Red Wine
Château La Garde 2010, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied red wine blend produced from biodynamic grapes. Aromas of red and black fruit with smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: grilled venison loin, tenderloin pork Wellington, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2019 - 2022 191163 13% XD 750 mL $70.95 Score: 90/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hidden Bench Pinot Noir 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hidden Bench's estate Pinot Noir comes from select parcels of the winery's three estate vineyards. Lovely on the nose with bright cherry, fresh herb and minerals aromas. Dry and juicy on the palate with vibrant ripe cherry, dried herbs, baking spice and clean mineral flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast turkey or Cornish game hens. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, Tourtière, prime rib roasted. Drink: 2020 - 2023 274753 12.7% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Proud Pour Pinot for Bees Pinot Noir 2016, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant, lovely Niagara Pinot for a great cause - protecting wild bees. Aromas of tart cherry and earth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2021 - 2026 17182 12.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Peyros Vieilles Vignes Madiran 2016, Madiran, Southwest A.C., France: Château Peyros 2016 is produced from "Vielles Vignes" Tannat and Cabernet Franc grapes (%80/%20) from 30 year old vines from Southwest France. Rich, robust and powerful, this a pitch dark-red, full-bodied red wine blend produced by the Famille Lesgourgues. Smoky, with dark berry, cherry and dark fruits finishing spicy and savoury on the palate. Still quite youthful. Drink or hold. Decant for a couple of hours and pour with a big honkin steak! Madiran food pairings: roast veal, wild boar tenderloin, venison stew. Drink: 2022 - 2026 234997 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nk'Mip Cellars Winemaker's Series Talon 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Talon is a full-bodied blend of syrah, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and pinot noir. The grapes were vinified separately, in individual stainless-steel tanks, retaining their distinct flavors and aromas of black raspberry, pepper, and mocha. Pair it with grilled steak and bison. Talon food pairings: beef tenderloin, filet mignon, burgers from the grill. Drink: 2022 - 2026 14.8% D 750 mL $33.00 Score: 92/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Teyssier 2019, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Château Teyssier 2019 is a spicy, toasty, mouth-watering 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc Bordeaux blend concentrated with blueberry, dark plum, dried herbs, dark chocolate and nutty flavours savoury on the palate. Tannins are rich and chewy. Drink or hold. Food pairings: pizza, pasta, rare steaks, pork tenderloin, hard cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2027 226035 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Prince Edward County, Ontario wine region, Closson Chase Vineyard 2020 Pinot Noir is a vegan-friendly, unfiltered PN, dry, medium-bodied, vibrant and expressive with blue florals, bright cherry, raspberry, sous bois, subtle spices, savoury herb and smoky flavours elegant on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced mostly from the Churchside Vineyard, with 20% of the fruit coming from the South Clos site. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: braised veal chops in red wine, slow-cooked lamb shanks, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2026 145888 13.2% XD 750 mL $36.00 Score: 94/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Delas Les Launes Crozes-Hermitage 2020, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: From Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône wine region, Delas Les Launes 2020 is a dry, full-bodied Syrah, fragrant with ripe dark berry, red berry coulis, cherry compote, tar and pepper spice flavours savoury on the palate. Supple and smooth with fine, velvety tannins. Drink or hold. Food pairings: rare roast beef with oven roasted potatoes, spice-braised lamb with sweet potatoes and white beans, Char grilled pork chop with braised red cabbage and celeriac purée, Muscovy duck, turnips, fennel and blackberries. Drink: 2022 - 2024 701359 12.8% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso 2020, Sicily, Italy: This robust wine is made from nerello mascalese, a red grape native to the island. The vines grow in the nutrient-poor volcanic soils of Mount Etna where their roots become stronger and deeper. It offers aromas of fleshy, ripe black plum, crushed raspberry, savory herbs and a lingering violet finish with racy acidity. It’ll pair beautifully with grilled steak or a meaty Sicilian pasta.
Rosso food pairings: meat lovers pizza, grilled sausages, pork dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2028 167485 14% D 750 mL $35.95 Score: 91/100. November 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara rosé is a blend of cabernet franc, gamay and pinot noir grapes. The gravity-flow winery handles the grapes and juice gently. The wine offers aromas of fresh strawberry, clementine, and watermelon. Pair with grilled trout. Rosé food pairings: hors d'oeuvres, pastas, pizzas, ham, poultry, salmon or trout. Drink: 2023 - 2024 559088 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cupcake Vineyards Light Hearted Rosé, California, United States: Refreshing juicy notes of ripe raspberries. A great pairing with field greens or veggies and dip. Rosé food pairings: veggies and dip platter, strawberry and spinach salad, finger sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 23805 8% D 750 mL $12.45 Score: 88/100. November 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Blue Nun 24K Gold Edition Sparkling, Germany: A delicious, off-dry bubbly with charming edible gold flakes in it. Flavours of apricot and peach with zesty acidity. Pour with an apple crisp dessert. Sparkling food pairings: chipotle chicken, jalapeno poppers, apple crisp. 518407 11% M 750 mL $15.40 Score: 88/100. November 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château des Charmes Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2016, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant sparkling wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake with aromas of white peach and freshly baked bread. Winemaker Amélie Boury created a rich and satisfying bubbly made from Chardonnay grapes (blanc de blancs). Pair with seafood or potato chips. Blanc De Blancs Sparkling food pairings: grilled chicken, smoked fish, watercress and cold turkey sandwiches, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2022 - 2025 423111 12.5% MD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. November 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zantho Sparkling Grüner Veltliner Brut, Austria: A zesty sparkling Gruner Veltliner from Austria with aromas of green citrus, florals and crisp pear flavours. Pour with spinach quiche for brunch. Sparkling Grüner Veltliner Brut food pairings: baked brie, charcuterie, cheese board, avocado toast. Drink: 2022 - 2024 24654 12% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. November 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Eschenhof Holzer The Natural Orange Grüner Veltliner 2021, Wagram, Austria: A low intervention orange Gruner Veltliner with orange spice aromas and peachy stone fruit flavours. Pour with a veggie platter. Orange Grüner Veltliner food pairings: grilled eggplant, roast chicken, medium cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 28421 12.5% XD 1000 mL $29.95 Score: 88/100. November 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Proud Pour For The Sea Pinot Gris 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Proud Pour For The Sea 2019 Pinot Gris is a vegan-friendly PG produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from the Queenston Mile, Ontario wine region and produced by Queenston Mile Vineyard. Look for fresh pear, apple, fine herbs, lemon-lime zest and mineral notes vibrant on the palate. Easy to enjoy and made to enjoy now. Five per cent of sales from this wine go to environment non-profits in Canada. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled turkey burgers, pork tenderloin, grilled whitefish, seafood dishes, pasta Alfredo, grilled chicken in lemon sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2024 17181 11.2% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sea Sun Chardonnay 2020, California, United States: Sea Sun 2020 Chardonnay is a lush, elegant, dry, medium-bodied Californian Chardonnay with ripe pear, red apple, buttery caramel and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours creamy and fresh on the palate. It's delicious! The grapes for this Chardonnay are sourced from a series of prime sites from California's sunny coastal regions and showcases the varied regional terroirs. Food versatile, chill and enjoy it with mussels steamed in their own juices or try it with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast turkey, chicken, pan-fried halibut steaks. Drink: 2022 - 2024 15548 14.3% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. November 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart