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Wine Picks February 2, 2022

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Dessert Wine

Cave Spring Riesling Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring is Niagara's master of Riesling, from the dry table style to the dessert version like this Icewine. Aromas of fresh apricot, honey and peach preserves. Pair with fruit flan or cobbler, or even better, enjoy this on its own. Riesling Icewine food pairings: pear saffron tarte, fruit salad, apple cobbler. Drink: 2019 - 2027 447441 11.5% S 375 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery Late Harvest Vidal 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2027 488668 12.5% S 375 mL $15.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vine Late Harvest Pinot Blanc 2019, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Blanc food pairings: Fresh Okanagan fruit desserts. Drink: 2021 - 2023 11.6% D 200 mL $16.99 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Black Stallion Estate Winery Estate Barrell Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2021 - 2027 21072 15% XD 750 mL $149.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Antinori’s Peppoli Chianti Classico 2019 is a brilliant ruby red Chianti Classico made mostly from Sangiovese with a small amount of Merlot and Syrah. It has aromas of sun-dried tomato, earth, and savoury herbs. The 9-month oak aging also imparts some terrific notes of spice, oak, and leather. I’d decant this wine for about an hour. Pair this with hard cheeses like cheddar and parmigiana, pasta in tomato sauce or meaty casserole or stew. This wine would be great for your book club, especially if you’re reading a book set in Italy. Drink: 2021 - 2026 606541 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Broken Stone Winery Intensity Meritage Blend 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada Drink: 2020 - 2024 13.8% D 750 mL $24.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wagner Family of Wine Red Schooner Voyage 9 2019, California, United States: Chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate of this robust Californian red wine made from the Malbec grape. Supple, smooth and mouth-filling. Pair with pork ribs braised and hickory barbecue sauce. Food pairings: grilled chicken with cherry chutney, lamb chops, roasted pork shoulder. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15426 14.4% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos St Thomas Cuvée Les Gourmets Rouge 2017, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $13.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muscedere Vineyards Merlot 2017, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: lamb kebabs, meaty pasta, barbecued ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $22.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Stallion Estate Winery Limited Release Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2017, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2022 - 2029 14.5% D 750 mL $85.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Boutari Agiorgitiko 2019, Nemea, Greece Agiorgitiko food pairings: beef kebabs, shepherd's pie, burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2023 172148 12.5% D 750 mL $15.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poças Coroa d'Ouro 2019, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2022 - 2025 13% D 750 mL $14.40 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lenz Moser Prestige Reserve Blauer Zweigelt 2019, Andau, Burgenland, Austria: A smooth, juicy, medium-bodied Austrian red wine made from the Blauer Zweigelt grape. Aromas of black plums and dark berries with some spice on the finish. Perfect for grilled meats. Zweigelt food pairings: grilled burgers, sausages, steak on a bun. Drink: 2022 - 2024 34983 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Emmolo Napa Valley Merlot 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian red wine with an attractive smoky nose. Sweet blackberry and mocha on the palate with lots of toasty oak. Dark chocolate on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Merlot food pairings: slow-cooked roast beef with root vegetables, braised pork ribs, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2026 96024 14.9% D 750 mL $70.00 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mer Soleil Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019, California, United States: Floral, earth, strawberry and blueberries come together in this Pinot Noir from Mer Soleil and Wagner Family of Wines. Juicy red fruit and lightly toasted oak. Pair with seared duck breast and grilled meats. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, grilled wood planked salmon, mushroom burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2029 21176 14.7% XD 750 mL $40.00 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monasterio de las Viñas Gran Reserva 2014, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain Food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork, lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2024 82024 13% D 750 mL $19.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concannon Vineyard Petite Sirah 2018, Livermore Valley, California, United States: Black cherry and dark spices on the nose. Full-bodied weight with lovely layers of dark fruit flavour. Smooth and supple. Pour with grilled meats. Petite Sirah food pairings: grilled striploin, shepherd's pie, fried chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.5% D 750 mL Score: 88/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concannon Vineyard Merlot 2018, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2022 - 2024 14% D 750 mL $19.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gray Fox Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, United States 527515 13% 750 mL $7.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Apothic Red 2020, California, United States Red food pairings: pepper steak, hamburgers, grilled pork chops, meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2024 234369 13% M 750 mL $17.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Between The Lines Winery Cabernet Franc 2020, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 12.5% D 750 mL $20.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Le Fagolet Granit Rouge Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2018, Beaujolais A.P., France Gamay food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, pepper steak. Drink: 2021 - 2024 557173 12.1% XD 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy Morgon 2018, Morgon, Beaujolais A.C., France: From Georges Duboeuf, Domaine Mont Chavy 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied and zesty 100% Gamay Noir bright with ripe dark cherry, raspberry, pepper spice, vanilla and flinty flavours vibrant and harmonious on the palate. Tannins are fine and velvety. Enjoy now with roast chicken. Produced by fourth-generation winemakers Franck and Cyrille Chavy along with their father, Henri. The vines are planted in the "Charmes" and "Corcelettes" climates. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled game sausages, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2021 - 2028 276477 13.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Todoroff Terra Teres Mavrud Merlot 2018, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria Drink: 2020 - 2024 14% D 750 mL $22.30 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Colchagua Valley Do, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2021 - 2024 322586 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pisse-Dru Beaujolais Red 2019, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France: A vibrant, joyous Beaujolais with aromas of bright red cherries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Perfect for veal or roast chicken. Drink: 2021 - 2023 2881 12.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2024 14% D 750 mL $19.99 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Averill Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada Drink: 2021 - 2025 13% D 750 mL $25.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tedeschi Marne 180 Amarone della Valpolicella 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2021 - 2023 433417 16% D 750 mL $47.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Franzia Cabernet Sauvignon, California, United States: This is an incredible value for the price point! This Cabernet Sauvignon boxed wine from Franzia is the equivalent of four regular (750 ml) bottles. It's full-bodied and smooth with aromas of dark fruit. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: shepherd's pie, tandoori lamb, beef stew, grilled meats, mushroom burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2023 27386 14% D 3000 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Citra Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2020, D.O.C. Abruzzo, Italy 446633 13% 750 mL $8.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Citra Terre Di Chieti Sangiovese 2020, Abruzzo Igt, Italy 480756 13% D 750 mL $8.15 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dr. Konstantin Frank Old Vines Pinot Noir 2017, Finger Lakes, New York, United States Drink: 2022 - 2025 730357 13% D 750 mL $39.75 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan The Great Red 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied BC blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Malbec grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Perfect for barbecued ribs. Drink: 2021 - 2026 13% D 750 mL $16.99 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peninsula Ridge Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: Flavourful rustic stews, pizza, grilled mushroom risotto.. Drink: 2022 - 2025 61101 13.1% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yellow Tail Shiraz 2020, New South Wales, Australia Shiraz food pairings: burgers, grilled sausages, chicken dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2022 624544 14% MD 750 mL $13.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Romain Duvernay Visan Cotes Du Rhone Villages 2017, Visan, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France 13321 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Between The Lines Winery Pinot Noir 2019, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2026 7910431010147 13% D 750 mL $20.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Le Chêne Domaines Fabre 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, Ac, France: Bargain Bordeaux! Classic signature with smoke, cassis, blackcurrant, dark earth. Smooth and supple with just the right amount of toasty oak. Decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2013 - 2021 339994 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conundrum 10th Anniversary Red 2019, California, United States: A delicious, full-bodied Californian blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet grapes. Aromas of ripe dark berries, chocolate and smoke. Brought to us by the Wagner family who also produces the coveted Caymus wines. This wine is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a special label. Perfect for Mexican mole and grilled meats. Red food pairings: curried beef dishes, chicken mole, rib steak, dark chocolate. Drink: 2022 - 2025 294298 14.9% MD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Enoport Wines Catedral Winery Reserva Dao 2016, Dao, Portugal 219816 13% D 750 mL $12.45 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets Syrah 2017, Cornas, Rhône Valley, France 13.5% D 750 mL $87.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Iconoclast Syrah 2017, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A robust and supple Syrah from the Niagara wine region. Creekside has three variations of Syrah red wines: Broken, Unbroken and Iconoclast. Iconoclast is a medium-bodied Syrah (with some Viognier added for aromatics) with ripe red berry, blackberry, cherry, savoury herb, cracked pepper and espresso coffee flavours on the palate. Juicy and very approachable now but could easily hold in cellar for another five years. Syrah food pairings: roast beef, roast chicken, grilled filet mignon. Drink: 2022 - 2024 471797 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2022 - 2026 13.5% D 750 mL $24.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

René Bouvier Chapitre Suivant Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016, Bourgogne, France Drink: 2022 - 2025 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.55 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mähler-Besse Château La Couronne 2015, Saint-Émilion A.C., Bordeaux, Frances Drink: 2019 - 2027 606640 12.5% D 750 mL $31.85 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats, slow-braised long beef ribs, pepper steak. Drink: 2022 - 2028 671164 14.6% D 750 mL $34.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro Del Salento 2015, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Negroamaro Del Salento food pairings: gourmet burgers, mushroom ragout, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2017 - 2020 8031303000666 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione Collezione Privata Cosimo Varvaglione Old Vines Negroamaro del Salento 2014, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Negroamaro Del Salento food pairings: Roast beef, Osso bucco, rack of lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2026 8031303001953 15% D 750 mL $46.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Between The Lines Winery Pinot Noir 2020, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 7910431010147 13% D 750 mL $24.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Fritsch Wagram Rosé vom Zweigelt 2020, Wagram, Niederösterreich, Austria: A light organic Rose made from Zweigelt grapes with field strawberry aromas and peach, apple and minerals on the palate. Try with fresh seafood. Rosé Vom Zweigelt food pairings: poached salmon, grilled shrimp, roast chicken, soft cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2024 12% D 750 mL $21.35 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Rosato Del Salento 2016, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Rosato Del Salento food pairings: charcuterie, salmon and fingerling potatoes. Drink: 2016 - 2018 8031303002313 12.5% MD 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Rosato Del Salento 2018, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Rosato Del Salento food pairings: charcuterie, salmon and fingerling potatoes. Drink: 2020 - 2022 8031303002313 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Rosé 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2019 Private Reserve Rose with a lovely nose of tiny field strawberries and summer sunshine. It’s also medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Pair it with barbecued shrimp skewers, pork tenderloin with a rhubarb rosé wine reduction or a Margherita pizza. Rosé food pairings: feta bruschetta, barbecued shrimp skewers, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2022 28531 12% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michel Gassier Buti Nages Rosé 2020, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Amo Wines Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous wine from a new Niagara producer. Stunning package, but what's inside is even more special. Aromas of fresh field strawberries and spice. Medium-bodied, juicy and refreshing. Pair with grilled chicken or pasta in a cream sauce. Great gift wine. Drink: 2021 - 2024 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Main & Vine White Zinfandel 2020, California, United States: A very pretty white zinfandel, medium sweet but not cloying. Think fresh field strawberries. A lovely sipper chilled or pair with grilled seafood. White Zinfandel food pairings: shrimp tempura, butter chicken, beef teriaki, stir fry. Drink: 2022 - 2023 239756 8% M 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. February 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Seven Stars Polaris 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 726380 12% D 750 mL $36.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Centenary Estate Blanc De Blancs 2010, Short Hills Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2030 24078 12.5% XD 750 mL $125.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fritsch Purist Pét Nat 2020, Niederösterreich, Austria: A fresh sparkling, organic Pet Nat with peach and pear on the nose and palate. Serve well chilled. Pour with cheese pizza. Pét Nat food pairings: Fresh oysters, mussels, steamed shellfish, crabcakes, vegan cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2024 786327 12% D 750 mL $31.50 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne, Reims, Champagne, France: A toasty, crisp, yeasty Champagne with lots of persistent bubbles in the glass. Pair with oysters. 308056 12.5% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage Champagne 2010, Champagne A.C., France: Delicate white floral notes on the nose of this vintage dated Champagne. Toasty with white apricot and a terrific mousse. Perfect for life's celebrations. Drink: 2022 - 2030 280461 12% D 750 mL $285.95 Score: 95/100. February 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2019 - 2024 286377 12% D 750 mL $21.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kutjevo Empress Classic Grasevina 2021, Danube-Kutjevo Vineyard, Continental, Croatia Grasevina food pairings: grilled prawns, chicken breast, salmon burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2023 22685 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, Eradus 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, medium-bodied SB fragrant with grassy, pineapple, ripe stone fruit and stoney mineral aromas. Dry, with pineapple, lemon-lime zest, melon, peach flavours finishing with a vibrant citrusy minerality. Loads of flavour here. Chill and enjoy with a scallop ceviche. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood pasta in creamy sauce, tempura vegetables, pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2021 - 2023 225557 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Between The Lines Winery Riesling 2019, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $19.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castoro de Oro Heart of Gold 2017, Oliver, British Columbia Bc, Canada 13.9% D 750 mL $18.99 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Errázuriz Max Reserva Chardonnay 2018, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A rich, full-bodied Chilean Chardonnay with aromas of freshly baked bread and melting butter along with bright green and golden apple notes on the palate. Mouth-filling and delicious. Pair with roasted chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: Roast Chicken, pork, tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.25 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Citra Terre Di Chieti Pinot Grigio 2020, Abruzzo Igp, Italy Drink: 2021 - 2022 17483 12.5% D 750 mL $11.95 February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Laporte Le Rochoy Sancerre Blanc 2019, Loire, France Drink: 2021 - 2024 22282 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dürnberg Cool Grüner Veltliner 2020, Niederösterreich, Austria: From Austria's Niederösterreich Weinviertel, Dürnberg Cool 2020 Grüner Veltliner is a vegan-friendly, crisp and zesty Grüner produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Produced by Dürnberg L & T Falkenstein. The Dürnberg winery is located in the picturesque village of Falkenstein in the Weinviertel. Dry, medium-bodied, elegant and lovely with bright apple, ripe stone-fruit, white pepper flavours finishing on a crisp, clean mineral note. Chill and enjoy with fried tempura oyster poor boy sandwiches or grilled seafood dishes. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: quiche, egg dishes, corn dishes, steamed shellfish. Drink: 2021 - 2023 464537 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Winzer Krems 13 Grüner Veltliner 2020, Niederösterreich, Austria: Crisp, clean and zesty, this Austrian white wine is made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. No heavy oak or alcohol. Pair with seafood, fried chicken or vegetarian dishes. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: fish and chips, seafood, crab cakes, steamed mussels and frites, bean salad. Drink: 2021 - 2023 375022 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fritsch Wagram Grüner Veltliner Trocken 2019, Donauland, Niederösterreich, Austria Grüner Veltliner Trocken food pairings: fresh herbed grilled fish, steamed shrimp, grilled chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2027 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.45 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kutjevo Empress Classic Grasevina 2020, Danube-Kutjevo Vineyard, Continental, Croatia Grasevina food pairings: grilled prawns, chicken breast, salmon burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2023 22685 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Crisp and clean Californian white wine made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape by winemaker Jenny Wagner. Aromas of lime, citrus and lemongrass. Pair with seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, light pastas, spring green salads, goat cheese and baguette. Drink: 2022 - 2025 96016 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Organized Crime Wild Ferment Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: salads, smoked fish, grilled trout, fish tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2026 11952 10.9% MD 750 mL $21.20 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine food pairings: Black Forest cake, mocha cheesecake, caramel corn. 465203 10% S 200 mL $39.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Big Head Wines White 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2023 12.5% D 750 mL $21.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gray Fox Vineyards Chardonnay 2019, California, United States: Dry, with fresh stone fruit, baked pastry, apple, pear and caramel flavours. A great value. Try this with fish and chips or light curry dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, pork chops, garlic shrimp, baked fish. Drink: 2022 - 2024 614271 13% D 750 mL $8.90 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Amo Wines Riesling 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2026 10.5% MS 750 mL $34.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery Lakeside White 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 11.5% MD 750 mL $20.00 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

LaCheteau Sauvignon Blanc Touraine 2020, Loire, France Drink: 2021 - 2023 449777 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Founders Estate Pinot Grigio 2018, California, United States Drink: 2021 - 2022 45641 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Founders Estate Pinot Grigio 2019, California, United States: A refreshing Pinot Grigio with aromas of white melon and lime zest. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Pinot Grigio food pairings: vegetable tempura, fish and chips, grilled cheese sandwiches, steamed mussels, crabcakes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 45641 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vina Ijalba Maturana White Winea Rioja 2019, Rioja, Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2020 - 2022 13% D 750 mL $21.90 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Malvasia Del Salento 2015, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Malvasia Del Salento food pairings: creamy pasta, seafood, fish and chips. Drink: 2017 - 2019 803103001441 12.5% MD 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Malvasia Bianca Del Salento 2018, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Malvasia Bianca Del Salento food pairings: creamy pasta, seafood, fish and chips. Drink: 2021 - 2023 803103001441 12.5% MD 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Malvasia Del Salento 2016, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Malvasia Del Salento food pairings: creamy pasta, seafood, fish and chips. Drink: 2018 - 2020 803103001441 12.5% MD 750 mL $18.95 February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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