Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Sidewood's Mappinga 2019 Chardonnay is intense and lush with tropical fruit, melon, lemon curd, toasted nut and well-integrated oak spice flavours savoury, smooth and finishing long on the palate with crisp acidity. Drink: 2023-2026. 688291 12.20% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023
Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewByron & Harold Rose & Thorns Shiraz 2020, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2031. 453183 14% XD 750 mL $23.95. April 13, 2024
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewAngove Family Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2029. 20886 13.50% D 750 mL $23.95. April 13, 2024
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewSidewood Stablemate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2029. 26926 14.60% XD 750 mL $18.85. April 13, 2024
Best Beef Wine Full Review3 Rings Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2030. 15495 14.60% D 750 mL $17.95. April 13, 2024
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewMegalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac Narcissist 2021 Riesling is crisp, juicy and, of course, expressive with ripe pear, apple, minerally and petrol notes. The wine is off-dry and balanced with racy acidity and can take on any rich holiday dish because, well, it just can! Drink: 2023-2027. 67587 10.90% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 16, 2023
Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full ReviewTawse Limestone Ridge-North Riesling 2021, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2024-2028. 431593 10% MS 750 mL $21.95. April 13, 2024
Sensational Shellfish Wine Full ReviewCave Spring Chardonnay 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2024-2025. 256552 13.50% D 750 mL $21.95. April 13, 2024
Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full ReviewCave Spring Indian Summer Select Late Harvest Riesling 2017, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous year after year with ripe peach, honeyed apricot and grassy flavours with ultra balanced acidity to fruit sweetness. Chill and enjoy it as dessert or pair with an apricot and custard flan. Drink: 2022-2026. 415901 12.50% S 375 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 7, 2023
Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full ReviewHidden Bench Estate Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontairo V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2023-2028. 183491 11% D 750 mL $24.95. April 13, 2024
Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewArboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Chilean Cab at $22. Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, this dry, medium-plus-bodied, vegan-friendly and fruity Cab is rich in blackberry, herbal and toasted oak spice flavours with good acidity for food and refreshing on the palate. Tannins are structured. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Las Vertientes zone on the west side of the Aconcagua Valley and the wine was aged 14 months in oak barrels (30% new). Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2029. 606764 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 16, 2023
Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewErrázuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly 100% Cab with grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards in the Panquehue area in the Aconcagua Valley wine region. Although from a hot vintage, this dry, medium-plus-bodied red is refined and elegant with bright red fruit, fine herb and spicy notes balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. The wine was aged up to 14 months in French oak barrels. Drink through 2028. Drink: 2023-2028. 203364 14% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 2, 2023
Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full ReviewErrázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Aconcagua Alto 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Chilean Cab. Sauv., juicy with black and red currant berry fruit, black cherry and exotic spices on the palate. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the Andes mountain slopes where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in this full-bodied Cab with firm tannins. Good now, better in 2022. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 13.50% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2021
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewSan Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maipo Valley, Chile: San Pedro 1865 2020 is a great value Cabernet Sauvignon at $20 with grapes sourced from vineyards planted in 2013 on the alluvial soils of the Maipo Valley, at the foot of the Andes. Dry, fresh and juicy with blackberry, black currant, menthol, herbal flavours with a kiss of chocolate and smoky spices all balanced with refreshing acidity. The wine was aged in oak barrels (20% new). Pour with kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. December 3, 2022
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewErrázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley wine region, Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto 2019 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the palate with black currant, dark cherry, earthy florals and spicy notes. Grapes for this wine were sourced from the slopes of the Andes mountains where the cooler nights preserve the freshness and acidity in the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine. Enjoy with a mixed grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 203364 14% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. December 3, 2022
Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full ReviewMiguel Torres Almado 2018, Maule Valley, Chile: From the Maule Valley, Miguel Torres Almado 2018 is a vegan-friendly red wine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 12% Tempranillo and 8% Touriga Nacional produced from organically grown grapes sourced from a variety of vineyards in the Maule Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels (18% new). Dry, fruity and full-bodied, Almado is a wine rich and lush in ripe black fruits, plum, dark cherry and subtle baking and pepper spice flavours balanced with bright acidity and is rounded and velvety on the palate. Enjoy it now with a Porchetta roast. Drink: 2023-2029. 34740 13.50% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. December 2, 2023
Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewMaquis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Valle De Colchagua, Chile: Drink: 2024-2030. 13064 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95. April 13, 2024
Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewBoissey & Delaygue Plan de Dieu Les Grès Bleus Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Drink: 2024-2030. 36170 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95. April 13, 2024
Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewSaint-Roch Chimères Grenache Syrah Carignan 2020, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region, Saint-Roch Chimères 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan grapes. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage. Look for dark cherry, ripe plum, sweet baking spice, wild herbs and pepper spice flavours generous and plushy on the palate. Overdelivers at $20. Drink: 2023-2029. 119354 15% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 12, 2024
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewCollemassari Melacce Vermentino 2021, Montecucco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Collemassari Melacce 2021 Vermentino is fragrant with fresh cut lemon, apple, pear and floral aromas. Produced from organically grown grapes sourced from Montecucco, the wine is dry, zesty and medium-bodied with a pepper spicy and savoury finish on the palate. Very fresh and excellent value at $19. Drink: 2023-2024. 33416 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023
Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewRadford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Drink: 2023-2027. 13338 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95. April 13, 2024
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