La Mascota Santa Ana Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Incredibly great price for this tasty, full-bodied red. Black fruit, smoke and oak with supple texture. Decant 1 hour and pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 292110 14% XD 750 mL  $13.90 Score: 88/100. July 26, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Westcott Vineyards Violette Sparkling 2013, Vinemount Ridge, Ontario VQA, Canada: Fresh, vibrant and zesty Niagara sparkling wine. Notes of toasty bead and green apple. Perfect as an aperitif or pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 438200 12.40% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

EastDell Pinot Grigio 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This light-bodied, off-dry white wine from Niagara is made from the Pinot Grigio grape. Notes of white peach and melon. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2016-2017. 65367 12.50% MD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Sandhill Cabernet Merlot 2019, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2024. 424606 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.49. November 10, 2021 Full Review

Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Chapoutier Rasteau Côtes du Rhône Villages 2012, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Rhône méridional, France  14.50%  1 mL  $22.55. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Perrin & Fils Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone reserve 2012, Rhone, France  363457 13%  750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

E. Guigal 2009, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France: The 2009 vintage of this Châteauneuf du Pape is robust and fully flavoured with blackberry liqueur and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2021. 727503 14% XD 750 mL  $69.00 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015 Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2012, Swartland W.O., South Africa: A robust red with very attractive fleshy dark fruit, pepper and toasty oak. Great balance and price. Layers of tasty, almost chewy black flavours. Perfect for beef and other meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 595280 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 5, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2011, Monterey California, United States Drink: 2013-2016. 258699 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review