Dessert Wine
Torres Floralis Oro Moscatel, Spain: A pure apricot richness unfolds on your palate. Lovely layers of ripe tree fruit and peach preserves. Wonderful after-dinner dessert wine. The Torres Floralis Moscatel Oro is a fortified wine made from the Moscatel grape. It finishes with honey and floral notes. Pair with angel cake or fruit flan. Drink: 2014 - 2018 642173 15% MS 500 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Errázuriz Single Vineyard Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A towering, well-structured Chilean Cabernet with classic aromas of cassis and blackberry. This winery consistently delivers wines that taste twice as expensive as they cost. Pair this full-bodied beauty with prime rib or a rare steak. Drink: 2013 - 2017 203364 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cheval Noir 2012, Bordeaux Aoc, France: This value-priced Merlot comes from the heart of the Bordeaux region. It's savoury with aromas of tart blackcurrant and cassis. The Mahler-Besse family has been producing wines here since 1895. The name derives from a powerful black horse that worked in the vineyards in the 19th century. Firm tannic grip on the palate so decant for 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013 - 2016 361006 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nicolas Perrin 2010, Côte Rôtie, Northern Rhone, France: Fabulous wine and only 13% alcohol. Classic Rhone character with wild black cherry and cedar brush. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2013 - 2020 631470006454 13% XD 750 mL $62.00 Score: 93/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau De Nages Costiéres De Nîmes 2011, Rhône A.C., France: Robust and tannic so decant 2 hours or give it some cellar time. brought to us by R. Gassier Proprietor, this wine has richly concentrated flavours of wild blackberry and currants. A splash of Mourvèdre grapes in the blend lends the wine a terrific velvet mouth-feel. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014 - 2018 736876 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Subtle and complex with aromas of cigar box, leather, violets and black cherry. Full-bodied and mouth-watering. Love the taste and feel of maturity in this wine. Drinking well now though will also keep in the cellar for a few years. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano grapes grown on 20- to 25-year-old vines. Pair with veal. Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, portobello mushroom, chili, soup, lamb chops. Drink: 2012 - 2017 928622 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Finca El Origen Gran Reserva Malbec 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Viña Santa Carolina, this satisfying and robust red wine offers black fruit and dark spice flavours. Smooth and ready to drink when you are. Some attractive smoke, vanillin and toasty goodness from oak aging. Finishes with anise and blackberry. Try it with meat lovers' pizza. Malbec food pairings: lamb, spicy sausage, beef, meatloaf. Drink: 2013 - 2018 65425 14.9% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maipe Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A dense, dark wine made from Argentina's flagship red wine grape, Malbec. It's full-bodied and proffers notes of oak, blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis and tobacco. Excellent price for this full-on palate-pleaser! Finishes with dark fruit, toasty oak and spice. Pair with pepperoni pizza tonight. Malbec food pairings: pizza, lamb, spicy sausage, beef, meatloaf. Drink: 2014 - 2017 93823 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Julia Zuccardi 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A phenomenal wine for the price! This robust, deeply satisfying red features meaty, almost chewy big black fruit flavours and a pleasing smoky note. Full-bodied and layered for pleasure. This is your go-to holiday party wine. This red wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec and 10% Syrah grapes, matured in oak barrels for 1 year. Food pairings: grilled pork chops, steak. Drink: 2013 - 2018 93799 13.8% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Barahonda Sin Madera Monastrell 2011, Yecla D.O., Spain: Mocha, dark chocolate and black fruit on the nose of this full-bodied red wine. Robust yet supple and produced by Señorío de Barahonda. This rugged red wine is made from Monastrell grapes and was matured in stainless steel. Pair it with meat lovers' pizza. Monastrell food pairings: pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 366823 15% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Contado Riserva Del Molise Di Majo Norante Aglianico 2011, Molise D.O.C., Italy: Concentrated and powerful, with mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes, plus dark red fruit notes and smoke on the finish. Great price for this quality. A pleasantly strong and long finish. Pair this with hamburgers or a pepper steak. Terrific! Aglianico food pairings: meat lovers' pizza, hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2017 967208 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Laughing Stock Blind Trust Red 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular Okanagan blend of Bordeaux grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. You can find out the exact proportions of each when you remove the capsule... no peaking until you and your dinner companions guess! Gorgeously ripe aromas of blackberries and cassis wrapped in a luxuriously long smoky blanket. One for the cellar. This winery was started by a husband and wife team who had been in the finance industry, thus Laughing Stock is a play on the stock market, and blind trust ... well, you get the picture. Pair with filet mignon on the day you cash in your Google Stock. Drink: 2014 - 2019 230110 14% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 93/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stefano Accordini Acinatico Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate from the oak aging. Black fruit and smoke. Finishes with dark spice and smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes featuring a zesty tang of tomato sauce. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pizza, sausage, stuffed mushroom, fried chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2018 85159 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta Sant'Antonio Monti Garbi Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Extremely tasty and mouth-awakening, with vibrant flavours of cherry and mocha. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious. This wine is made using the Ripasso method that dries the grapes before fermenting them to concentrate and deepen the flavours and richness of the wine. Finishes with black plum, dried fig and bacon, yes bacon. Yum! Pair with other pork dishes like some chops. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pizza, sausage, stuffed mushroom, fried chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2018 29850 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Completely mature: dried leather, smoke, dried herbs, not fruity. An acquired and exquisite taste, but if you love it, this is a great example. Pair with rigatoni in a beef sauce. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: beef, pasta with game. Drink: 2014 - 2020 928028 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: A generous, supple and full-bodied red with lovely aromas and flavour of plush plums and dark berries. Classic Napa Cabernet that's reasonably priced and very food friendly, whether it's steak or grilled chicken. Also makes a nice holiday gift. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2019 135145 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2011, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: So elegant with great finesse and length. France comes to South Africa and picks up some muscle yet keeps its balletic grace. I’d serve this at a dinner party or give it as a gift. Finishes with dried herbs and tobacco leaves. Savoury, meaty, racy. Yes please! Drink: 2013 - 2018 717991 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crognolo Tenuta Sette Ponti 2005, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Dry and mouth-watering with savoury herbs and tart cherry aromas. Full-bodied, but not heavy. Decant 2 hours. The finish is inflected with anise, pepper and blackberry. Food pairings: pasta with meat sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2021 727636 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 88/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A box office hit at the liquor store! This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. Wakefield is known for producing wines of outstanding value and quality. This is no exception. This particular vintage of this wine has been awarded several honours in the value-priced wine category for a number of international competitions. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match of dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Dark spices on the finish. Great bang for your buck. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, juicy rare steak, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger. Drink: 2014 - 2018 744235 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Palacios Remondo La Montesa Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A blend of 65% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo grapes. Full-bodied, chalky and smooth. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Matured in 20% in new oak barrels. Some anise and black plum on the finish. Pair with osso buco. Tempranillo food pairings: chili, soup, beef, lamb chops, smoked cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2017 674572 13% XD 750 mL $20.75 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trinchero Family Estates Mario's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, complex Californian red wine with aromas of elegant cassis, blackberry and smoky oak. This wine is named in honour of founder Mario Trinchero. This is a 13-acre acre vineyard in St. Helena, Napa Valley. A benchmark cabernet for Napa, and that's saying a lot! Pair with rare filet mignon. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2020 214346 15.3% XD 750 mL $118.00 Score: 94/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
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. Syrah Rosé food pairings: cold chicken salads. Drink: 2010 - 2013 229690 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. September 2014. Best Value Rose Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de Grand Pré Rose 2012, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada: A pleasantly tart Nova Scotian rose with notes of cranberry and tart strawberry on the nose and palate. Lots of mouth-watering, fresh acidity to pair well with east coast shellfish. Rose food pairings: summer salads, poultry and pork. Drink: 2012 - 2015 1008192 11.5% MD 750 mL $15.00 Score: 86/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de Grand Pré Rose 2016, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada: A pleasantly tart Nova Scotian rose with notes of cranberry and tart strawberry on the nose and palate. Lots of mouth-watering, fresh acidity to pair well with east coast shellfish. Rose food pairings: summer salads, poultry and pork. Drink: 2018 - 2020 1008192 11.5% MD 750 mL $17.00 Score: 86/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Nino Franco Brut Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Crisp and clean with white peach and white grapefruit notes. Great for large gatherings. Nice price. Terrific persistence of bubbles and mousse. Pair with pasta in cream sauce. Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore food pairings: seafood in a citrus cream sauce, salad. Drink: 2014 - 2016 349662 11% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: A rich, round Australian Chardonnay with lovely aromas of green apple, almond and light spices. Terrific finish. The palate is mouth-filling and expansive, yet balanced. Finishes with attractive orchard fruit and some smoke. Full-bodied goodness is perfect for grilled chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken club sandwich, macaroni & cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, squash dishes, turkey burgers. Drink: 2014 - 2018 399543 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Frescobaldi Castello Di Pomino Chardonnay Pinot Bianco 2013, Pomino Bianco, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: A zesty, refreshing white with grapefruit and lime notes. No oak, lots of mouth-watering acidity, bone-dry. Medium-bodied. Frescobaldi delivers terrific wines across many price points, including this one. This is a white wine blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, the Italian name for Pinot Blanc, and all grapes are grown on the winery's estate. Pair with shellfish. Chardonnay Pinot Bianco food pairings: grilled herbed chicken, mushroom risotto, barbecued pork chops, seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2016 65086 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zapata Adrianna White Stones Chardonnay 2011, Tupungato, Argentina: A full-bodied white wine with attractive notes of green apple, butterscotch and toasty oak. The White Stones Chardonnay has a pale straw hue with some green accents. A clean, crisp finish finishes wraps this wine up nicely. Try it with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, shellfish, beef bourguignon, cheese, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2019 355669 14% XD 750 mL $92.95 Score: 90/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied Niagara Chardonnay, with an elegant balance between green apple and peach aromas and a hint of oak and vanilla spice on the finish. This organic and biodynamic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Pair this white wine with free range chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, grilled fish, chicken, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2013 - 2017 117572 13.1% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart