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Vintages Release August 28, 2020

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Dessert Wine

Lakeview Cellars Riesling Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Niagara Riesling Icewine, with aromas of apricot jam and peach preserves. Pair with fruit cobbler. Riesling Icewine food pairings: fresh fruit cup, maple nut ice cream, spice cake. Drink: 2020 - 2026 471839 13.5% S 200 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

13th Street Red Palette 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: 13th Street's Red Palette 2017 is a medium-bodied and mouth-watering red blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc wine grapes from the Niagara Peninsula wine region with ripe red berry, earthy florals and spicy notes. Try it with barbequed chicken. Food pairings: thin-crust pizza, charcuterie, cheese boards, rustic stews, grilled veal steaks. Drink: 2018 - 2022 249458 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viticcio Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering with a long black currant, blackberry, flinty mineral finish. Chianti Classico food pairings: spaghetti and meatballs, veal chops Florentine, hard cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2040 599308 12.5% XD 750 mL $40.00 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Joinin 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: Rustic and robust, Château Joinin is a Merlot dominant, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux at a great price. Spicy with black fruit flavours. Tannins are considerable. Decant for two hour and pair with a well-marbled rib steak, or tame it in cellar for three more years. Food pairings: rare roast beef, lamburgers, beef Bourguignon. Drink: 2022 - 2028 527853 13.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tessellae Carignan 2017, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: A smooth and supple red produced from 100% Old Vines Carignan. Earthy and spicy with ripe red berry and dark plum flavours on the palate. Great pairing with game dishes. Carignan food pairings: stuffed beef braciole, venison stew, sharp aged cheddar. Drink: 2019 - 2022 343509 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Vite Lucente 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Intense and full-bodied Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend matured one year in French oak barrel. Look for bright cherry, dusty herb aromas on the nose with ripe red plum, blackberry, savoury herb and mocha flavours on the palate. Good now, better in five to eight years. Pair with aged hard cheeses. Food pairings: pepper steak, roast beef, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2019 - 2026 747030 13.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Rubicone, Emilia Romagna I.G.T., Italy: Lush and supple, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes. Look for dark cherry, brambleberry, earthy florals, cold tea and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Good backbone with grainy tannins. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a grilled New York striploin steak. Or cellar for another two years. Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: cheese stuffed tortellini with rich tomato sauce, veal parmesan, chicken stew and roasted vegetables. Drink: 2021 - 2025 225086 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. August 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lavau Gigondas 2016, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: A blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah with a small proportion of Mourvèdre, rich, opulent and balanced. Love the dark cherry, rich plum and baking spice well-integrated on the palate, and it can only get better. Food pairings: hearty meat dish, chicken, braised lamb. Drink: 2020 - 2028 234955 14% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pio Cesare Barolo 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: A vibrant, medium-plus-bodied Barolo with ripe dark fruit, anise, tar, leather and rose petal flavours on the palate. Barolo food pairings: game roast, grilled farmer's pork chops, bison burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2025 736587 14% XD 750 mL $71.95 Score: 93/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Convento San Francisco Special Selection Reserva 2014, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Produced from 80- to -100 year old vines Tinto del Pais and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Ribera del Duero wine region. Full-bodied and inky red in the glass savoury spice, cocoa, blackberry and licorice flavours on the palate. Fermented in stainless steel tank and matured in French oak barrels up to two years. Food pairings: grilled meats, tourtière, meaty stews. Drink: 2020 - 2024 185751 15% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Bosca Terroir Los Miradores Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: An elegant, juicy Malbec from the Tunuyán district of Valle de Uco. Wine grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and cold macerated for 3 to 5 days. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tank and a portion of the wine is aged in new French oak barrels for one year and then blended with the wine juice in stainless steel tank. Enticing with a subtle smokiness, anise, ripe dark plum and toasty oak spice aromas on the nose, smooth with dark, ripe berry, plum fruit, toasty and smoky on the palate. Pair with burgers from the grill. Malbec food pairings: duck breast with celeriac purée, breaded veal cutlets, grilled herbed chicken breasts. Drink: 2020 - 2024 568899 14.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Klinker Brick Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Lodi, California, United States: A savoury and opulent California Cab with black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, mocha, baking spice and espresso flavours on the palate. Full-bodied, vibrant with fine tannins. Pair with a prime rib roast. The wine spent 16 months in French oak barrel. Klinker bricks are denser and heavier than regular bricks (which eludes to the body of this wine). These bricks make up many of the historical buildings in Lodi including the home of Klinker Brick Winery's owners, Steve and Lori Felten. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled beef tenderloin, Porchetta, grilled root vegetables. Drink: 2020 - 2025 575464 14.9% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gayda Syrah 2018, Pays D'oc, South Of France I.G.P., France: From the Pays d'Oc wine region, the grapes for this 100% Syrah were grown in sandstone, limestone, clay-limestone and granitic schist soils from four different vineyards. Juicy with ripe dark cherry, cracked pepper and toasty oak spice flavours with a lingering, velvety finish on the palate. Pair with rack of lamb. Syrah food pairings: roast leg of lamb, pork loin, rare ribeye steak. Drink: 2020 - 2024 392977 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Real Crianza 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by Compania Vinicola Norle De Espana. a rich and vibrant Rioja Alavesa red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano wine grapes, destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tank, matured and aged in French and American oak barrels for 13 to 14 months. Bright with pink florals, red berry, plum and spicy flavours, lithe and elegant on the palate. Crianza food pairings: sautéed duck with green peppers mushrooms and bamboo shoots, curried duck, pineapple and bell peppers fried duck. Drink: 2020 - 2022 657411 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Decero Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina: From Agrelo, Decero's Remolinos Vineyard is a medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, floral on the nose with vibrant dark raspberry, black currant, blackberry, menthol, wild herbs and minty, garrigue herbs finishing long on the palate. Decero means "from zero" and the Remolinos Vineyard is named after the tiny whirlwinds that rise off bare land. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pizza, pasta, rare steaks, pork tenderloin, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2022 195677 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A stylish, savoury and smooth Tempranillo and Grenache produced from organically-grown grapes. Earthy floral and bright red berry aromas on the nose, dry, medium-plus-bodied with crushed red berry, ripe raspberry, plum and white pepper spice flavours on the palate. Food pairings: leg of lamb, cheese, venison stew, hearty lasagne. Drink: 2020 - 2026 674564 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Deyrem Valentin 2015, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Wow! Full-bodied and powerful, a bold 50% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot Bordeaux blend. Terrific acidity and tannins and needs some beautification time in cellar. Really promising and rich with a mouthful of dark berry fruit. Try in 2025 and pair with a slab or roast beef. Food pairings: roast beef, tourtière, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2030 307223 14.5% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ivory & Burt Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: An elegant, full-bodied, smooth and smoky Zinfandel from Lodi, California. Dry and juicy with dark plum, blackberry, raspberry, baking and cedar spice flavours finishing smoky and vibrant on the palate. Pair with burgers from the grill. Zinfandel food pairings: gourmet burgers, meat lover's pizza topped with more steak, grilled sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2025 479303 14.9% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tarima Monastrell 2018, Alicante D.O., Spain: A great value, full-bodied 100% Monastrell from the Alicante wine region showing rich, ripe fruits, licorice, cracked pepper and earthy flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. Monastrell food pairings: prime rib roast, roast savoury herbed chicken, roast duck. Drink: 2020 - 2024 310151 14.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: A Cabernet Sauvignon driven Napa Valley red wine blend with rich cassis, plum, jam, cigar box, mint and dark chocolate flavours earthy and savoury on the palate. Opulent and mouth-filling. Tannins are structured. Pair with a slab of ribeye steak from the grill and done rare. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet hamburger, braised short ribs, vegetable stew. Drink: 2020 - 2033 904532 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.00 Score: 93/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carpineto Brunello di Montalcino 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A gorgeous, full-bodied and vibrant Italian red wine made from dry-farmed, 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, with bright cherry, dark plum, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg and meaty flavours on the palate. Matured three years in oak barrels. Tannins are fine and structured. Decant one hour prior to pouring with a meaty lasagne. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: roast chicken, grilled veal chops, roast hare. Drink: 2021 - 2026 515486 14.1% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 93/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Carmenère 2016, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: A savoury, robust Carmenère rich on the nose with earthy florals and dark plum aromas. Full-bodied and spicy with dark plum, cherry, tomato leaf and toasty oak spice flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Pair with peppercorn steak. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, turkey with heavy sauces, wild boar, bison chilli. Drink: 2020 - 2025 34942 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Velvety and smooth with ripe black plums, ripe blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and smoky red pepper spice. Pair with roasted meats and peppercorn sauces. Delicious and the price points is pretty delicious as well. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, game, pork, turkey with heavy sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2022 57513 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Château Léoube Rosé de Léoube 2019, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: The Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah wine grapes in this rosé are certified organic. Love the vibrant strawberry, red berry, fresh melon, dried fine herb and soft spice and citrus flavours finishing with vibrant acidity. Pair with creamy cheeses. Food pairings: egg dishes, charcuterie, mild creamy cheeses. Drink: 2020 - 2022 491100 13% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin Réserve Rosé 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A medium-bodied, dry rosé blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah sourced from the Grand Prébois vineyard in the Côtes Du Rhône wine region. Modern and a crowd-pleaser look for bright strawberry, cherry and raspberry flavours with a touch of spice, elegant and well-balanced. Pair with grilled chicken dishes. Rosé food pairings: salads, fruit, raw veggies and dip, sushi. Drink: 2020 - 2022 719062 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: As you can guess Vivant is a lively and zesty rosé with bright red berry, strawberry, pink florals, citrus and light herb flavours finishing citrus zesty on the palate. Vibrant acidity for food, this is a medium-bodied, dry Pinot Noir rosé. Enjoy with a charcuterie board and creamy cheeses. Produced from free-run, gently pressed Pinot Noir wine grapes from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. A food-friendly, easy-to-enjoy rosé on its own, brunch or lunch. Rosé food pairings: soft herbal cheeses with dried fruit, strawberry and spinach salad with poppy seed dressing, fresh oysters or citrus poached shrimp. Drink: 2020 - 2022 498535 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Oyster Bay Rosé 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A 100% Pinot Noir rosé from an excellent vintage. Fragrant bright cherry, strawberry and fresh melon aromas on the nose. Medium-bodied with fresh ripe cherry, strawberry and light herb flavours on the palate. Vibrant acidity for food. Pair with BBQ salmon, salads, charcuterie or grilled pork kebabs. Rosé food pairings: grilled lamb lollipops, chicken kebabs, vegetable kebabs. Drink: 2020 - 2021 493171 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beronia Tempranillo Rosé 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Soft and pretty Tempranillo rosé with bright strawberry, red plum, grapefruit, mineral and spicy flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled salmon steaks. Tempranillo Rosé food pairings: lamb kebabs, cold turkey sandwiches, Hawaiian pizza. Drink: 2020 - 2021 323519 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marquis d'Aqueria Tavel 2019, Rhône A.P., France: A juicy Tavel rosé blend of Grenache, Clairette, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, medium-bodied with generous red berry, plum, and pronounced lavender and wild herb flavours on the palate. Pair with black olive tapenade, goat cheese and charcuterie. Tavel food pairings: baked ham, cedar-planked salmon, seared tuna. Drink: 2020 - 2022 556274 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Montaud Rosé 2019, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: A lip-smacking, dry, medium-bodied rosé from the heart of Provence rosé country. Bright and juicy with ripe strawberries, melon, peach, soft spice and dried herb flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled chicken dishes. Rosé food pairings: grilled-chicken salads, seafood appetizers, seared tuna. Drink: 2020 - 2021 226613 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Saint Aix Rosé 2019, Coteaux-D'aix-En-Provence, Provence A.P., France: The 1500 ml format is a perfect size for a brunch crowd or Sunday afternoon with a small group of friends on the patio. A bright and fresh patio sipper with ripe strawberry, red berry fruit, melon and white pepper flavours creamy on the palate finishing with a kiss of spice and refreshing acidity. Rosé food pairings: roast turkey, roast ham studded with cloves roasted in orange sauce, pork sausage casserole. Drink: 2020 - 2021 490904 13% XD 1500 mL $48.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Dom Off-Dry Riesling 2016, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: A lovely off-dry German Riesling with zesty balancing acidity. Aromas of lime and lemongrass with clementine. Perfect for seafood. Riesling food pairings: mild curries, sushi, sashimi, Korean-style ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2024 15293 11% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy 2018, Mâcon-Uchizy, Burgundy A.C., France: A full-bodied, vibrant Chardonnay with green apple crunch, vibrant acidity and mineral flavours on the palate. The wine grapes are harvested from the southern end of Burgundy. The Talmard name is recorded in viticultural documents going all the way back to the seventeenth century. Food pairings: stuffed roast chicken, linguini with clams and fennel, grilled fish, lobster in butter sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2023 733956 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Skouras Moscofilero 2019, Arcadia, Pelponnese P.G.I., Greece: Fresh on the nose with white florals, bright melon and grapefruit aromas, Dry, vibrant, medium-bodied with citrus zest, melon and mineral flavours creamy on the palate. Pair with grilled calamari. Moscofilero food pairings: grilled sardines, calamari, crab cakes. Drink: 2020 - 2023 27154 12% XD 750 mL $18.75 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

2027 Cellars Wismer Vineyard Fox Croft Block Chardonnay 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Wow. Just buy this Chardonnay from 2027 Cellars. At $23 Wismer Vineyard Fox Croft Block is incredible value showing beautifully ripe red apple, pear, sweet spice, lemon pie flavours on the palate. Weighty, rich on the palate but with balanced acidity and a flinty, creamy finish. Just plain good. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, steamed fresh crab, lobster on buttered toast. Drink: 2019 - 2023 421362 12.8% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. August 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Weingut Nigl Gartling Gruner Veltliner 2018, Niederösterreich, Austria: A lovely, zesty Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. This natural wine is made from organic, hand-harvested grapes. Aromas of tangerine and citrus zest with some white pepper. Juicy, racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2019 - 2025 85415 11.8% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Prince Edward County Chardonnay with aromas of peach, pear and melon. Full-bodied and luscious. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, lobster in butter sauce, fish tacos, gougère. Drink: 2020 - 2025 148866 13.3% D 750 mL $33.00 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benziger Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2018, North Coast, California, United States: Zesty, clean, crisp Californian Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of melon, guava, lemon and passionfruit. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2019 - 2021 172171 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2019, France: A crisp and zesty Sauvignon Blanc with herbal notes, asparagus, lemon and bright mineral flavours on the palate. The Bourgeois Family have been making wine in the Loire Valley for over 10 generations. Pair with a goat cheese and asparagus galette. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled seafood, vegetarian pâté, goat cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2021 672345 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A zesty, toasty and vibrant Californian Chardonnay from the cool-climate Russian River wine region with lemon curd, ripe peach, honeydew melon and apple pie baking spices flavours on the palate with a lingering buttery, toasty oak finish. The Frei family has been making wine for 126 years, starting in 1890 with Andrew Frei, who immigrated to California from Switzerland. The winery was owned by the Frei family until the late 1970s, then bought by the Gallo family. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops, grilled chicken breast, veal chops. Drink: 2020 - 2023 317891 13.9% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, dry with fresh, ripe peach, honey melon, dried florals, nutty and toasty finishing with bright acidity. About 35% of this wine was aged in oak, the remainder in stainless steel and concrete tanks and so there is both richness and creaminess as well as a pure expression of fruit. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled halibut, smoked white fish, clams vongole. Drink: 2020 - 2021 675025 14.1% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cline Viognier 2018, North Coast, California, United States: Love the honey floral and mineral aromas on this California Viognier. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe apricot, peach, acacia honey flavours silky on the palate wrapped up in a hint of spice. Nicely done! Pair with grilled pork chops. Viognier food pairings: crab cakes with mango chutney, mild curries, pork tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2020 - 2023 128421 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Geiler Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: A pretty Pinot Gris from the Alsace wine region with white floral blossoms on the nose, dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with honeyed pear, white stone fruit and mineral flavours on the palate. Nicely balanced! Pair with a seafood Alfredo. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled shrimp, pan-fried panfish, grilled chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2021 315119 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Tariquet Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Côtes De Gascogne, Midi I.G.P., France: Love this lush and layered Sauvignon Blanc rich with honeyed apricot and peach, tropical fruit, baking spice and dried herb flavours with a lingering stony mineral finish. So zesty! Pair with pan-fried halibut. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh fish dishes, roast lemon chicken, veal scaloppini. Drink: 2020 - 2022 484139 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Phoenix 2019, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love the rosewater, ginger spice. lychee and soft citrus zest flavours on this Gewurztraminer from the Niagara Escarpment, lush, mouth-filling and finishing with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with spicy chicken wings or grilled, spiced pork belly. Food pairings: turkey or chicken breast, mild savoury cheese, mild curries. Drink: 2020 - 2022 519025 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine du Colombier Chablis 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: An Old World Burgundian Chablis so fresh on the nose with aromas of fresh green apple, white florals and flinty minerality. Dry, medium-bodied with mouth-watering lemon, green apple and mineral flavours. Chill and pair with a paté Campagne or foie gras. Chablis food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2023 366419 12.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. August 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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