Argentina

El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, El Enemigo 2022 Chardonnay is dry, full-bodied and produced from grapes sourced from vines more than 20 years of age planted in calcareous soils at a high-altitude vineyard of about 1,400 metres in the Gualtallary wine region. Perfumed with ripe stone fruit, lemon zest and saline mineral notes fresh on the palate, the wine finishes with a kiss of toasty oak spice. Very good now, it will continue to evolve and mature in bottle. Grapes for this vintage were hand-harvested and vinified in 500-litre French oak barrels (35% new) with native yeasts at a controlled temperature of 18ºC for 40 days. The wine was then aged under a yeast cap for 12 months in the same barrels. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, pork tenderloin, seafood chowder. Drink: 2024 - 2028 482984 14.3% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Catena Appellation La Consulta 2021 is a single vineyard Malbec, fragrant with blue florals, blueberries, tart cherry, cedar brush and baking spice flavours with a fresh and silky chocolate finish on the palate. The wine was aged for eight months in oak barrel (25% new). A classic La Consulta wine from a terroir that bridges Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, enjoy it now through 2030. Malbec food pairings: pizza, lamb, spicy sausage, beef, meatloaf. Drink: 2024 - 2030 24861 14.7% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vistalba Tomero Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza Vistalba Tomero 2022 Malbec is dry, full-bodied and amazing value at $21! Enticing on the nose and plushy on the palate with cherry liqueur, ripe red and dark berries, pepper and baking spice flavours, enjoy it with a roast turkey or roasted root veggies. Grapes for the 2022 vintage were sourced from 20-year-old vines and 20% of the wine was aged in oak barrels for eight months. Malbec food pairings: Philly steak and cheese sandwiches, tri-tip sirloin roast, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2028 57943 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Two Hands' Angels' Share 2022 is a vegan-friendly, dry and fruity medium-plus-bodied Shiraz with grapes sourced from cool-climate McLaren Vale. Perfumed with black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, salumi, anise and pepper spice flavours, it is savoury, satisfying and long on the finish. Tannins are rounded on this very approachable red from South Australia. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, mutton with mint and coriander, black bean soup, cheese pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2032 9480 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol Grenache 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol 2022 is an excellent value McLaren Vale Grenache at $20. Vegan-friendly, dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy with rose petal, ripe strawberry, blueberry with well-integrated oak spice playing in the background, this is a lovely and enticing red wine and so good now! Enjoy it through 2029. Grenache food pairings: grilled steak, sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2029 668582 14.6% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra Estate, Coonawarra, Australia: From Coonawarra Estate, Wynns Black Label 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is the 66th vintage of this Australian classic which was first made in 1954. The 2021 release is from an exceptional vintage, dry, medium-bodied and lush with dark cherry, blackberry, cassis, chocolate, and smoky toasty oak spice flavours vibrant and elegant on the palate, tannins are fine and chalky-textured. Good now, better in 2025 or cellar to 2040. Pour with a juicy, well-marbled prime rib from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meaty chili, game meats, hard cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2052 84996 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 96/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From McLaren Vale, South Australia, Angove Family Crest 2021 Shiraz is great value at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant with juicy dark cherry, raspberry, smoky vanilla, pepper and baking spice flavours layered and luxurious on the palate with a lingering dark chocolate finish, tannins are velvety on this beautifully crafted Shiraz. Enjoy it now through 2027 with a roast leg of lamb. Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb chops, pork roast, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2027 12842 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bec Hardy Garden Series Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley, South Australia, Bec Hardy Garden Series 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value. Lush, with milk chocolate, espresso and maraschino cherry, loamy earth, herbs and white pepper flavours, it is supple and lingers on the palate with polished tannins. Enjoy it now through 2031. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib eye steak from the grill, gourmet burgers, dark chocolate nibs. Drink: 2024 - 2031 40126 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam Five-Fifty Chardonnay 2021, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Eden Valley, South Australia, Mountadam Five-Fifty 2021 Chardonnay is great value at $19. Dry, medium-bodied and elegant with ripe stone fruit, red apple, nutty and soft citrus flavours on the palate, it is pitch perfect balanced with fresh acidity for food. Long, succulent and satisfying on the palate, chill and enjoy it with a seafood chowder or lobster bisque. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fried scallops, grilled seafood, stuffed chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2026 22984 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bulgaria

Black Sea Gold Find Me Cabernet Franc 2019, Southern Black Sea Coast P.D.O., Bulgaria Cabernet Franc food pairings: roast duck, grilled lamb sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2032 39807 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Honest Lot Sauvignon Blanc, Ontario, Canada: A crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc that is made from a blend of Canadian and international grapes. This wine has zero grams of sugar per serving. Aromas of bright citrus. Pair with fresh fish and field greens. 21441 12% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos 2020 Chardonnay was produced under the direction of Thomas Bachelder. A portion of the Chardonnay grapes for this vintage came from the Talon Ridge Vineyard and blended into the Chardonnay from Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard. Expressive and impressive with a lovely, pillowy mouthful of fresh pear, quince, Meyer lemon, nutty and nuanced on the palate with subtle spicy and mineral notes. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, buttered lobster rolls, roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, smoked salmon. Drink: 2024 - 2027 184549 13% XD 750 mL $55.00 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stratus Wildass Red 2019, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Stratus Wildass 2019 is produced from sustainably grown Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese red wine grapes. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and brilliant on the palate with cassis, tart red berry, bell pepper, savoury herb, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate, this is a very interesting and tasty wine. Take the time to enjoy it. A great value Niagara on the Lake red blend. Red food pairings: rib eye steak on the barbeque, gourmet burgers, pork ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2024 - 2027 86363 13.4% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Heritage Collection Cabernet Syrah 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely blend of Niagara Cabernet and Syrah with aromas of dark plums and berries. The Cabernet brings structure, while the Syrah rounds out the mid-palate with lusciousness. Cabernet Syrah food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, gourmet burgers, pork roast. Drink: 2024 - 2028 32882 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marynissen Platinum Series Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario wine region, Marynissen Platinum Series 2020 Cabernet Franc is cool-climate Cabernet Franc at its very best. Deep, dark cherry red in the glass and fragrant with baking spices, coffee, chocolate and a windswept hallway of minty black plum on the nose. Rich, ripe dark berries and dried sweet tobacco leaf flavours, elegant with textured tannins that unfold on the palate. Full-bodied but not heavy. Cabernet Franc food pairings: boeuf bourguignon, rib roast, roast duck, veal Porterhouse, roast partridge. Drink: 2024 - 2030 41976 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Honest Lot Pinot Grigio, Ontario, Canada: This Honest Lot Pinot Grigio is zesty, fresh and crisp with notes of lime and lemon. It has zero grams of sugar per serving and is fully transparent with an ingredients label. Pair it with oysters or your sparkling wit – whichever is fresher. 33578 11% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Redstone Chardonnay 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Redstone 2022 is a great value Chardonnay. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white florals, ripe apple, pear, apricot, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd flavours and buttery notes creamy on the palate, it lingers on a clean, crisp mineral note. Chill and enjoy it through 2026 with pan-fried lemon sole or halibut steaks. Redstone winery is so named for the large stones and red clay soils in the vineyard. Chardonnay food pairings: butternut ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, roast duck, crab cakes. Drink: 2024 - 2026 398966 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cloudsley Twenty Mile Bench Pinot Noir 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cloudsley Twenty Mile Bench 2020 Pinot Noir is a blend of grapes sourced from several vineyards. Pale garnet ruby in the glass and elegant with bright cherry, raspberry, olive tapenade, subtle spicy flavours fresh and generous on the palate, it is a lovely PN to lightly chill and enjoy now through 2029. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, grilled bison burgers, veal Porterhouse, roast turkey, lamb chops. Drink: 2024 - 2029 11665 12% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hidden Bench Terroir Caché 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Hidden Bench Terroir Caché 2020 is a rich, full-bodied, unfiltered red wine blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec grapes in support. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, the wine is an elegant Bordeaux-style red, fragrant with a mix of ripe dark berries, crushed raspberry, dark cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, cedar brush, tobacco leaf and baking spice flavours generous and supple on the palate with a mouth-wateringly long finish on a smoky vanilla note. Tannins are rich and structured. If having tonight, decant it for several hours and pour it with roast beef dinner. Drink from 2025 or cellar to 2040. Food pairings: braised meats, herbed steaks, venison. Drink: 2024 - 2039 505610 13.5% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Bisous Brut Sparkling, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Malivoire Bisous Brut Sparkling is a flavoursome Chardonnay bubble from Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Toasty on the nose and palate with nutty, binned apple, mushroom, baked brioche and citrusy flavours on a fresh and persistent mousse, this flavoursome sparkler finishes long with baked bread and citrusy notes. Produced from 63% Chardonnay and 37% Pinot Noir grapes hand-harvested from the Moira and Mottiar sites of the Beamsville Bench. Bisous Brut Sparkling food pairings: fried chicken, lobster bisque, seafood canapes. Drink: 2024 - 2030 41977 12% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: seafood dishes, oyster pot pie, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 78535 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Junta Momentos Reserva Carmenère 2022, Curicó Valley D.O., Chile: Junta Momentos Reserva 2022 Carmenère is savoury on the nose with earthy mushroom, black olive, dark berry and dried herb flavours creamy with a succulent and long finish on the palate. An excellent value Carmenère from the Curicó Valley wine region at $16, enjoy it through 2025 with meats from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: meat pies, roast rabbit, sausage cassoulet, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2025 446104 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Longomilla Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Atacama Valley D.O., Chile: from the Atacama Valley wine region, Ventisquero Grey Glacier Longomilla Vineyard 2022 Single Block Sauvignon Blanc is excellent value at $21. Produced by Felipe Tosso and John Duval, wine grapes were sourced from the Longomilla vineyard in the Atacama desert. The wine was aged on its lees for 10 months. Fragrant, dry, medium-bodied, fresh and intense with pink grapefruit zest, lemongrass and a kiss of toasted nut on a mouth-watering and silky finish, enjoy this super fresh Chilean SB with fish tacos, crab cakes and anything seafood through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiches, salads topped with warm goat cheese and baby beets, grilled halibut steaks. Drink: 2024 - 2026 17461 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maycas del Limarí Pinot Noir 2021, Limari Valley D.O., Chile: From the Limari Valley, Maycas Del Limarí 2021 is a vegan friendly Pinot Noir produced from sustainably grown grapes grown in mineral-laden soils with cool Pacific breezes in the land of the Incas. Dry, medium bodied and bright on the palate with red berry, raspberry, spicy and minerally flavours with a orange zesty finish savoury on the palate, it would be a perfect pairing to a roast duck breast a l'orange. Focussed and bright, enjoy it now through 2026. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, grilled lamb sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2026 511105 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Silva Gran Terroir de Los Andes Los Lingues Carmenère 2022, Colchagua Valley, Los Lingues D.O., Chile: From the Colchagua Valley, Los Lingues D.O., Casa Silva Gran Terroir De Los Andes Los Lingues 2022 is produced from sustainably grown 100% Carmenère. The wine is deep dark purple in the glass, fresh and fragrant with wild flowers, blueberry, dark plum and savoury herbs zesty and lingering on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Enjoy it now through 2029. Carmenère food pairings: pork long ribs from the BBQ, grilled chorizo sausage, spaghetti putanesca. Drink: 2024 - 2029 59477 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Almahue, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: Clos de Luz Massal 1945 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Cab from the Almahue Winery in Chile's Rapel Valley wine region. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon from select vineyards planted in 1945 on the Clos de Luz property. From a cool vintage, the wine is fresh with dark berry, wild herbs and minty aromas and flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine -grained and velvety. Enjoy it through 2028 with smoky ribs from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib steak, tourtière, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2028 12675 13.8% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Colchagua Valley Do, Chile: Deeply concentrated and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with aromas of fleshy black plums and some eucalyptus. This winery practises sustainable dry farming. This wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2030 322586 14% XD 750 mL $21.00 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa di Luigi KPM Pinot Noir 2022, Central Valley, Chile: Casa Di Luigi 2022 Pinot Noir is an excellent value Kosher non-Mevushal (non-pasteurized or non-heated) wine. A cooler climate red from Central Valley, Chile, look for fresh dark cherry, red berry, spicy and earthy notes on this zesty PN. The Central Valley runs north to south for more than 1,000 kilometres between the Coastal Range and the Chilean Andes. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal roast, duck confit, lamb and veggie kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2028 16586 12% XD 750 mL $15.40 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Croatia

Terra Madre Barrique Plavac Mali 2018, Komarna, Coastal Dalmatia, Croatia: From Coastal Dalmatia, Terra Madre Barrique 2018 is a dry, full-bodied and richly-fruited red wine blend of 85% Plavac Mali, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Syrah. Look for dark berry compote, baking spice and dark chocolate flavours on this plushy red from Croatia. Plavac Mali food pairings: roast duck, chicken, lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2028 41288 13.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From Cyril Marès, vign., Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition 2021 is a great value Costières De Nîmes red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah (90%/10%) at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and spicy on the nose and palate with dark and red berry, anise, dried wild herbs, tobacco and sweet spice flavours generous and juicy on the palate, tannins are pleasantly chewy. Enjoy it now through 2028 with a sausage cassoulet. Food pairings: cheese pizza, ham and asparagus quiche, meat loaf. Drink: 2024 - 2028 143099 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laurent Perrachon et Fils Roche Bleue Juliénas 2022, Juliénas, Beaujolais A.C., France: Laurent Perrachon et Fils Roche Bleue 2022 is a great value fruity and supple Gamay at $22. Zesty and concentrated on the palate with dark berry, raspberry, cherry fruit leather, cold tea and spicy flavours, it is a complex Gamay but so easy to enjoy. Tannins are medium and fine. The wine was so named after the bluestone soils in Juliénas wine region. Food pairings: roast chicken, pepper steak, Salisbury steak. Drink: 2024 - 2029 487165 13.1% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Nages JT 2021, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: From the Costières De Nîmes, Rhône wine region, Château de Nages Jt 2021 is a juicy, fruity, full-bodied Syrah-based red wine blend with 10% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre grapes in support. Dry, full-bodied and elegant, it is expressive with earthy violets, cherry, dark berry and mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Aged in a mix of French oak barrels and concrete tank, enjoy it now through 2030. Produced by Famille Gassier. Food pairings: cheese pizza, grilled hangar steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2030 736876 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône wine region, Château d'Ampuis E. Guigal 2023 is an elegant and fragrant Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne white wine blend from one of the most trustworthy producers of Rhône wines from Côte Rotie to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fresh with ripe stone fruit, soft citrus zest, ginger spice and minerally notes rich and silky from beginning to end, it finishes long and creamy. A beautifully balanced white wine from the Rhône! Food pairings: baked brie and apricot coulee, salad greens with goat cheese pomegranate and cranberry, roast duck. Drink: 2024 - 2028 290296 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Ramage La Batisse 2016, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Ramage La Batisse Cru Bourgeois 2016 is an excellent value Haut-Médoc red at $24. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet, the wine is rich with ripe dark plum, spicy cherry, pink florals, nutty and vanilla flavours plushy and long on the palate, this Bordeaux red blend has a lot to offer. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Food pairings: stuff roast flank steak, grilled red meats, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2024 - 2030 41286 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Manoir de Mercey Clos des Dames Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2021, Hautes Côtes De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: From Hautes Côtes De Beaune, Burgundy wine region, Manoir de Mercey Clos Des Dames 2021 is an Old World Chardonnay aged in old French oak casks. Clos de Dames is fragrant with ripe pear, tropical fruit, citrus zesty and fresh on the palate. Lots to love on this Burgundian Chardonnay to enjoy it with a traditional roast chicken. Food pairings: steamed lobster with lemon butter, sauteed halibut steak, veal medallions in a rich white wine mushroom sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2028 512665 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gabriel Meffre Laurus Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, elegant and plushy Rhône red wine blend of mostly Grenache grapes with Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes in support. An amazing value Rhône red at $20 with a mouthful of ripe dark plum, dark berry, dried wild herbs, spicy, savoury and fresh on the palate, buy this one by the case and enjoy it through 2026. Food pairings: rare roast beef, lamb stew, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2024 - 2026 381053 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larose-Trintaudon 2016, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Larose-Trintaudon 2016 is a 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot red wine blend produced from sustainably grown grapes. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with blackberry, plum, black pepper, mineral and mocha notes, it finishes fresh and smooth on a creamy vanilla note. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold to 2032. Food pairings: turkey, roast breast of veal, prime rib. Drink: 2024 - 2032 297945 13.7% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Blanc 2022, Bordeaux A.C., France: Inspired by Haut-Brion, Clarence Dillon Clarendelle 2022 is a medium-bodied white Bordeaux blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sémillon and 19% Muscadelle, fresh and floral on the nose with lime blossom, gooseberry, stony and fine herb flavours mouth-wateringly great on the palate. This wine comes from the owners of Château Haut-Brion and is named for the American financier Clarence Dillon (1882-1979), who purchased Haut-Brion in 1935. Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Blanc food pairings: roast turkey, salads topped with grilled chicken, seafood linguine. Drink: 2024 - 2026 28845 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2021, Les Cornuds Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: From Les Cornuds Vinsobres, Rhône wine region, Famille Perrin 2021 is a great value Grenache and Syrah red wine blend. Dry, medium-bodied and fruit-driven with bright cherry, raspberry, chocolate and dark spices on the nose and palate, tannins are fine-grained and supple as well. Ready to enjoy now. Food pairings: grilled meats, venison steak, roast duck. Drink: 2024 - 2025 566844 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Châtelain Les Chailloux Silex Pouilly-Fumé 2023, Loire A.C., France: Produced by Jean-Claude Châtelain, Domaine Châtelain Les Chailloux Silex 2023 Pouilly-Fumé is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the flinty, clay soils of the Loire. Entirely forged in stainless steel, it is a super fresh and steely Pouilly-Fumé vibrant with green apple, grassy and white pepper flavours with a kiss of mint lingering on the finish. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried sablefish with just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, green salads topped with freshly steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2024 - 2028 106690 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Drappier Brut Nature Pinot Noir Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Toasty, full-bodied and robust with rich aromas due to the lead of Pinot Noir in the blend. Very elegant. Great bubbly for the holidays. Pinot Noir Champagne food pairings: smoked salmon on baguette, cucumber and watercress sandwiches, fruit galette. Drink: 2022 - 2024 179275 12% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle Red 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: Clarence Dillon Clarendelle 2016 was inspired by Haut-Brion and is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 74% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc rich with aromas of blueberry, black currant, rose petals, toasty oak spice with a smoky mochanilla kiss fresh on the palate. An excellent value and complex Bordeaux at $24. Enjoy with an entrecôte from the grill. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, bison burgers, tourtière. Drink: 2024 - 2029 28837 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luc Belaire Limited Edition Bleu Sparkling, France: Luc Belaire Limited Edition Bleu is the newest fizz from a popular producer. Produced from Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes, look for tropical fruit, orchard fruit and fine herb flavours elegant and rounded on a delicate fizz. The blue bottle was inspired by the waters of the Côte d'Azur and is so pretty. Sparkling food pairings: chips and dip, veggies and dip, salads, fish tacos, custard fruit tarts. Drink: 2024 - 2025 25281 12.5% MS 750 mL $42.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dauvergne Ranvier de Natura Rerum Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France Food pairings: charcuterie, cheese pizza, grilled sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2030 38881 14% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Mas Nicole Vineyard Single Vineyard Collection Réserve Viognier 2022, Pays D'oc I.G.P., France: Paul Mas Single Vineyard Collection Reserve 2022 Viognier is amazing value at $15. From Nicole Vineyard, Pays D'oc, Languedoc wine region, this is a dry, medium-bodied and beautifully crafted 100% Viognier from an iconic producer and fourth-generation grower. First-generation winemaker Jean-Claude Mas has crafted a beautifully balanced and sleek Viognier fragrant and flavoursome with summer-kissed florals, honeysuckle, peachy, apricot, Meyer lemon, ginger and subtle spicy flavours concentrated and silky smooth on the palate. Very nicely done! Viognier food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, chicken, roast pork tenderloin with apricot puree. Drink: 2024 - 2026 370098 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Millet Chablis 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Millet 2022 Chablis is produced from sustainably grown Chardonnay grapes from the Chablis sourced from vines more than 30 years of age. Fresh and fragrant with green apple, lime-lemon zest and brilliant with flinty steely minerality, there is lots to enjoy here on this zesty white wine. Enjoy it through 2028 with a mussel hotpot or chicken breasts Dijonnaise. The Millet family have been crafting wines in Chablis since 1980. Chablis food pairings: salads topped with herbed goat cheese, grilled chicken breast, vegetarian quiche. Drink: 2024 - 2028 447193 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Fernand Engel Heritage Riesling 2022, Alsace A.C., France: Domaine Fernand Engel Heritage 2022 Riesling is so pretty on the nose with honeysuckle, ripe peach, pineapple, toasted hazelnut, flinty mineral aromas and flavours vibrant and intense on the palate, it is an elegant Alsatian classic fresh and rounded from extended lees ageing. Chill and enjoy it through 2027 with braised ham hocks in choucroute. Riesling food pairings: veal schnitzel, grilled pork chops, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2024 - 2027 17891 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brotte La Rollande Crozes-Hermitage 2022, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: From a warm and dry vintage, Brotte La Rollande 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied Syrah-driven red wine blend perfumed with ripe blackberry, red berry, plum, earthy fresh mushroom, wild herbs, cracked pepper and subtle spicy flavours compact and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are fine and structured. Enjoy it with roast duck or goose through 2028. Food pairings: boar terrine, aged cheeses, medallions of lamb with rosemary and mint. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38864 12.5% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Compostelle 2020, Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France: Domaine De Compostelle 2020 is an elegant and plushy red wine bend of 85% Merlot with the balance in Cabernet Franc. Fragrant with ripe dark berry, spice, walnut and roasted coffee aromas and flavours, the wine is dry, full-bodied and framed with velvety tannins. Delish now, but try it in 2026 when it will show its best through 2033. Château La Cabanne's second wine is Domaine de Compostelle and is produced from younger vines. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, filet mignon, duck confit. Drink: 2026 - 2034 38200 14% D 750 mL $56.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir 2021, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Domaine Lafage Nicolas 2021 is produced from Vielles Vignes Grenache Noir and is an excellent value Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon red wine at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fragrant with potpourri, strawberry fruit leather, liquid cherry, red currant, ripe red plum, spicy flavours vibrant and concentrated on the palate, although it comes in at 15% abv you would hardly know it. Enjoy it now through 2026 with a traditional roast chicken or try it with a holiday turkey dinner. Grenache Noir food pairings: turkey, roast beef, lamb. Drink: 2024 - 2025 354191 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Studert-Prüm Riesling Trocken 2023, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: From the Mosel, Studert-Prüm 2023 Riesling is an excellent value trocken at $18. This dry Riesling is produced from grapes grown on the very steep slatey slopes on the bank of the Mosel River. Fresh and fragrant with summer and spring florals, it is a luscious mouthful of ripe peach, yellow plum, stone fruit and honeyed flavours vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with a perfect pairing of roast pork. Riesling Trocken food pairings: roast pork tenderloin with apricot puree, baked maple ham, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2024 - 2028 39765 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Anselmann Ortega Beerenauslese 2022, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Pfalz wine region, Anselmann 2022 Beerenauslese (375 ml) is a lushly sweet dessert wine (134 g/l res. sugar) produced from the Ortega grape. Perfumed with ripe apricot, peach, ripe apple, pear flavours unctuous on the palate with brilliant acidity to match and a long finish, this is a beautiful dessert wine and can be enjoyed lightly chilled as dessert or paired with fruit tarts, crème brûlée, custards, foie gras and creamy blue-veined cheeses. Produced from 100% Ortega, a grape variety that is a cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 Berliner Wein Trophy. Ortega Beerenauslese food pairings: strawberry shortcake, lemon tarte, crème brûlée. Drink: 2024 - 2030 30597 10.5% S 375 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greece

Domain Mega Spileo Cuvee III Red Blend 2022, Achaia, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: A mocha, chocolate-noted full-bodied Greek red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrodafne and Agiorgitiko grapes. Smooth and generous. Perfect for Mexican mole. Food pairings: BBQ ribs, lamb stew, rouladen. Drink: 2024 - 2026 25708 13% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Estate Papaioannou Agiorgtiko 2019, Nemea, Peloponnese P.D.O., Greece: From Nemea, Estate Papaioannou 2019 Agiorgtiko is produced from 25-year-old vines and was aged for one year in French oak barrels. Look for dark cherry, cassis, dried red berry fruits, cocoa and a delicate nudge of spice on this dry, medium-bodied red from the Peloponnese PDO wine region. Tannins are structured and rich. Drink or hold. The 2019 vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge. Agiorgtiko food pairings: roast pork, grilled game sausages, gourmet burgers, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2024 - 2028 27217 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi Monemvasios 2014, Peloponnese, Laconia P.G.I., Greece: From the Peloponnese, Laconia wine region, Tsimbidi Monemvasia, Monemvasios 2014 is a dry, medium-bodied and fresh red wine blend of 90% Agiorgitiko and 10% Mavroudi mostly fermented in stainless-steel tank, then aged up to 12 months in new oak and second use barrels. Lots of fruit upfront here with red berry, strawberry, dried mushroom, black olive, earthy and savoury herb flavours mouth-watering and lingering on the palate. Food pairings: Greek style roast chicken, roast leg of lamb, lamburgers stuffed with Feta cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2026 33253 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Oremus Tokaji 2021, Tokaji, Tokaj-Hegyalja P.D.O., Hungary: Produced by Vega Sicilia and from the Tokaj-Hegyalja P.D.O., Oremus 2021 (500 ml) is a late-harvest Tokaji produced from 70% Furmint and 30% Harslevelu grapes. Softly sweet and mouth-wateringly long with brilliant orange, citrus florals, fine herbs and Christmas cake spice flavours zesty on the finish, enjoy it lightly chilled with peach or apple cobbler desserts or blue-veined cheeses through 2031. Tokaji food pairings: peach cobbler, foie gras, blue-veined cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2031 28945 11% S 500 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Israel

Barkan Classic Petite Syrah KPM 2016, Israel: Smoky with a lot of oak on the nose and palate. Blackened fruit and dark spice. This is a kosher wine (Kp M). Pair with a rare steak. Petite Syrah Kpm food pairings: meaty ragus, lamb in a red wine sauce, mushroom and leek risotto. Drink: 2024 - 2028 613141 12% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 86/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture 2019, Aglianico Del Vulture, Basilicata D.O.C., Italy: From the Basilicata wine region, Paternoster Synthesi 2019 Aglianico Del Vulture is excellent value at $20. Deep, dark and inky in the glass, it is fragrant with blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, wet stone, sous bois, earthy and wild herb flavours juicy on the palate. The Aglianico del Vulture grapes for this vintage grow in 50 acres of rich black and volcanic soils at 1,300 to 2,000 feet above sea level. Vineyards are naturally terraced and overlook Mount Vulture. Food pairings: grilled skirt steak, meat-lover's pizza, turkey. Drink: 2024 - 2028 51672 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2021, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno 2021 is a big, medium-plus-bodied and muscular Tuscan red produced from organically-grown 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot grapes. Rich, concentrated and vibrant with layers of ripe dark cherry, cassis, dark plum, fragrant with violets and pink rose petals. Tannins are ultra fine. It's beautiful now, but give it some time in bottle to show its best. Drink from 2026 to 2035. Food pairings: hearty beef stew with fall vegetables, three sausage and bean cassoulet, Mediterranean spiced lamb. Drink: 2027 - 2035 735597 15% D 750 mL $99.95 Score: 99/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2023, Alto Adige, Trentino, Italy: This Pinot Grigio is as crisp and fresh as the mountain air that surrounds it and the crystalline lakes that irrigate it with aromas of lime zest and lemon sunshine. I’d pair this with a dish I’d call a taste of the Italian Alps – freshly grilled fish seasoned with a squeeze of lemon, on a bed of mixed field greens and a dash of olive oil. The wine’s refreshing acidity cuts through the richness of the fish, while the citrusy notes complement the salad’s tang. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood, salad, grilled chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2026 302380 12.5% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2020, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Tornatore 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied Etna Rosso produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Vineyards are located at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level on the north side of and active volcano. Fresh, elegant and fragrant with dried rose petals, blue florals, strawberry, cherry, fine herbs and spicy flavours vibrant on the palate, there is lots of food-friendly acidity on this vintage for roasted meats, grilled game sausages and oily fish like smoked sardines. Enjoy it through 2028. Etna Rosso food pairings: rich meat stews, pasta in tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, risotto with mushrooms. Drink: 2024 - 2028 487090 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2022, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2022 is a dry, full-bodied and intense red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. From a warm vintage, the wine is elegant and concentrated on the palate with ripe blackberry, black currant and lingers on a toasty, spicy note. Nicely balanced and a wine with great finesse, enjoy it now through the end of the decade. Food pairings: rib eye steak, sirloin tip roast, BBQ side ribs. Drink: 2024 - 2030 72439 12.5% XD 750 mL $98.95 Score: 96/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brandini Annunziata Barolo 2015, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Brandini Annunziata 2015 Barolo is dry, full-bodied and fragrant with earthy violets, cherry compote, toasted hazelnut, baking spice and minty flavours focussed and elegant on the palate. Enjoy it through the end of the decade with roast beef dinner. Barolo food pairings: veal medallions and polenta, roast leg of lamb, venison ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2030 39169 15% D 750 mL $76.95 Score: 95/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Loacker, Corte Pavone 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino is produced from organically-grown Sangiovese wine grapes. Dark, full-bodied smoky and savoury with ripe black cherry, raspberry, dried wild herbs, bitter chocolate, orange zest flavours and framed with ultra-fine, structured and polished tannins, it is lovely now and will show its best from 2027 through 2038. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: ravioli, meat and root vegetable stir fry, sausage casserole, chilli. Drink: 2027 - 2037 237263 15% XD 750 mL $76.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria le Pupille Saffredi 2021, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Elisabetta Geppetti who has been making wine in Maremma for 25 years as the head of the Fattoria Le Pupille in Morellino di Scansano territory. Fattoria's Le Pupille Saffredi 2021 is a dry, full-bodied Tuscan red wine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot rich and fragrant with sandalwood, coffee, lavender and wild herb aromas mirrored on the palate along with a minty, flinty mineral and forever finish. Lovely now and at its best from 2026 through 2030. Food pairings: meat pies, tourtiere, gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink: 2026 - 2030 74435 14% XD 750 mL $136.95 Score: 88/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mezzacorona Premium Collection Riserva Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore 2019, Rotaliano, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: From the Alto Adige Trentino wine region, Mezzacorona Riserva 2019 is an amazing value Teroldego. Dry, medium-bodied and juicy with black currant, dark plum, black cherry, anise and clove spice flavours well-integrated on the palate, it is balanced with bright acidity for food and framed with velvety tannins. A great expression of traditionally crafted Teroldego! Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore food pairings: grilled red meats, tourtiere, lamb burgers stuffed with Feta cheese,. Drink: 2024 - 2026 732222 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Starlino Rosso Vermouth, Italy Rosso Vermouth food pairings: fruit cake, blue cheese, cocktails. Drink: 2024 - 2026 39691 17% M 750 mL $28.95 November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Volpaia Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Volpaia 2021 Chianti Classico is produced from organically-grown Sangiovese grapes near the village of Volpaia, with grapes sourced from one of the highest vineyards in the Chianti wine region. Big, bold and mouth-watering with tart cherry, red berry, wild herbs and spicy flavours, it is a youthful Chianti, good now and will show its best from 2025 through 2032. Enjoy it with your favourite vegetarian or meaty lasagne recipe. Chianti Classico food pairings: pasta and sun-dried tomato sauce, spaghetti and meatballs, lamb Bolognese. Drink: 2025 - 2032 953828 13.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conti Bossi Fedrigotti Pian del Griso Pinot Grigio 2023, Valdadige, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Masi's Conti Bossi Fedrigotti Pian Del Griso 2023 Pinot Grigio is a vegan-friendly PG and is dry, medium-bodied, fragrant and fresh with ripe apple, pear, stony mineral and lime-lemon zest flavours satiny and elegant on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from the historic Conti Bossi Fedrigotti estate vineyards. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood Alfredo, salads, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2024 - 2026 11096 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marco & Vittorio Adriano Basarin Barbaresco 2019, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Marco & Vittorio Adriano Basarin 2019 Barbaresco is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and youthful red wine, fragrant with earthy violets, crushed raspberry, baking spice and wild herbs so savoury on the palate. The wine is framed by structured, fine-grained tannins. Good now, better in 2027 when this vintage will begin to show its best. Enjoy it through 2040. Barbaresco food pairings: prime rib roast, roast shoulder of lamb, roast stuffed breast of veal. Drink: 2027 - 2039 496992 14% XD 750 mL $58.95 Score: 95/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Oro Brolo Campofiorin 2020, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Masi's Oro Brolo Campofiorin 2020 is a modern Ripasso produced from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes sourced from the Veneto wine region. The local Oseleta grape was rediscovered and replanted by Masi in the 1980s. This example is fragrant, fresh, rich and velvety with dark cherry, dark berry, savoury herb and subtle spicy flavours with a lovely chocolate finish. Lots of flavour here to enjoy with a great holiday meal or hard cheeses. Food pairings: grilled lamb, pepper steak, spaghetti Bolognese. Drink: 2024 - 2032 976092 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Speri Pigaro Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2022, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, and a family owned operation for seven generations, Speri Pigaro 2022 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico is produced from sustainably grown Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes. A dry, vibrant and full-bodied Ripasso with great structure and balance, it is silky with dark cherry, spicy, earthy and smoky flavours on the palate. Enjoy it with a slow-cooked beef blade roast. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: meat lovers pizza , spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2024 - 2030 205286 13.5% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2021, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Vietti Tre Vigne 2021 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is bright and savoury with abundant dark cherry, grilled herbs, anise spice, minty and flinty mineral flavours juicy and intense on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2029. Barbera D'asti food pairings: cannelloni, root vegetable casserole, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2024 - 2029 39168 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Banfi 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino (375 ml) is the perfect size to enjoy on your own with a rich meaty dish. Dry, full-bodied and a mouthful of dark plum, blackberry, savoury herbs, anise, cedar brush and pepper spice flavours, it is intense and full-flavoured on the palate. Excellent now through 2032. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta, cheese pizza, Bistecca Florentine. Drink: 2024 - 2032 175091 13.5% XD 375 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Villa Antinori Riserva 2021 Chianti Classico is an elegant, medium-bodied Chianti showing ripe black cherry, plum, licorice and spicy flavours full and delicious on the palate. Absolutely gorgeous now through 2031. Chianti Classico food pairings: grilled meats, meat pasta, lamb stew. Drink: 2024 - 2031 540971 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

De Bernard Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2023, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco D.O.C.G., Italy: From Maschio Beniamin, De Bernard 2023 Superiore DOCG brut Millesimato a fresh blend of 85% Glera 7% Verdisio and 8% Perera. It is a dry and fragrant bubble showing tropical fruit and citrusy flavours on a fine and persistent mousse. Bright and light, enjoy it chilled up with veggies and dip. Prosecco Superiore food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, salads, sushi, veggies and dip. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39645 11% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Sileni Straits Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sileni Straits Grande Reserve 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied and flavoursome SB with grassy notes, bell pepper, mango, passionfruit and guava flavours bright, zesty and silky on the palate. Very nicely done! Chill and enjoy it through 2028. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, seafood chowder, crayfish ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2028 36865 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Greywacke 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with lemongrass, stone fruit, lifted gooseberry and feijoa flavours intense and vibrant on the palate with a clean, crisp and lingering finish. Very nicely done, enjoy it now through 2030 with shellfish from the grill. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cheese, shellfish, Caesar salad, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2024 - 2030 164228 13% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 96/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2023, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: Paddy Borthwick 2023 Pinot Gris is a fragrant and youthful PG from the Wairarapa, North Island wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and enticingly fragrant with honeysuckle, ripe pear, yellow apple, quince, with baking spice flavours and a leesy minerally finish, it is nicely complex and textured on the palate. Chill it up and enjoy it through 2026. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, green salads topped with freshly steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2024 - 2026 555516 13.9% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Invivo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: From Central Otago, South Island Invivo 2022 Pinot Noir is an elegant and juicy medium-bodied, small-batch PN selected from three small growers. Brilliant on the palate with ripe red berry, strawberry, cherry, fine herbs, anise and cinnamon spice flavours juicy and long on the palate, tannins are fine-grained and velvety. A lovely, fresh and charming PN to gift or pour with a roast leg of lamb. Enjoy it through 2027. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb tagine, filet mignon of venison, rib steak. Drink: 2024 - 2028 466029 14.2% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Maria Southern Clays Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria Southern Clays 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Fresh with orange blossom, grapefruit zest, fine herb and briny mineral aromas and flavours on the palate. This well-crafted Marlborough SB is bone-dry, medium-bodied, wonderfully fresh and balanced with fresh acidity from beginning to its very long finish. Drink or hold. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: baked goat cheese with cranberry and cherry coulee, goat cheese green onion and smoked salmon pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2028 447474 13% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 95/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Quadrus Red 2018, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: From a dry, hot vintage (the warmest in 86 years in the Douro), Quadrus 2018 is a full-bodied Touriga Nacional with some Tinta Roriz and Sousão added to the mix. Rich and intense with ripe dark berry, dark cherry, plum, clove, and pepper spice flavours, enjoy this flavoursome Douro through 2028 with braised meats. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vineyards planted in 2005. Red food pairings: slow-braised smoked brisket, roast prime rib, venison stew. Drink: 2024 - 2029 440305 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port 2010, Douro, Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Warre's Quinta Da Cavadinha 2010 vintage port was produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from old vines in Warre’s Quinta da Cavadinha, one of the finest vineyards in the Pinhão Valley. Old vines make up a very high proportion of the vineyard, and the wines that make up the port are highly concentrated with rich aromas and flavours. On the palate, this port is lush and rich with ripe dark berry, dark cherry with soft rounded tannins. Excellent lightly chilled on its own or with blue-veined cheeses, foie gras and dark chocolate treats. Port food pairings: chocolate terrine, blue-veined cheeses, foie gras. Drink: 2024 - 2040 39466 20% S 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

The Chocolate Block 2022, Swartland W.O., South Africa: From Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block 2022 is a vegan friendly and savoury red wine blend of mostly Syrah sourced from the Goldmine and Porseleinberg vineyards, with 9% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Viognier added to the mix. Enticingly fragrant with red berry, dark cherry and chocolate flavours with a hint of cinnamon on the palate and velvety tannins, enjoy it through 2029. Food pairings: steaks and burgers from the grill, roast chicken, veal chops from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2030 129353 14.5% D 750 mL $42.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Unorthodox Sauvignon Blanc KPM 2023, Simonsberg W.O., South Africa Food pairings: salads. Herbed quiches, roast veggie flatbreads. Drink: 2024 - 2026 516625 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 November 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waterkloof Circle of Life 2023, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Waterkloof Circle Of Life 2023 is a zesty co-ferment of sustainably grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Semillon grapes sourced from the Stellenbosch wine region. Lovely, elegant, leesy and bright on the palate with fresh cut hay, exotic white florals, citrus zest, gooseberry and stone fruit and mineral flavours tangy on the palate with a nuanced finish of oak spice. Lovely now through 2027. Food pairings: herb-crusted and panko trout, chickpea lentil pea and potato curry, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2027 284588 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2015, Rioja, D.O.C.A., Spain: Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva 2015 is dry, full-bodied and smooth red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo with the balance in Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. Concentrated and plushy on the palate with ripe black fruits, leather, raisin, fig, dried wild herbs, baking spice, minty and chocolate flavours, tannins are structured on this mature Rioja red. Enjoy it through 2032 with slow-braised ribs or a rich roast of pork. Tempranillo food pairings: chili, black bean soup, short ribs, tomato tarte. Drink: 2024 - 2032 244715 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Godelia Mencia Red 2018, Bierzo D.O., Spain: Godelia 2018 Mencia is an elegant, dry, medium-bodied red wine from the Bierzo wine region in Spain. Fresh with earthy, cassis, violet, olive and savoury spicy flavours on the palate, tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Enjoy it through 2026. Mencia Red food pairings: roast pork, slow-braised veal ribs, lamb kebabs, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2026 368043 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hola Mediterráneo Organic Brut Sparkling, Catalonia, Spain: From Catalonia, Hola Mediterráneo is an excellent value Charmat method bubble. Produced from organically grown Chardonnay, look for fresh tropical fruit, green apple crunch, pear and toasty nut flavours on a delightfully fresh, fizzy mousse. Elegant and appealing to anyone who loves bubbles, chill and enjoy it with fish and chips or chilled up on its own to toast in your guests over the holidays. Sparkling food pairings: tapas, Manchego cheese, salads, spicy grilled prawns. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39814 8.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2019 is a dry, elegant, silky 92% Tempranillo with the balance in Grenache, Mazuelo and Graciano grapes. Bright with ripe red cherry, plum, earthy and flinty flavours silky on the palate, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are structured and velvety. This well-loved Rioja red spent two years in American oak barrels (10% new) and 14 months in bottle. Very nice now through 2029. Reserva food pairings: black bean soup, short ribs, sharp cheddar, pork. Drink: 2024 - 2029 209148 14% D 750 mL $40.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Avelino Vegas Montespina Verdejo Sobre Lías 2023, Rueda, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Avelino Vegas Montespina Sobre Lias 2023 is a great value Old Vines Verdejo at $17. As it name suggests, Sobre Lias (on its lees) is dry, medium-bodied and intensely fresh with lemon-lime zest, tropical fruit and minerally flavours from extended contact on its lees adding weight and complexity to the wine. Grapes for this vintage were grown on vines 900 metres above sea level on clay, pebble and limestone soils. Amazing value at $17, buy it by the case and enjoy it through 2027. Verdejo Sobre Lías food pairings: pan fried scallops, grilled seafood, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2024 - 2027 40788 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Joel Gott Wines Washington Red Blend 2021, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Joel Gott 2021 is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Zinfandel grapes sourced from three different appellations in Washington's Columbia Valley: Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, and Walla Walla Valley. The grapes from the Wahluke Slope and Yakima Valley have smaller, thicker skins due to the dry and hot conditions the occurred during the summer and the grapes from the Walla Walla Valley provide richness and structure to the blend. This example is showing rich blackberry, cherry, coffee, baking spice and vanilla flavours silky and rounded on the palate. Food pairings: roast chicken, smoked roast turkey, onion pie. Drink: 2024 - 2028 488510 13.9% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

A to Z Wineworks The Essence of Oregon Pinot Noir 2021, Oregon, United States: A to Z Wineworks, The Essence Of Oregon 2021 is an elegant and plushy Pinot Noir with ripe raspberry, cherry, spiced plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf and well-integrated oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Very nicely balanced, enjoy it through 2028 with a roasted root vegetable casserole. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, pork tenderloin, duck confit. Drink: 2024 - 2029 562884 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cline Cellars Viognier 2023, North Coast, California, United States: Cline 2023 Viognier is great value at $20. Produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from North Coast, California, this spicy white is dry, full-bodied and fragrant with white florals, spiced pear, ripe peach, orange zest and tropical fruit notes fresh and tangy on the palate. Chill and enjoy it through 2026 with a pork tenderloin from the grill. Viognier food pairings: crab cakes with mango chutney, mild curries, pork tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2024 - 2027 128421 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, United States: From St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fragrant, rich, dark and delish with dark berry, dark cherry, black olive, dark chocolate and spicy flavours concentrated on the palate, it is a lush and plushy palate-coating Cab. The wine commemorates the passing of Jerry Lohr's wife, Carol Waldorf Lohr, in 2008 due to complications from breast cancer. Today, $3 from every purchase of Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Since the program’s inception, sales from J. Lohr's Carol’s Vineyard releases have supported early breast cancer detection, access to mammograms, patient navigation systems and the delivery of HOPE Kits (a gift box of comforting items) to women undergoing breast cancer treatment. These programs continue to build on a partnership that has funded over 6,500 mammograms for women who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb, beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2034 246918 14.9% D 750 mL $97.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: From Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard 2021 Pinot Noir is produced by Joseph J. Wagner. Fresh and bold with ripe black plum, ripe red and dark berries, black cherry, lavender, flinty mineral and dusty cocoa flavours supple and rounded on the palate, this is a broody but opulent PN with a full palate and a lingering spicy finish. Drinking beautifully now through 2028. Pinot Noir food pairings: beef Carpaccio, veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, mushroom and leek risotto. Drink: 2024 - 2028 212076 14.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Josh Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, North Coast, California, United States: Josh Reserve 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from select sites in Napa, Sonoma, Lake County and Mendocino. Full-bodied and fruity, this is a juicy red rich with ripe dark cherry, plum, hazelnut, minty and vanilla notes framed by equally rich and velvety tannins. Enjoy it with steaks from the grill or aged hard cheeses. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised short ribs, grilled beef bavette steak, hard cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2030 648675 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Paul Hobbs, Crossbarn 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry and robust Sonoma County Cab with smoky black fruit, plum and loads of raspberry, black pepper and cocoa powder flavours concentrated and plushy on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, pork tenderloin, veal chops. Drink: 2024 - 2030 438986 14.5% XD 750 mL $76.95 Score: 93/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Raymond Reserve Selection 2021 is a full-bodied, unfiltered red wine blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 1% each of Malbec and Merlot with over 18 months ageing in barrel. Fragrant with earthy violets, it is richly layered with blackberry, cassis, plum, anise, minty and cocoa flavours generous on the palate. Complex and expressive, enjoy this Napa Valley Cab through 2036 with grilled red meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steak, stew, bison, venison, boar. Drink: 2025 - 2036 715979 14.4% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: From the Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, Wente Riva Ranch Vineyard 2021 is produced from estate grown Pinot Noir. Light ruby in the glass, it is fragrant with crushed black raspberry, strawberry fruit leather, herbal and subtle spicy flavours lifted on the palate. Very nicely done, enjoy it through 2028. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast goose, duck, rabbit, veal medallions in rich mushroom sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2028 17155 14.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: Rutherford Ranch 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, full-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with splashes of Merlot, Petite Sirah, Malbec and Petit Verdot adding their personalities to the final blend. Matured for 12 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, the wine is rich and vibrant on the palate with ripe blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and minty flavours with a long, juicy finish. Enjoy this elegant Napa Cab now through 2032. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, mushroom burgers, strong cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2032 73817 13.6% D 750 mL $61.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: Chalk Hill Estate 2022 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from cool-climate Sonoma Coast as well as from the Foley Family Estate vineyards in Carneros and Chalk Hill. Dry and medium-bodied, it is an excellent quality Chard and so delicious now with ripe red apple, Bartlett pear, citrus blossom and flinty mineral flavours lithe and elegant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it through 2027. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled salmon steaks, roast turkey, chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 420943 14.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: Cliff Lede 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is so easy to enjoy! Dry, medium-plus-bodied and concentrated with layers of ripe black fruits, cinnamon and cedar brush spice with a long, dark chocolate and savoury finish framed by super fine tannins, it is complex and so delicious now. Enjoy this Napa Cab through 2034. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast turkey, prime rib roast, beef bourgignon. Drink: 2024 - 2034 39251 14.2% XD 750 mL $119.95 Score: 94/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Grgich Hills Estate Grown Zinfandel 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Grgich Hills 2019 Zinfandel is produced from estate-grown grapes and is dry, medium-bodied and generous on the palate with baked red berry pie, strawberry, sweet baking spices and stony flavours smooth and delish on the palate. Tannins are soft and rounded. Easy to love, enjoy it now through 2027. Zinfandel food pairings: grilled pork chops, gourmet burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2024 - 2027 903237 15.5% XD 750 mL $62.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Pinot Noir 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: La Crema 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and velvety with layers of blueberry, cherry, anise spice, coffee and mocha flavours fresh on the palate and framed by plushy tannins. The wine rested in French oak barrels (20% new) for six months. Drinking beautiful now through 2028. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, pepper steak, coq au vin. Drink: 2024 - 2028 385757 13.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: From a very dry vintage, with a yield of smaller berries, Meiomi 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is concentrated with blackberry, cassis, mint, earthy, spicy and vanilla flavours intense on the palate. Pour with barbequed beef ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: spicy ribs, burgers, veggie and lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2030 20765 13.7% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Argyle Brut Sparkling 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Argyle 2018 is a dry and elegant bubble from Oregon, produced from sustainably grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes (55%/35%/10%) sourced from the Knudsen and Spirit Hill Vineyards in the Willamette Valley wine region. This elegant sparkler is bone-dry, full-bodied and vibrant with a lovely fine and persistent mousse showing ripe apple, pear, tropical fruit, toasty and lemon zesty flavours generous and beautifully balanced on the palate. The cuvée for this vintage was aged in 70% stainless steel tank and 30% neutral oak barrels with no malolactic conversion and the wine was finished with a dosage of 3 g/l sugar. Enjoy it now through 2027. Brut Sparkling food pairings: seafood canapes, creamy cheeses, antipasto. Drink: 2024 - 2026 258160 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. November 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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