Dessert Wine
Konzelmann Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Absolute yum! It doesn’t get much better than this for pure hedonists. Apricot preserves, peach jam and sunshine. Lovely effort here. Drink: 2010 - 2015 476192 10.5% S 375 mL $65.10 Score: 94/100. October 2010. Favourite Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
St. Augustine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz 2006, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: St. Augustine is a proprietary red that is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. According to the John Platter South African Wines 2008, it lays claim to the title of most popular South African red since the 1940s. Named for the first Saint of Africa, this full-bodied wine is ripe and round and packed with plum, black cherry and notes of leather and spice. My note: A rustic, robust, straight-forward red with satisfying flavors of dark berries, cassis and smoke. Full-bodied. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz food pairings: pasta in a tomato meat sauce. 652628 14% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States: Ripely-sweet cherry fruit with luscious layers of flavour. Silky texture and medium- to full-bodied weight. Perfect for a wide range of foods and friends. Drink: 2010 - 2015 687970 14.2% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Corte Giara Allegrini Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: The popularity of Ripasso wines has soared over the past decade, and for good reason. Rich aromas of black plum, raspberry, and strawberry join with earthy notes of tar and licorice. The flavours echo the aromas, repeating on the palate through a dry, flavourful finish. A delicious and perfect complement for the rich gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce flavours that accompany a traditional Thanksgiving feast. My note: Love it! Juicy delicious with aromas of purple plums and blackberries. Some dark cherries prance down the middle of this wine leaving you thirsty for a top up. Have fun with it! Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore food pairings: gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2014 83964 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stonehedge Reserve Zinfandel 2008, Amador County, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: The average age of the vines used to create this wine is estimated to be 75 years, as half the vineyards were planted a decade after prohibition and the other half date back to the early the 1900s. The result is an evolved and complex wine that is a true witness to what Old Vine Zinfandel character can be. It sports plenty of spicy fruit, a robust texture, and impressive concentration. My note: Juicy delicious with purple plums and blueberries. Full-bodied and supple. Lovely! Drink: 2010 - 2013 183178 14.9% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Edge Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: A solidly made wine with great balance. Pleasant drinking. Full-bodied with dark fruit, some mocha and smoke. Drink: 2010 - 2014 34223 14.4% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Delightfully vibrant with juicy rich flavours of purple plums and blueberries. Supple, full-bodied and gulpable. Drink: 2010 - 2014 678698 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: A solidly made wine with terrific balance and structure. The fruit is ripe and tasty but not over-the-top. Superb effort! Drink: 2012 - 2016 226944 13.8% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: From 25-year-old+ vines, this Argentine Cabernet shows they can do so much more than just Malbec. Classic barrique-aged Cab aromas of cassis, vanilla, plum, cedar and smoky oak. Dry with a wonderful balance between the fruit, tannins and acidity. This is a medium-full-bodied wine. There’s enough structure to easily allow it to mature in a cellar for 2-3+ years. My note: Rustic, robust and straight-up tasty. Purple plums and berries. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare steaks, lamb chops. Drink: 2010 - 2013 17202 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Michel Torino Don David, Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2007, Cafayate Valley, Argentina: Fleshy dark berries descend on the palate followed by loads of dark cherries and some spices. Full-bodied and smooth. Terrific for the price. Drink: 2010 - 2014 64998 13.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Best Value Red Wine (Tied) Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Merlot 2007, Peumo, Rapel Valley, Chile: Garrigue aromas of mixed dried herbs and cedar, blackberry and cassis. Full-bodied and rugged and very delicious. Terrific value for the price. Long finish. Drink: 2010 - 2014 939827 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Arboleda Carmenère 2008, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: So plush and delicious, this full-bodied red is liquid satin. Aromas of dark cherries and fleshy plums. Ultra-satisfying. Carmenère food pairings: grilled roast beef with roasted potatoes. Drink: 2010 - 2013 223015 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Colchagua Valley, Apalta Vineyard, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: Casa Lapostolle is the only Chilean winery to have the talents of international wine consultant Michel Rolland at its disposal. This muscular Cabernet is handpicked from the same 60-year-old vines as the winery’s flagship wine, Clos Apalta. Big and brawny, it’s full of blackberry, raspberry, cocoa and toasty oak flavours, with firm tannins and a long finish. Decant an hour before serving or cellar for 2-4+ years. My note: So smooth and long, takes you in gently… a killing-me-softly with gorgeous flavour and texture. Full-bodied with a deeply satisfying finish. Loaded with ark fleshy fruit. Drink: 2010 - 2015 947929 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. October 2010. Favourite Red Wine (Tied) Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Jadot Château Des Jacques Gamay 2006, A.C., Moulin-À-Vent, Beaujolais, France: A vivacious, happy wine with tart cherries that dance across your palate. Smooth, silky and medium-bodied, this is a wine you can drink over an evening rather than passing out on the sofa after a glass or two. Drink: 2010 - 2013 700187 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poulleau Père & Fils Les Mondes Rondes Pinot Noir 2007, A.C., Côte De Beaune, Burgundy, France: A pleasantly tart and silky red wine with a medium body. Aromas of zingy cherries and cranberries. Very smooth and easy drinking. Pinot Noir food pairings: rib steak. Drink: 2010 - 2013 69518 12.5% XD) 750 mL $32.25 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De La Côte De L'ange Grenache Syrah 2007, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Black cherry liqueur and dark rich brooding notes of cigar and spice. Blackberries and black raspberries… you get the theme here? Like Bach: slow, ponderous and thunderous. Drink: 2010 - 2017 74856 14.5% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 91/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Apollonio Rocca Dei Mori Salice Salentino Rosso Negroamaro Malvasia Nera 2006, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Salice Salentino – blends vary, but this one is about 80% Negroamaro and 20% Malvasia Nera – has been made in Salento (the “heel” of Italy) for centuries. Sweet, slightly spicy aromas of mince tart, blackcurrant and blackberry mingle with some earthy, woody notes. The aromas recur in the flavours, revealing lots of crisp, ripe fruit that roll on the palate to a refreshing finish. A crowd-pleasing red, with a medium body and good length. My note: Black cherries wrapped smoke: absolute yum! A savoury bacon fat character in the middle that keeps me smacking my chops for more. Love it! Fantastic price… party wine. Negroamaro Malvasia Nera food pairings: pasta with meat sauce, succulent roast. Drink: 2010 - 2014 180257 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cantine Luciani Rosso Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Often made with younger vines from the same vineyard that produces Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso wines only require one year of barreling prior to release. In recent years, the wines have become credible quality wines that will age, but are also very accessible in their youth. Try this plum-, cherry- and earthy-scented with your best Tuscan dish. My note: Very pleasant, full-bodied, supple red with notes of black cherries and field berries. Rich and long. Drink: 2010 - 2015 182238 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Banfi Centine 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: A pleasant quaffer with dark cherry, smoke, some spice and a supple palate. Full-bodied with good balance. Nice to have a decent half bottle selection. 980649 12.5% XD 375 mL $8.95 Score: 87/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castelnuovo Del Garda Amarone 2006, .D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Tempting aromas of plum, cassis, dried fruit and chocolate spice lure you into even more fruit and herbs in the flavours, which show brilliant tenacity on the satisfying finish. Full flavoured with complexity to spare, this Amarone will impress. My note: Savoury and juicy: it doesn’t taste as dark and heavy as many amarones. Lovely concentaration of flavour, terrific dark cherries and mocha notes. Very smooth. Amarone food pairings: rich beef dish, meat lasagna. Drink: 2010 - 2016 181040 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cramele Recas La Putere Feteasca Neagra 2008, D.O.C., Recas, Romania: Vintages Wine Panel: Made with the hard-to-pronounce grape, Feteasca Neagra, this pretty wine is easy-drinking. It starts with an attractive medium ruby-red colour. The aromas suggest blueberry, raspberry, new leather and spice. It’s dry, quite vibrantly fruity, with a good core of acidity and gentle tannins. Ideal for rich autumn stews. My note: tasty, smoky and straight-forward. Great party wine. Aromas of dark fruit and tobacco. Feteasca Neagra food pairings: stew. Drink: 2010 - 2013 178830 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Miguel Torres Mas Borràs Pinot Noir 2008, D.O., Penedés, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: The fruit for this gorgeous Pinot Noir is sourced exclusively from the small Mas Borràs vineyard where yields are kept very low to concentrate the fruit flavours. Aged in new Nevers French oak barriques for several months, it is rich with violet, cocoa, pomegranate, raspberry and earth aromas. The dense fruit flavours are brought into focus by ripe tannins and mild acidity. This is consistently one of Spain’s finest Pinot Noirs that can stand up to the best from anywhere else. A terrific match for game meats or cellar it for up to 5+ years. My note: I’ve recommended this full-bodied year after year. This year it delivers robust oak aromas hemmed with mocha followed by dark plums and berries. Very smooth. Pinot Noir food pairings: game meats. Drink: 2010 - 2014 673483 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Juan Gil Gos Monastrell 2009, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: The Juan Gil estate’s sandy/chalky/rocky soil vineyards (which sit at 700 metres above sea level) and Jumilla’s dry hot weather provide the ideal setting for the cultivation of Monastrell (Mourvèdre). Aged for four months in a mix of new French and American oak barrels, this full-bodied, well-balanced wine is dark and fruity, with lovely cherry and plum notes on the nose. My note: Awesome value: stock up for your fall parties. Rich aromas of black and purple plums, and dark berries. Ultra-supple and full-bodied. Top me up! Monastrell food pairings: rice pilaf, grilled lamb. Drink: 2010 - 2013 94888 14% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Best Value Red Wine (Tied) Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: A honkin’ huge wine with deep concentration of black cherry liqueur and blackberries. Plum preserves and a satin texture. Drink: 2010 - 2014 701821 15% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Dark berries and black plums perfume this wine. Full-bodied goodness and smooth texture. There’s a lot of hedonistic pleasure here. Perfect for movie night! Drink: 2010 - 2014 84996 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Classic Shiraz with textbook balance and fullness. A very big wine. Aromas of black fruit, smoke, spices and happiness. Drink: 2010 - 2015 716142 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 Score: 92/100. October 2010. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
St. Hallett Blackwell Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A full-on palate-whacker! Bring it on… aromas of black fruit, smoke, spice and a touch of pepper. Drink: 2010 - 2015 535104 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maxwell Four Roads Shiraz Grenache Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Balanced and plush with a full-bodied and supple texture. Very attractive aromas of blueberry, spice, smoke and field berries. Very nice! Drink: 2010 - 2014 57000 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Lovely plush ripeness here with mocha, blackberries and cassis. A smoky finish is lovely. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2010 - 2015 59956 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sandalford Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2008, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Minty black fruit with a smoky finish. Full-bodied and supple. Drink: 2010 - 2013 191080 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Richly extracted with a deep vein with black cherry jam, blackberries and raspberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2010 - 2013 27383 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chalk Hill The Procrastinator Wits' End Vineyard Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied palate wacker with big black fruit and smoke. Enjoy with beef kebabs or gourmet burgers. Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef kebabs, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2010 - 2014 684100 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley, South Australia, Australia: Cherries and minty-medicinal on the nose. Silky satin texture and beautiful medium body. Juicy tasty. Drink: 2010 - 2014 188094 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Grant Burge Barossa Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: Fifth-generation winemaker Grant Burge is a master of Shiraz. This fine version showcases classic Barossa character, with individual flair to boot. Opaque ruby red in the glass, it’s brimming with spicy fruit – think fully ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry, with notions of menthol, cloves, dark chocolate and smoke. Dry, medium-full bodied and mouth-filling, with a silky texture, a ripe fruit core, and impressive tannic structure. Nice, lengthy finish. Hold for 1-2 years or savour it tonight. My note: Richly extracted with gorgeous depths of flavour. Aromas of black cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves and black raspberries. Full-bodied and sensual. Yum! Shiraz food pairings: sizzling steak. Drink: 2010 - 2015 738567 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2010. Favourite Red Wine (Tied) Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: A pretty, ripe, smooth and juicy pinot whose fresh floral perfume and sweet presence of jammy red cherry fruit, molasses and charry oak is likely to flesh out with considerably more depth. My note: Deeply ripe and fleshy with black cherries and berries. Satin smooth and a long finish. Drink: 2010 - 2015 472613 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Evans & Tate The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Rich and deep with black plums and blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth with a smoky finish. Drink: 2010 - 2014 60186 14.4% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 92/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pietro Rinaldi San Cristoforo Barbaresco 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Robust and concentrated with black and purple berries and some espresso and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2010 - 2016 184911 14% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Pleasant bitter fruit complexity mixed with violets and tar (yes that’s good). This is not your sweet fruit New World wine. I like it. Full-bodied. Needs cellar time. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2012 - 2016 651141 14% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 91/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poggio Bonelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Rich and luxurious with a supple texture and aromas of dark berries and plums. Lovely long finish. Drink: 2010 - 2018 180067 14% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ornellaia Tenuta Dell'ornellaia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Blend 2007, D.O.C., Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy: You bet it’s a great wine. Worth $179? Depends on what else is on your shopping list or your lifetime priorities. Great structure and balance with fleshy dark fruit and smoke. I like it but I’m too cheap to buy it. Drink: 2010 - 2018 722470 14.5% XD 750 mL $179.95 Score: 92/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Freixenet Brut Nature Vintage Reserva Cava Macabeo Parellada 2007, Spain, Método Tradicional, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: Freixenet used the indigenous Macabeo and Parellada grapes for this vintage-dated, traditional-method fizz. The earlier ripening Macabeo gives the wine a bright freshness, while the Parellada brings the fruit and the structure. The resulting bubbly is both quite flavourful and refreshingly crisp. My note: Stunning for the price! Crisp, toasty and tasty. Aromas of green apples and lime. Terrific! Macabeo Parellada food pairings: grilled seafood, pan-fried fish. Drink: 2010 - 2013 180844 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: The wine starts with a pretty medium-yellow/straw colour. The aromas suggest ripe apple, toast, tropical fruit and spice cupboard. Dry with an impressive balance between the fruit and the oak. Medium full-bodied with a substantial, and tasty, finish. This will improve in a cellar for 2-4 years, or enjoy it tonight or a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. My note: Hazelnut-infused white with lovely green apple and lime notes. Full-bodied, rich and balanced. Chardonnay food pairings: planked salmon. Drink: 2010 - 2014 49775 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Crema Chardonnay 2008, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: The vineyards of Sonoma Coast have a long, cool, even-keeled growing season. Fog and winds from the nearby Pacific Ocean moderate temperatures throughout the growing season leading to an ideal slow-ripening process. The autumn is extended and the increased hang time results in highly concentrated aromas and flavours (apple, pear, citrus and vanilla amongst them) and crisp acids. La Crema ages this wine in a combination of both new and seasoned French and American oak for seven months, lending the wine a pretty smoky/oaky flavour. My note: Big, round and lovely with butterscotch, smoke, green apples and peach. Chardonnay food pairings: pork roast, stuffed roasted chicken. Drink: 2010 - 2013 962886 13.9% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Los Vascos Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Assertive herbal and grass aromas with a mouth-watering acidity that cries out for food. Refreshing and crisp. Serve well-chilled. Drink: 2010 - 2012 168534 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Wines Riesling 2008, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Very interesting white with aromas of flint, Asian pear, grapefruit and lime. Crisp, refreshing and clean. Drink: 2010 - 2013 186361 11% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Wines Layers White Semillon Muscat 2009, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: This wine is a blend of semillon (39%), muscat (23%), gewurztraminer (16%) and pinot gris. Such a pretty wine! Aromas of field flowers, peach and pear and honeysuckle a fresh spring day. Terrific aperitif. Semillon Muscat food pairings: seafood, salads. Drink: 2010 - 2013 22983 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Favourite White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal, grassy and refreshing with good acidity for food. Crisp and clean. Drink: 2010 - 2012 734798 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dr. Loosen Dr. L Riesling 2009, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Wonderful revelation! Staggeringly great value/taste for the price. Packed with aromas of peach, pear, melon and zen. Perfect for almost any social situation and a wide variety of palates. Drink: 2010 - 2013 599274 8.5% MD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay 2008, D.O., Penedès, Spain: Vintages Wine Panel: Torres adds a dollop of the indigenous Parellada grape to their Chardonnay. The Parellada contributes a nice crisp punch to this round and generous Chard. Torres’ eco initiatives (e.g., the use of lightweight bottles) have garnered them green awards. My note: Wonderfully balanced and tasty! Aromas of green apples, peach, butterscotch and smoke. Nicely balanced. Perfect for Sunday dinner of roast chicken. A steal at this price. Chardonnay food pairings: planked or smoked salmon, roast chicken. Drink: 2010 - 2013 115229 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kim Crawford Dry Riesling 2007, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: This dry Riesling is made in a distinctively New Zealand style. It has zesty lime and grapefruit characters with an underlying minerality. The palate is clean and vibrant, with good depth of flavor and acidity. Enjoy it with shellfish, such as clams, scallops and mussels. My note: Bone-dry Riesling that’s simply delicious! High on the hedonistic scale. Aromas of white peach, lime, lemongrass and sunny days running through a field of white flowers. Medium-bodied and zesty. 626408 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart