Red Wine

Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vineland 2017 is enticing on the nose with dark cherry, blueberry and cassis mirrored on the palate with coffee, dark chocolate and flinty flavours, rich and savoury with a lingering finish. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant with good acidity, there are layers of concentrated flavours on this Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot red wine blend from St. David's Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region. One for the BBQ. Cabernet food pairings: ribs, tourtiere, meat loaf, gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink: 2022 - 2023 25237 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Fabre Montmayou Reserva 2020 Malbec is great value under $20. Produced from 40-year-old vines in the Lujan de Cuyo and Las Compuertas regions, the wine is floral on the nose with violets and pink florals; dry, medium-plus-bodied and fresh with tangy red cherry, blueberry, toasty oak spice, chocolate and vanilla flavours balanced and harmonious. Good now, but will continue to evolve over the next three years. Pour with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: game, lamb, spaghetti and meat balls, veal cutlets, osso Bucco, hard cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2026 261867 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Pierre Moueix Bordeaux 2018, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Christian and Edouard Moueix and produced by Jean-Pierre Moueix who is also the owner and producer of several prestigious crus, including Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Trotanoy and Château Hosanna in Pomerol; Château Bélair-Monange Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion and, Dominus Estate and Ulysses in Napa Valley, California. From one of Bordeaux's hottest and driest vintages in half a century, this Right Bank 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc red wine blend is fragrant, elegant and opulent with juicy plum, blueberry, dark raspberry, savoury herbs, chocolate and toasty oak spice flavours generous on the palate. Pour with a grilled striploin steak done rare. Food pairings: grilled pork chops, sausage cassoulet, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2024 516765 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calamus Estate Winery Ball's Falls Red, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Calamus Ball's Falls is a rich and vibrant, medium-bodied red blend of mostly Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright on the palate with red berry fruit, blueberry, cassis, pepper spice and flinty mineral flavours balanced with vibrant acidity. Great value under $20. A portion of wine sales are donated to Balls Falls Foundation for Conservation. Red food pairings: grilled pepper steak, burgers, fajitas, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 10527 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Rede Reserva 2016 is a fragrant, full-bodied red wine blend from the Douro region. Produced from 60% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Roriz and excellent value at $15. Look for rich dark fruit, cedar box, toasty oak spice flavours and rich tannins balanced with food-friendly acidity. So good now. Pour with Porchetta. Food pairings: tourtiere, roast pork, bison burgers, grilled sirloin steaks. Drink: 2021 - 2025 431262 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Viña Cobos Felino 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Paul Hobbs and is unfined. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and concentrated with blackberry, blueberry, spiced plum, savoury herb flavours fresh and creamy on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from high-altitude sites in the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, fermented in stainless-steel tanks and matured in American oak barrels. A great value Argentinean Cab under $20. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steaks, roast leg of lamb, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 132365 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lui Reserva Cabernet Franc 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Lui Reserva 2020 Cabernet Franc is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard in Los Sauces in the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region. Dry, fresh and medium-plus-bodied, brilliant on the palate with fine herbs, bramble leaf, red berry fruity and a spicy finish. Pour with bison burgers or BBQ beef ribs. Cabernet Franc food pairings: veal medallions in a rich wild mushroom sauce, roast duck, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28079 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coriole Estate Grown Shiraz 2020, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Coriole 2020 Shiraz is a rich and full-bodied Shiraz with dark chocolate, liquid black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, peppery and dark spices savoury and long on the palate. This Shiraz grapes for this wine are sourced from 50-year old and some 100-year old vines. Enjoy with meaty stews. Shiraz food pairings: game casseroles, rare roast beef and fruit chutney, grilled vegetables, dark chocolate. Drink: 2023 - 2030 931600 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam 550 Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mountadam 550 (2019) is a perfumed Barossa Valley Shiraz, dry, full-bodied and lush with dark berry, baking and toasty oak spice flavours silky and fresh on the palate. Very quaffable ;). Shiraz food pairings: prime rib, roast leg of lamb, roast turkey, duck. Drink: 2023 - 2025 13001 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Morandé Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Morandé Gran Reserva 2020 Carmenère is produced from sustainably grown grapes from organically-managed vineyards in the Maipo Valley. Fragrant with ripe blackberry, exotic spices and chocolate aromas, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty with bright cherry, dark berry, dark spices and dark chocolate flavours smooth and silky on the palate. The wine was aged in large oak vats for 16 months. A straight-forward Carmenère to enjoy with a sausage cassoulet or sirloin steak from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: roasted root vegetable casserole, grilled sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 371112 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brancaia Tre 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Brancaia Tre 2020 is produced from a blend of three grapes (thus Tre on the label): Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery's three Tuscan estates. Dry, medium-bodied and spicy with black cherry, crushed raspberry, citrus zest and cedar brush spice flavours creamy on the palate. Tannins are juicy. Drink or hold. Food pairings: meaty ravioli with rich tomato sauce, meat lover's pizza, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2023 - 2028 164715 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California, United States: Geyser Peak 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is as rich on the palate as it is on the nose. Fragrant with ripe black raspberry, black cherry, cassis, anise and find dried herbs bright and elegant on the palate. A very easy to love medium-bodied Cali Cab. Enjoy with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled game sausages, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2025 20789 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antichi Poderi Jerzu Marghia Cannonau di Sardegna 2020, Marghia, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Jerzu 2020 Cannonau Di Sardegna is produced from 100% Cannonau (Grenache) sourced from 25-year-old vines in Marghia. Excellent value at $20, the wine is produced by Antichi Poderi, an Italian cooperative with 430 wine grower members. Look for rich dark berry fruit, dried herbs, cedar brush and pepper spice on this saucy Sardina red. The wine spent 12 months in oak barrels. Enjoy it with your favourite meaty pasta dish. Cannonau Di Sardegna food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, duck confit, grilled skirt steak. Drink: 2023 - 2026 508630 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Raeburn Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region, Raeburn 2020 Pinot Noir is a fresh and fruity wine despite the onslaught of wild fires in this region during 2020. Look for pink florals, bright raspberry, dried fine herbs, white pepper flavours lithe and elegant on the palate with a nutty, toasty oak finish. Very nicely done. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb tagine, roast breast of veal, pork tenderloin en croute, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2026 27034 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cavino Nemea Agiorgitiko 2020, Nemea P.D.O., Greece: From Nemea P.D.O., Cavino 2020 Agiorgitiko is an excellent value 100% Agiorgitiko at $15. The grape is native to Nemea and this juicy, medium-bodied, velvety red is showing bright raspberry, plum, lavender, and dark spices vibrant on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with souvlakis. Agiorgitiko food pairings: grilled lamb dishes, souvlaki, grilled beef ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2026 588723 12.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hecht & Bannier Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.C., France: Hecht & Bannier 2015 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Côtes du Roussillon-Villages red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Plushy on the palate with dark berry, raspberry, mocha, baking spice and flinty mineral flavours. Tannins are velvety and this South of France red is ready to drink now. Food pairings: game casseroles, fricassee rabbit, roast goose, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2023 28544 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Markham Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Markham 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from various sites in the Napa Valley wine region. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and beautifully balanced, look for ripe blackberry, black cherry, smoky vanilla, baking and toasty oak spice flavours generous and juicy on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steak, stew, venison, meat fondue, beef wellington, mustard greens. Drink: 2023 - 2029 67181 14.2% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Lalande Organic Malbec 2020, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Tupungato, Uco Valley wine region, Finca Lalande 2020 Malbec is produced by the famed Domaine Bousquet and is an elegant, juicy, vegan-friendly Malbec produced with organically grown grapes. Look for ripe dark berry, mulberry, savoury herbs and a kiss of spice bright, concentrated and creamy on the palate. Excellent value at $17. Malbec food pairings: grilled game sausages, venison ragu, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28082 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina: From the Calchaquí Valley, El Esteco 1946 2021 is produced from Old Vines Malbec (planted in 1946). Produced by Alejandro Pepa, this is a beautifully balanced and racy red with blackberry, blueberry, plum, dried fine herbs and subtle pepper and baking spice flavours vibrant on the palate. A portion of the grapes were whole-bunch fermented and tannins are fine-grained. Good now, better in 2024. Malbec food pairings: well-marbled steaks from the grill, farmer's pork chops, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2029 19391 15% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 94/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Oscar's Estate Vineyard Shiraz 2018, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Produced by B&B Wines, Oscar's Estate Vineyard 2018 Shiraz is a beautiful Barossa Valley red; dry, full-bodied and fruity with blackberry compote, black currant, smoky spices, vanilla and cocoa flavours generous and full on the palate. The wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Big and bold, feed it a juicy Tomahawk steak or chop. Excellent value at $20. Shiraz food pairings: spare ribs, gourmet burger's from the grill, ribeye steak. Drink: 2023 - 2026 225631 15.2% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Imagery Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2020, California, United States: Imagery 2020 Pinot Noir has a dollop of Petit Verdot added to the mix and is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied with layers of cherry, strawberry, baking and toasty oak spice, smoked meat flavours vibrant on the palate, lightly chill and enjoy it with smoked or grilled meats. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, grilled lamb ribs, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 27074 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Carraia Solcato 2017, Umbria I.G.P., Italy: From the Umbria wine region, La Carraia Solcato 2017 is a rich, dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollop of local grapes added to the mix. Fragrant with dark berry, black currant, wild herbs, mint and spicy flavours juicy on the palate balanced with fine-grained and velvety tannins. Very sophisticated. Pour with bison burgers or game sausages from the grill. Food pairings: mild beef curry, turkey, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2025 17621 13.5% MD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Paso Robles wine region, Daou Vineyards 2021 is a dry, full-bodied and juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with meaty, mouth-watering and intense flavours of blackberry, cassis, spiced plum, dark chocolate, dried thyme, savoury herbs, black olive and a lingering flinty, wet stone finish. Luxurious and sophisticated, enjoy it with roast beef dinner and all the trimmings, or cellar it to 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: bison burgers, rich meaty lasagne, grilled steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2031 14392 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joel Gott Merlot 2018, California, United States: Joel Gott 2018 Merlot is produced from 100% Merlot sourced from prime sites from several vineyards in the Napa, Lodi, San Luis Obispo and Paicines wine regions in California. Dry, medium-plus-bodied vibrant and supple on the palate with dark cherry, spiced plum, savoury herb flavours that finish with a mineral kiss. So good now, pour it with a roast pork or tenderloin en croute. Merlot food pairings: roast leg of pork, lamb Tagine, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 479121 13.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Brancaia N°2 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from organically grown grapes. A dry, full-bodied and perfumed Cab with black currant, olive and savoury herbs reflected on the palate along with dark chocolate, baking spices, dried sweet tobacco leaf flavours vibrant and long on the finish. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Delicious! Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, bison burgers, roast boar. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28451 14.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bellevue Figeac 2018, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux wine region, Château Bellevue Figeac Grand Cru 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot with a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon added to the mix. Produced by Robert Mondavi & Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the wine is lushly layered with ripe dark berry, black cherry, smoky spices and herbs, vanilla and dark chocolate flavours with a long and zesty finish. A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru showing great depth! Enjoy with a filet mignon. Food pairings: grilled rack of lamb, pork tenderloin, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2028 496661 12.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lornano Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Lornano 2017 Chianti Classico is a great value 100% Sangiovese ($21) from the Tuscany wine region. Fragrant and juicy with bright, ripe cherry, red berry, plum, loamy earth and dark chocolate flavours lingering on the palate with a nutty, spicy finish. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: cheesy pizza, rich tomato sauce and pasta, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2023 - 2026 211599 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicosia Lenza di Munti Etna Rosso Doc 2018, Etna, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Etna wine region in Sicily, Nicosia Lenza Di Munti 2018 is a dry, full-bodied and brilliant red wine blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio produced from sustainably grown grapes, sourced from vines growing on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna at 720 metres above sea level. Intense on the nose and palate with rich red berry, plum, dried wild herbs and exotic spices with a vibrant and long finish on a mineral note. Rosso Doc food pairings: grille game sausages, roast rabbit, partridge. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28129 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dievole Novecento Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dievole Novecento Riserva 2018 Chianti Classico is a vivacious and full-bodied Sangiovese-driven red with a smattering of Canaiolo and Colorino wine grapes added to the mix. Look for vibrant, pure fruit flavours of dark cherry, cassis, dried wild herbs and sweet tobacco leaf elegant, lush and lingering on the palate. Enjoy with a Bistecca alla Fiorentina or cellar to 2030. Chianti Classico food pairings: roast duck, grilled chicken breast, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2033 213926 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 94/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Koyle Royale Alto Colchagua Carmenère 2019, Alto Colchagua, Colchagua Valley, Chile: From the Alto Colchagua, Koyle Royale 2019 Carmenère is a medium-bodied, vegan-friendly Chilean red produced from grapes sourced from the vineyard's second and third terraces in Los Lingues, Colchagua Valley wine region. Fragrant and enticing with pink florals, fresh red berry fruit, fine herbs and spicy notes elegant and balanced with spot on acidity. Lovely now. Carmenère food pairings: wild mushroom ragu, turkey, roast quail. Drink: 2023 - 2025 27211 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Glenelly Glass Collection 2018 Merlot is full-bodied and juicy with ripe red berry, plum, smoky vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours beautifully balanced and polished on the palate. Produced by winemaker, Luke O'Cuinneagain and excellent value at $16. Drink or hold. Merlot food pairings: roast pork, veal Porterhouse, grilled bavette steak. Drink: 2023 - 2027 26669 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maipo Valley, Chile: From the Maipo Valley wine region, Pérez Cruz 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a solid, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak barrels, look for ripe blackberry, black currant, dark cherry, chocolate, mint and spicy flavours vibrant and silky on the palate. Enjoy it with lamb chops from the grill. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, veal chops, mushroom burgers, pepper steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2029 431015 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lamole di Lamole Blue Label Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Santa Margherita, Lamole di Lamole Blue Label 2019 Chianti Classico is a full-bodied, vibrant and elegant red wine blend of 85% Sangiovese with the balance in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The finished wine spent six months in oak casks, then aged for a further six months in a mix of French oak barrels with various toasts. Look for fresh flavours of ripe dark cherry, plum, dried wild herbs and spicy notes balanced with vibrant food-friendly acidity. Enjoy with a roast leg of lamb. Chianti Classico food pairings: prime rib steak done rare, lamb souvlaki, game burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 476317 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

First Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Delicato Family Wines, First Press 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, bold and juicy Cab, rich with dark cherry, cassis, plum, mocha, vanilla, mint and toasty oak spice flavours that linger on the finish. One for steaks and chops from the barbeque. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steaks, pulled pork, venison burgers, hard cheese, prime rib. Drink: 2023 - 2028 188110 14.5% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2020 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant Chilean PN produced from grapes sourced from the cool-climate Aconcagua Costa (coast). Bright on the nose and palate with fresh raspberry, sour cherry, plum, sous bois and baking spice aromas and flavours. Crafted by world renown winemaker, Aurelio Montes. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, pork tenderloin, pizza, beef. Drink: 2023 - 2026 143214 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Real Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Compania Vinicola Norte De Espana (CVNE) Viña Real Crianza 2019 is a vegan-friendly, vibrant and fruity blend of mostly Tempranillo with a splash of Garnacha. Dry, medium-bodied, juicy and intense with bright cherry, blackberry, savoury herbs, baking and cedar brush spice flavours finishing long on a flinty note. Tannins are polished and pleasantly chewy. Grapes were fermented in stainless steel tank, then matured in a mix of French and American oak barrels for up to 14 months. Crianza food pairings: sautéed duck with green peppers mushrooms and bamboo shoots, curried duck, pineapple and bell peppers fried duck. Drink: 2023 - 2027 657411 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

OTU Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020, Otuwhero Estate, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Otuwhero Estate, OTU 2020 Pinot Noir is produced with sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Marlborough. Fragrant with aromas of blue and pink florals, fresh raspberry and spice; dry, vibrant and intense with dark plum, ripe raspberry, baking spice flavours silky on the palate. Great now. Pinot Noir food pairings: veggie burgers, mushroom risotto, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2025 25803 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monterra M-Block Fleurieu Shiraz 2020, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia: From Field Day Wine Company, Monterra M-Block 2020 Shiraz is produced from grapes sourced from the Fleurieu wine region. Great value at $20. Look for bright and fresh fruity flavours of ripe dark cherry, blueberry, nutty and spicy notes supple and rounded on the palate. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled steaks, prime rib, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2026 26953 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Pinot Noir 2020, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The Pinot Noir grapes for 13th Street (2020) were sourced from the winery's Whitty Vineyard in Creek Shores, Ontario. Perfumed with fresh cherry raspberry, loamy earth, sous bois aromas mirrored on the palate with a kiss of chocolate and vanilla juicy and bright on the finish. Excellent now. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, veal chops, lamb lollipops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31648 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Romeo Selección Monastrell 2019, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: From Bodegas Alceño in the Jumilla wine region, Romeo 2019 Monastrell is excellent value at $18. Bright with aromas of fresh blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, and vanilla with piney notes plushy and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drink or hold. Monastrell food pairings: pork roast, gourmet burgers, tourtière, cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2026 16590 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cesari Bosan Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Cesari Bosan 2018 Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella grapes sourced from the Veneto wine region. Look for bright dark cherry, dark plum, cocoa and baking spice flavours vibrant and long on the palate. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: lamb ragu, beef brisket, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30163 14% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoi Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Fattoi 2017 Brunello Di Montalcino is hedonistic with layers of bright cherry, black plum, blackberry, grilled herbs with a long, silky flinty stony finish. The Sangiovese grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines growing in tufo and Galestro soils on a seven-hectare plot at 330 metres above sea level and the wine was aged in French and Slavonian oak casks for three years. Production is 35,000 bottles for this vintage. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2035. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: beef bourguignon, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2037 33498 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

High Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, High Valley, Lake County, California, United States: From High Valley, Lake County wine region, High Valley Vineyard 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by the Shannon Ridge Family of Wines. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, this Cali Cab is dry, full-bodied and vibrant with dark cherry, chocolate, ripe dark fruits with a subtle spicy and silky finish. Tannins are medium and fine-grained. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb, prime rib, roast goose. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30520 14.9% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley, Washington wine region, Three Rivers 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and fragrant Cab with ripe blackberry, cassis, earthy, cold black tea and mocha flavours grippy on the palate. Pour with grilled game sausages and meat pies. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtière, bison burgers, ribs, beef brisket. Drink: 2023 - 2026 15850 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cabeça de Toiro Reserva Touriga Nacional 2018, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: A flavourful, floral Touriga Nacional with blackberry, blueberry and spice. Pair with grilled pork ribs. Touriga Nacional food pairings: beef stews, Porchetta, grilled sausage casserole, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 29589 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2021, Central Coast, California, United States: Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris De Cigare 2021 is great value at $20. A fresh and tasty vin gris blend of 79% Grenache 11% Cinsault 5% Grenache Gris and 5% White Grenache, this light pinkish-coral wine continues to intrigue. Produced from lightly pressed, mostly red grapes, the wine is fragrant, juicy and spicy with pink florals, melon, peach, red berry and lime zest flavours on the palate. Regarding flying Cigares label (or UFOs); In 1954 a village in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wisely adopted an ordinance prohibiting the landing of such spacecraft in local vineyards. The regulations have worked exceptionally well in discouraging alien landings :) Food pairings: crab cakes, grilled chicken with olives, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2024 19526 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Bonfadini Nobilium Brut Franciacorta, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Lombardy wine region, Bonfadini Nobilium Franciacorta is a brut bubble made in the traditional method. An elegant and fresh blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero, the first fermentation was done in barrel and stainless steel tank with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Fresh on the nose and palate, Franciacorta is dry, medium-bodied and intense with ripe stone fruit, honeyed apple, vanilla and citrus zest flavours fine and crisp on a persistent mousse. Franciacorta food pairings: quiche, brunch dishes, grilled chicken, fish and chips, grilled prawns. Drink: 2023 - 2026 29887 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Champliau Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: Henri Champliau is a Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé made in the traditional method from 75% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 10% Gamay. This brilliant sparkler is so fresh and juicy on the palate bubbling over with juicy pink grapefruit, red berry, lime-lemon zest, toast, finishing long and elegant with a briny mineral finish. So, well done and great value. Food pairings: sushi, grilled calamari, fish tacos, seared smoked scallops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 20945 12.5% MD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicolas Feuillatte Collection Brut Champagne 2012, Champagne A.C., France: Nicolas Feuillatte Collection 2012 Champagne is a lovely mature bubble produced by a well-respected and renown producer. Produced from 34% Pinot noir, 33% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Meunier, this bubble is creamy and elegant with a fine mousse showing baked pastry, apple, pear, apricot, lemon curd, caramel, nutty and briny mineral flavours rich and lingering on the palate. Champagne food pairings: oysters on the half-shell, roast chicken sandwiches, seafood bites. Drink: 2023 - 2026 240085 12% XD 750 mL $68.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Marynissen Heritage Collection Riesling 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen Heritage Collection 2020 Riesling is juicy and bright with ripe stone fruit, apple dumpling, cooked pear and stony mineral flavours long and vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with spicy pork ribs and sausages from the grill. Riesling food pairings: sushi, mild vegetable curries, pad Thai, Korean BBQ dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31650 9.2% S 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Selbach Tradition Feinherb Riesling Kabinett 2020, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Mosel, Selbach Tradition Feinherb Kabinett 2020 Riesling is fresh and off-dry with honeyed orchard fruit, zesty citrus and flinty mineral flavours weighty and juicy on the palate. Produced from an estate with 400 years of winemaking history, grapes for the Selbach Tradition are grown in slate soils on the steep banks of the Mosel. Chill and enjoy with Korean style pork ribs. Riesling Kabinett food pairings: mild vegetable curries, sweet and spicy pork ribs, veal schnitzel. Drink: 2023 - 2027 21031 10% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. February 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Girard Carneros Chardonnay 2019, Carneros, California, United States: Girard 2019 Chardonnay is produced by winemaker Glenn Hugo. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, lush and vibrant on the palate, this lovely Carneros Chard is richly layered with ripe stone fruit, ripe pear, yellow apple, soft citrus, caramel, baking spice and exotic vanilla flavours creamy and weighty on the mid-palate. Beautifully- balanced with a long and finessed finish. Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2025 276675 13.9% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard 2019 Riesling is named after winery owner, Norm Beal. From a small plot, this is the winery's first single-vineyard Riesling. Fragrant and fresh with lime, grapefruit zest and bright apple flavours brilliant and crisp on the palate. Drink or hold. Riesling food pairings: smoked salmon on baguette, pork stir fry, quiche,. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31651 12% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nederburg Manor House Chardonnay 2020, Paarl W.O., South Africa: From the Paarl wine region, Nederburg Manor House 2020 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and solid Chard with ripe orchard fruit, pineapple, lemon curd, toasty nut and subtle spicy flavours comfy and satisfying on the palate. Excellent value at $18. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, fish and chips, pan-fried pan fish, salads, grilled cheese sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2025 26667 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2020, North Coast, California, United States: William Hill 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear, lemon curd, cinnamon, anise, toasted nut and caramel flavours creamy and smooth on the palate. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Chill and enjoy with buttered lobster rolls. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, shrimp tempura, grilled whitefish, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2025 288555 13.8% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve 2021 Chenin Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown, dry-farmed grapes from six different Stellenbosch vineyards. Dry, medium-bodied, rich and vibrant on the palate with layers of ripe peach, apricot, citrus zest, mineral notes with a creamy and long finish. Chill and enjoy with smoked salmon Bennies or pan-fried pickerel filets. Chenin Blanc food pairings: white fleshed fish, Greek salad, game, grilled pork, salmon tartare served on homemade crisps. Drink: 2022 - 2023 231282 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: From Touraine in the Loire wine region, Thierry Delaunay 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied with gooseberry, grassy, fine herbs, citrus, stony mineral flavours and tropical fruit notes brilliant on the palate. The Delaunay family have been making wine in the Loire for five generations. Touraine is often referred to as "the garden of France" for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque châteaux. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh-steamed crab, shellfish, cheese, poultry. Drink: 2022 - 2024 391847 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monteci Pinot Grigio 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monteci 2020 Pinot Grigio is vegan-friendly and produced from 100% Pinot Grigio fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks keeping the fruit flavours fresh and maintaining crisp acidity. Clean and bright on the palate with ripe peach, apple, pear and lemon-lime zesty flavours, enjoy it with a seafood pasta dish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, grilled chicken dishes, mild cheeses, salad. Drink: 2023 - 2024 27627 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cellier des Dauphins Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Grenache Blanc Viognier 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by the Union of Côtes du Rhône Winegrowers, Les Dauphins 2021 is a vegan-friendly vibrant white blend produced from sustainably grown Grenache Blanc and Viognier sourced from the southern Rhône Valley. Excellent value at $15, look for ripe tropical fruit, grapefruit and citrus zest, ginger spice and vanilla flavours supple and smooth on the palate. The Union of Côtes du Rhône Winegrowers (UVCDR) was established in 1967. Grenache Blanc Viognier food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, veal cutlets, pan-fried trout. Drink: 2023 - 2025 18600 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: From Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos Felino 2021 Chardonnay is a great value Argentinean Chard at $20. Dry, medium-bodied, unfined and unfiltered, look for baked apple dumpling, lemon curd, stony mineral notes vibrant, silky and lingering on the palate. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried lemon sole, seafood chowder, salads, mild cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2025 119099 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore 2020, Marche D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Marche wine region, Casal di Serra 2020 is an excellent value Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico at $20. Bone-dry, medium-bodied and zesty with briny mineral, nutty and lemon-lime zest flavours crisp on the palate. So fresh and good now. Produced from organically-grown grapes. Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore food pairings: calamari, sous-vide octopus, steamed shellfish, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2024 268169 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lavau Domaine la Décelle Reserve Valréas Côtes du Rhône-Villages Blanc 2021, Valréas, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine la Décelle Reserve 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Côtes Du Rhône-Villages white wine blend of equal amounts of Marsanne and Viognier with bright apple, pear and nutty flavours, spicy, leesy and silky with a lingering citrus zesty finish. Chill and enjoy it with roast pheasant or Cornish game hens. Blanc food pairings: veal chops, cutlets, pork tenderloin en croute, seafood chowder. Drink: 2023 - 2024 14037 13% XD 750 mL $18.90 Score: 88/100. February 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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