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Vintages Release May 25, 2024

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Dessert Wine

Quinta da Devesa Vintage Port 2018, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Quinta Da Devesa 2018 Vintage Port is a full-bodied and velvety blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz, with the balance in old vines Sousão. Aged in large neutral barrels for one year, it is rich and sweet with aromas of ripe red fruits, cocoa, cassis, pepper and notes of iodine intense on the plate. Tannins are firm and there is well-balanced acidity and harmony developing on this Douro port with a long and sweet finish (115 g/l residual sugar). Needs a bit more time in cellar. Hold to 2028 and drink through 2060. Located on the boundary of Baixo Corgo and Cima Corgo sub-regions, Quinta da Devesa vineyard and winery overlooks the Douro and Corgo rivers. Port food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, dark chocolate truffles, crème brulee. Drink: 2028 - 2060 26860 20% S 750 mL $89.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Canada: Calling all cinnamon lovers! Fireball is the taste of cinnamon lightning on your tongue with a kick of cinnamon spice on the finish. It's smooth yet fiery like sitting around a campfire sharing ghost stories. 447953 33% 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lacuesta Reserva de Acacia Vermouth, Rioja, Spain: Lacuesta Reserva De Acacia Vermouth is deep, dark amber in the glass, lifted and fresh with herbal, orange zest aromas and flavours with a sweet, spicy, long finish. Chill and enjoy it over ice topped with a slice of orange zest. Vermouth food pairings: roasted nuts, hard cheeses, tapas. Drink: 2024 - 2025 33939 15% S 750 mL $27.95 Score: 94/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Kapemort Averno Aglianico 2021, Irpinia, Campania D.O.C., Italy: Kapemort Averno 2021 Aglianico is fresh and fragrant with ripe red and dark berries, smoked meat, spicy and generous on the palate with pleasantly chewy tannins, textured on the palate. A structured and well put together juicy red from Irpinia, Campania wine region, enjoy it through 2027. Aglianico food pairings: meaty lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2027 36414 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Medoc 2014, Listrac Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Fonréaud 2014 is a rich and modern style Bordeaux from a great vintage. A red wine blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot with a splash (4%) of Petit Verdot sourced from the Listrac-Médoc, it is deep and dark violet in the glass and as rich on the nose as it is on the palate with ripe dark fruits, cassis, plum, vibrant and elegant with fine tannins. Enjoy it through 2030 with a filet mignon topped with sauteed wild mushrooms. Food pairings: roast beef, lamb ragu, venison sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2030 12198 13% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zephyr Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Zephyr 2022 Pinot Noir is produced by winemaker Ben Glover with grapes sourced from the Settlement Block which is sheltered in the north facing Southern Valleys of the Wairau Plains. Bright cherry in the glass, fresh and fragrant with red cherry, sous bois and spicy notes intense and zesty with velvety tannins and a long finish, lightly chill and enjoy it through 2030 with veal chops from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, duck confit, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2027 37398 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

John's Blend Margarete's Shiraz 2019, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: From Langhorne Creek, South Australia, John's Blend Margarete's 2019 Shiraz is produced by John Glaetzer. Grapes were sourced from 30- to 80-year old vines from three vineyards in the Langhorne Creek area. Youthful, fresh and vibrant with dark cherry, plum, cracked pepper and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours plushy and zesty on the palate, enjoy it now through 2034 with a rosemary and garlic rubbed rack of lamb. The wine was matured in French oak barrels (20% new). Shiraz food pairings: goose, black bean soup, pork with soy, pot roast. Drink: 2024 - 2034 927657 14.5% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rutini Dominio Malbec Cabernet Franc 2021, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Rutini Dominio 2021 is a dry, full-bodied Malbec and Cabernet Franc red wine blend with ripe red berry fruit, blueberry, pepper and subtle oak spice aromas and flavours on the palate. Lovely balance and velvety tannins on this silky red from Argentina. Produced by winemaker Mariano di Paola. Malbec Cabernet Franc food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, roast duck, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2028 36187 13.9% XD 750 mL $29.90 Score: 94/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dagaz Granito Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Dagaz Granito 2020 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from Chile's Colchagua Valley wine region. Rich and earthy with aromas of savoury herbs, coffee, chocolate, spicy and minty flavours fresh and intense on the palate with a flinty, stony finish, it is youthful and developing. Enjoy it now through 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, meat pies, juicy steaks from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37741 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Berenguer Ari 2021, Priorat D.O.Q., Spain: From the Priorat D.O.Q., Clos Berenguer Ari 2021 is a dry, full-bodied, fresh and elegant Merlot, Carignan and Cabernet red wine blend. Spicy and savoury on the palate with ripe dark cherry, plum, black olive and dried wild herb flavours and spicy finish. Tannins are medium and fine-grained. Enjoy it through 2030. Food pairings: game sausage cassoulet, roast pork, meat pies. Drink: 2024 - 2030 37516 14.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 92/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

G. Roblot-Marchand Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2021, Hautes Côtes De Nuits, Burgundy A.P., France: From the Hautes Côtes De Nuits, Burgundy wine region, G. Roblot-Marchand 2021 Pinot Noir, is elegant and fresh with layers of ripe red berry, cherry, dried fine herbs and spicy notes harmonious and refined on the palate. A beautifully crafted (and still affordable) Côtes de Nuits to watch! Food pairings: duck confit, goose, roast quail, mushroom and leek risotto. Drink: 2024 - 2030 27761 13% XD 750 mL $55.00 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Bator Niagara Cru Single Vineyard Gamay Noir 2021, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bachelder Bator 2021 is a single vineyard, 20% whole cluster pressed Vielles Vignes Gamay Noir Cru from Four Mile Creek, Niagara On The Lake wine region. Produced by the famed Bachelder, the wine is silky and beautifully rounded on the palate with earthy florals, ripe black raspberry, plum, spicy notes with a savoury, long finish and so ready to drink now through 2028. Gamay Noir food pairings: roast chicken, three-pepper steak, duck with plum sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38362 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taltarni Pyrenees Shiraz 2019, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: From the Pyrenees, Victoria wine region, Taltarni 2019 Shiraz is produced from estate grown grapes sourced from mature vines in the cool-climate Pyrenees. Fresh and wild with blackberry leaf, blueberry, crushed raspberry, wild herbs and dark spices, this wine has a lot to offer in the way of flavour, structure and toasty oak spice flavours juicy and intense on the palate. Drink or hold through 2030. Shiraz food pairings: roast duck, veal Porterhouse, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2024 - 2030 33496 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 95/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi di Barolo D'Alba Michet Nebbiolo 2020, Piedmont, Italy: Marchesi Di Barolo D'alba Michet 2020 Nebbiolo is juicy on the palate and perfumed with fresh red berry fruit, pink roses, cherry and spicy notes framed by fine-grained and supple tannins. Beautiful now through 2029. Nebbiolo food pairings: roast beef, lamb ragu, venison sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2029 36428 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hart of The Barossa Ye Brave Shiraz 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Hart Of The Barossa Ye Brave 2021 Shiraz is produced from organically grown grapes sourced from a vineyard planted in 1902 on the sands of Vine Vale. Rich and supple with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum with notes of anise, baking spice, dark chocolate and earthy florals balanced with food-friendly acidity and framed by powdery tannins. Finishes long and sleek, enjoy it through 2033. Shiraz food pairings: lamb tagine, veal Porterhouse, lamburgers. Drink: 2024 - 2033 36420 14.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif 2019, Suisun Valley, California, United States: From the Wagner Family of Wine, Caymus-Suisun 2019 Durif is produced from Petite Sirah. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, and a broody deep violet in the glass, but fragrant with blue florals, bright blueberry and plum, mint, dark chocolate, bay leaf and savoury herbs silky smooth on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Pour with prime rib from the grill done rare. Grand Durif food pairings: well-marbled ribeye steak, pork roast, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15425 15.4% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caymus Napa Valley 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California, United States: The 2022 Caymus Napa Valley 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon is a celebration in a glass. The nose is a tapestry of dark berries—blackberry, cassis, and ripe plum. The palate features tobacco, vanilla, and a hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a firm yet velvety structure, with a long, satisfying finish. Pair with duck confit in blackberry sauce, braised short ribs with rosemary polenta or a mushroom and truffle risotto. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, pork tenderloin, hamburger, hard cheese, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2024 - 2028 222877 14.4% D 750 mL $175.10 Score: 95/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pure Vision Wines Zero Shiraz 2021, Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia: A juicy, full-bodied, dealcoholized organic Shiraz from the Adelaide Plains of South Australia. Aromas of blackberries, dark plums and pepper. This is one of the best, if not, the best full-bodied, red dealcoholized wines I've tasted. Reds are far harder to make delicious in this style and Pure Vision has done it! Pair with grilled meats. Contains 32 Calories per 100 mL serving. Zero Shiraz food pairings: salmon steaks, roast beef sandwiches. 0.5% D 750 mL $23.69 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Perrault Frontenac Noir 2022, Navan, Ontario, Canada: A full-bodied smooth red from the hybrid grape Frontenac Noir. Grown in the Ottawa region. Juicy. Perfect for grilled steaks or hamburgers. Drink: 2024 - 2026 13% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castagnoli 2020 Chianti Classico is a rich and meaty 100% Sangiovese blended from different crus. Supple, fresh and very approachable now, look for pink florals, ripe red cherry, plum, mocha and subtle spicy flavours savoury and satisfying on the palate. Nicely balanced, enjoy it now through 2033. Chianti Classico food pairings: meaty lasagne, veal parmesan, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2035 36499 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery GSM 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: This full-bodied, complex and layered Hester Creek GSM is from the Okanagan Valley with rich dark berry and plum flavours. GSM stands for the grapes in the blend: Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre, which adds complexity to this wine. Pair it with braised short ribs or a duck ragout. This one will age well in your cellar for at least five years, but if you can’t wait, decant it for an hour Food pairings: slow roasted duck confit with fresh garden herbs. Drink: 2024 - 2029 12.8% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 92/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Fonréaud Listrac-Medoc 2019, Listrac Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Listrac Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Fonréaud 2019 is a dry, full-bodied and powerful red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Spicy with bright cherry and fine herb aromas, the wine is textured on the palate with ripe blackberry, cassis, spiced plum, matched with bright acidity and a lingering minerally finish. Enjoy this great Crus Bourgeois Supérieur through 2035. Food pairings: roast breast of veal, prime rib, venison ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2034 37914 14.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 89/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Quilt 2020 (1500 ml) is the family gathering size of this sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon produced by Joseph Wagner. Fresh and fragrant with earthy florals, dark berry, mocha and vanilla flavours juicy on the palate, tannins are pleasantly chewy. A well-structured, balanced and plushy Napa Cab ready to drink now or hold to 2031. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, ribs, prime rib roast. Drink: 2024 - 2031 26562 15.2% XD 1500 mL $129.95 Score: 96/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jardin The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Jardin's The Long Fuse 2021 is a vegan-friendly 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fragrant with earthy florals, bramble leaf, blueberry, minty and dark cherry flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: chicken mole, roast duck, turkey. Drink: 2024 - 2028 714501 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonanza Lot 7 California Cabernet Sauvignon, California, United States: An attractive dark ruby robe on this full-bodied, smooth Californian Cabernet. The grapes are sourced from quality vineyards across California. Aromas of cassis, cocoa and toasty oak. This wine will muscle in alongside roast beef, pasta or meat lovers’ pizza and growl with pleasure. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: dark chocolate studded with dried dark berries, grilled sausages, grilled burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2028 660241 14.6% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Gaspereau Vineyards Rosé 2022, Nova Scotia, Canada: A crisp, fresh Nova Scotian Rosé with aromas of orange citrus and field strawberries. Dry and mouth-watering. Perfect for fresh seafood. Rosé food pairings: pork tenderloin, sushi, seared scallops. Drink: 2024 - 2026 11% MD 750 mL $22.19 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Marynissen Icon Blanc De Blancs 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Complex with a long finish. Classic! Pair with shellfish. Blanc De Blancs food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, sushi, veggie kebabs, fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2024 - 2025 12% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. May 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Oh. Sparkling Muscat 2023, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: What a delightful, vibrant sparkling wine made from the floral Muscat grape! An off-dry bubbly with delicious notes of peach, guava and pineapple. Pair with a glazed ham and chutney, or a summer berry salad. Sparkling Muscat food pairings: pineapple pizza, spring rolls, shrimp tempura. Drink: 2024 - 2025 12% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Marynissen Platinum Series Riesling 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A stunning, complex Niagara Riesling with aromas of wet stone, lemon zest and dried herbs. Incredible minerality and depth with a finish that goes on forever. Wow! Riesling food pairings: curried shrimp, grilled chicken, seafood. Drink: 2024 - 2030 12% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 96/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duck Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Duck Hunter 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan friendly and produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island wine region. Zesty, impressive and expressive with ripe tropical fruit, melon, lemongrass, soft orange citrus and spicy notes supple and silky on the palate. So good now. Chill and enjoy with salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, cheese pizza, california rolls, warm duck salad, grilled chicken dishes, green salads topped with goat cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2024 26127 12.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Heritage Collection Riesling 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A joyous tropical Niagara Riesling with seductive aromas of jasmine, apple blossom and lemongrass. Light-bodied and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and vegetarian dishes. Riesling food pairings: sushi, mild vegetable curries, pad Thai, Korean BBQ dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 31650 9.2% S 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jermann Vinnae Ribolla Gialla 2022, Venezia Giulia, Fruili I.G.T., Italy: From the Venezia Giulia, Friuli wine region, Jermann Vinnae 2022 Ribolla Gialla is bone-dry, medium-bodied, floral and fresh with blanched almond, green apple crunch and zesty, mouth-watering citrusy notes crisp on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2027. Ribolla Gialla food pairings: seacuterie, grilled white-fleshed fish, salads. Drink: 2024 - 2026 29101 12.5% D 750 mL $41.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Orin Swift Mannequin Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: Orin Swift Mannequin 2021 Chardonnay is a full-bodied, barrel-fermented and matured California Chard with grapes sourced from Santa Barbara and Sonoma wine regions with a dollop of Napa grapes and some Viognier. The wine was aged up to eight months in French oak barrels (23% new). Toasty on the nose with nutty aromas, ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, dried pineapple, citrus zest and a hint of vanilla plushy on the palate, enjoy it with some juicy pork chops from the grill. Delish now through 2026. Chardonnay food pairings: pork chops from the grill, roast chicken, lemon-butter sauteed halibut steaks. Drink: 2024 - 2026 13190 15% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Albert Bichot 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé is a bone-dry, satin-silky Chardonnay from the Burgundy wine region. Look for apple dumpling, ripe peach, lemon curd and minerally flavours balanced with laser-like acidity on the palate. Lovely now through 2028. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: seafood chowder, oysters on the half shell, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38056 13% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 89/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Venetsanos Santorini 2022, Santorini P.D.O., Greece: From the Santorini P.D.O., Venetsanos 2022 is a bright and herbal white wine produced from 100% Assyrtiko. Brilliant on the palate with green bean, asparagus, apple and herbal flavours with a twist of mint and lime on the finish, enjoy it chilled with all manner of seafood. Food pairings: herbed quiches, salty cheeses, grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2027 37307 13.5% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wegeler Trocken Slate Mosel Riesling 2022, Mosel Gutswein V.D.P., Germany: From the Mosel wine region, Wegeler Slate 2022 Riesling trocken is fresh with aromas of ripe yellow apple, fresh pear, fine herbs, wet slate, mineral and soft citrus flavours sleek and crisp on the palate with a long, almost viscous finish. Drink or hold. Riesling food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, quiche, cheese fondue, smoked salmon Bennies. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37511 11.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paulett Polish Hill River Riesling 2022, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Paulett Polish Hill River 2022 Riesling is a crisp and fragrant Clare Valley Riesling with Meyer lemon, fresh orchard fruit, sun-kissed hay, dried white florals and fine herbs with a juicy lemon zesty and mineral finish generous on the palate. Mouth-wateringly good, enjoy it through 2035. Riesling food pairings: roast pork, veal schnitzels, pan-fried trout, fish tacos. Drink: 2024 - 2037 292268 12.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 94/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Pouilly Cuvée Prestige Pouilly-Fuissé 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine De Pouilly Cuvée Prestige 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé is a mouthwatering blend of fruit sourced from three prime plots in the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé. Vibrant with layers of fresh-cut green apple, yellow pear, citrus curd and subtle spicy flavours generous and rounded on the palate, this Burgundian Chard will drink well into the 2030s. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: cheese fondue, pork tenderloin, grilled shellfish dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2031 29403 13% XD 750 mL $63.00 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Terroir Picpoul De Pinet 2022, Languedoc A.P., France: From the Languedoc wine region, Gérard Bertrand Terroir 2022 is a fruity, crisp and delightfully fresh Picpoul de Pinet with fresh-cut yellow apple, pear, dried herbs, toast and bright citrusy notes clean and crisp on the palate. Lovely now, enjoy it chilled with salads or freshly steamed and chilled shrimp. Picpoul De Pinet food pairings: steamed mussels, seacuterie, Edam and Fontina cheeses, salads. Drink: 2024 - 2025 13000 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Land of Hope Reserve Chenin Blanc 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Produced by Radford Dale, Land Of Hope Reserve 2022 is a vegan-friendly Chenin Blanc with grapes sourced from a single south-facing slope on the Helderberg Mountain. Dry, medium-bodied and vivid with summer-kissed white florals, ripe peach, yellow apple, honeyed quince and ginger spice flavours creamy, crisp and lively on the palate, it finishes with a hint of saline minerality. Enjoy it chilled with butternut squash ravioli tossed in sage butter. Drink through 2027. Established in 2007 by Radford Dale winery in South Africa, the Land of Hope project's goal is to produce and market a range of premium wines where 50% of all profits are directed back towards empowering individuals with skills development and education. Chenin Blanc food pairings: fish tacos, cobb salad, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 33295 12% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chloe Wines Chardonnay 2022, Monterey County, California, United States: A full-bodied, rich Chardonnay from the cool climate of Monterey. Aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Perfect for lobster in melting butter. Drink: 2024 - 2026 392597 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, generous Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Layered and complex with a long finish. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2026 377770 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pierre Sparr Grand Cru Mambourg Pinot Gris 2021, Mambourg , Alsace A.C., France: Pierre Sparr Grand Cru 2021 Pinot Gris is rounded, soft and mouth filling with grapey, ripe apricot, honeyed quince, nutty and mandarin flavours finishing with a touch of spice on the palate. An excellent and enticing PG produced by the Sparr family who have been crafting beautiful wines since 1680. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, seafood, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2026 686451 12.5% M 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. May 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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