008, Hungary: Honeyed greatness with blinding fleshy sweet pure fruit essence. Apricot and peach jam. Tokaji's reputation as the wine of kings is well deserved -- treat yourself to this royally great dessert wine tonight on its own or with biscotti. A long finish. Drink: 2011-2020. 972836 10% S 250 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Salcheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2008, D.O.C.G. Tuscany, Italy: A full-bodied, mouth-watering red with enticing aromas and flavours of black tart cherries and cedar. Great partner for a variety of dishes. Love the balance here and the long finish. A terrific example of the dark side of the Sangiovese grape. Drink: 2012-2016. 685180 13.50% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. October 26, 2013 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce 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: 2022-2024. 687582 11.50% MD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: So fresh and lively! This is a wonderful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that bursts from the glass with gooseberry, lime, lemongrass and chives. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood, shellfish and mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2017. 308288 13% D 750 mL  $19.05 Score: 93/100. December 8, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Quinta Das Camélias Reserva 2012, Dão, Portugal: Loaded with purple and black plum aromas on the nose, and blackberry liqueur richness on the palate. Concentrated, intense and full-bodied with a mouth-coating viscosity. Great price. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2017. 305334 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Fonseca Porto Quinta Do Panascal Vintage Port 2001, Portugal: A complex, richly textured dessert wine from one of the most famous Portuguese port producers, Fonseca. Pair with rich, chocolate desserts. Drink: 2012-2020. 402354 20% S 375 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Quinta Dos Carvalhais Colheita Vinho Tinto 2009, Dão D.A.O., Portugal: A full-bodied Portuguese red wine with aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke produced by Sogrape Vinhos. Toasty oak but not too much. Finishes with prune, blackberry, mocha and dried tobacco leaves. This robust red wine blend of mostly the native Touriga Nacional grape. Although the Vintages Catalogue notes the 2010 vintage, we tasted 2009. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 13474 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quinta Do Roncão Reserva 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: An opulent, robust red wine brought to us by Maria Manuela, with dollops of fleshy dark cherries, raisins and hickory smoke. Some dark spices on the finish. Terrific! This is a Portuguese red wine blend of 50% Touriga Franca, 30% Tinta Roriz, and 20% Touriga Nacional grapes. Finishes with dark spices. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 147942 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

Herdade do Sobroso Sobro Red 2012, Alentejano, Portugal: Full-bodied red wine from one of Portugal's premium dry red-wine producing regions (it's not all about port!). This number has a firm tannic grip on the palate and big black fruit. Rustic and tasty. Needs meat! Decant 2 hours. Finishes with cedar, spice and black plum. Try it with hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2017. 306563 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 19, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Ramos Pinto Lbv Port 2009, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Terrific value in this late bottled vintage port (LBV)! Lovely purple plum preserves and plushy depths, yet so affordable. I want to start the meal with dessert please. Drink: 2013-2020. 376301 19.50% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Pegos Claros 2010, Palmela D.O.C., Portugal: OMG, this is delicious! Full-bodied, juicy, smooth, with black and purple plum liqueur and fleshy blueberries. You can't beat the price here. Great party wine when the party involves hearty meat dishes. Stock up! Drink: 2013-2018. 385252 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Adega De Monção Deu La Deu Alvarinho 2013, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Lime and lemon essence on the nose. Extremely crisp, refreshing and clean on the palate with marvelous mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from seafood to salads. Finishes with dried herbs, more green citrus and a long core of minerality. As fresh as a mountain spring sourced deep inside the cavernous soils. Try it with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2015. 325208 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Quinta De Pancas Selecção Do Enólogo 2010, Lisboa D.O.C., Portugal: Love the wild cedar brush nose with dark berries and spices. Delicious and fascinating. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Ready to drink now. Finishes with attractive wood spice and smoke. Yes please! Drink: 2013-2019. 380931 XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Vila Santa Reserva Tinto 2011, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: A savoury, meaty wine with a good full-bodied grip on the palate and mouth-watering action. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Loaded with black fruit and tarry oak. Great value. Drink: 2014-2018. 410430 14% XD 750 mL  $23.45 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Delaforce Quinta Da Corte Vintage Port 1995, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Spectacular! Amazing vintage; amazing dessert wine. Gorgeous layers of cassis and blackberry preserves. Terrific elegance and length. Superb craftsmanship. Wow. Drink: 2014-2020. 180836 20% MS 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Cabriz Dão Sul Rosé 2012, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Very pleasant. Dry with field strawberry notes. Drink: 2013-2014. 30445 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. May 25, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

José Maria Da Fonseca & Van Zeller Vintage Port 2003, Portugal: An excellent port with tremendous depth, concentration and length. Aromas and flavours of fleshy back fruit, dark spice and smoke. Perfect for evenings when a fire is blazing and the comforts of home are around you. Try it with hard cheeses and long, engrossing mystery novels. Drink: 2014-2020. 638924 19% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 96/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2012, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: This incredibly well-made Vinho Verde offers refreshment and richness: a rare combination but one worth seeking out. Aromas of red and green apple, white peach and melon. Excellent bones and structure, with a great finish. A benchmark of its kind. Drink: 2013-2015. 276220 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Contraste White Conceito 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Green, crisp nose of grass, lime and grapefruit aromas. Big acidic attack on the palate requires food. This vintage blends Rabigato, Codega do Larinho, Codega, and Viosinho grapes. Drink: 2014-2016. 366773 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 29, 2014 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Broadbent Rainwater Medium-Dry Madeira, Madeira D.O.C., Portugal: Love it! My favourite Madeira ever, wow. Not that I've tasted many but this has a lovely toffee balance yet it's not cloyingly sweet. Perfect for biscotti and coffee cake. Brought to us by Justino's, Madeira Wines, S.A. Drink: 2013-2020. 943258 19% M 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Morgenster Lourens River Lalley Merlot Blend 2003, W.O., South Africa: A blend of 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. Juicy and full-bodied. Blackberries and earthy goodness. Coffee and truffle notes. Drink: 2008-2015. 709303 14% D 750 mL  $27.25 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2008 Full Review

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is a great example South African Chenin Blanc with seductive aromas of Asian pear and something I can only describe as black apricot. Oak imparts baked bread and wraps this wine beautifully. Baking spices on the finish of this exotically wonderful wine. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2015-2019. 675421 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2012, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is so Bordeaux in styling and elegance, yet also has the distinct character of South African climate, soil and flavour. A gorgeous wine for the money, and a great alternative to Bordeaux. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2021. 434787 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Villa Conchi Brut Selección Cava, Cava D.O., Spain: A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine from Spain that's a fraction of the price of Champagne. Toasty and vibrant. 577148 11.50% MD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review