Australia
Wakefield Riesling 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2019 Riesling is great value under $17. Zesty and fresh with green apple, lemon-lime zest, flinty with mineral notes. So crisp and clean with a long and vibrant finish. A classic Clare Valley Riesling. Riesling food pairings: meat salads, grilled pork tenderloin, veal cutlets, smoked salmon. Drink: 2021 - 2025 301523 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 2021. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is amazing value under $20. Love the ripe, dark spiced plum, savoury herbs and dark chocolate aromas on this Cab. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, there are layers of ripe dark fruits, blackberry, plum, mint, dark chocolate and fine dried herbs mouth-filling, supple and long on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, juicy rare steak, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger. Drink: 2021 - 2024 744235 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Donatien Bahuaud Les Grands Mortiers Vouvray 2019, Vouvray, Loire A.P., France: Les Grands Mortiers 2019 is a great value plushy and zesty Vouvray, an off-dry Chenin Blanc with balanced acidity to match orange blossom, fresh pear, ripe stone fruit, honeyed melon, beeswax and mineral flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate. Food pairings: honey-glazed pork, mango chicken, coquilles St. Jacques. Drink: 2021 - 2023 140889 12% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 2021. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greece
Domain Mega Spileo Grand Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Achaia P.G.I., Greece: The robust, terrific 2012 vintage of the Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Cave was matured for more than two years in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of cassis, dark berries and smoke. Rich, layered and complex. Decant for 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: game stew, venison filet mignon, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2030 390368 14.5% D 750 mL $30.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Lealtanza Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Gran Reserva 2011 is produced from 100% Tempranillo for the Rioja wine region. A robust Spanish red, matured 24 months in oak barrels, fragrant with ripe red plum compote, strawberry, red berry and baking spice flavours finishing long and comfy on the palate. Food pairings: bobtje, lamburgers, shepherd's pie. Drink: 2021 - 2027 453548 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Rutherfod, Napa Valley, California, United States: A spectacular Napa Valley red wine from an iconic producer. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare roast beef, lamb. Drink: 2021 - 2026 29553 14.5% XD 750 mL $187.00 Score: 95/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Inglenook Rubicon 2017, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States: A blockbuster California red wine with aromas of dark fruit, cigar box, violets and dried herbs. Perfect on its own or with grilled meats. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2021 - 2030 401349 14.5% XD 750 mL $465.00 Score: 98/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2020, Contra Costa County, California, United States: Cline's Zinfandel grape vines more than 100 years old. Notes of blackberry and toasty, black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak on this full-bodied red made for the barbeque. Big, long red berry and peppery finish. Zinfandel food pairings: hearty meat meals, pasta, aged cheddar, pulled pork. Drink: 2022 - 2026 719211 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart