Dessert Wine
Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port, Douro Valley, Portugal: Gorgeous toffee-caramel goodness with toasted almonds on the finish. Full-bodied rich and deliciously sweet. Drink: 2012 - 2020 620641 20% S 500 mL $36.95 Score: 91/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vice Vineland Estates Winery Vodka Icewine, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Although this is fortified with vodka, it's not a spirit but rather a fortified wine as reflected in the level of alcohol. It's a fascinating blend that has appealing notes of icewine but not the same perceived sweetness. Try it. Drink: 2012 - 2020 158212 21% S 500 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
The Little Grape That Could Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Argentina, Argentina: A juicy, full-bodied smooth wine with purple and black plum flavours. Simple, but a great price. Here's the iinovative tie-in: 100% of profits for this wine go to the charity that select. Interesting and worthy concept. Drink: 2012 - 2013 277020 13% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The People's Wine Pinot Noir 2010, Central Otago, New Zealand: Cherry-berry aromas with great mouth-watering acidity for food. Medium-bodied. Very nice. Drink: 2012 - 2014 234526 13% XD 750 mL $17.99 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thelema Red 2009, Western Cape, South Africa: Extraordinary for the price! Savoury, smoky, juicy, rich and full-bodied. Lovely aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak, but not too much. A blend of cabernet sauvignon 42%, shiraz 30%, petit verdot 14% and Grenache 14%. Great party wine. Drink: 2012 - 2014 222570 14.5% XD 750 mL $12.75 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Petales D'osoyoos 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, Bc, Canada: Towering wine with massive and complex structure: needs cellar time. Big black fruit, toasty oak and tannic grip. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2014 - 2018 276241 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Los Nevados Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Argentina, Argentina: Simple, smooth, full-bodied, great price. Dark fruit. Drink: 2012 - 2013 224436 14% D 750 mL $10.95 Score: 83/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
D'arry's Original D'arenberg Shiraz Grenache 2009, Mclaren Vale, Australia: Savoury dark and delicious with charry, toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with loads of satisfaction. Lip-smacking delicious! Drink: 2012 - 2015 942904 13.9% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beau! Loron Gamay 2009, Beaujolais, France: Cheap and cheerful: light, happy with tart cherries. Some green, herbal, stemmy notes on the finish. Quaff it, don't think about it. Drink: 2012 - 2013 231811 12.5% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 84/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perrin & Fils Reserve 2010, Cotes Du Rhone, France: A savoury, cedary, full-bodied wine with dark red and black fruit aromas. Balanced and delicious. Great price. Drink: 2012 - 2015 363457 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sacred Hill Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand: Loaded with toasty oak, black cherry and mouth-watering acidity. Silky smooth with layers of gorgeous dark fruit flavours. Full-bodied for pinot. Drink: 2012 - 2015 277665 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bertani Collezione Valpolicella 2011, Doc, Italy: A medium- to full-bodied wine with pleasant dark fruit aromas and some oak. Valpolicella food pairings: meat or courses with rich sauces. Drink: 2012 - 2014 277319 12% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2007, Veneto, Italy: A full-bodied and richly flavoured red with aromas of black cherry liqueur, cigar box and dark spices. Hedonistic and satisfying. Amarone Classico food pairings: dark chocolate, hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2015 - 2020 317057 15.1% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 92/100. July 2012. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Series Merlot 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada: A full-bodied, black-fruited wine with a smoky finish. A good grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Great price. Merlot food pairings: rack of lamb, grilled steak with mushroom sauce, veal in a red wine reduction sauce, Beef Wellington or medium aged cheddar. Drink: 2012 - 2015 618421 13.1% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Series Rich & Robust Red 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: This savoury, peppery red is a blend of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes. It's full-bodied and delicious. You can't beat this price for this quality. Yum! Food pairings: grilled red meats, hard chesses such as aged cheddar, or pasta bolognese. Drink: 2012 - 2016 80002862 14.2% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaspereau Vineyards 2009, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: This wine has great potential for both this vintages and future ones: good structure and depth of flavour. Full-bodied with a judicious use of oak. Dark fruit and some smoke on the finish. Only 70 cases of this wine were produced. Food pairings: beef or lamb dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2015 624448094096 12.5% D 750 mL $24.99 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Merlot 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Smooth and medium-bodied with dark fruit fruit flavours. Pleasant. Merlot food pairings: red sauce pasta tossed with meatballs and parmesan cheese; cold beef wraps; fully dressed burgers; mild Canadian cheddars; mushroom lasagna; eggplant parmesan; chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2012 - 2013 1090012 12.5% D 750 mL Score: 85/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Midnight Cab 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A smooth medium- to full-bodied red with dark red fruit and mocha from the oak aging. Straight-forward and tasty. Food pairings: beef brisket; saucy barbecued ribs; pulled pork on a bun; gourmet burgers with aged cheddar; mushroom lasagna; grilled steak with your favourite barbecue sauce; vegetable stews. Drink: 2012 - 2013 1089996 12.95% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 85/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Cuvee County Pinot Noir 2010, Prince Edward County, Canada: I'm a huge fan of this wine and recommend it year after year. Love the tart cherry aromas and flavours. It's satin-textured, medium-bodied and ultimately pleasurable. Pinot Noir food pairings: herbed Ontario lamb chops, simple pork dish like, cherry wood-smoked pork loin, baked or smoked salmon. Drink: 2012 - 2017 834328002510 12.2% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Defiant Pinot Noir 2011, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Terrific vibrancy in this mouth-watering pinot! Aromas and flavour of tart cherry and cranberry. Medium-bodied, smooth and food-friendly. Drink: 2012 - 2018 307769 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Very pretty aromas of fresh field strawberries and rose petals. A lovely and refreshing blend of pinot noir, gamay and cabernet franc. Bone-dry. Drink: 2011 - 2013 559088 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Benjamin Bridge Brut Rosé 2008, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Seductive aromas of fresh field strawberries on the nose. Lovely pale pink tint with a celebratory toastiness. Vibrant and alive! Brut Rosé food pairings: pork tenderloin, duck, and lobster, Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2015 11% MD 750 mL $44.79 Score: 91/100. July 2012. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Benjamin Bridge Brut Reserve Sparkling 2004, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Very toasty and crisp with a gorgeous baked bread finish. Vibrant white pear fruit on the mid-palate. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2012 - 2018 275396 11% D 750 mL $89.79 Score: 92/100. July 2012. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling 2011, Western Cape, South Africa: Great price for bubbly! Crisp and clean with grassy, herbal freshness. Drink: 2012 - 2013 285386 12% XD 750 mL $11.96 Score: 83/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Angels Gate Winery Archangel Blanc De Blanc Chardonnay Sparkling 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A terrific price for this toasty, satisfying bubbly! Fresh bread, green apples and white peaches. Lovely. Drink: 2010 - 2014 227709 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaspereau Vineyards Brut Chardonnay, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: A crisp, toasty bubbly with bright notes of green apple. Very well-made and shows great potential for future years. Chardonnay food pairings: shellfish, mixed nuts and cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2014 624448094355 12.4% D 750 mL $32.32 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Gaspereau Vineyards Tidal Bay 2011, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: So pretty! Lovely, light and floral with a crisp, mouth-watering refreshment. Open a bottle and feel happy. Tidal Bay food pairings: seafood and shellfish, salads. Drink: 2012 - 2014 19319 10.7% D 750 mL $21.99 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaspereau Vineyards Warner's Vineyard Riesling 2011, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: Very pleasant Riesling with lifted, vibrant notes of come-alive lime and green apple. Mouth-watering and refreshing. Riesling food pairings: rich shellfish and cream sauce pasta dishes.. Drink: 2012 - 2015 624448094126 11% D 750 mL $17.99 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jost Vineyards Cayuga 2011, Malagash, Ns, Canada: Light and pretty with lovely floral notes. Great aperitif. Cayuga food pairings: spicy dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2013 624448034801 11.8% MD 750 mL $14.99 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Liberated Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Very fresh and clean, with no oak. Green apple vibrancy with a lime fresh finish. Lovely. Chardonnay food pairings: tuna or salmon sashimi and wasabi mayo or with shrimp pancakes with watercress, snow pea and poached pear salad. Drink: 2012 - 2015 303776 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush First White 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A very pretty and floral blend of pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, riesling, muscat, gewurztraminer and chardonnay grapes. Crisp and refreshing. Terrific aperitif. Food pairings: sushi, pan-fried fresh-water fish, chicken wraps, turkey on crusty rolls, simply prepared shell fish, and smoked salmon pinwheels. Drink: 2012 - 2014 1085834 11.8% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Little Grape That Could Torrontes 2010, Argentina, Argentina: Floral and pretty with lovely notes of white peach and sun-dappled apricot. All the profits from this wine go to the charity of your choice. Drink: 2011 - 2013 274738 12.5% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Cuvee County Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Clean and crisp with white melon and grapefruit notes. Nice aperitif. Pinot Gris food pairings: oysters, shellfish, white fish and garden salads. Drink: 2012 - 2015 834328002473 11.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaspereau Vineyards Black Dogs Riesling 2011, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: A superbly well-made riesling with lime, lemon zest and green melon notes. Mouth-watering with a long, satisfying finish and persistence of flavours, yet delightfully low in alcohol. Riesling food pairings: light to medium bodied white fish, cream pasta dishes, roast pork. Drink: 2012 - 2016 624448094119 10.7% D 750 mL $21.99 Score: 89/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Petit Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2011, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Fresh and refreshing with lime, chive and grapefruit notes. Terrific aperitif. Drink: 2012 - 2013 266106 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Conundrum White 2010, Rutherford, California, United States: An exotic, floral wine with notes of lychee, rose petal and light spices. A blend of many grapes. Drink: 2012 - 2016 694653 13.5% M 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Perfectly balanced: green apple vibrancy and mouth-watering juiciness with rich layers of butter and vanilla smoke. Drink: 2012 - 2018 89037 13% 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mia Freixenet Blended Table White 2011, Spain, Spain: Lovely light and floral with sweet peach and apple blossom notes. So pretty. Nice aperitif. Drink: 2011 - 2013 530295 11.5% MD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Megalomaniac Wines Narcissist Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Lovely Riesling with lime blossom, lemon zest and green apple goodness. Mouth-watering and juicy with laser focus. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif and food companion. Drink: 2011 - 2015 67587 10.9% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Benjamin Bridge Benjamin Bridge Estate Vero 2010, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Very crisp and mouth-watering with come-alive lime aromas and flavours. Sun-dappled lemons dance on the finish. Vero food pairings: Nova Scotia seafood, Malagash Oysters, Digby scallops, Fundy lobster and line-fresh haddock. Also, an ideal accompaniment to light summer fare.. Drink: 2012 - 2014 695555000188 11% D 750 mL $21.99 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Road 13 Vineyards Viognier 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely floral nose: daisies and white lilies. Good texture and mouth-feel. Balanced and medium-bodied. Great food partner. Drink: 2012 - 2013 739888 13% XD 750 mL $24.00 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Road 13 Vineyards Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, Bc, Canada: Made from grapes grown on 43-year-old vines which gives this wine a lovely concentration and depth of flavour without being heavy. Gorgeous apple and dry honey notes. Good acidity for food. Drink: 2012 - 2015 450890 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.00 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jost Vineyards Jost Vineyards L'acadie Pinot Grigio 2011, V.Q.A., Malagash Peninsula, Ns, Canada: Fresh, pretty and floral. Wonderful peach and pear aromas with a crisp, refreshing finish. Lovely. L'acadie Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood, raw, lightly sauteed, grilled or lightly sauced with cream or butter. Drink: 2012 - 2014 624448034580 12% MD 750 mL $12.99 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaspereau Vineyards Seyval Blanc 2010, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: Lemon and lanolin reminds me a bit of semillion but this is richer with some pretty floral and orange zest aromas on the finish. Seyval Blanc food pairings: hot and spicy dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2013 624448094188 11.3% MD 750 mL $16.99 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium- to full-bodied chardonnay with toasty oak and a campfire smoky finish. Nice bright tree fruit in the middle. Chardonnay food pairings: steamed mussels and saffron, broiled lobster, smoked fish, poultry in cream sauces, grilled scallops, cedar planked salmon, quail, Camembert, Emmenthaler and Gruyere cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2016 526251 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely melon freshness here without grassy notes. Crisp and refreshing, mouth-watering for food. Lemon zest finish. Awesome price. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: steamed crab, grilled fish, shrimp or chicken, light pasta dishes or risotto. Drink: 2012 - 2014 618413 12.3% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jost Vineyards Tidal Bay 2011, Malagash, Nova Scotia, Canada: Fresh, clean and floral like small white flowers in spring on a mountainside. So pretty and refreshing. Tidal Bay food pairings: succulent lobster dishes, fresh oysters, fish and chips, Nova Scotia cheeses (including heavy blues), poultry, lemon-pepper seared tuna, calamari and fish cakes. Drink: 2012 - 2014 431783 10.6% D 750 mL $19.99 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jost Vineyards Jost Vineyards Eagle Tree Muscat 2010, Malagash, Ns, Canada: Grapey and pink grapefruit notes on this highly aromatic wine. A pleasant, bitter tangerine finish. Good acidity for food. Eagle Tree Muscat food pairings: spicy oriental dishes, lobster. Drink: 2012 - 2013 624448034023 12% D 750 mL $14.99 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jost Vineyards Jost Vineyards Ortega 2010, Malagash Peninsula, Ns, Canada: Clean and crisp with lime and white grapefruit notes. Great aperitif. Ortega food pairings: spicy dishes and seafood. Drink: 2012 - 2013 624448034764 11% MD 750 mL $17.99 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Series Crisp & Lively 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A vibrant, floral, lovely blend of riesling and gewurztraminer grapes. Lychee, rose petal and lime blossom. Fantastic for this price! Food pairings: spicy Asian cuisine, creamy pasta dishes or risotto. It can also be perfectly delicious on it's own.. Drink: 2012 - 2013 80002862 12.4% MD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Benjamin Bridge Benjamin Bridge Estate Nova 7 2011, Gaspereau Valley, Ns, Canada: Lovely orange blossom and lime notes in this zesty, off-dry wine. Perfect as an aperitif or a wonderful companion to seafood or spicy dishes. This has become Nova Scotia's benchmark wine. Nova 7 food pairings: cheeses, charcuteries, chowders and most summer fare. Drink: 2012 - 2015 695555000171 8% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 2012. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Cuvee County Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Full-bodied, richly textured and creamy with aromas of green apple, toasty oak and vanilla smoke. Superb! Drink: 2012 - 2016 834328002503 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Pinot Grigio 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Clean and crisp with lovely white melon and peach notes. Great aperitif at a great price. Pinot Grigio food pairings: sushi; pan-fried fillets of fish; chicken wraps; turkey on crusty rolls; poached salmon with a light dill cream sauce. Drink: 2012 - 2013 1085822 12.4% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Gewurztraminer 2011, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely complexity and layers of flavours: rose petal, lychee and baking spices. Perfect for spicy dishes and Asian. Nicely balanced. Amazing price. Gewurztraminer food pairings: Chinese food; shrimp stir fry; California rolls; Chicken Panini with Munster cheese; turkey wraps; apricot and pine nut rice pilaf; grilled salmon with hoisin glaze. Drink: 2012 - 2014 1090024 12.95% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Riesling Gewurztraminer 2011, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A light, floral white that's a great aperitif. Subtle notes of spring blossom and lime. Riesling Gewurztraminer food pairings: sushi; pan-fried fresh-water fish; chicken wraps; turkey on crusty rolls; lightly spiced shrimp skewers; poached salmon; roast chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2013 1090000 11.6% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 86/100. July 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart