Dessert Wine
Riverview Cellars Cabernet Franc Icewine 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Made from Cabernet Franc grapes, Riverview Cellars Cabernet Franc Icewine is a dessert in itself with flavours of strawberry, raspberry, sweet spice and tangerine on the palate. Serve chilled on its own or with strawberry cobbler. Cabernet Franc Icewine food pairings: fruit flan, almond custard tarte, fresh fruit. Drink: 2022 - 2026 11% S 200 mL $35.05 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry, Andalusia, Spain: This fortified Spanish dessert wine is made from the Pedro Xérès grape. It exudes nutty, toffee, spicy and dried fruit aromas. Light acidity and voluptuous texture on the palate with a long finish. Harveys has a long history and was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II as the offical supplier to the palace. Harveys started off with Bristol Milk, then produced this richer, sweeter version, thus the name "cream." Perfect for nutty cheeses and fruit-based desserts. Sherry food pairings: black forest cake, trifle, chocolate torte. Drink: 2022 - 2026 215483 17.5% S 750 mL $18.45 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
Pollen Angels Punky Pie Sparkling Mead, New Brunswick, Canada: With a delicate mix of pumpkin pie spices, the Punky Pie sparkling Honey Mead from Pollen Angels showcases subtle autumn spices with honeyed marshmallow vanilla notes that linger on the finish. Pour with roast chicken and grilled root veggies. Sparkling Mead food pairings: turkey dinner, honeyed ham, sweet potato fries. 7498666783567 5% MS 355 mL $5.00 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pollen Angels Queen's Nectar Sparkling Mead, New Brunswick, Canada: The Queens Nectar is a sparkling honey mead cyser from New Brunswick’s Pollen Angels, Sunset Heights Meadery. With aromas of orchard flowers and delicate honeyed flavours produced by combining honey with apples, this sparkling cyser is a perfect base for a variety of cocktails in cluding their local recipe for a “Meadmosa”, adding ? of freshly squeezed OJ. Sparkling Mead food pairings: Freshly squeezed OJ Meadmosa, traditional brunch fare, charcuterie. 749666783499 7.5% MS 355 mL $5.00 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Millefleurs Brooding Queen Black Mead, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Brooding Queen Black mead from Millefleurs has Dark cassis and plum and honey flavours in this dark mead. Pair with mushroom and game dishes.
Black Mead food pairings: mushroom risotto, venison, shellfish. Drink: 2022 - 2026 14% D 500 mL $24.86 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosewood Legacy Heritage Apple Cyser Mead 2020, Ontario, Canada: Legacy is a co-fermentation of honey and fresh apple juice in this apple cyser. A perfect dessert or after-dinner sipper. Pair with fruit flan, apple crisp and aged cheddar. Mead food pairings: pastries, rich creamy cheese, lemon tart, fruit flan cup. Drink: 2022 - 2024 521138 15% S 500 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres 10 Gran Reserva Imperial Brandy, Penedes, Spain: A full-bodied, complex Spanish brandy. This fortified wine is ideal as an after-dinner drink on its own or with roasted nuts and hard cheeses. 522359 40% S 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Killibinbin The Shadow Shiraz Cabernet 2016, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Killibinbin The Shadow 2016 is a vegan-friendly, earthy and plushy 80% Shiraz and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend rich on the nose with blackberry, cigar box, smoky and anise aromas; dry, full-bodied and velvety on the palate with blackberry, smoky tobacco, liquorice and cracked pepper spice flavours. Tannins are rounded. Enjoy with lamb chops and kebabs from the grill. Shiraz Cabernet food pairings: pepper steak, mushroom burgers, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23785 14.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Atalaya Laya Almansa 2020, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Laya 2020 is a vegan-friendly, full-bodied and smooth red wine blend of 70% Grenache Tintorera and 30% Monastrell grapes sourced from Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level. Look for juicy, ripe blueberry, blackberry, spiced plum and smoky flavours on this vibrant red with dusty tannins. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank with full malolactic conversion in oak barrel, where the wine also matured for four months. Enjoy with ribs from the grill or a sausage cassoulet. Food pairings: meat pizza, grilled portobello mushroom burgers, lamb Bolognese, hard cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2025 132605 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California, United States: Joel Gott 815 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. California winemaker, Joel Gott is well-known for the quality of wine he produces and this California Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from the Lodi, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles is easy to enjoy with lots of dark fruit flavours, dark cherry, earthy, savoury herbs, mint and olive with a kiss of spice on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: chicken cacciatore, beef stew, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2025 444059 13.9% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: A beautifully built, full-bodied red blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Lush and mouth filling with ripe blackberry, plum, mocha and well-integrated oak spice flavours. Well-balanced with great food-friendly acidity and fine-grained tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, hard cheese, braised pork shanks. Drink: 2020 - 2031 708982 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 Score: 93/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli 2016 Chianti Classico is a juicy red blend of 92% Sangiovese, 4% Colorino and 4% Malvasia Nera. Plushy and vibrant on the palate with cherry compote, spiced plum, cinnamon and savoury herb flavours beautifully-balanced and finishing long. Tannins are full and rich. Absolutely lovely and a great cellaring candidate for 10-plus years. Chianti Classico food pairings: grilled steak, beef bourgignon, grilled lamb chops, meaty lasagne, cheesy pizza, grilled sausages, roast Mediterranean chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2035 244905 13.6% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna I.G.T., Italy: A liquid gorgeous Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with ripe dark cherry, earthy dark chocolate, cold black tea, anise, savoury herb and vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and grippy. Decant one hour prior to pouring with a meaty lasagne or Bistecca Florentine. Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: cheese stuffed tortellini with rich tomato sauce, veal parmesan, chicken stew and roasted vegetables. Drink: 2022 - 2024 225086 13.6% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. September 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peller Estates Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific value for this full-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2020 - 2024 58628 13% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. September 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Carpineto Farnito 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, vibrant, full-bodied Cab with juicy dark cherry, black currant, underbrush, pepper and smoky toasty oak spice flavours with brilliant acidity and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are structured. Good now, better in 2022. Pour with a rosemary and garlic roast of pork. 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 - 2036 996553 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato 2019, Vittoria, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Valle dell'Acate 2019 Frappato is produced from organically-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied, lush and lively on the palate with ripe strawberry, cherry, spice and lemon zest flavours finishing fresh and long. Enjoy now with grilled chicken dishes. Il Frappato food pairings: roast chicken, duck, grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021 - 2024 10932 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tommasi Casisano Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tommasi Casisano 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino is so pretty on the nose with pink florals, wild herbs and citrusy aromas. Dry, medium-plus-bodied on the palate with lots of dark fruit and red berry flavours matched with vibrant acidity and fine, chewy tannins. Needs some cellaring time to come together, but this Tuscan red is already showing great promise. Try in 2024. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: roast boar, bison burgers, venison stew. Drink: 2024 - 2030 483800 14% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lungarotti Rubesco Sangiovese Colorino 2018, Umbria D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti, Lungarotti Rubesco 2018 is a powerful and muscular blend of Sangiovese and Colorino grapes sourced from the Umbria wine region. Full-bodied and intense with layers of dark berry, cherry, ripe plum, grilled herbs, nut, spice and dark chocolate flavours on the palate balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Tannins are firm and this wine demands a rich, meaty dish. Decant for a couple of hours prior to pouring it with a Hunter's stew or meaty lasagne. Sangiovese Colorino food pairings: rich tomato and roasted Italian vegetables sauce over penne, beef stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 368548 13.5% D 750 mL $72.25 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2016, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous, succulent Cabernet-Merlot blend is about a 50/50 split, with a splash of Cabernet Franc. The grapes are hand-picked from the oldest Speck Family Estate vineyards, with low-yielding vines, which concentrated the flavours. The wine was aged 20 months in French oak barrels. Aromas of blackberry, spice and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: braised lamb shanks with rosemary and roasted garlic accents, good quality chocolate. Drink: 2018 - 2025 616433 14% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Meadow Vista Honey Wines Stinger Vanilla Peach Bellini Sparkling Mead, British Columbia, Bc, Canada: A blend of honey and fresh Okanagan Peaches in this modern canned trendy mead cocktail from Meadow Vista Honey Wines. A convenient and portable sipper. Pour with peach cobbler. Vanilla Peach Bellini Sparkling Mead food pairings: charcuterie, vanilla ice cream, strawberry shortcake. 454072 8% M 250 mL $6.50 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Meadow Vista Honey Wines Bliss Sparkling Cherry Honey Wine, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: A sparkling mead from the Okanagan Valley, Meadow Vista Winery and Meadery, a sparkling blend of BC cherries and honey with a refreshing cherry lift. Pour with a Waldorf salad. Sparkling Cherry Honey Wine food pairings: Grilled veggies, chicken skewers, shrimp. 12% M 500 mL $14.70 Score: 90/100. September 2022. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Santa Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White melon and white peach aromas and flavours on this crisp Italian sparkling wine, with good acidity and yet also a creamy softness. Pair with soft cheeses. Prosecco Superiore food pairings: calamari or other seafood in a citrus cream sauce, salad. Drink: 2022 - 2024 687582 11.5% MD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A toasty and refreshing sparkling wine at an incredibly great price! Delicious aromas and flavours of ripe pears and baked bread. Creamy layers of flavour and zippy finish make this bubbly perfect for a cocktail party or dinner companion. Cava food pairings: toasted baguette, olives, charcuterie, cheese board. 216945 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage Champagne 2012, Champagne A.C., France: Delicate white floral notes on the nose of this vintage dated Champagne. Toasty with white apricot and a terrific mousse. Perfect for life's celebrations. Champagne food pairings: caviar, oysters, mussels, lobster thermidore, lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat. Drink: 2022 - 2035 280461 12.5% D 750 mL $312.95 Score: 95/100. September 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pelee Island Winery Bella Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A light, pretty blend of Pinot Noir and Auxerrois grapes in this sparkling rose from southwestern Ontario. Notes of field strawberries. Pair with roast chicken. Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: creamy sun-dried tomato fettucine with shrimp, prosciutto wrapped parmesan chicken and raspberry almond tart.. Drink: 2022 - 2023 11597 12% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Intermiel Médiéval Réserve Hydromel Liquoreux Sweet Mead, Basses-Laurentides, Québec, Canada: Médiéval mead is aged in oak barrels. Made from Buckwheat honey that gives it a rich, dark amber color and aromas of dried apricot, forest floor and vanilla spice. From Intermiel Meadery, has won gold medals in several competitions. Pair it with a fruit flan, marzipan or blue cheeses. Sweet Mead food pairings: blue cheese, marzipan, creme caramel. 16% S 750 mL $26.50 Score: 92/100. September 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart