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Vintages Release December 24, 2020

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Dessert Wine

Alvear Pedro Ximenez de Añada 2015, Montilla-Moriles D.O.P., Spain: Pedro Ximenez Solera is sweet with figgy, candied orange, toffee and vanilla flavours. Always great over ice cream, or pair with rich blue-veined cheeses. Pedro Ximenez De Añada food pairings: blue cheeses, salted nuts, fruit cake. Drink: 2022 - 2026 499152 16% S 375 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Haut-Bergeron 2016, Sauternes A.C., France: A lush, vibrant and silky Sauternes with ginger spice, candied citrus peel, honeyed stone fruit and vanilla mouth filling flavours. Food pairings: blue cheese, meat patés, roast duck in mango and mandarin sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2025 17503 14% S 375 mL $29.95 Score: 96/100. December 2020. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

González Byass La Copa Reserva Vermouth, Jerez, Spain Vermouth food pairings: cocktails, cheeses, olives. Drink: 2020 - 2023 17510 17% S 750 mL $24.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Gabriel Meffre Saint-Théodoric Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.P., France: A vibrant and smooth red wine blend, spicy on the nose, rich with anise, ripe cherry and raspberry flavours on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a rib roast or cellar and try in 2022. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse steak, lamburgers. Drink: 2022 - 2028 343525 14.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust and vibrant Italian red wine made from the classic Italian Sangiovese wine grape. Complex and layered with blueberry, strawberry, ripe red cherry, savoury herb, citrus peel and subtle baking spice flavours finishing long and juicy. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal chops, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2020 - 2022 3962 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: A rich and intense Cabernet Sauvignon with rich chocolate, minty and spicy aromas on the nose, medium-plus-bodied with savoury herbs, spice, blackberry and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled T-bone steak, grilled sausages on the barbeque. Drink: 2020 - 2030 353193 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Drouhin Roserock Pinot Noir 2016, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: An elegant, dry and medium-bodied Oregon Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley. Look for bright cherry, fresh red berry, dried herbs and subtle spicy flavours on the palate matched with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with roast chicken. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, sausage cassoulet, grilled hanger steak. Drink: 2020 - 2024 529107 14.5% XD 750 mL $50.00 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: A gorgeous, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry flavours on the palate finishing smooth and earthy with spicy notes. Great wild game wine. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled chicken, hearty meat dishes, grilled game burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 146894 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Vite Lucente 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A juicy, concentrated and full-bodied red blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon matured for one year in French oak barriques. Smooth on the palate with black cherry, blackberry, plum, dried herbs, mocha and smoky flavours. Enjoy now with a prime rib or hold in cellar for 10 years or more. Food pairings: pepper steak, roast beef, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2020 - 2027 747030 13.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Cambon la Pelouse Haut-Médoc 2016, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: A savoury and rich Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot red wine blend with blackberry, cassis, dark plum and mouth-watering on the palate. Needs a bit more time in cellar to come together. Try in 2023. Food pairings: roast beef, venison steak, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2027 16217 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sister's Run Calvary Hill Shiraz 2018, Lyndoch, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Produced from 100% Shiraz grapes sourced in Lyndoch, Barossa, South Australia, lush and full-bodied with dark fruit, black raspberry, coffee, chocolate, smoky flavours and smooth tannins. Easy to enjoy, pair with grilled pork chops. Shiraz food pairings: pork chops, roast lamb, roast, wild mushroom stuffed quail. Drink: 2020 - 2025 222018 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot wine grapes sourced from Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Mount Veeder, Oakville, and St. Helena AVAs. Elegant with ripe cassis on the nose, blackberry, cherry liqueur, well-integrated oaks spice, lush, ripe and smooth finishing long on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled T-bone steak, game sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2028 16480 14.5% XD 750 mL $101.25 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faustino I Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: wild boar roast, grilled venison steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2020 - 2025 976662 13.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fumanelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Deep fruit extraction with notes of fig paste, kirsch, black raspberry and prunes. Full-bodied richness and a long finish. Revel in its plush depths. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: casseroles, meat stew, rich beef dishes, hard cheeses, dark chocolate. Drink: 2020 - 2029 475053 16% D 750 mL $64.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cathedral Cellar Triptych 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied, fleshy and rich Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc red wine blend aged 14 months in oak barrels. Smooth, smoky and concentrated with dark berry fruit, anise, savoury spices and toasty oak flavours. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, porchetta, slow-cooked venison ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2025 53124 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Prieuré-Lichine 2016, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Wow! Just Wow! Elegant and floral on the nose, silky with layers of vibrant blackberry, red fruit, flinty, grilled herbs, nuts and baking spice flavours, finishing long with fine grippy tannins. This Margaux 4th Cru Classé is a first class act. Good now, better in 2024. Food pairings: filet mignon, venison tenderloin, roast pheasant, duck. Drink: 2026 - 2043 17487 13.5% XD 750 mL $107.95 Score: 95/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: A Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red wine blend with splashes of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, rich, complex and intense with ripe cassis, dark berry, dried fig, cardamom, clove and cracked black pepper flavours lingering on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast chicken, duck confit, grilled hangar steak. Drink: 2020 - 2027 14843 14.5% XD 1500 mL $229.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: Earthy and complex with dark berry, plum, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Tannins are supple. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, chicken, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2020 - 2021 486043 15.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ronan By Clinet 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: roast pork, goose, veal chops. Drink: 2020 - 2024 17484 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Hills Are Alive Shiraz 2017, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: An opulent and vibrant Shiraz from a well-known and respected wine producer. Complex with ripe dark cherry, plum, cocoa, savoury, subtly spicy and smooth on the palate. Tannins are fine. Shiraz food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, bison burgers, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2028 522342 15.1% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2017, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: A spicy and vibrant Cabernet Franc-driven red wine blend with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot with élevage in stainless steel tanks and 14 months in oak barrel. Juicy with fresh raspberry, herb, flinty and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine. Enjoy with a roast pork or veal. Cabernet Franc food pairings: roast duck, veggie mushroom burger, chicken Marabella. Drink: 2020 - 2024 10591 14.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portas da Herdade Grande Reserva 2016, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: A concentrated and powerful red wine blend of 40% Aragonez, 30% and 30% Alicante Bouschet aged 18 months in previous-use French oak barrels. Warming at almost 15% abv, look for concentrated black fruit, savoury herb, chocolate and spicy flavours mouth filling and long on the palate. Drink or hold. Food pairings: Coq aux vins, roast leg of lamb, BBQ beef prime ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2028 17507 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Honoro Vera Monastrell 2018, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: The Spanish winery of Juan Gil was established in 1916 in the region of Jumilla and is known for its red wines made from the Monastrell grape, which is called Mourvèdre in France. This wine is crafted from 100% Monastrell sourced from chalky and rocky limestone soils. Layers of ripe black and purple plums, ripe cherry, blueberry, garrigue herb and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Pair with meaty stews. Monastrell food pairings: breaded veal chops, cheesy pizza, barbequed ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2025 167684 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Carrau Reserva Tannat 2018, Las Violetas, Canelones, Uruguay Tannat food pairings: hard cheeses, pork roast, game burgers, ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2025 457598 13.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Winemaker, Dave Paige has done a superb job here with this Oregonian Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. From a great vintage, the 2018 harvest is bright, fresh with ripe red plum, cherry, beetroot, smoky with fine mineral flavours and superbly balanced acidity. Pair with roast duck. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled salmon, duck breast, stuffed veal tenderloin, goat cheese, grilled vegetables. Drink: 2020 - 2025 683821 13% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This is a rich and robust Cabernet, fragrant with ripe black plums, powerful and concentrated on the palate with ripe dark fruit, earthy, savoury olive and dark spices with juicy acidity for food. Drink now or cellar for the next 10 years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare rib steak, curry dishes, crown roast of pork. Drink: 2020 - 2042 301531 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Family Tree The Padre Cabernet-Merlot 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A seriously gorgeous Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This wine was matured for 16 months in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Cabernet-Merlot food pairings: slow-braised meats, lamb shoulder roast, bison burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2023 18667 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calcu Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A well-structured cabernet with juicy acidity, tart red berry and blackberry fruit. Grapes are sourced from vineyards planted in the Marchigüe and the wine was aged in oak barrels for 12 months. Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steak, lamb or hamburgers, tortiere. Drink: 2020 - 2024 26205 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Love this silky Cabernet from Chateau Ste. Michelle with ripe cassis, dark berry, plum and spicy flavours on the palate. Founded in 1967, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled pepper steak, lamb chops on the barbie, stuffed, roast pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2024 269357 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: An old-vines Zinfandel, full-bodied and juicy with ripe raspberry, strawberry jam, savoury herb, baking and pepper spice flavours on the palate with a mouth-filling meaty, long and smooth finish. Zinfandel food pairings: prime rib, grilled pork, chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2026 942151 14.8% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faustino I Gran Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by Bodegas Gaustino Martinez. Elegant and dry with ripe dark fruit, dark spices aromas on the nose. Smooth with dried fruit, mocha, tanned leather and sweet tobacco leaf flavours on the palate. Food pairings: wild boar roast, grilled venison steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2020 - 2022 976662 13.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Navarro Correas Seleccion de Parcela Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Intense on the nose with red currant, sweet tobacco leaf, briny aromas, dry, medium-bodied and juicy with red berry, blackberry, herbal and smoky notes with a velvety finish. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, hard cheese, braised pork shanks. Drink: 2020 - 2024 15125 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Richard Hamilton Little Road Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Produced by Richard Hamilton, a bright and lifted medium-plus-bodied Shiraz, fragrant with fresh black fruits, spicy, minty, chocolate and savoury flavours on the palate. Tannins are ripe. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks. Drink: 2020 - 2026 16056 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Claude Boisset Les Beaumonts Chorey-lès-Beaune 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: Produced from Pinot Noir vines between 30 and 100 years of age. Sleek and fresh with bright red cherry, blueberry, spicy and mineral flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and elegant. Food pairings: roast chicken, goose, lamb chops, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2020 - 2025 17492 13% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha rich on the nose with aromas of fleshy blackberries and plums and chocolate. Round and layered with lots of length on the finish. This full-bodied red wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but also includes a splash of Cabernet Franc grapes in the blend. Decant 1-2 hours. This would be a terrific dinner party wine or gift wine. Give it to yourself! OTHER: The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is gorgeous. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, and leather are all front and center in this lush, voluptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next decade. Drinking window: 2020-2035. Score - 92 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2018). Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, lamb with rosemary, grilled hanger steak. Drink: 2019 - 2033 119065 14.7% D 750 mL $154.00 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: A great full-bodied, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California, lush with ripe blackberry fruit, cassis, cocoa and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Intense and nicely done. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats, slow-braised long beef ribs, pepper steak. Drink: 2019 - 2023 671164 13.8% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bulgariana Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowland, Bulgaria: Robust, rustic and bright ruby in the glass, Bulgariana is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria with rich black cherry, dark plum, blackberry and bramble leaf flavours, finishing spicy on the palate. Tannins are smooth and velvety. Enjoy now with roast or braised meat dishes. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled burgers, meat pizza, lamb stew.. Drink: 2019 - 2024 419390 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 86/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luis Cañas Winery Crianza 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Full-bodied, voluptuous and well-priced Rioja Crianza Tempranillo red blend with aromas of dark cherry, earthy, black pepper, baking spice and cedar. Smooth and ready to enjoy now with grilled lamb chops. Food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2019 - 2022 336719 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lan Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A beautiful full-bodied and robust Rioja red blend of mostly Tempranillo and a very impressive Gran Reserva. Beautifully balanced ripe dark fruit, black raspberry and dark cherry flavours on the palate with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and smoky vanilla flavours and mouth-watering flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and this big Rioja would benefit from three more years in cellar to bring it altogether. Pair with game roasts. Food pairings: herbed steaks, Portobello mushroom, chilli, soup, lamb chops. Drink: 2024 - 2029 928622 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Le Grand Vin 2016 is a balanced, harmonious and full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend of 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet in the glass with dark berry, spicy and earthy aromas on the nose. A dry, full-bodied beauty, layered with dark cherry, blueberry, dark plum, savoury herbs, spicy and toasty oak flavours on the palate. Incredibly powerful. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Tannins are fine and grippy. Can easily cellar for another 10 years. Food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, pizza, pasta, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2025 626325 13.8% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A perennial favourite and consistently great, Oyster Bay's Pinot Noir is zesty, lush and fresh with juicy red cherry, red berry, dried herbs, cedar brush and vanilla flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Medium-bodied, well-rounded with great acidity for food. Pair with lamb chops. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, veggie mushroom burger, frittata. Drink: 2020 - 2021 590414 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Koncho Winery Kindzmarauli 2018, Kindzmarauli, Kakheti P.D.O., Georgia: This Georgian late-harvest wine is made from the country's indigenous Saperavi grape, whose name means "paint dye" due to its naturally dark colour. The "Kindzmarauli" designation means this wine is of high quality and is naturally semi-sweet. Lightly chill and pour with blue-veined cheeses and dark chocolate desserts. Kindzmarauli food pairings: sweet and warm curry dishes, spicy dark chocolate, chocolate covered ginger. Drink: 2020 - 2024 13961 12.5% MS 750 mL $18.95 Score: 85/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2018, South Australia, Australia: A big, full-bodied mostly Shiraz (with a splash of Viognier added), with dark berries, crushed raspberry, savoury and peppery spice flavours silky on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Shiraz Viognier food pairings: fried chicken in creamy gravy, rosemary lamb, pepper steak. Drink: 2020 - 2022 66738 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferme du Mont Winery Le Ponnant Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2018, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: An unfiltered Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre red wine blend produced by Winemaker, Stéphane Vedeau. Smooth, elegant and rich with dark fruit, cherry liqueur, dried flowers, espresso, meaty and spicy flavour generous and finishing long on the palate. Food pairings: braised beef ribs, Porterhouse steak, standing rib roast. Drink: 2020 - 2028 171371 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A mouth-watering Brunello, full-bodied and robust with a mouthful of vibrant dark cherry, blackberry, mulberry, savoury herbs, sous bois and sweet spice flavours on the palate. Pour with meaty stews and game roasts. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2021 - 2028 378257 13.5% D 750 mL $56.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nk'Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: This Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir is a beauty! Rich and intense with flavours of dark cherry, dried red fruit, subtle savoury herbs and baking spices. Well-balanced. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast pheasant, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2025 15667 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2018, Gigondas, Rhône Ac, France: Produced by La Famille Perrin, a full-bodied, richly layered Gigondas, savoury with dark cherry liqueur, earthy spices, white pepper flavours on the palate. Tannins are polished. Great now or hold. Gigondas food pairings: roasted lamb, veal dishes, grilled pork chops, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2027 906073 14.5% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seresin Leah Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Produced by Michael Seresin, a juicy and elegant Pinot Noir crafted from organically-grown wine grapes, fragrant with rose petal and violets with juicy ripe cherry, raspberry and baking spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork Wellington, Coq aux vins, tourtière. Drink: 2020 - 2022 655167 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wine of Adam Refosco 2013, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece: Produced from the Refosco wine grape and aged for 14 months in French oak barriques. Vibrant with bright cherry, spicy and smoky flavours on the palate. Refosco was one of the first varietals planted in these vineyards in 2002. Refosco food pairings: roast pork, breast of veal stuffed with wild mushrooms, hard cheeses. Drink: 2020 - 2026 15892 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2018, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: An intense and elegant Pinot Noir from Chile. Grapes for this PN are grown in the winery's estate Mansanar Vineyard in the region of Aconcagua Costa, just 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean which imparts a maritime cooling influence on the vines. 10% of the wine were nurtured in egg-shaped concrete vats with the balance of the wine aged for one year in previously used French oak barriques. Juicy and fresh with bright red fruits, earthy fresh mushroom, fine herb flavours and vibrant acidity for food. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse steak, lamburgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 541151 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Montfaucon 2016, Lirac, Rhône A.P., France: A full-bodied Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault red wine blend, spicy on the nose and lush on the palate with bright red berry fruit, strawberry, baking spice and wild herb flavours rich finishing long and velvety. Food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, roast duck, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2020 - 2022 15447 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Labastide Dauzac 2016, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: This is the second wine from the Margaux estates. Rich with dark berry, plum, cedar brush and oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Decant one hour prior to pouring with roast beef or try in 2021. Food pairings: lentil stew, vegetarian lasagne, roast chicken. Drink: 2021 - 2026 17480 14% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tedeschi Ansari Amarone della Valpolicella 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A savoury, rich Amarone aged for 36 months in oak barrels, ripe with dark fruit, cherry savoury herb and chocolate flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Drink or hold. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: venison roast, prime rib steak, meaty lasagne. Drink: 2020 - 2026 16103 17.5% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: A great value, full-bodied Californian Cab produced by Nicky Hahn & family. Founded in 1980 the winery is still owned and operated by the family. "Hahn" is German for rooster and the reason why a rooster is depicted on the label of Hahn wines. Look for smoky blackberry, dark cherry, plum, baking and cedar spice flavours layered and smooth on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steak, lamb or hamburgers, tortiere. Drink: 2020 - 2023 57877 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cabeça de Toiro Reserva 2016, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: Bold and big with ripe dark plum, blackberry, spicy and generous on the palate. Pour with burgers and ribs from grill. Food pairings: bison burgers, tourtière, ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2021 168856 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

BenMarco Expresivo 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Edy del Popolo, a beautifully-balanced, impressive Malbec and Cabernet Franc red wine blend with bright red cherry, blackberry, earthy florals, anise and flinty notes on the palate. Medium-plus-bodied with polished tannins. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2026 263517 14.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Belot Vignalet 2018, Saint-Chinian, Languedoc A.C., France Food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, rabbit stew, bison burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 15352 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Loudenne 2008, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: roast pork, roast chicken, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2020 - 2024 14659 13.2% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kartuli Vazi Limited Edition Semi-Sweet Kindzmarauli 2018, Kindzmarauli, Kakheti P.D.O., Georgia Semi-Sweet Kindzmarauli food pairings: beef curry, Korean-style ribs, chilli chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2022 260224 11.1% M 750 mL $20.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is produced from clones 116, 667 and 777, Smooth, powerful and rich with ripe blackberry, cherry, chocolate, savoury herb and well-integrated oak spice flavours that fill the palate. Lavish and luxurious. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken, roast pheasant, stuffed roast of veal breast. Drink: 2020 - 2025 366013 14.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stags' Leap The Investor 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: A concentrated Merlot, Petit Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec red wine blend. Juicy with dark plum, violets and dark berry flavours with good acidity for food. Tannins are fine. Good now, but needs some time in cellar to mellow and marry. Try in 2022. Food pairings: prime rib roast, veal tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2030 27453 15.1% XD 750 mL $76.00 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Edouard Delaunay Septembre Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: Fresh on the nose with ripe red berry, black cherries, plum and blueberry aromas. Silky and generous on the palate with ripe dark berry, cherry, baking spice and white pepper flavours. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, lamb stew, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2023 17485 12.5% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A rich and bold Barossa Shiraz fragrant with blackberry, vanilla and savoury spice aromas. Lush with blackberry, spiced plum, cocoa, cedar brush and vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine. Shiraz food pairings: beef prosciutto, black bean soup, blue cheese, lamb shank. Drink: 2024 - 2038 716142 14.5% D 750 mL $99.95 Score: 96/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Saint-Sernin Malbec de Calcaire 2014, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: A bold and broody Cahors 90% Malbec and 10% Merlot red wine blend with elevage in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats and aged on fine lees with regular lees stirring. Juicy with dark plum, blackberry, savoury herb and mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled game meats. Malbec De Calcaire food pairings: grilled pork chops, veal Porterhouse, beef rouladen. Drink: 2020 - 2023 15773 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Central Coast, California, United States: Love the black currant, plum, smoky vanilla and mocha on this full-bodied California. Cab. Sauv. Smooth with ripe blackberry, smoky, plum, smoke cedar spice and did I mention smoky? flavours. Tannins are silky. pour with rib-eye steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, pork Wellington, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020 - 2025 369959 13.8% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elias Mora Crianza 2015, Toro D.O., Spain: Lots of ripe black fruit and character here. Opaque purple in the glass with dark cherry, plum, fig, berry compote and dried fine herbs on palate. Tannins are polished. Drink or hold. Food pairings: game meats, rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2026 366815 15% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Enemigo El Barranco Bonarda 2016, Junín, Mendoza, Argentina: From Argentina, a mouth-filling and powerful, old vines Bonarda with zesty acidity for meaty stews, tourtière and grilled red meat dishes. Look for smoky, spicy plum, dark berry, dark cherry and solid tannins on this unique style of Bonarda. Bonarda food pairings: grilled pork chops, veal medallions in a creamy wild mushroom sauce, lamburgers. Drink: 2020 - 2026 15132 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zangaura Saperavi 2017, Kindzmarauli, Kakheti P.D.O., Georgia Saperavi food pairings: lamb chops, chicken kebabs, grilled flank steak. Drink: 2020 - 2024 617332 13.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Penny's Hill Estate Skeleton Key Shiraz 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A gorgeous and opulent Shiraz with ripe red and dark berry, dark chocolate, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours plushy and weighty on the palate. Finishes luxuriously long. Shiraz food pairings: roast beef, partridge, venison steaks. Drink: 2020 - 2030 16031 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Herdade São Miguel Touriga Nacional 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal: Produced from the Touriga Nacional wine grape, woodsy, earthy with dark chocolate aromas on the nose, bright, well-balanced and juicy with ripe red berry, cherry, plum, savoury herb and spicy flavours on the palate. Good now, better in 2021. Touriga Nacional food pairings: roast pork, chicken, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2021 - 2026 17515 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A robust, easy-to-love Cabernet Sauvignon-driven with Merlot and splashes of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Rich, fleshy and spicy with ripe black fruit, mocha and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with smoked meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised meats, smoked beef, tourtière, burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 16193 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Balbás Reserva Tempranillo 2012, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Love the nose on this Spanish red with aromas of fig, plum and black pepper; dry and robust with salumi, cigar box, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tempranillo food pairings: rack of lamb, rib eye steak, pork crown roast. Drink: 2020 - 2024 85183 15% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A great value 100% Pinotage, juicy and vibrant with ripe dark plums, mulberry, blueberry and smoked meat flavours on the palate. Pour with smoked bacon bombs. Pinotage food pairings: bison burgers, grilled venison steak, rabbit stew. Drink: 2020 - 2025 631564 14.8% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 86/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Hyot Réserve 2015, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Intense with black fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry with toasty oak aromas on the nose. Juicy and concentrated with black currant, blackberry, plum, anise spice and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and the wine could benefit from a few more years in cellar to marry and mellow. Food pairings: roast beef, turkey, venison stew, roasted root vegetables. Drink: 2022 - 2028 14667 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

KrimSekt Semi-Sweet Red Sparkling 2018, Crimea, Ukraine Semi-Sweet Red Sparkling food pairings: BBQ chicken wings, Korean-style pork ribs, beef curry. Drink: 2020 - 2021 141655 12.2% S 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vendrell Olivella Brut Nature Cava 2017, Penedès D.O., Spain: Cava is the Catalan word for 'cellar' as well as for the traditional-method of making this Spanish sparkling wine. Look for yeasty, nutty, baked bread and lemon-lime zest flavours on the palate. Brut Nature Cava food pairings: grilled fish, chicken breasts, tempura vegetables, roasted nuts. Drink: 2020 - 2022 518928 11.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2018, Nova Scotia, Canada: Produced in the Charmat method, Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 is a cool-climate and crisp sparkler from Nova Scotia fragrant with strawberry, honeysuckle and peach aromas, soft orange flavours delivered on a gentle mousse and finishing with a clean mineral finish. Don't overthink it, just chill and enjoy! Sparkling food pairings: seafood tapas, steamed shellfish, grilled seafood. Drink: 2019 - 2021 256289 6.5% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Ace of Spades Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This elegant sparkling wine from Champagne comes in lacquered bottle and gift box -- very blingy package that would make Jay-Z forget the spat with Beyonce's sister Solange. A superb Champagne that's crisp, toasty and robust. Good acidity for shellfish. Pricey yes, but they're throwing in the gold for free ;) Champagne food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. Drink: 2016 - 2023 220244 12.5% D 750 mL $319.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

KrimSekt Sparkling 2015, Ukraine Sparkling food pairings: sweet chilli grilled chicken breasts, roasted nuts, fish and chips. Drink: 2020 - 2021 206441 12.2% S 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut Rosé Sparkling 2020, Nova Scotia, Canada Rosé Sparkling food pairings: creamy cheeses, salads, fish tacos. 15688 12% D 750 mL $31.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Devil's Corner Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling, Tasmania, South Australia, Australia: Tasmania is sparkling wine country and known for its cool climate wine growing areas - perfect for sparkling wine. This one is dry and tangy with crunchy apple, white peach, pastry and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Chill and sip with grilled and steamed shellfish dishes. Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, seafood, grilled shellfish. Drink: 2020 - 2022 15689 12% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

La Chablisienne Le Finage Chablis 2017, Burgundy A.C., France Chablis food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, poached salmon in white wine sauce, grilled shrimp. Drink: 2020 - 2023 556340 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Miraval Blanc 2018, Coteaux Varois En Provence, Provence A.P., France Food pairings: roast turkey, grilled seafood, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2020 - 2022 561241 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Bonnard Sancerre 2019, Loire A.C., France: A mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc sourced from vines grown in calcareous, Kimmeridgian marl and flinty clay soils typical of that area. Smoky with fresh-cut grass and gooseberry aromas on the nose finishing with mouth-watering lime zest flavours and vibrant acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy with rich and creamy seafood and pasta dishes. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 140525 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calera Chardonnay 2017, Central Coast, California, United States: Produced by winemaker, Josh Jensen, a buttery, toasty Chardonnay with lime zest and spicy aromas on the nose. Dry with green apple, soft citrus zest and toasty oak spice flavours finishing with on a briny mineral note and vibrant food-friendly acidity. Chardonnay food pairings: fish tacos, fish and chips, grilled chicken, pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2023 713313 14.4% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

2027 Cellars Wismer Vineyard FoxCroft Block Chardonnay 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Produced by Kevin Panagapk, this is a 100%, whole-cluster pressed, wild ferment, oaked Chardonnay fragrant with ripe pear, nougat, toasted nut, lemon curd and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate; finishes long, zesty and on a flinty, briny mineral note. Youthful, showing great promise and finesse. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, duck confit, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2023 17663 12.8% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delta Estate Pinot Gris 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A lovely Pinot Gris, fresh and elegant with ripe white pear, nutmeg and ginger spice vibrant, creamy and sensuously smooth on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pair with mildly spiced Thai dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, chicken breasts Dijonnaise, seafood. Drink: 2020 - 2021 14558 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Budureasca Clasic Alb de Budureasca 2019, Dealu Mare Cmd D.O.C., Romania Food pairings: chicken in creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, sautéed smoked scallops, grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2022 17501 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kutjevo Danube-Kutjevo Vineyard Grasevina 2019, Slavonia, Croatia: Grasevina is bright on the nose with fresh pear, lemon zest and mineral aromas, Dry, zesty and medium-bodied with ripe pear, lemon curd, wild herb and fresh melon flavours on the palate with a briny mineral tang. Chill and enjoy now with seafood dishes. Kutjevo is an 800-year-old winery. Grasevina food pairings: grilled fish, grilled pork chops, charcuterie and hard cheeses. Drink: 2020 - 2021 519074 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine du Pré Baron Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Touraine, Loire A.C., France: Produced by Jean-Luc Mardon, vign., a mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc with ripe gooseberry, green herbal notes and grapefruit acidity on the palate. Domaine du Pré Baron is a member of the Terra Vitis organization committed to growing high-quality grapes without the use of chemicals, using sustainable agricultural principles, organic and biodynamic viticulture. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: field greens, grilled seafood, crab cakes. Drink: 2020 - 2022 107128 12% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Château des Charmes in Niagara-On-The-Lake wine region, the 2015 Old Vines Riesling is made from grapes sourced in the winery's estate vineyards. The Riesling is showing some maturity with mineral and petrol notes on the nose. On the palate, the wine is dry with layers of ripe stonefruit, apple, lime and lemon zest flavours matched by a bracing acidity. Château des Charmes planted their first Riesling vines in 1978. Pair with rich seafood dishes. Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken with lemongrass stalk, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2018 - 2024 277228 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Maria Southern Clays Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Light straw in the glass, this single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is pronounced on the nose with white grapefruit and herb aromas. Medium-bodied and dry with herbal, ripe tropical, lemon-lime citrus flavours on the palate finishing with a briny minerality. Lots of character on this Southern Clays white with great acidity for food. Chill and try it on its own to appreciate all the nuances on this interesting SB. Then pair it with grilled shellfish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: baked goat cheese with cranberry and cherry coulee, goat cheese green onion and smoked salmon pizza. Drink: 2019 - 2021 447474 13% XD 750 mL $30.75 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Donatien Bahuaud Les Grands Mortiers Vouvray 2018, Vouvray, Loire A.P., France: A great value off-dry, ultra-balanced and mouth filling Vouvray, zesty with fresh pear, white stone fruit, mouth-watering citrus and mineral flavours on the palate. So good! Food pairings: honey-glazed pork, mango chicken, coquilles St. Jacques. Drink: 2019 - 2022 140889 12% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Meiomi Chardonnay 2017, Monterey, Sonoma County, California, United States: A buttery and smoky, creamy and full-bodied California Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, apples and spicy ripe pears and a lemon zesty finish on the palate. Enjoy with roast chicken or grilled scallops Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster on buttered toast, cold turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2019 - 2020 410712 13.8% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Four Feathers 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: An off-dry, medium-bodied, juicy blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Floral, aromatic and a crowd-pleaser. Easy-to-enjoy-anytime. Look for white florals, vibrant citrus, ripe pear, pineapple, lemon zest and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Great balance of acidity to fruit. Chill and enjoy with sushi and sashimi. Four Feathers food pairings: Caesar Salad, fried Gruyere cheese sandwich, raclette. Drink: 2020 - 2022 341586 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: Love this barely-dry, Alsatian style Pinot Gris with soft citrus, ripe pear, light mineral flavours on the palate and a citrus zesty finish. Chill and enjoy now on its own or pair with grilled chicken dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: chicken cacciatore, pasta, potato salad, liver pâté, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2022 21253 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stratus Wildass Riesling 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light-bodied and most enjoyable Riesling with lots of personality - petrol, melon, peach, lemon, lime and floral on the nose and mirrored on the palate. Riesling food pairings: light vegetarian curries, sautéed Thai prawns, smoked salmon roll on crackers. Drink: 2020 - 2023 129700 11% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Olivier Tricon Montmains Chablis Chablis 1Er Cru 2017, Montmains, Burgundy A.C., France: A youthful Chablis, mouth-watering with crunchy green apple, oyster shell and a briny mineral finish. Feed it seafood! Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: roast turkey, scallops, pasta Primavera, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2020 - 2024 557694 13% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michel Gassier Embruns de Viognier 2019, Pays D'oc, South Of France I.G.P., France: A zesty, medium-bodied Viognier with ripe red apple, honeyed peach, orange blossom and mineral flavours creamy and long on the palate. Pair with rich seafood dishes, like Coquilles St. Jacque and lobster bisque. Viognier food pairings: white fish grilled and topped with a mango salsa, lobster in a cream sauce, ham, poultry. Drink: 2020 - 2023 669531 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodega Garzón Maldonado Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Garzón, Uruguay Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: green salads, herbed flatbreads, quiches, brunch fare. Drink: 2020 - 2021 12678 13% D 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Broglie Pinot Gris 2018, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Dundee Hills, an aromatic and complex Pinot Gris weighty and rich with fresh pear, pineapple, tangerine and honeydew melon flavours. Pour with veal schnitzels. Pinot Gris food pairings: roast turkey, veal chops, baked salmon in a creamy lemon sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2021 15583 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wow, zesty on the nose with lemon peel, lime blossom and dried herbs aromas, this bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc is so juicy with ripe nectarine, gooseberry, tropical fruit, grapefruit and fine herb flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with mixed green salads and brunch dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seared scallops, pan-roasted shellfish or mussels. Drink: 2020 - 2022 734798 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Produced from Old Vines, sustainably-farmed Chenin Blanc wine grapes sourced from the Stellenbosch wine region. Rich, vibrant, full-bodied and smooth with ripe peach, apricot, honeyed apple, pear and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Pair with smoked fresh sea scallops sautéed in butter. Yum! Chenin Blanc food pairings: white fleshed fish, Greek salad, game, grilled pork, salmon tartare served on homemade crisp. Drink: 2020 - 2025 231282 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough wine region, a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Awatere Valley, lean and elegant with Meyer lemon, stone fruit, lime zest and a light savoury herb finish. Nicely done! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: summer salad topped with goat cheese and ripe peaches, herbed breads, brunch fare. Drink: 2020 - 2021 465989 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hoopla Chardonnay 2018, Yountville, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: cobb salad, roast turkey, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2020 - 2022 16738 13% XD 750 mL $32.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de la Tourmaline Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2018, Sèvre & Maine, Loire A.C., France: Love this Muscadet with ripe pear, green apple, dried floral and melon flavours creamy and spritzy on the palate. Very versatile, pour with seafood dishes. Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie food pairings: steamed mussels, oyster and clam hot pot, vegetable tempura. Drink: 2020 - 2022 448555 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Avondale Jonty's Ducks Pekin 2017, Paarl W.O., South Africa: A medium-bodied white blend of mostly Chenin Blanc with splashes of Roussanne, Viognier and Semillon. The wine was wild-yeast fermented between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius with a portion fermented in previous use, large oak barrels. Fragrant and juicy with ripe orchard fruit, peach, apple, melon, beeswax and grassy notes on the palate. Delish with roast chicken. Food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2024 439554 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Chablisienne Le Finage Chablis 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A crisp, clean and vibrant Chablis with some salinity and minerality fresh on the palate to add to its bright green apple and citrus zest flavours. The Chardonnay wine grapes for this wine are sourced from vines that are at least 20 years old and the wine was matured on the lees. Chablis food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, poached salmon in white wine sauce, grilled shrimp. Drink: 2020 - 2023 556340 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marcel Cabelier Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2015, Côtes Du Jura, Jura A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: sautéed scallops in lemon butter, chicken Kiev, veal cutlets. Drink: 2020 - 2023 14799 11.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay 2017, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: A luscious and opulent Chardonnay intense with lemon and lime citrus, honeydew melon with hints of nutmeg spice and well-integrated oak spice long, smooth and elegant on the palate. Great value here. Chardonnay food pairings: fish and chips, roast chicken, veal chops. Drink: 2020 - 2023 688291 12.2% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castelo do Mar Albariño 2019, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain Albariño food pairings: grilled sardines, tempura seafood, vegetables, salads. Drink: 2020 - 2022 488734 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ruris Amor Les Burnins Montagny 1er Cru 2016, Montagny, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: roast chicken, pork chops, grilled lobster tails. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16198 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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