Paula scored this wine: 89/100

This was my weekend wine pick: a great full-bodied complex red blend from South Africa - 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 21% Petit Verdot, 21% Grenache, 1% Shiraz and 1% Cabernet Franc. With aromas and flavours of dark cherry and hint of spice. Paired with a mixed platter of hard and soft cheese. Fun attractive label, 14.5% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (Code SAQ: 14024185) at $14.25

Paula scored this wine: 86/100

This was my weekend wine pick: a red blend from Ontario. Medium ruby in colour with aromas and flavours of black cherry and strawberry. Paired with General Tao. Fun creative label, 12.5% alcohol. Available at the LCBO (code LCBO#: 338855) at $10.95

Paula scored this wine: 90/100

This was my weekend wine pick: a great red from South Africa. Interesting blend of 80% Cinsault and 20 % Tinta barroca – a cool story since Tinta barroca is a varietal from Portugal. Another cool story is the name since “Papegaai” sounds like “papagaio” which means parrot in Portuguese. A nice red colour with aromas and flavours of red fruits. Good choice for Friday pizza evenings. Fun and cool label. 13.5% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (Code SAQ: 13632306) at $19.15.

Paula scored this wine: 89/100

This was my weekend wine pick: a nice red blend wine from Three Dog Winery in Ontario’s Picton in the Prince Edward County wine region. Deep ruby colour and aromas and flavours of intense red fruits. Paired with a fancy chicken poutine. Fun and cute label. 12.9% alcohol. Available at the LCBO (Code LCBO: 438937) at $16.15.

Paula scored this wine: 87/100

This was my weekend wine pick: a nice red blend wine from California’s E. & J. Gallo Winery. With a ruby red colour and aromas of cherry, berry and vanilla. Medium bodied and dry with flavours of berry and vanilla with a pronounced touch of sweet oak spice to finish. I paired it with a meat pizza. A very cool creative and fun label. 12% alcohol. Available at the LCBO (Code LCBO: 226514) at $14.95.