Red Wine
Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and malbec with a solid Bordeaux-like structure. The Okanagan signature is fully present here with a generosity of dark fruit aromas and rich, full-bodied weight. A long, satisfying finish. Food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, pizza, pasta, hard cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2022 626325 13.8% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Select Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2021 is a mouthwatering red wine made from a cabernet and merlot grapes with blueberry, plum, mocha and cinnamon flavours. Pour with meaty pasta. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: steak from the grill, beef tacos, lamb shank, pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2025 13.6% D 750 mL $21.99 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Burrowing Owl 2018 Meritage is a dry, full-bodied and rich red wine blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. Each varietal was aged separately in oak barrels (70% French) for 15 months prior to the final assemblage. The final blended wine was aged an additional three-plus months in barrel prior to bottling. Look for bright flavours of cassis, black cherry, spiced plum, savoury herbs and soft vanilla notes. Beautifully balanced and well-crafted by the winery's founder and winemaker, Jim Wyse. Pour with a bacon-wrapped beef filet mignon. Meritage food pairings: slow roasted duck, roast beef, tourtière. Drink: 2023 - 2028 343038 14% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 96/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2019 Syrah is an elegant, medium-bodied Syrah with dark cherry, loamy earth, blueberry and espresso flavours, spicy and smoky on the palate. This Syrah was aged 16 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels and is a crazy value Columbia Valley Syrah from a world-class winery at $22. Syrah food pairings: roast beef, roast chicken, grilled filet mignon. Drink: 2023 - 2026 949651 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Carpineto Farnito 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, vibrant, full-bodied Cab produced from grapes grown in the winery vineyard estates of Gaville and Chianciano/Montepulciano. Fragrant with dark berry, cherry, liquorice and vanilla aromas; rich and layered with dark berry, cherry, plum, chocolate, menthol and spicy flavours that linger and replay on the palate. Tannins are structured and fine-grained. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin with chimichurri sauce, braised pork shanks with white beans, Asian chicken salad, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2025 996553 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Zull Lust & Laune Rosé 2020, Weinviertel D.A.C., Austria: Zull Lust & Laune 2021 is a rose blend made from Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Fragrant aromas of florals and peach with field strawberry and clementine citrus flavours. Pair with seafood and grilled chicken dishes. Rosé food pairings: quiche, salads topped with herbed goat cheese, eggs Benedict, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2024 24701 12% D 750 mL $17.45 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lakeview Wine Co. Mindful Rosé, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A low alcohol rose wine from the Niagara region made from Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio.
Very floral aromas of field strawberries and fresh fruit. Pair with seafood and grilled chicken. Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken, pork kebabs, shrimp cold rolls with peanut dipping sauce. 25462 8% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Queenston Mile Vineyard Blanc de Noirs 2018, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Queenston Mile Vineyard Blanc de Noirs 2018 is a bubbly made from Pinot Noir grapes. With bready aromas, this bubbly is creamy with an elegant mousse showing baked pastry, apple and peach with nutty mineral flavours on the palate. A great pairing for fresh shellfish and creamy cheeses. Blanc De Noirs food pairings: smoked salmon, grilled shrimp, roast chicken, pasta Alfredo. Drink: 2023 - 2026 10139 12% D 750 mL $50.00 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fresh Sparkling Rosé, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, refreshing blend of Riesling & Gamay grapes for this sparkling Niagara Rosé made from the Charmat Method. Aromas of field strawberries. Pair with seafood. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken, shrimp scampi, summer salad. Drink: 2023 - 2025 341347 12.5% M 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Boisset Collection, Raymond 2020 Reserve Chardonnay is a dry, full-bodied and fragrant Napa Valley Chard with ripe stone fruit, pear, apple, with vanilla, lemon custard and salted butter flavours silky and long on the palate. Roy Raymond was the winemaker for Beringer from 1933 to 1970 prior to establishing his own winery in Napa Valley, California. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted stuffed chicken, cheese, pork chops. Drink: 2023 - 2024 716928 14.3% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Simonnet-Febvre 2020 Chablis is a classic Burgundian Chablis; bone-dry, crisp and medium-bodied with white florals, fresh melon, green apple, citrus zest and leesy, chalky mineral flavours racy on the palate. Founded in 1840, Maison Simonnet-Febvre owns vineyards throughout Chablis. The Chardonnay grapes for this Burgundian beauty were sourced from the Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils of the Chablis and the wine saw elevage in stainless steel tanks with a further six months on its lees. Refined and elegant. Chablis food pairings: prawn bisque, brie fondue, mushroom stuffed chicken breast, oysters, grilled vegetables. Drink: 2022 - 2025 41780 13% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Produced from the oldest winery in Washington dating back to 1912, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2020 Chardonnay is excellent value at $21. The grapes for this 100% Chard were sourced from select sites throughout the Valley and aged six months sur-lie in both French & American oak barrels. Buttery on the nose with fresh pear, vanilla, full-bodied and smooth on the palate with ripe orchard and tropical fruit with a buttery caramel and toasty oak spice finish. Enjoy with a roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pork riblets. Drink: 2022 - 2024 232439 13.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart