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Vintages Release March 7, 2015

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Dessert Wine

El Maestro Sierra 15-Year-Old Oloroso Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: Dry and nutty, this Spanish fortified wine is an acquired taste. Pair with salty cheeses, nuts and charcuterie. Drink: 2014 - 2018 19% D 375 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sivipa Moscatel De Setúbal 2012, Setubal D.O.C., Portugal: Orange clementine with a lovely bite in this fortified dessert wine. Pair with biscotti and orange inflected desserts. Moscatel De Setúbal food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2013 - 2020 312438 17% S 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Burmester Late Bottled Vintage Port 2009, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: A terrific and well-priced port for the money! The 2009 vintage of this late bottled vintage port has lovely notes of blackberry, spice and vanilla smoke. Pair with chocolate desserts. Drink: 2014 - 2020 20% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pannon Tokaj 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2008, Hungary: This Hungarian dessert wine is honey gorgeous! Like living in a sunlit honeybee hive and being feed drop by drop of liquid pleasure. Drink: 2012 - 2020 278937 11% S 500 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Le Père Jules Pommeau De Normandie, A.C., France: This lovely fortified French cider is aged at least 5 years. The producer, Le Père Jules, has been making cider and Calvados in Normandy, the northern region of France renowned for these drinks. This lovely after-dinner spirit blends in freshly pressed apple cider. Aromas of both fresh and baked apples, cinnamon and baking spices. To-die-for with apple crumble and cobblers and flans. Drink: 2014 - 2019 17% S 700 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Rioja, Spain: A full-bodied Rioja with great finesse, elegance and length. Love the tertiary aromas of tanned leather, cigar and violets. Mouth-wateringly juicy for a wide range of dishes from lamb to roast beef. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013 - 2018 642496 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Decoy Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: This robust Californian cabernet is almost chiseled in structure. Loaded with dark fruit aromas and flavours, it delivers. Generous character with great fruit, structure, complexity and balance. Now let's try it with duck comfit, shall we? Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow-roasted beef, grilled chicken, pot roast with wild mushrooms, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2019 186171 13.9% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: What a blockbuster Shiraz for the price! This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, licorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef, pork spareribs, pizza, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2016 72975 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina Riserva 2011, Tuscany Docg, Italy: A full-bodied, balanced, layered and complex Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany. Made from the Sangiovese grapes that grow on the oldest vines, with the deepest root structures, of the Castello de Nipozzano estate. This wine was aged for 24 months in oak barrels, in accordance with Tuscan tradition. Aromas of dark tart cherry, earth, smoke and sun-dried tomato. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce or spicy sausages. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2014 - 2020 395186 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and remarkable lively for such a towering, well-structured red wine. It offers seductive aromas of dark spices, black fleshy cherry and mouth-watering juiciness. Balanced, deep, concentrated and long. Just the way you want the perfect evening to go. Try it with prime rib. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: beef, prime rib, hamburger. Drink: 2013 - 2019 47506 15% D 750 mL $52.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2011, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This robust South African red wine is dependably delicious year after year! This Shiraz features aromas of ripe plums and blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Wonderful price. Love the nod to the Rhône Valley here. Finishes with toasty oak. Try it with grilled meats. Shiraz food pairings: bison steak, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken, hamburgers, pizza, barbecued beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 561142 14.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sassoregale Sangiovese 2012, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Dry with a short finish, but pleasant. Aromas of very tart cherries and toasty oak. Sangiovese food pairings: braised pork shoulder in Chianti sauce, slow-roasted lamb shank over mushroom risotto. Drink: 2013 - 2017 251785 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 84/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maycas Del Limarí Sumaq Reserva Pinot Noir 2013, Limarí Valley, Chile: Juicy, cherry-berry Chilean red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. Lovely nose and palate. A bit reduced on the finish. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2016 311704 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 84/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Galil Mountain Pinot Noir 2012, Upper Galilee, Israel: A smoky pinot with fleshy black cherries that's been given generous oak treatment. Smooth and full-bodied. Some spice and cedar smoke on the finish. This wine is Kosher for Passover. Pinot Noir food pairings: brisket, prime rib, frittata. Drink: 2012 - 2016 121228 14.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Gamay Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely toasty oak aging that's integrated with the fleshy blackberry notes on this medium-bodied Niagara red wine. Mocha and espresso smoke wrap around a black fruit core. This is a very full-bodied style of Gamay Noir and I really like it. Finishes long and smooth. Gamay Noir food pairings: roasted chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2017 177824 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Loads of mocha and dark from long, long oak aging. Some black fruit peeps out from underneath. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. Drink: 2013 - 2017 303719 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Salvet 2009, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Loaded with toasty, charred oak and black tarry fruit. A bit swampy and reduced on the finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2010 - 2017 403766 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tsantali Reserve Rapsani 2010, Thessalia P.D.O., Greece: A rustic, tannic red wine with aromas of charred black fruit, toast, oak and smoke. Firm grip on the palate. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2016 734855 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castellani Riserva Chianti 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Pleasant Italian red wine with loads of acidity that cries out for tomato or spicy sauces. Aromas of tart red berries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012 - 2016 970707 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kleine Zalze Merlot 2012, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied with black plums aromas and flavours and lots of acidity. Good price. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Merlot food pairings: grilled meats and poultry, hearty tomato-based pastas, pork chops. Drink: 2013 - 2017 68734 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Segal's Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Galilee Heights, Israel: A full-bodied, mouth-watering red wine with attractive notes of blackberry and tart black cherry. Finishes with pepper note. Drink: 2012 - 2017 157206 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonterra Pinot Noir 2013, Mendocino County, California, United States: A solid producer of organic wines: not mind-blowing, but enjoyable. This Pinot Noir is full-bodied for the grape type, with aromas of cassis, blackberry and toasty oak. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317685 14.2% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Solid producer of Californian Cabernet. Classic aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty oak and mocha. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. Drink: 2013 - 2018 331603 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Contradiction Shiraz 2011, Barossa And Clare Valleys, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, smooth and rich in black fruit and toasty oak aromas. Very solid producer. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets with pepperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, black bean soup, cheese, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak with sautéed wild mushrooms and cherries in balsamic reduction. Drink: 2012 - 2017 393884 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pan Riserva Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: Big and black with full-bodied richness and a firm tannic grip o the palate. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2017 395004 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Highflyer Centerline Somerston Wine Co. 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Rich and chocolatey with mocha and coffee espresso from lots of oak aging. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. Drink: 2012 - 2017 396002 14.8% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Convento De Tomar Reserva 2011, Do Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: Black, smoky and brooding, this full-bodied Portuguese red wine packs a punch. Almost smooth, though it could benefit from 1 hour decanting. Aromas of black charred fruit, tar, smoke and oak. This wine is aged in both French and American oak barrels. Drink: 2012 - 2017 404434 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lamothe De Haux 2012, Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: This French Cabernet blend is savoury, cedary French red wine with mouth-watering acidity and offers tart black currant aromas and flavours. Decant 2 hours. Finishes with cassis, cedar and blackcurrant. Pair with lamb and rosemary tonight. Food pairings: lamb, cheese pizza, veal, fajitas, roasted eggplant. Drink: 2013 - 2017 641555 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Solid producer of Californian Cabernet. Classic aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty oak and mocha. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. Drink: 2013 - 2018 706077 13.5% D 375 mL $14.25 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Di Trecciano Colli Senesi Chianti 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Violets and rose and dark red fruit on the nose of this Italian red wine. Supple and almost full-bodied on the palate. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Chianti food pairings: beef. Drink: 2014 - 2018 944586 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose with dark plums and berries on the palate. Toasty oak and smooth texture with full-bodied weight. This Shiraz is made in a classic French Syrah style with great elegance and depth, but signature Okanagan fruit. Shiraz food pairings: roast beef with oven roasted potatoes, cheddar, grilled pork chops, fajitas. Drink: 2012 - 2017 126763 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Rocca Barolo 2008, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Almost past peak, but you can enjoy it now. Leather, violets, cigar box and good acidity. Perfect balance. Not fruity: dry earth and old leather. Barolo food pairings: herbed roast beef, roast veal, lamb, hamburgers, aged meats and cheeses, venison. Drink: 2012 - 2016 395103 14.5% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vincent De La Remondière Marsannay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: A very pleasant Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of cherry and earth on the nose and palate. Not too much acidity, just juicy. Finish is good, but a bit reduced. Food pairings: duck breast with celeriac purée. Drink: 2012 - 2018 405738 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Sughere Di Frassinello 2011, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Complex and rich with exotic aromas of violets and smoke. Full-bodied and ready to drink after 1-2 hours decanting. Finishes with wood spice and anise. Vibrant and zingy right to the end. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2018 25700 15% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattorio Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2011, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Blackened fruit, toasty oak, smoke, tar and graphite. Full-bodied with a tannic grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours. Food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. Drink: 2013 - 2018 999176 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The 2012 vintage of this wine is a blend of Carmenère and Syrah grapes. The Gran Reserva is a blend of Carmenere grapes are grown in different parcels of vineyards in the Maipo Valley. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, game, pork, turkey with heavy sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 57513 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Cobos Felino Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: This Argentine red wine is rich, inviting and layered, like great conversation. Redolent of blackberry and plum with some dark spice on the finish. A prime candidate for grilled steaks, or roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary. finishes with mocha and dark chocolate from generous oak aging. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steaks, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2018 132365 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Olivares Altos De La Hoya Monastrell 2012, Jumilla D.O., Spain: A tasty and full-bodied red wine with black and dark red fruit aromas and flavours. Monastrell is also known as Mataró or Mourvèdre in other regions, and usually creates rich wines of great depth and concentration. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza. The vines for this full-bodied red wine are grown at a high altitude of 825 metres above sea level on ungrafted vines which imparts both intensity and balance. Monastrell food pairings: pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 163154 14.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Dolia Laudun 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: A tasty, full-bodied Rhone red wine with dark fruit aromas and toasty oak. This is a blend of 50% grenache noir and 50% syrah grapes produced by Laudun Chusclan, Vigneron. Savoury and meaty with attractive aromas of black cherry on the finish. Perfect for a juicy steak. Food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce, lentil dishes and dark chocolate, grilled pork chops, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2013 - 2019 271999 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Cirque Grenache Noir Syrah Carignan 2013, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi I.G.P., France: Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with juicy, fleshy black fruit aromas. This blend of classic southern French red wine grapes includes Carignan, Mourvèdre and Syrah, brought to us by Maison Johanes Boubee. Aromas of black plum and cassis on the finish... hard to believe this has no oak. Great with hearty meat dishes. Grenache Noir Syrah Carignan food pairings: beef stew, roasted pork. Drink: 2013 - 2018 277079 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2012, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina: The Bonarda grape may be lesser known than Malbec in Argentina, but it produces terrific full-bodied red wines for the money. Blackberry, toasty oak and dark chocolate fill out the nose here. Zuccardi is a leading producer in Argentina. This voluptuous, mouth-filling red wine features flavours of black pepper and blackcurrant on the finish. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Bonarda food pairings: pulled pork sammies, grilled meats in a black bean sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 355560 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Athene 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied and supple, with complex layers of black brooding fruit and a savory, meaty, juicy middle note on the palate. Long finish. Luxuriously supple yet balanced and well-structured for aging. Leave this baby in the cellar for at least another two years please. Decant 1-2 hours. Food pairings: grilled steaks. Drink: 2016 - 2020 371336 14% XD 750 mL $51.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Voyageur Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, silky medium-bodied red wine with attractive aromas of fleshy berry and dark cherry with some spice on the finish. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood or roast turkey. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2016 373407 12.5% D 750 mL $18.00 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Notte Rossa Di Manduria Primitivo 2012, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Loaded with generous black fruit flavour and campfire smoke. This is everything I want Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) to be. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Primitivo food pairings: barbecued ribs, chicken wings, steaks rubbed well with Primitivo, hamburgers , spicy sweet coconut curry dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2017 395095 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Granaio Fattorie Melini Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Leaps out of the glass, eager to engage your senses. A juicy, savoury, meaty Italian red wine with attractive aromas of black cherry and dried herbs. Great food wine. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2019 395145 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Runkel Pinot Noir 2012, Quälitatswein, Rheinhessen, Germany: An expansive, aromatic German red wine with gorgeous notes of black cherry, earth and smoke. Medium-bodied, supple and smooth. This is a staggeringly great price for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is Germany's flagship red wine, in my opinion and it clocks in at a fraction of the price of Burgundy or even New World regions. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2018 395954 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Harewood Shiraz 2011, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with a pleasant acidic tang: this wine needs food. Think hearty meat dish with some spice. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets with pepperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, black bean soup, cheese, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak with sautéed wild mushrooms and cherries in balsamic reduction. Drink: 2012 - 2018 401380 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beronia Gran Reserva Gonzalez Byass 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Dark and savoury with black fruit aromas on the nose, and a warm core of dark deliciousness on the palate. Some spices on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. The 2007 vintage is drinking well now, but will also keep well in the cellar for a few more years. Pair with rack of lamb. Food pairings: thick-cut pork chop. Drink: 2013 - 2018 940965 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Robertson, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Lovely cedar-rich, mint, blackberry aromas on the nose of this robust, deep red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with a kick that keeps you coming back to the glass. Perfect with just about any book after dinner. The former name of this wine was The Gamekeeper’s Reserve, but the wine remains as great as ever. Long finish infused with cedar smoke. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb and root vegetables, barbecued pork spareribs, sizzling New York strip steaks, veal chops, strong cheeses. Drink: 2013 - 2018 2519 16% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca Di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry red fruit, leather and spice notes on the nose. Full-bodied with a firm grip on the palate. Decant 2 hours. Pair with pasta in a tangy tomato sauce. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini (pasta) with sausage and peas. Drink: 2013 - 2018 23358 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Howling Moon Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: The grapes for this wine come from vines averaging 50 years old. This full-bodied Californian red wine offers tasty aromas and flavours of purple plums and blueberry pie with a smooth, full-bodied texture. Luscious and satisfying. Yum! Ready for BBQ or chicken wings when you are. The finish is infused with coffee, spice and smoke. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Zinfandel food pairings: chicken wings, rib roast, fresh strawberries and gorgonzola, spaghetti, pizza. Drink: 2012 - 2017 57356 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Carignan 2010, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: Complex, dry and savoury Chilean red wine with gorgeously rich black fruit aromas and flavours. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry on the finish. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. The Carignan grapes are dry farmed, which adds richness, depth and character to the wine. Dry farming means that the grapes are not irrigated and must rely on the rain water that nature provides, however little that is in dry climates like this one. It also has the effect of producing smaller grapes or berries with more concentrated flavours. Carignan food pairings: beef braciole stuffed with sausage and currants. Drink: 2012 - 2018 213520 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tapestry Bg & V Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Big, black and beautiful with fleshy dark berries and plums in this blockbuster Australian red wine. Supple and juicy. Love it! More than 90% of the Shiraz grapes in this wine were grown in Tapestry’s Bakers Gully Vineyard with the remainder coming from top-rated local growers or vignerons, thus the name BG & V. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2018 247155 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Rich raspberry aromas and flavours on this seductive New Zealand red wine. Lots of mouth-watering acidity: this wine really needs food. Full-bodied, layered and deep, especially for Pinot Noir. Pair with a range of meats: don't hold yourself back. Polished tannins, great balance and a long finish. What more could you want other than someone to share this with? Pair with smoked salmon. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, prime rib, roast beef, turkey, roasted and braised lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2019 329805 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca La Emperatriz Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love this style of old vines Rioja! Old leather, juicy, almost tart cherry, and lots of layered satisfaction with a contemplatively long finish. Mouth-filling, mouth-watering and subtle with some spice on the finish and cigar box. One for the cellar -- if you can wait. This is a blend of traditional Spanish red wine grapes: Tempranillo and Garnacha grown in the Rioja region. The grapes for this wine come from 60-year-old bush vines, and their concentrated but nuanced flavour shows through. Pair with beef-based dishes. Food pairings: beef, lamb stew, old cheddar. Drink: 2014 - 2021 359927 14% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A classic full-bodied Californian Cabernet with dark chocolate and black plum aromas on the nose. Supple, though it could benefit from an hour decanting for that extra smoothness on the palate. Blackcurrant and sandalwood smoke notes on the finish. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and toasty. Good tannins lend a grip and the cool climate of the Alexander Valley lends the balance. Will cellar well. Try it with rare filet mignon. This Californian red wine has a deep ruby-dark red colour. Mouth-watering acidity and layers of black fruit flavours. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hamburger, grilled chicken, pot roast with wild mushrooms, hard cheese, duck. Drink: 2014 - 2020 382325 14.5% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Felice Il Grigio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Superb craftsmanship in this Italian red wine blend. Complex, richly layered and full-bodied. Needs decanting 2 hours or better yet, give it cellar time. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2021 403477 14% XD 750 mL $51.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied and powerful with the Australian sunshine in the fruit, yet with the perfect manners and French private school. Robust dark fruit hemmed in by a perfect seam of barely detectable acidity and a long finish that lasts a trans-Atlantic flight. The nose features black cherries laced with dark spice and anise. This is one of the most iconic and classic wines of Australia. Perfect for Moroccan lamb stew. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, black bean soup, steak, pizza, cheese. Drink: 2012 - 2019 422782 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.00 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

John's Blend Individual Selection No. 36 John Glaetzer Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: The 2009 vintage of the Individual Selection No. 35 from John Glaetzer is concentrated flavours of cherry and raspberry jam in this robust red. It's dry but loaded with flavour. Toasted and roasted black fruit and tarry toasty oak. After fermentation is completed in new French hogshead barrels, this wine was matured in those barrels for 40 months. Pair with rare filet mignon. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2018 927640 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Panzano Chianti Classico 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Smoky with black fruit on the nose. Full-bodied with a tannic grip on the palate. Vines are planted at 400 metres above sea level. The wine was aged for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pizza. Drink: 2012 - 2018 972695 14% XD 750 mL $40.00 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune Gravains 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: A magnificent Pinot Noir from Burgundy with Old World classic styling and structure. Jean-Marc Pavelot produces this silky red wine in the heart of the Côte de Beaune region near the village of Savigny-les-Beaune. The grapes are grown in the prestigious Gravains vineyard to create this premier cru wine, as the vines are planted with an ideal orientation on the slope. Premier Cru is second only to Grand Cru in the Burgundian classification of quality. This is a remarkable wine, worth every penny. Food pairings: roasted pork loin, coq au vin, prime rib, planked salmon on the grill. Drink: 2013 - 2019 206136 13% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Pernand-Vergelesses Creux De La Net 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: Liquid silk and satin on the tongue of this lovely Old World Pinot Noir. Aromas of tart cherry, fresh earth, violets and truffles. Good acidity yet it's balanced by generous layers fruit, despite the fact that 2011 was a challenging vintage. Long finish, great elegance and finesse. Kudos to Thomas Bachelder. Food pairings: grilled lamb loin with Zinfandel sage morel sauce, Italian sausage burgers with garlicky spinach, grilled duck breast with blackcurrant pomegranate sauce, spaghetti Bolognaise. Drink: 2013 - 2019 403485 13% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Syrah Mourvèdre 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Loads of purple plums and blueberry flavours in this juicy, full-bodied Chilean red wine. Tannic grip on the palate so decant 1 hour. 399360 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva Chianti Rúfina 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This is the magnum size of this robust Italian red wine, the equivalent of two regular sized bottles. The regular 750 ml is also in this release. A full-bodied, balanced, layered and complex Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany. Made from the Sangiovese grapes that grow on the oldest vines, with the deepest root structures, of the Castello de Nipozzano estate. This wine was aged for 24 months in oak barrels, in accordance with Tuscan tradition. Aromas of dark tart cherry, earth, smoke and sun-dried tomato. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce or spicy sausages. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2013 - 2020 403469 14.5% XD 1500 mL $68.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Saint-Roch Domaine Lafage Chimères 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.P., France: Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Wow, so different: love it! Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Platonic ideal of concentration and depth with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with hearty meat dishes and deep conversations. Produced by Domaine Lafage, this robust Rhone red wine from 2012 vintage of this Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres is a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah grapes, with a splash of Carignan. The wine undergoes an extended cold-soak that's not in stainless steel tanks, then fermentation in 500 litre barrels. The vineyards are located close to the village of Maury in the Rhone Valley. Food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hamburger. Drink: 2013 - 2019 119354 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terre Nere Campigli Vallone Pierina Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Wild black cherry, racy dark spices, cedar forest and mystery. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Awesome with meat or rich tomato sauce. The 2009 vintage of the Terre Nere Brunello Di Montalcino offers polished tannins, and finishes with hints of tanned leather and smoke. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: hearty meat dishes, pasta. Drink: 2013 - 2020 28700 15% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 93/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Bisol Desiderio Jeio Colmei Extra Dry Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Crispy, toasty and refreshing Italian sparkling wine. Great price. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2015 - 2017 29001 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jacquart Mosaïque Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Classic robust Champagne, layered and complex with a long, toasty finish. Pair with creamy cheeses like brie and camembert. Drink: 2014 - 2018 664672 12.5% D 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Fielding Estate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lime, chives and lemon zest: very clean and crisp Niagara white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 164491 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Paring White 101 2011, California, United States: Intriguing, full-bodied, smoky and buttery from oak aging. Red apple notes emerge from underneath. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2017 326933 14.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

A Casa Oro Del Passo Fiano Di Avellino 2013, Campania D.O.C.G., Italy: Very pleasant, soft sipper that makes for an excellent well-chilled aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2016 395038 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Collet & Fils Montée De Tonnerre Chablis 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: Amazing depth and complexity on this Old World unoaked Chardonnay. Green laser-focused lime and green apple. Drink: 2012 - 2018 405720 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave Des Grands Crus Blancs Mâcon-Vinzelles 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: Very approachable and quaffable Burgundian Chardonnay. Great price. Aromas of green apple and butterscotch. Drink: 2013 - 2017 405795 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Chardonnay 2012, Anderson Valley, California, United States: A buttery hazelnut infused Californian chardonnay. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 407676 14.2% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zenato Pinot Grigio 2013, Delle Venezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Clean and crisp with white melon and lime notes. Great aperitif. Pinot Grigio is experiencing one of the fastest growth trajectories among white wines in the liquor store, and this wine is a good example of why. Winemakers Alberto and Silvano Zenato take a clean, modern approach with this style of refreshing white wine. Pair it with Dover sole or fresh oysters. Pinot Grigio food pairings: linguine with shrimp and lemon oil, Caprese salad, pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, frittata. Drink: 2013 - 2016 37648 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beni di Batasiolo Granée Gavi Del Commune Di Gavi 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: If you like Pinot Grigio, you'll love this equally zesty Italian white wine! Terrific refreshment with citrus and grapefruit notes from Granée Gavi Del Commune Di Gavi. Aromatic, crisp and dry. Finishes with vibrant lemon notes. Perfect for rich seafood dishes and sauces. Food pairings: pan-fried scallops, cheese, poultry, seafood risotto, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 75168 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Extremely expressive, floral, lots of acidity in this Niagara white wine made from the vibrant Riesling grape. Pair with seafood and pasta dishes in a cream sauce. Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken with lemongrass stalk, spicy pasta dishes, planked salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate, eggs benedict. Drink: 2013 - 2018 89029 10.5% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gray Monk Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Classic Pinot Gris with dry, mouth-watering flavours of white peach and grapefruit. Clean and refreshing without any heavy oak or alcohol. Medium-bodied and wonderful for many dishes. Pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood, pasta with cream sauce, white meats, cheeses. Drink: 2013 - 2017 118638 13.4% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Wine Estates Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: This luxurious Californian white wine features green apple aromas wrapped in toasted almond. Nice balance. Finishes with vibrant lemon and baking spices. Nice kick of butterscotch and toffee from oak aging. Full-bodied and layered. This would be an interesting pairing with roast veal. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled lobster tail, pork, turkey burgers, beef bourguignon, linguini with clams and fennel. Drink: 2013 - 2018 226936 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duck Pond Cellars Pinot Gris 2013, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: This soft and pleasing Oregon Pinot Gris features lovely notes of green and white melon. Great aperitif. Finishes with tropical fruit and lime. Pair with fresh seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood, pasta with cream sauce, white meats, cheeses, salads. Drink: 2013 - 2015 333286 12.6% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Four Feathers 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A absolutely happy, lovely wine with fresh white floral aromas just after a spring rain. This blend is mostly riesling, but also has sauvignon blanc, gewurztraminer and a tiny bit of chardonnay. It's incredible for the price and would make the ultimate summer aperitif on the deck or at parties. Food pairings: chicken in a cream sauce. Drink: 2012 - 2017 341586 11% M 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hermon Mount Hermon 2013, Galilee, Israel: Lovely lemon sunshine and lots of mouth-watering acidity in this refreshing white wine. Notes of lime zest and chives on the finish. Pair with fresh fish. Food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 611327 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 89/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

3 Stones Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic refreshing and herbal New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant goodness and zip. Aromas of gooseberry, lime, lemon zest and stonefruit. Pair with line-caught halibut or haddock. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 207159 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

William Hill Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Round, buttery and voluptuous Californian Chardonnay with aromas of caramel, toffee and red apple. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2018 988840 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lovely white melon, lemongrass and chive notes on this nose of this zesty Californian Sauvignon Blanc. Perfectly balanced. Good mouth-watering action. Complex and layered with a terrific finish of vibrant Meyer lemons and stonefruit. Pair with pan-seared halibut. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2013 - 2018 472365 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. March 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée G.C. Sancerre 2013, Loire A.C., France: Liquid happiness in a glass! Cool refreshing on the palate and with the snap on the finish. So versatile for many dishes and it drinks beautifully as an aperitif on its own. Try it with sole in a lemon citrus sauce. Sancerre food pairings: grilled tilapia with mango, lemon chicken, goat cheese, Greek salad, grilled salmon. Drink: 2014 - 2018 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Classic gewurz! Rose petal, spice and lychee aromas on the nose and palate. Very nice: balanced yet not overdone. Yay! Viscous and mouth-filling with great layering. Finishes with baking spices and lemon zest. Pair with shellfish and a clear conscience. Gewurztraminer food pairings: Asian and spicy dishes, pork tenderloin topped, lighter-flavoured sea-food dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2018 904185 13.3% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2012, Alsace A.C., France: The 2013 vintage of this Hatschbourg Grand Cru seduces with lychee, rose petal and baking spices on the nose. Very distinctive and aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of layers. Luscious with a finish that leaves you longing for more. Highly recommended. Pair with mandarin and spice inflected dishes. Gewurztraminer food pairings: Asian and spicy dishes, pork tenderloin topped, lighter-flavoured sea-food dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2018 259770 13% M 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Wine Company Pinot Gris 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely mouth-watering acidity with white and green melong juiciness. Medium-bodied. Perfect aperitif or companion to seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, pasta with cream sauce, white meats, French onion soup, duck rillettes with apricot purée. 591305 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Wismer Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Beautiful hazelnut richness enveloped by notes of green apple and Asian pear. Complex, rich and deep yet perfectly balanced. Endless finish, great finesse. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, egg dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2019 345819 13.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. March 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Classic Californian Chardonnay with toast, oak and green apple aromas. Full-bodied, and generously layered. It's always handy to have some half bottles (375 ml) on hand for when you want to start with a glass of wine each, and then move on to another wine for the main course. Finishes with citrus fruits and baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: pasta, hodge podge, lobster with mayonnaise, roasted chicken, pork with a creamy lemon sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2016 728352 13.9% D 375 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Cruzeau Blanc Meritage 2009, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France: Toasted almonds and hazelnut with some sun-kissed dry peach notes. Dry, mouth-watering and intriguing. This French white wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Pair with halibut in a lemon sauce. Meritage food pairings: veal, fajitas, roasted eggplant, meat topped pizza, cheese fondue. Drink: 2012 - 2015 966010 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ropiteau Meursault 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: Since 1848, Ropiteau has been making wines. This Old World Burgundian Chardonnay is toasted almond and green apple perfection. Drink: 2014 - 2020 405159 12.5% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. March 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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