Argentina
Bodega Jacques & Francois Lurton Malbec 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Sourced from the foothills of the Andes, Malbec is Argentina's most emblematic red grape variety. This wine is a terrific value! Rich and full-bodied with notes of blackcurrant, mulberry, black raspberries and smoky oak. Bodega Jacques & Francois Lurton Malbec food pairings: roast beef, beef bourguigonon, stew and shepherd's pie. 28829 13.8% XD 750 mL $11.15 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2005, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and delicious wine with aromas of black fruit and oak. 642751 13.3% D 750 mL $16.45 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with classic notes of cassis and blackcurrant. Somewhat tannic so decant 1-2 hours. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: red meats, mature cheeses. 45625 13.8% XD 750 mL $16.55 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
McWilliams Shiraz Cabernet 2006, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich and simple wine with notes of extremely ripe plums and chocolate. Shiraz Cabernet food pairings: BBQ, grilled meats, steak, stew. Drink: 2007 - 2011 16741 13.5% XD 750 mL $10.15 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004, South Australia, Australia: A delicious, full-bodied red with classic shiraz aromas of black fruit, mint and oak. Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz food pairings: hearty meat dishes. 665471 14.1% XD 750 mL $17.15 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greg Norman Limstone Coast Shiraz 2005, Australia: A wine with excellent depth, concentration and a long finish. It has aromas of ripe, dark plum, blackberry, sweet vanillin, spice with notes of blackcurrant, mocha and cedar oak. Grown in the rich red soils that overlay the region's hard limestone rock. 14% D 750 mL $19.99 Score: 91/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Grant Burge Wines Barossa Vines Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2005, Barossa, Australia: A lovely, robust and well balanced red with notes of blackberries, plums, liquorice and cassis. Grant Burge Wines Barossa Vines Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot food pairings: beef ragout, BBQ, hearty tomato dishes. 619379 14% XD 750 mL $16.05 Score: 90/100. December 2007. Favorite Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Calona Vineyards Artist Series Unoaked Chardonnay 2006, Okanagan, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada: I'm usually not a fan of unoaked chardonnay, but this one is excellent. It delivers the lovely fruit of the grape without the mask of oak. Who knew chardonnay could taste so good? Aromas of pear and green apples. Calona Vineyards Artist Series Unoaked Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, pork. 364323 14% XD 750 mL $13.99 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2006, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, smooth, full-bodied red with notes of cherry and vanilla. Merlot food pairings: stews, steak, roast. Drink: 2008 - 2012 63966 12.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pillitteri Estates Vidal Icewine 2005, Niagara, Canada: Gorgeous concentration and rich texture with tropical mango, limes and pineapple on the nose. Pillitteri Estates Vidal Icewine food pairings: cheese, orange pound cake, foie gras. 370007 10% S 375 mL $40.00 Score: 90/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: stews, steak, roast. Drink: 2018 - 2020 63966 12.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sandhill Chardonnay V.Q.A. 2006, Okanagan, B.C., Canada: A lovely, rich and full-bodied chardonnay with classic aromas of baked pear, vanilla and apples. 14% XD 750 mL $17.99 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Rooster Pinot Noir V.Q.A. 2006, Okanagan, B.C., Canada: Lovely aromas of sweet black cherry, spice and earth. A medium-bodied wine with silky soft tannins and a long finish. Red Rooster Pinot Noir V.Q.A. food pairings: mushroom lasagna, grilled steaks, tomato sauce pasta, cedar planked salmon, veal tenderloin. 533190 12% XD 750 mL $19.90 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Creekside Laura's Blend Red 2005, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A mouth-watering, well-balanced red with notes of black cherries and spice. Available at the winery. Laura's Blend Red food pairings: braised beef, grilled wild game, beef wellington, tomato-based pasta. Drink: 2008 - 2011 117960 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Rooster Winery Riesling 2006, Okanagan, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada: What a pretty wine! This riesling underwent cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to maximize the fruit character. Attractive aromas of white flowers, peaches, rose petal and some lychee. Riesling food pairings: grilled vegetables, seafood with creamy pasta. 13% D 750 mL $14.90 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pilliteri Estates Sparkling Vidal Icewine 2006, Niagara, Canada: I love this festive bubbly! Gorgeous honeyed sweetness with aromas of toasted almonds, apricots, caramel and marmalade. Pilliteri Estates Sparkling Vidal Icewine food pairings: biscotti, lady fingers, cheese course, simple cakes. 18978 9% S 375 mL $44.90 Score: 93/100. December 2007. Favorite Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pilliteri Estates Riesling Icewine 2004, Niagara, Canada: A lovely dessert option with notes of white peach, nectarine, white flowers and lemon zest. Tangerines and marmalade on the palate. Pilliteri Estates Riesling Icewine food pairings: fruit salads, sabayon, biscotti. 53629 10% S 200 mL $50.00 Score: 91/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery Reif Estate Vidal Icewine 2005, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: An elixir of apricots, honey and toffee. Reif Estate Vidal Icewine food pairings: fruit fondue, blue cheeses, baked pears, cheesecake. Drink: 2008 - 2020 544791 10% S 200 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 2007. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calona Vineyards Artist Series Pinot Blanc 2006, Okanagan, B.C., Canada: A crisp, refreshing white wine with aromas of quince, honeydew and pear. 14% XD 750 mL $14.97 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sandhill Cabernet Merlot 2005, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A blend of 39% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon, and 29% cabernet franc. Full-bodied with aromas of blackberry, plum, and cedar. Notes of red and black berries on the palate. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: medium-rare beef tenderloin, venison burgers, rack of lamb, aged cheeses. 424606 14% XD 750 mL $19.99 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calona Vineyards Artist Series Pinot Noir 2006, Okanagan, B.C., Canada: A medium-bodied wine with good acidity, tannins and a plush finish. Aromas of sweet cherries, red currants and raspberries. Calona Vineyards Artist Series Pinot Noir food pairings: baked salmon. 13% XD 750 mL $16.99 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: stews, steak, roast. Drink: 2019 - 2024 63966 12.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: stews, steak, roast. Drink: 2021 - 2028 63966 12.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2007. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: stews, steak, roast. Drink: 2009 - 2012 63966 12.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Rooster Winery Riesling 2017, British Columbia, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: grilled vegetables, seafood with creamy pasta. 13% MD 750 mL $14.90 December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Beringer Vineyards French Thom Chardonnay 2006, France: A simple, full-bodied and oaky, buttery chardonnay. French Thom Chardonnay food pairings: pork, chicken, corn. 23895 13% XD 750 mL $15.15 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De Serane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Languedoc, France: A full-bodied wine with big black fruit and smoky oak notes. Domaine De Serane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, stews. 35006 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Pieroth Riesling 2005, Pzalz, Germany: A lovely, light, simple sipper with notes of pears and green apples. Pieroth Riesling food pairings: seafood, shellfish, vegetarian, pork, chicken. 23895 11% XD 750 mL $11.15 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Folonari Pinot Neri Della Venezie, 2005, Veneto, Italy: A simple, pleasant light- to medium-bodied wine with notes of bright red cherries and raspberries. Folonari Pinot Neri Della Venezie, food pairings: salmon, grilled fish, pork, chicken, pate, tuna. 32888 12.7% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lapaccio Primitivo Salento 2005, I.G.T. Puglia, Italy: A round, delicious red with notes of raspberries, chocolate and oak. Aged in oak for 3-4 months. Lapaccio Primitivo Salento food pairings: veal scaloppini, mushroom dishes, roast lamb, game. 588822 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ruffino Fonte Al Sole 2004, Tuscany, Italy: A medium-bodied, nicely balanced wine with notes of raspberries and blackberries. Ruffino Fonte Al Sole food pairings: hard cheeses, lasagna. 18994 13.1% XD 750 mL $13.15 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Straccali Chianti Classico 2005, Tuscany, Italy: A medium- to full-bodied wine with notes of ripe cherry and chocolate. Good structure, with some firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Straccali Chianti Classico food pairings: game, veal. 19695 12.9% XD 750 mL $15.45 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tomassi Tommasi Valpolicella Classico 2006, 0, Italy: Full-bodied with aromas of black cherries and plums. Made from corvina veronese, rondinella and molinara grapes. Tommasi Valpolicella Classico food pairings: red meats, mature cheeses, game. 19954 12% XD 750 mL $14.05 Score: 86/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Wild Africa Cream Liqueur 2006, South Africa: Gorgeous layers of caramel cream. If you like Bailey's Irish Cream, you'll love this. 52795 17% S 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Stellenbosch, South Africa: An excellent value for this vibrant, refreshing wine. Aromas of lime, gooseberry and grapefruit. Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fish, poultry. 527465 12.5% D 750 mL $9.15 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Obikwa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Stellenbosch, South Africa: A pleasant, simple and robust cabernet sauvignon with notes of cassis and black fruit. Obikwa Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: red meat, veal. 665323 13% D 750 mL $9.65 Score: 85/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Oracle Shiraz 2005, South Africa, South Africa: A simple, robust wine with delicious aromas of red berries and plums. Oracle Shiraz food pairings: steak, hard cheeses. 36772 14% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 86/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Torres Merlot Atrium 2015, Penedes, Spain Torres Merlot Atrium food pairings: red meat dishes, pork. 621755 14% XD 750 mL $15.15 December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penascal Shiraz 2004, Castilla Y Leon, Spain: A pleasant, smooth, medium- to full-bodied wine with notes of plums, blackberries and cocoa. If you like merlot, you'll like this wine. Penascal Shiraz food pairings: roast meats, game. 19562 14.8% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres Merlot Atrium 2005, Penedes, Spain: Great value! A lovely rich and round red wine with luxurious layers of cherry, plum and chocolate. Full-bodied. Torres Merlot Atrium food pairings: red meat dishes, pork. 621755 14% XD 750 mL $15.15 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valencia Bobal & Shiraz 2006, Hoya Valley, Spain: The winery was founded in 1885 and makes this wine from the bobal and shiraz grapes grown in Valencia on Spain's east coast. This wine is full-bodied and smooth-textured with aromas of blackberries and raspberries. Closed with a screwcap. 539320 XD 750 mL $8.99 Score: 86/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Beaulieu Vineyard Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, California, United States: A full-bodied wine with aromas of red cherries, blackberries, toasty vanilla and chocolate. Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats, gilled chicken teriyaki. 569871 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.15 Score: 88/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greg Norman Lake County Zinfandel 2003, California, United States: This full-bodied wine spent six months in small oak barrels that were 50% new American oak and 50% seasoned French. With aromas of blackberry liqueur and ripe raspberry it is juicy, plummy and berry ripe. 14% XD 750 mL $19.99 Score: 89/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. & J. Gallo Winery Barefoot Shiraz 2006, California, United States: A simple, full-bodied red with sweet plum fruit and blackberry jam aromas. Barefoot Shiraz food pairings: BBQ. 54015 13.5% XD 750 mL $9.95 Score: 86/100. December 2007. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart