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Wine Picks May 20, 2022

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Dessert Wine

Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry, Jerez, Spain Bristol Cream Sherry food pairings: black forest cake, trifle, chocolate torte. 215897 17.5% S 1000 mL $23.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sandeman Ruby Port, Douro Valley, Portugal: Fresh and feminine with aromas of vibrant red fruit and berries. A touch of mint and spice make this port racy and refreshing. Drink: 2020 - 2030 23366 19% S 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 2022. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fonseca Porto Bin 27, Douro Valley, Portugal: This full-bodied dessert wine offers aromas and flavours of fleshy purple and black plums with blackberry liqueur. Layered and rich. Food pairings: chocolate and berry fruit dishes. Drink: 2018 - 2027 325506 20% S 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Reif Estate Winery Grand Reserve Riesling Icewine 2019, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling Icewine food pairings: Custard tart, pecan pie, honey roasted peanuts, caramel cheesecake. Drink: 2022 - 2030 515015 11% S 375 mL $85.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fruit Wine

Sunnybrook Estate Series Spiced Apple Wine 2017, Ontario, Canada Spiced Apple Wine food pairings: apple dumpling, roasted honey almonds, custard pie. Drink: 2019 - 2021 374793 11.5% M 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Ernest Light Cider Cranberry Cherry Spritzer Rosé, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2022 - 2023 19977 4% D 473 mL $3.65 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Patrick Sullivan Baw Baw Shire Rain Light Red 2019, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2024 117217 13% D 750 mL $77.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ciao Organic Sangiovese, Terra De Chieti Igp, Italy: This full-bodied organic Italian red wine made from Sangiovese grapes is also vegan-friendly. Simple and straight-forward with notes of purple plums. Packaged in a tetrapak. Pair with pizza. 29090 13% D 1000 mL $12.90 Score: 83/100. May 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Winemaker’s Cut Bohemian Pinot Noir 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 83103 13.5% D 750 mL $37.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kloovenburg Merlot 2019, South Africa Drink: 2022 - 2025 188804 14% D 750 mL $22.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Volcanic Hills Gamay Noir 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13% D 750 mL $21.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laberinto Cenizas Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Central Valley, Maule Valley, Chile Drink: 2022 - 2025 14479139 12.8% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colaneri Estate Winery Corposo 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 14% D 750 mL $21.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Univitis Les Ormeaux Bordeaux 2019, Bordeaux, France Drink: 2023 - 2025 3259353114002 13% D 750 mL $29.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taltarni Old Vine Shiraz 2020, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2025 937219 14.5% XD 750 mL $50.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States Merlot food pairings: lamb, steak, stew. Drink: 2020 - 2023 622837 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pelee Island Winery Best In Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 27731 13% D 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Pinot Noir 2021, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: BBQ smoked pulled pork. Drink: 2023 - 2025 1545 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Pinot Noir 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.5% D 750 mL $25.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Emily 2014, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2018 - 2022 13.5% D 750 mL $44.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tightrope Winery Rubis Pinot Noir 2019, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2028 50711 13.7% XD 750 mL $41.65 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Smoke & Gamble Cabernet, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 16207 13% D 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Smoke & Gamble Appassimento, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 19933 16.5% D 750 mL $49.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto, Italy Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2023 - 2027 910430 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sue-Ann Staff Bank Barn Baco Noir 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Baco Noir food pairings: blackened, smoked beef dishes, grilled radicchio, hamburgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 22471 11.5% M 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Knappstein Enterprise Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2025 26375 14.5% D 750 mL $47.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Josh Pinot Noir 2021, Central Coast, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, partridge, rabbit, chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 17150 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States Drink: 2022 - 2025 210047 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yellow Tail Whiskey Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2024 21379 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yellow Tail Whiskey Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2024 21379 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sonnenmulde Zweigelt 2020, Neusiedlersee Dac, Austria Drink: 2022 - 2025 424192 12.5% D 750 mL $53.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fort Berens Estate Winery Merlot 2020, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.5% D 750 mL $32.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carnivor Zinfandel 2019, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: Swedish meatballs, beef stir-fry, meatloaf. Drink: 2022 - 2025 569905 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Bench Red 2020, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 62901 14% D 750 mL $20.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Chile Drink: 2022 - 2024 25005 12% D 1500 mL $18.05 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cassini Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 14.6% D 750 mL $36.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia, Mission Hill's reserve Shiraz is dark purple in in the glass with juicy black plums and tertiary mocha notes on the palate from oak aging, finishing with spicy, cracked black pepper. Tannins are smooth and supple. Grapes for this wine were hand-selected and harvested from select blocks in the estate vineyards. Pair with grilled steak. Shiraz food pairings: slow-cooked beef ragú, lamb cutlets, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup. Drink: 2022 - 2026 126763 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Dog Winery Dog House Red, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2019 - 2022 438937 13% D 750 mL $16.15 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Cabernet Sauvignon Light, Canada 12287 8% M 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Harbour Estates Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A tart, juicy wine that tastes a lot more like pinot noir than a cabernet-merlot blend, but I like it. Medium-bodied and juicy with sour cherries. Lovely with planked salmon. Drink: 2021 - 2024 58479 11.9% D 750 mL $20.00 Score: 86/100. May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

20 Bees Grower's Red Baco Noir Shiraz 2017, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 223545 12.5% D 1500 mL $15.10 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2022 - 2025 13.4% D 750 mL $16.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wayne Gretzky Estates Estate Series Shiraz Cabernet 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Shiraz Cabernet food pairings: pasta in rich sauce, shepherd's pie, rack of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2025 162180 13.3% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gavalas Fragospito Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Crete, Greece 727007 14.5% D 750 mL $27.80 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Red Tractor Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled veal chops, pepper steak, pork tenderloin Wellington. Drink: 2022 - 2025 14424 13% D 750 mL $25.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colaneri Estate Winery Unita Cabernet Franc 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2027 14.2% D 750 mL $39.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Athene 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia B.C. V.Q.A., Canada: A robust BC red wine blend of Cabernet and Syrah grapes. Smoky, toasty oak with a charred, blackened edge. This is the winery's flagship label. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016 - 2022 371336 14% XD 750 mL $51.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Penfolds Bin 600 California Cabernet Shiraz 2018, California, United States Drink: 2022 - 2026 21597 14.5% D 750 mL $80.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Storied Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: A nicely marbled, grilled steak such as Alberta Angus ribeye.. Drink: 2022 - 2027 388439 14.6% D 750 mL $34.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Joe's Block 2019, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, B.C. V.Q.A., Canada Joe's Block food pairings: Wild BC salmon burgers, caramelized red onion and bacon jam.. Drink: 2022 - 2026 387129 13.8% D 750 mL $34.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 75689 12% D 750 mL $16.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thirty Bench Small Lot Pinot Noir 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Pinot from the Beamsville Bench! Liquid silk, medium-bodied with aromas of fleshy ripe berries. Beautiful balance and length. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, veal Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2022 - 2026 461566 12.5% D 750 mL $36.95 Score: 94/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Piekenierskloof Six Hats Shiraz 2019, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Piekenierskloof Six Hats 2019 Shiraz is an excellent value, Fair Trade red wine from the Swartland W.O. Fragrant with dark berry, plum and pepper spice aromas, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and textured with ripe dark fruits, red berry, cherry, pepper spice flavours with a long and vibrant finish. Tannins are fine and firm. Enjoy with a rack of lamb from the grill. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: grilled ribeye steak, duck confit, game burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2028 21193 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2025 14% D 750 mL $18.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Josh Cellars Pinot Noir 2020, Central Coast, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, partridge, rabbit, chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 17150 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conundrum Red 2020, California, United States: A terrific, full-bodied, smooth red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe dark berries, spice and mocha. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Red food pairings: beef vindaloo, pork chops, barbecued ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2026 294298 14% MD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

[yellow tail] Whiskey Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2022 - 2024 21379 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Merlot 2019, Napa, Sonoma, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth, complex, balanced California Cabernet with aromas of blackberry and toasty oak. The grapes are grown in Napa and Sonoma. Pair with grilled steak or pork chops. Merlot food pairings: grilled meats and poultry, hearty tomato-based pastas, pork chops. Drink: 2022 - 2025 454876 14.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery East West Vineyards Blend 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 12% M 750 mL $20.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States Drink: 2022 - 2025 210047 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Enderle & Moll Liaison Pinot Noir 2019, Baden, Germany Drink: 2022 - 2025 13% XD 750 mL $46.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Meritage 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2026 325118 13% D 750 mL $27.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bernardeschi Governo all'Uso Rosso 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Food pairings: BBQ pork long ribs, Moroccan beef stew, roast pork. Drink: 2020 - 2022 13519 13.4% M 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Mission Hill Reserve Rosé 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $25.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: roast turkey with wild rice and apple stuffing, turkey pot pie, turkey shepherd's pie, turkey hash with sautéed red onion and Yukon potatoes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 172643 12% D 750 mL $18.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2020, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: hors d'oeuvres, pastas, pizzas, ham, poultry, salmon or trout. Drink: 2022 - 2024 559088 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Redtail Vineyards Gamay Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2023 11.4% D 750 mL $17.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2022 - 2023 318014 13% D 750 mL $14.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Allimant-Laugner Pinot Noir 2019, Alsace A.O.C., France: Crisp and tasty with field strawberry notes and some toasty oak. Finishes dry and clean. Drink: 2022 - 2026 319939 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.00 Score: 89/100. May 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mission Hill Reserve Rosé 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2022 13.5% D 750 mL $21.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé 2022, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2022 - 2023 318014 13% D 750 mL $14.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Meiomi Rosé 2020, Monterey Sonoma Santa Barbara Counties, California, United States Rosé food pairings: sushi, creamy cheeses, spicy deli meats, ginger soy salmon. Drink: 2022 - 2023 557611 13.9% M 750 mL $23.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mission Hill Reserve Rosé 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $25.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sue-Ann Staff Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: seared wild salmon steaks, charcuterie, grilled pork chop. Drink: 2023 - 2024 469338 11% M 750 mL $18.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coteau Rougemont Versant Rosé 2020, Montérégie, Québec, Canada: A Coteau Rougemont Versant Rosé 2020 is fresh with field berries and red melon throughout. Pair with grilled chicken and summer salads. Versant Rosé food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled salmon, chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 12644153 12% D 750 mL $17.00 Score: 90/100. May 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pearl Morissette Roselana Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: grilled shrimp, sandwiches, salads, veggies and dip. Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% XD 750 mL $35.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Sainte Marie Tradition Rosé 2020, Côtes De Provence A.C., France Rosé food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish, raw vegetables and an aioli dip. Drink: 2022 - 2024 283564 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Chandon Blanc de Noirs, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine producer is owned by one of Champagne's most revered wineries, Moët & Chandon, the same house that makes top-of-the-line Dom Pérignon. Chandon is actually no newcomer to the scene having been founded in the 1970s, and the first winery to make sparkling wine using the traditional Champagne method (Méthode Traditionelle). Blanc De Noirs This bubbly offers terrific value for the money; a great bottle to serve at small or larger gatherings given its taste: price ratio. Crisp, clean and dry with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Terrific! Food pairings: fried chicken, vegetable curry, fish tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 419374 13% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Martini & Rossi Asti, Piedmont, Italy: This lower alcohol light and lively sweet sparkler crackles in your mouth. Pair with desserts or pineapple pizza. 253948 7% MS 750 mL $16.45 Score: 87/100. May 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Blanc de Blanc Carte Blanche, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Zesty, refreshing and balanced with crisp notes of green apple and baked bread. Superb quality. Carte Blanche food pairings: shellfish, fried foods. 315200 12% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. May 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wolf Blass Gold Label Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia 606285 13% D 750 mL $24.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trius Brut Rosé Sparkling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A bright, fresh, dry and medium-bodied rosé brut with ripe raspberry, strawberry, citrus zest, elegant and vibrant on the palate. Nicely done. Brut Rosé Sparkling food pairings: baked ham, salads, hors doeuvres, smoked fish. 17690 12% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2020, Colchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2021 - 2022 64287 13.5% D 750 mL $14.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Checkmate Artisanal Winery Queen Taken Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous BC Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, freshly baked bread with melting butter. Full-bodied, supple and luxurious. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2028 14.1% XD 750 mL $125.00 Score: 95/100. May 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Leyda Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled chicken, fish with dill and lemon. Drink: 2015 - 2016 337535 13.5% D 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Selection Light Pinot Grigio, Canada 16775 8% MD 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Chardonnay 2019, Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: buttered popcorn, roast chicken, lobster in butter. Drink: 2019 - 2023 308122 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Orange Wine, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 25292 11.3% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: planked trout, seared scallops, tomato and herb bruschetta, spinach quiche. Drink: 2022 - 2023 692632 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tightrope Winery Riesling 2020, Naramata Bench, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13.3% D 750 mL $22.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery Market Collection Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 483578 12% MD 750 mL $20.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Fableist Central Coast Albarino 2020, California, United States Drink: 2022 - 2025 24500 13.7% XD 750 mL $28.70 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

20 Bees Pinot Grigio 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Grigio food pairings: oysters on the half shell with a squeeze of lemon juice and topped with red pepper jelly. Drink: 2022 - 2024 60707 11.7% D 750 mL $13.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rossignol Winery Little Sands White 2018, Prince Edward Island, P.E.I., Canada: Made from L'acadie blanc, Seyval blanc, and Apple. Food pairings: mussels, oysters and steamed lobster. Drink: 2020 - 2021 627057194829 12% MD 750 mL $16.75 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Graffigna Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio 2018, San Juan, Tulum Valley, Argentina Pinot Grigio food pairings: turkey, sashimi, sushi. Drink: 2020 - 2023 164756 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Haywire Winery Haywire Pinot Gris 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A, Canada Pinot Gris food pairings: rosemary chicken breast with sauteed portabella mushrooms, crab cakes, steamed fish dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2023 665034 13% D 750 mL $27.99 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay 2021, Chile Drink: 2022 - 2024 25009 13.7% D 750 mL $14.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ciao Organic Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy Organic Pinot Grigio food pairings: salads, fish and chips, mac and cheese. 669200 12% D 1000 mL $12.90 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

20 Bees Unoaked Chardonnay, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 156240 12.5% D 1500 mL $18.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taltarni Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Victoria, Australia 713016 12% D 750 mL $25.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2018, Eden Valley, Australia Drink: 2023 - 2024 233220 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Chardonnay 2019, Chile Drink: 2021 - 2023 321448 13% D 750 mL $13.50 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Extra Brut Sparkling, Mendoza, Argentina 13% D 750 mL $15.67 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ambo Bianco Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Friuli-Venezia Giulia D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2022 - 2024 14954294 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Vidal Skin Fermented White Orange Wine 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Vidal Skin Fermented White Orange Wine food pairings: fresh and bloomy rind cheeses, white bean spreads, pasta with cream sauce, white finned fish and roast chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2021 628065 9.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Melon de Bourgogne 2016, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Melon De Bourgogne food pairings: roast chicken, oysters on the half-shell, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2017 - 2019 33157 11.8% D 750 mL $20.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gavalas Fragospito White 2016, Crete, Greece Drink: 2017 - 2019 726991 13% D 750 mL $24.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: From Quails Gate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, this is a gorgeous, full-bodied and elegant BC Chardonnay with ripe golden apple, freshly baked bread with melting butter and smoke. Well-priced and well done. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2025 377770 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tightrope Winery Chardonnay 2019, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 14% D 750 mL $30.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Xoxo Light Sauvignon Blanc, Canada 27919 8% D 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Proprietors Selection Light Rosé, Canada Light Rosé food pairings: grilled trout, pork tenderloin, seared scallops. Drink: 2022 - 2023 13907 8% M 750 mL $8.45 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stoneleigh Lighter Rosé 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand Drink: 2022 - 2023 24081 9% MD 750 mL $15.10 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Winemaker’s Cut Grüner Veltliner 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 83100 13% D 750 mL $26.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casillero del Diablo Concha Y Toro Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Chile Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled trout, antipasti, vegetarian appetizers. Drink: 2010 - 2013 578641 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Bench White 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $20.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Katarina 2015, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2026 13% D 750 mL $39.90 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Sisters Winery Pinot Auxerrois 2020, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $22.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lighthall Vineyards Pinot Gris 2021, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.00 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Culmina Family Estate Winery Decora Riesling 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2022 - 2026 444836 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pelee Island Winery Best in Show Pinot Grigio 2019, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2022 - 2024 27729 12.5% D 750 mL $11.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sue-Ann Staff Loved By Lu Riesling 2019, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: seafood, mild curries, shrimp cold rolls. Drink: 2022 - 2025 322636 11% M 750 mL $17.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: planked trout, seared scallops, tomato and herb bruschetta, spinach quiche. Drink: 2022 - 2023 692632 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: planked trout, seared scallops, tomato and herb bruschetta, spinach quiche. Drink: 2022 - 2023 692632 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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