White Wine
Hidden Bench Béton Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Hidden Bench Béton 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from the Rosomel Vineyard. This was the first Sauvignon Blanc to be aged in the estate's new concrete tanks and was sampled along with an oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc. The SB aged in concrete tanks is fresh with grapefruit, pear, herbal, grassy, subtle spicy and flinty mineral notes fresh, long and textured on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiches, grilled chicken dishes, salads topped with goat cheese and warmed baby beets. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33552 13% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. August 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Rolf Binder Heinrich Shiraz Mataro Grenache 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A smoky, robust Australian red wine blend of Shiraz, Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) and Grenache. Old vines lend concentration and depth of flavour to the fruit. Ripe jammy dark fruit, vanilla, pepper, anise, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice. Can handle smoky BBQ ribs on the grill or a well-marbled rib eye done rare. Tannins are seriously grippy. Shiraz Mataro Grenache food pairings: lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2028 90258 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. August 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart