Dessert Wine
Dow's Colheita Port 1997, Douro, Portugal: This lovely fortified dessert wine was estate bottled in 2007. It was aged 10 years before being released from the winery, much like 10-Year-Old Tawy Ports are, and it too does not require decanting as there is not sediment. However, a Colheita Port differs from a Tawny in that a Colheita is made from the grapes grown in a single vineyard, rather than a blend of several vineyards. This offers aromas of black fruit, vanilla spice, coffee and chocolate. A rich, luxurious port with layers of toffee, nuts and caramel on the finish. Drink: 2007 - 2024 69906 20% S 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. December 2021. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Trius Red The Icon 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A consistently great Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec grapes. Aged 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, dark berries, smoke, mocha and dark spice. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1 hour. The Icon food pairings: venison steak, grilled peppers, meatlovers pizza, old cheddar. Drink: 2021 - 2024 303800 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A blockbuster Niagara Cabernet Sauvignon that needs more cellar time. Aromas of black plum and black cherry liqueur with a seducative weave of smoke. Supple. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020 - 2030 17500 14.5% D 750 mL $100.20 Score: 92/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Queenston Mile Vineyard Blanc de Noirs 2015, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: 3 years ageing on lees gives this elegant champenoise blend of Chardonnay (58%) and Pinot noir (42%) added complexity of brioche and toast.
Sourced entirely from their St. David’s Bench Vineyard. Drink: 2019 - 2025 10139 12.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Bouillot Perle d'Ivoire Brut Blanc de Blancs Crémant De Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: The Burgundian estate of Louis Bouillot was one of the first wineries in the region to create sparkling wine, called Crémant de Bourgogne, back in 1877. Crisp and clean with toasty warmth and green apple refreshment. Pair with fried chicken. A toasty Crémant de Bourgogne with great texture and mouth-filling weight. Nice crisp finish. Crémant De Bourgogne food pairings: pan fried chicken, spinach and goat cheese salad with fresh strawberries. Drink: 2020 - 2022 21034 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2019, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Loimer 2019 Grüner Veltliner is a medium-bodied, crisp and lemon-zesty Gruner with ripe stone fruit, yellow apple, green herbs, grassy, ginger and pepper spice flavours with a vibrant briny mineral and citrus zest finish. The wine was aged on its fine lees for four months adding structure and creaminess to the wine. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: linguini with rose sauce, creamy green herb risotto, asparagus with fried egg. Drink: 2021 - 2025 142240 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. December 2021. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart