Other Wines/Drinks
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Single Malt, Japan: A gorgeous single malt whisky from Japan's first and still most premium producer. This dram shares so much with Scottish single malts from climate to style. Lovely notes of peat and thyme. 21082 45% 700 mL $94.60 Score: 97/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Single Malt, Japan: A gorgeous single malt whisky from Japan's first and still most premium producer. Lovely notes of peat and thyme. 20220 45% 700 mL $94.95 Score: 96/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Guarda Rios Red 2022, Alentejo V.R., Portugal: Guarda Rios 2022 is a great value Aragonez, Syrah and Trincadeira red wine blend from Portugal at $11. Look for ripe dark berry fruit, olive, wild herbs, baking spice and nutty flavours, dry, medium-bodied and creamy on the palate with velvety tannins. Finishes long with a dark fruity finish. Red food pairings: vegetarian pizza, sausages from the grill, ribs and burgers. Drink: 2026 - 2026 25257 13.5% D 750 mL $13.50 Score: 88/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trim Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Trim 2021 is a well-priced Californian Cabernet Sauvignon at $20. Fresh, fragrant and robust with blackberry, black cherry, black olive and dark chocolate flavours on the palate, the wine finishes on an earthy, spicy note and a kiss of minerality. Delish with meaty ragus or a stuffed beef flank steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, ribs, sausages, pork chops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 20811 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Silvestro Patres Barolo 2019, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, San Silvestro Patres 2019 Barolo is produced from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from 11 villages in the Piedmont wine region. Fragrant with red berry, cherry, raspberry, blue florals, spicy and meaty on the palate, this satin-silky Barolo is very approachable now. Barolo food pairings: prime rib roast, rack of lamb, roast duck. Drink: 2025 - 2030 377986 14.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Las Piedras, Maipo Valley, Chile: San Pedro 1865 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $20. Grapes were sourced from the sandy and gravel-mix soils of select vineyards from the terraces of the Maipo Valley. Las Piedras (the stones) is dry, medium-bodied and delicious with crushed raspberry, plum, blueberry, black currant and fine herbs fresh on the palate and framed by rich and structured tannins. Enjoy it now through 2030 with meats form the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, juicy steak, game, rustic bread, turkey. Drink: 2024 - 2028 37911 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot, Ontario, Canada: The half-bottle size of this terrific Cabernet Merlot blend from Niagara. It’s 375 ml, so it has roughly two and half glasses on wine. That’s perfect for when you and a friend may only want a glass of wine and don’t want to open a standard 750 ml bottle. This smooth, full-bodied red wine has seductive aromas of ripe dark berries and plums. Hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky, donates his proceeds from every bottle sold to the Wayne Gretzky Foundation which funds children’s hockey programs across the country, builds rinks, and donates equipment. It’s a wine that tastes good and does good for the community.
37964 13% D 375 mL $8.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California, United States: Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a lush and intensely-layered, fruit-driven Cab with toasty oak spice aromas on the nose and ripe blackberry, dark berry, cherry and toasty oak spice flavours concentrated and balanced on the palate with bright acidity for food. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from the cooler-climate wine regions of Alexander Valley and Sonoma County. Easy to understand, drink now or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, spaghetti with meatballs and sausage, roast lamb, game meats, slow-roasted beef. Drink: 2025 - 2028 61002 14.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: From the Peloponnese P.G.I., Domaine Skouras Cuvée Prestige 2023 is a great value 90% Agiorgitiko and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend at $15. Produced in stainless-steel tank, the wine is fresh, dry, medium-bodied, and intense on the nose and palate with ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum, earthy violets and dried herb flavours. Tannins are smooth and inviting, enjoy it with grilled red meats. Agiorgitiko Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow-braised lamb ribs, beef brisket, meat pies. Drink: 2025 - 2030 38581 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2022, California, United States: Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2022 is a great value California red wine blend at $22. A dry, fresh and fruity red produced from 65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Cinsault with the balance in Petite Sirah, the wine is fragrant with pink florals, raspberry, bright cherry and spicy notes lingering with smoky kiss supple and fresh on the palate. Beautifully crafted and lovely with anything. Food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb chops, pork roast. Drink: 2025 - 2028 18516 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, France: Wow! Love the price on this Villa Des Anges 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon. Dry, medium-bodied and vegan-friendly, the wine is fresh with ripe black cherry, cassis, bell pepper, dried herbs, dried sweet tobacco and toasty oak spice velvety on the palate. Lots to enjoy here through 2027. Villa Des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by winemaker Jeff Carrel at the Espitalet des Anges domaine in Capestang. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled red meats, hard cheeses, game dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 38862 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viñedos del Altura Beloki Rioja Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Hammeken Cellars, Viñedos Del Altura Beloki Crianza 2019 is a savoury, full-bodied 100% Tempranillo rich with ripe black fruits, ripe cherries, toasty oak, dried tobacco leaf, clove spice and vanilla flavours balanced with great acidity for food. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. A great value Rioja , enjoy it with a roast Porchetta. Food pairings: roast boar, bison burgers, venison ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2027 33520 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marynissen Cabernet Franc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury, cool-climate Cabernet Franc with attractive dried herbs and black plums. Smooth and full-bodied. Cabernet Franc food pairings: lamb tagine, slow-roasted blade or beef in mirepoix, tourtiere. Drink: 2025 - 2028 23973 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Washington, United States: Columbia Crest Grand Estates 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Washington Cab at $20. Full-bodied, rich and complex, there is a small percentage of Merlot and Syrah added to the mix. Look for ripe black cherry, crushed black raspberry, blueberry, dark-chocolate flavours finishing on a cedar brush note. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork ribs smoked, juicy barbecued steak. Drink: 2024 - 2028 460154 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Honest Lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Ontario, Canada: The Honest Lot Cabernet Sauvignon is a revelation with zero grams of sugar perving but is packed with dark fruit flavours. I'd pair this with a seared steak crusted with pink peppercorns, served alongside roasted rainbow carrots drizzled with honey and fresh thyme.
21442 12.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This terrific Cabernet Merlot blend from Niagara is smooth and full-bodied with seductive aromas of ripe dark berries and plums. Hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky, donates his proceeds from every bottle sold to the Wayne Gretzky Foundation which funds children’s hockey programs across the country, builds rinks, and donates equipment. It’s a wine that tastes good and does good for the community.
Drink: 2025 - 2028 75689 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2021, Paso Robles, California, United States: J. Lohr Los Osos 2021 (375 ml) is a Merlot-driven, dry, full bodied red with a dollop of Malbec added to the mix and it's a perfect size if you just want to have a glass or two with dinner. The Merlot grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Creston Vineyard in Paso Robles while the Malbec grapes came from the Shotwell Vineyard. Look for bright cherry, pink florals and toasty oak spice flavours on this tasty California red. Drink or hold. Merlot food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops, Tandoori-flavored dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2028 10459 13.5% D 375 mL $13.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
El Goru 38 Barrels Monstrell Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Jumilla D.O., Spain: From Ego Bodegas in the Jumilla wine region, El Goru 38 Barrels 2020 is a vegan-friendly 85% Monastrell and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend fragrant with black cherry, black currant and subtle baking spice flavours balanced with bright acidity for food. Tannins are soft and rounded. Nicely crafted and structured. Monstrell Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: charcuterie, mature cheeses, grilled red meats, game sausages from the grill. Drink: 2025 - 2031 41096 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Orin Swift Palermo 2022, California, United States: Orin Swift Palermo 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has a dollop or two of Merlot and Malbec added to the mix. Fragrant and fresh with cassis, cake baking spice, it is generous and full-bodied with ripe cassis, rich raspberry, anise, bright red berry, under brush and fresh garden herbs with a hint of toasty oak spice harmoniously long and warming (15.2% abv) on the palate. Tannins are structured and velvety. The wine label features a photo of a mummified 16th century Cardinal in Palermo, Italy and an indication of the power on this wine. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels (31% new). Food pairings: roast beef, venison ragu, roast goose. Drink: 2025 - 2033 521716 15.5% XD 750 mL $78.10 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casarena 505 Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Mendoza wine region, Casarena 505 2022 is a great value, medium-plus-bodied Argentinean Malbec at $16. Elegant and fruity with blackberry compote, subtle spicy and savoury flavours silky and satisfying on the palate, tannins are fine and rounded. Finishes on a lingering tangy red berry note. Casarena has been operating in the Mendoza region of Luján de Cuyo since the 1930s. Malbec food pairings: ribs, burgers, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2025 - 2028 38493 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenute Orestiadi Molino a Vento Syrah 2022, Sicily I.G.P., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Orestiadi Molino A Vento 2022 is a great value Syrah at $15. Produced from grapes sourced from vines grown in the Gibellina Hills, this wine is fragrant with pink florals, lavender with flavours of cassis, dark berry, anise and pepper spice fresh and spicy on the palate. Drink through 2026. Syrah food pairings: Spaghetti carbonara, grilled red meats, hard cheeses and grilled vegetables. Drink: 2024 - 2026 39441 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beronia Reserva, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Beronia Rioja Reserva is a dry, medium-bodied red wine blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo aged in a both French and American oak barrels. Deep, dark and spicy with sandalwood, prune, blackberry, earthy cedar brush spice, smoky and spicy on the palate, it's a perfect pairing to blackened steaks or smoky burgers from the grill. Food pairings: leg of lamb, spicy meat dishes, beef tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2029 50203 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casa de Cambres Reserva Red 2018, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro D.O.C. Casa de Cambres Reserva 2018 is a fantastic value Douro red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Full-bodied, savoury and spicy on the palate with rich blackberry, dried tobacco leaf flavours, the wine lingers on a mineral note. Balanced with great acidity for food, pour it with burgers and ribs from the grill. Food pairings: meat lover's pizza, burgers, ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2028 470377 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Black Bank Hill Runway Red 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Black Bank Hill Runway Red 2021 is a dry, full-bodied and incredible red wine blend of 59% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 13% Pinot Noir, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Syrah. Grapes were hand-harvested in late-October and the wine was wild-fermented to 2.1 gl res. sugar and 12.6% abv. The wine spend 17 months in neutral French oak barrels and the final blend was assembled in the spring of 2023. The wine is lightly filtered. Look for ripe dark cherry, dark berry, minty and savoury flavours on this spicy red blend from Ontario with a zesty, tangy finish. Beautifully complex. Food pairings: roast pork, chicken, veal chops from the grill. Drink: 2025 - 2028 41324 12.9% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Barbanera Special Selection Da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2022, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Barbanera Special Selection Da Uve Leggermente Appassite 2022 is a great value Sangiovese blend at $18. This wine was fermented with partially dried grapes which concentrates the flavours and alcohol in the wine, with this example showing lush layers of black cherry, red berry, dark chocolate, vanilla and sweet spice flavours silky on the palate. Full-bodied and elegant with structured tannins, enjoy it with roasted red meats, game dishes and soft mature cheeses. Food pairings: hearty winter stews, roast shoulder of lamb, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2025 - 2030 10963 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ironstone Petite Sirah 2021, California, United States: Ironstone 2021 is a great value California Petite Sirah at $20. Produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Lodi wine region, the wine is dry, full-bodied and fragrant with black and blue fruits, baking spices, dark chocolate and briny mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are ripe, enjoy it with roast boar or bison burgers from the grill. Petite Sirah food pairings: venison stew, cabbage rolls stuffed with veal, beef and pork, saddle of rabbit stuffed with apricots and apple.. Drink: 20245 - 2027 361915 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Karl's Scepter Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, South Australia, Australia: Karl's Scepter 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Coonawarra Cab at $15. Fragrant with violets and pink florals, black currant, dark cherry, garrigue herbs, cedar brush, toasty oak spice and vanilla flavours generous and juicy on the palate, the wine is beautifully expressive and finishes long and harmonious. Tannins are structured, enjoy it with roast beast through 2034. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamburgers, tourtière, kebabs. Drink: 2024 - 2034 33732 14.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 93/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Highgate Organic Shiraz 2021, South Australia, Australia: Highgate 2021 is an amazing value South Australian Shiraz at $18. Deep, dark violet in the glass and fragrant with red plum, red berry and vanilla aromas, the palate is generous with dark cherry, plum, mulberry, vanilla and pepper spice flavours fresh on the finish. The vineyard experiences warm daytime temperatures giving the grapes time to ripen completely and evenly while the cooler night time temperatures help the grapes to retain their acidity. A youthful and expressive Shiraz with a spicy and elegant finish. Shiraz food pairings: roast eggplant stuffed with minced veal and raisins, beef ragu, hard cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2030 40721 14.1% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lornano Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Lornano 2019 Chianti Classico is a great value 100% Sangiovese at $22. Fragrant and juicy with bright ripe cherry, red berry, plum, loamy earth and dark chocolate flavours lingering on the palate it finishes on a nutty, spicy note. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: cheesy pizza, rich tomato sauce and pasta, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2025 - 2028 211599 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trasqua Fanatico Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Trasqua Fanatico Riserva 2018 Chianti Classico is produced from organically grown grapes and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fresh with bright red berry fruit, dried herbs, nutty, spicy and citrus zest flavours vibrant on the palate with a stony mineral finish. Tannins are structured and firm. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal scaloppini with a mushroom sauce, pork roast, roast Mediterranean chicken with olives and grapes. Drink: 2025 - 2030 283861 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Edna Valley Vineyard 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated Cab from Central Coast, California. Beautifully balanced and fragrant with ripe dark fruits, with notes of cassis, dark cherry, plum, smoke, dried herbs, caramel, cedar brush and toasty oak spice, it finishes with a mineral kiss. Pair it with red meats from the grill or Southwest veggie burgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, pork Wellington, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 369959 13.8% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bleasdale Broad-Side Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2022, South Australia, Australia: From South Australia, Bleasdale Broad-Side 2022 is a dry, medium-plus bodied Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec red wine blend. Produced from grapes sourced from the Langhorne Creek wine region, the wine is expressive of its terroir with ripe dark plum, cherry, dried fine herbs, cedar brush spice and dark chocolate flavours. The wine spent nine months in French oak (5% new) Great value at $20 and will begin to show its best from 2025 through 2030. Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec food pairings: veal chops, vegetarian pizza, turkey, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2030 632091 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Grand Escalion 2021, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: From producer Gabriel Meffre, Château Grand Escalion 2021 is a great value Costières De Nîmes Syrah, Grenache and Carignan red wine blend. Generous with ripe dark cherry, ripe dark berry and baking spice flavours savoury on the palate, try it with veggie or mushroom burgers from the grill. Château Grand Escalion was built in 1884 and currently the property is farmed using Terra Vitis sustainable agricultural practices. Food pairings: roast chicken, veal medallions in red wine sauce, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2024 - 2030 18141 12.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Orin Swift Abstract 2022, California, United States: Orin Swift Abstract 2022 is a proprietary red blend of Petite Sirah, Grenache, Syrah, and Zinfandel aged eight months in 31% new oak. Dave Phinney, the founder of Orin Swift, calls all the picks and continues working and honing these wines in the cellar. The wine is dry, fruity and full-bodied, rich and spicy with black cherry, red berry, chocolate, toffee, caramel flavours and framed with robust tannins. Decant it for a couple of hours prior to pouring it with meaty game ragus or a roast venison dinner. Drink through 2028. Food pairings: grilled meats, roast turkey, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2028 13249 15.1% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vignerons des Pierres Dorées Vieilles Vignes La Rose Pourpre 2022, Beaujolais, France: From Vignerons Des Pierres Dorées, La Rose Pourpre 2022 is a great value Old Vines Gamay at $18. Deep purple in the glass with ripe raspberry, red berry, cedar brush spice and cold black tea, it finishes long with kiss of wild strawberry and orange zest. Very nicely done, particularly at this price. Food pairings: roast chicken, pheasant, veal medallions in a rich mushroom and red wine sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2028 42095 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Martin Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Martin 2022 is a great value Côtes Du Rhône red produced from a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Fresh with earthy violets, pink rose petals, fine herbs, anise, blueberry and dark berry flavours savoury and supple on the palate, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and balanced with food-friendly acidity. Enjoy it with roast quail stuffed with wild mushrooms on a cherry coulis. Food pairings: rack of lamb, roast game hens, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2028 18642 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Verraco Ridge Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California, United States: From Monterey County, California, Verraco Ridge 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and fragrant with ripe black cherry, red currant, cassis, toasty oak spice and mocha flavours with a kiss of smoky vanilla on the palate. Nicely done and ready to enjoy with roast beef or roast turkey dinner. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast turkey, veal chops in a rich mushroom sauce, blade of beef roast. Drink: 2024 - 2032 39280 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Year of the Snake Limited Edition Reserve Shiraz 2023, South Australia, Australia: Château Tanunda's Year Of The Snake Grand Barossa Limited Edition Reserve (2023) Shiraz celebrates the lunar calendar of The Year of the Snake, symbolising intelligence, wisdom, intuition and creativity. Fresh and rich with layers of dark berry, plum, black forest cake cracked pepper and baking spice flavours generous on the palate, this juicy, full-bodied Grand Barossa was aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Shiraz food pairings: roast leg of lamb, duck, goose. Drink: 2024 - 2033 40734 14.9% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nardelli Negroamaro Primitivo 2022, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Nardelli 2022 is a spicy and generous blend of mostly Negroamaro with a dash of Primitivo. Both varieties were sourced from vines that grow in soils rich in calcareous stone and the grapes benefit from cool morning breezes giving freshness to them as they ripen. Look for tangy dark berry, dark cherry, earthy and spicy flavours on the palate. Great value at $17, it's a perfect pairing to mildly spiced, braised pork ribs with pasta. Negroamaro Primitivo food pairings: smoke pork ribs from the BBQ, meat pies, burgers, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 19285 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ironstone Merlot 2022, California, United States: From California, Ironstone 2022 Merlot is great value at $20. A Merlot-driven blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine is dry, full-bodied and lush with black cherry, plum, vanilla, toasted oak spice, smoky and generous on the palate and a perfect pairing to a slow-cooked beef brisket or a mushroom ragu. Produced by the Kautz family, owners and operators of Ironstone, who began farming Lodi in 1926 and who have been making wine there ever since. Merlot food pairings: grilled ribs, burgers, cheese, poultry, lamb, grilled sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2030 704353 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carta Vieja Limited Release Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maule Valley, Chile: Carta Vieja Limited Release Reserva 2020 is a vegan friendly Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule Valley and amazing value at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and savoury on the nose and palate with ripe mulberry, bay leaf, dried herbs, anise spice, the wine lingers on a mocha note. Balanced with fresh acidity for food, enjoy it with a beef bourgignon or a sausage cassoulet. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: sausage cassoulet, beef bourgignon, meat pies. Drink: 2024 - 2030 169888 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Fond Croze Le Serre de la Garde Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Fond Croze Le Serre De La Garde 2022 is produced from organically grown Grenache and Syrah grapes from the Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône wine region. Fragrant with fresh violets, blueberry, dark cherry and raspberry flavours with a hint of spice on the finish, it is nicely crafted and great value at $16. Food pairings: grilled bavette steak, rack of lamb, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2028 28545 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trinity Hill Syrah 2021, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Trinity Hill 2021 is a dry, medium-plus bodied, savoury and smoky Syrah, fragrant with dark plum, blueberry, olive and nutty flavours satin-silky and supple on the palate. Elegant and complex, enjoy it through 2031. Syrah food pairings: grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, burgers with blue cheese, spice-braised lamb, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2024 - 2028 194274 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mon Tout Cherry Picking Grenache 2023, Western Australia, Australia: From Western Australia, Mon Tout Cherry Picking 2023 is a sweetly-scented Grenache and Syrah red wine blend with ripe cherry, pink florals, dark plum, raspberry and clove spice flavours supple and smooth on the palate. Tannins are silky. Delightfully delicious and ready to drink now through 2027. Grenache food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, vegetarian pizza, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2030 40731 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 93/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Meiomi Bright Pinot Noir 2022, California, United States: Meiomi Bright 2022 Pinot Noir is a lighter, lower-alcohol PN (8% abv), tasty and silky with ripe strawberry, dark berry, toasty oak spice and mocha flavours and a perfect pairing to roast duck with a cherry glaze. Pinot Noir food pairings: ribs and mushroom burgers from the grill, mild curry dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2028 39673 8% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cimal Tempranillo 2022, La Mancha D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Bastida in La Mancha, Cimal 2022 Tempranillo is great value at $15. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant, look for dark cherry, plum, nutty and vanilla flavours on this flavourful Spanish red that finishes with a touch of sweetness and pleasantly chewy, dusty-textured tannins. Tempranillo food pairings: roast pork, roast lamb, roast duck. Drink: 2025 - 2030 26329 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Finca Lalande Organic Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: From Domaine Bousquet, Finca Lalande 2022 is a great value Argentinean Malbec at $17. Produced from organically grown grapes sourced from the Tupungato, Uco Valley wine region, the wine is rich and smooth with dark berry, mulberry, savoury herbs, earthy notes and a kiss of spice fresh and lingering on palate. Malbec food pairings: grilled game sausages, venison ragu, veal cutlets. Drink: 2025 - 2028 28082 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé 2023, New Zealand: Kim Crawford Illuminate Rosé is a lively and refreshing rosé that opens with bright aromas of wild strawberry, watermelon and pink grapefruit, complemented by delicate floral notes. The palate is light to medium-bodied, dry and crisp, with juicy red fruit and vibrant acidity carrying through to a clean, refreshing finish at 12.5% alcohol. Serve it well-chilled to highlight its perfumed fruit and lively sparkle. Fascinating fact: The Illuminate series focuses on showcasing pure fruit expression from select Marlborough vineyards, capturing the essence of summer in every bottle without unnecessary oak influence. Pair it with grilled salmon with lemon and dill, where the wine’s bright fruit lifts the dish beautifully. Or enjoy it with a fresh berry and feta salad, where its crisp acidity and sweetness balance creamy and tangy flavours. Drink: 2025 - 2026 24084 7% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Mionetto Luxury Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco D.O.C.G., Italy: Mionetto Luxury Prosecco is a vibrant and fruity, vegan-friendly Prosecco Superiore with aromas of yellow apple, honeyed melon, peach and is dry, fresh and light on the palate. Enjoy it chilled up with a seafood salad, soft cheeses or prawns from the grill. Mionetto was established in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto in the Valdobbiadene, Prosecco wine region. Prosecco food pairings: veggies and dip, tempura vegetables, sushi, salads. Drink: 2025 - 2027 39648 11% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Leblond-Lenoir Pascal Brut Tradition Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Leblond-Lenoir Pascal Tradition is a non-vintage Brut Champagne produced from a cuvée of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. Fresh and fragrant with red berry, ripe apple, pastry and toasted brioche aromas and flavours delivered on a fine and persistent mousse, it is a lovely and fresh champagne to be enjoyed anytime. Chill it up and enjoy! Champagne food pairings: oysters on the half shell, fried chicken and chips, buttered popcorn. Drink: 2025 - 2028 40359 12% XD 750 mL $52.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Creekside Iconoclast Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Creekside in Ontario, Iconoclast 2023 is a bright and zesty white Bordeaux blend with equal amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Intense and zesty with fresh peach, pineapple, tropical fruit. citrus zest, fine herbs and delicately spicy flavours bright on the palate, chill and enjoy it with brunch fare, herbed quiches or seafood salads. Sauvignon Blanc Semillon food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, bouillabaisse, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2026 520627 13% D 750 mL $23.00 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Cattin Sylvaner 2023, Alsace A.C., France: Joseph Cattin 2023 Sylvaner is a specialty in Alsace and is also great value as well at $17. Elegant with bright green apple, lemon meringue, fresh spring florals and fine herb flavours with soft mandarin zest, fresh and lingering on the finish, it is easy to see (taste) why it is a specialty. Chill and enjoy it with seafood, salads or charcuterie. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 Grand Concours de Colmar. Sylvaner food pairings: creamy cheeses, cheese fondue, chicken schnitzel, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2026 40324 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Falernia Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Elqui Valley, Chile: From the Elqui Valley, Falernia Gran Reserva 2023 is a great value Sauvignon Blanc at $16. Fragrant with earthy figgy fruit, elderflower, tropical fruit, grapefruit zest and wild herbs, this Chilean SB is opulent and fresh with a tangy, vibrant minerally finish. Falernia was founded in 1998 and this SB comes from their Titón Vineyard 350 metres above sea level and 18 kilometres from the ocean. Chill and enjoy it with everything seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herb quiche, flatbreads with goat cheese, grilled asparagus an artichoke galette. Drink: 2024 - 2025 41739 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Skyfall State Chardonnay 2021, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Washington's Columbia Valley wine region, Skyfall State 2021 Chardonnay is creamy with ripe melon, Meyer lemon, roasted hazelnut, butterscotch and apple dumpling flavours with a kiss of dried wild herbs on the palate. So lovely and so rich, enjoy it with your favourite roast chicken dinner. Chardonnay food pairings: fish and chips, crab cakes and garlic aioli, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2024 - 2026 39160 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Six Hats Chenin Blanc 2024, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape W.O., Six Hats 2024 Chenin Blanc is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with tropical fruits, peach and spicy notes brilliant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with seared tuna steaks or spicy Asian cuisine. Chenin Blanc food pairings: fish tacos, tempura vegetables, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41445 12.6% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
13th Street Expression Series Riesling 2022, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario, 13th Street Expression Series 2022 Riesling is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is bright and expressive with fresh-cut apple, stone fruit and zesty lemon-lime citrus flavours clean and crisp with a touch of sweetness lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with sushi, tempura vegetables or mild vegetable curries. Riesling food pairings: grilled pork chops, baked ham, veal schnitzel, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2025 - 2028 19345 11.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trim Chardonnay 2022, California, United States: Trim 2022 is a golden-hued Chardonnay, dry, medium-bodied with fresh pear, yellow apple, creamy vanilla and soft orange flavours silky and long on the palate. Finishes on a salted caramel note. Chill and enjoy it with your favourite roast chicken recipe. Chardonnay food pairings: farmer's pork chops from the grill, roast chicken, veggie burgers from the grill. Drink: 2025 - 2026 39187 13.7% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: William Hill 2021 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear and lemon curd aromas, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and buttery with apple pie, lemon zest and baking spice flavours smooth and mouth-filling on the palate. Lovely now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken and seafood Alfredo dishes. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, shrimp tempura, grilled whitefish, turkey. Drink: 2025 - 2026 288555 13.8% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xoxo Light Pinot Grigio, Ontario, Canada: This light and lively XOXO Pinot Grigio brings fresh-picked peach and nectarine aromas to your glass. It has only 8% alcohol. This would be divine with a Mediterranean grilled vegetables and quinoa bowl topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and a light lemony vinaigrette that makes every bite sing with flavor.
581124 8% M 750 mL $11.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ohau Woven Stone Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2022, Horowhenua, North Island, New Zealand: From Horowhenua, North Island, Ohau Woven Stone 2022 Pinot Gris is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Elegantly fragrant with apricot, red apple, green pear and floral aromas, it is a dry, medium-bodied and well-rounded PG with juicy ripe pear smooth and lingering on the finish. Great now through 2025. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, soft cheeses, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2025 - 2025 36900 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Velenosi Querciantica Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2023, Marche D.O.C., Italy: From the Marche wine region, Velenosi Querciantica 2023 Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico is amazing value at $16. Fresh, fragrant with almond nut, peach, lime zest, it is a mouthful of ripe apple, citrus zest, spicy and briny mineral flavours wrapped up with eye-winking acidity on the palate. A characterful and intense Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, superb chilled up and poured with all manner of seafood dishes. Food pairings: pan-fried walleye, smoked whitefish on baguette, salads. Drink: 2024 - 2026 16607 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc 2022, New Zealand: Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc is a bright and expressive white that bursts with lifted aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus zest, followed by hints of tropical lime and fresh herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, dry and crisp, with vibrant acidity and juicy fruit driving a clean, refreshing finish at 13% alcohol. Serve it well-chilled to let its pure fruit and zesty energy shine. Fascinating fact: The Illuminate series focuses on capturing fruit at optimal ripeness from select Marlborough vineyards, giving this Sauvignon Blanc an inviting intensity without losing the region’s signature freshness. Pair it with citrus-marinated grilled shrimp, where the wine’s zingy acidity enhances the seafood’s sweetness. Or enjoy it with a fresh garden salad topped with goat cheese, letting its crisp lift balance creamy and peppery flavours. Drink: 2025 - 2026 18947 7% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2023, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: From the Alto Adige Trentino wine region, Luna Nuda 2023 is a great value Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio at $16. Luna Nuda ('Naked Moon') describes a bright full moon shining in a clear night sky over the vineyards and the wine IS bright and fresh with green apple, moon-kissed ;) white florals and citrus zest flavours crisp and clear as a winter night sky on the palate. Enjoy it with pan-fried lemon sole. Castelfeder is family-owned and was founded by Alfons Giovanett in 1970. Pinot Grigio food pairings: baked lemon Sole, pan-fried lemon butter halibut, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2026 401232 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beronia Rueda Verdejo 2023, Rueda D.O., Spain: Beronia 2023 is a vegan-friendly Verdejo from the Rueda wine region and great value at $16. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with apple, pear, white-fleshed stone fruit and lime zest flavours on the palate, chill and enjoy it with salads or fish tacos. Verdejo food pairings: salads topped with fresh steamed shrimp, grilled fish, crab cakes fish tacos. Drink: 2024 - 2026 461327 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 92/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Brigaldara Soave 2023, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Brigaldara 2023 Soave is an excellent value 100% Garganega at $15. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and fruity with summer-kissed white florals, fuzzy peach and citrus zest flavours, it is vibrant and crisp with a long, zesty finish. Soave food pairings: fish tacos, pan-fried panfish, grilled whitefish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Drink: 2025 - 2027 23030 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Signos de Origen Chardonnay Rousanne 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: Emiliana Signos De Origen 2022 is a dry, full-bodied and rich white wine blend of 94% Chardonnay with the balance in Roussanne, and is crafted from organically grown grapes sourced from the Casablanca Valley. Fresh with ripe apple, stone fruit, spicy and leesy flavours creamy on the palate, this is a gorgeous white wine blend from a well-known producer. Fermentation of the wine is spontaneous with native yeasts in barrels, foudres and egg-shaped concrete tanks. The wine remains on its lees for nine months, 60% in French barrels, 16% in French 2,000-litre wood foudres, 15% in ovoid concrete vats, with the balance (9%) in stainless steel tanks. Chardonnay Rousanne food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, vegetable risotto, creamy cheeses and salmon paté. Drink: 2025 - 2028 37756 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling 2022, Mosel Q.B.A., Germany: From the Mosel wine region, Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler 2022 is a great value Mosel Riesling at $16. Fragrant with ripe apple and peach flavours light and lingering on the palate, it is a crisp, refreshing Riesling from Dr. Heidemanns, world renowned as one of the finest estates in the Mosel. Chill and enjoy it with a spicy shrimp stir-fry. Riesling food pairings: shrimp stir fry, smoked pork chops and sauerkraut, baked Dover sole. Drink: 2024 - 2029 39799 11.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Inviniti Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand: From Marlborough's Lawson's Dry HIlls, Inviniti 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is bright, fresh and fragrant with green apple, white nectarine, feijoa and lemon zest flavours intense and racy on the palate. Excellent now through 2025. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chickpea and bell pepper salads, Camembert cheese, grilled asparagus, artichoke galette. Drink: 2024 - 2025 36907 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Le Fils des Gras Moutons Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine 2023, Sèvre Et Maine, Loire A.C., France: Le Fils des Gras Moutons 2023 Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine sur lie is produced by Claude Branger, vign.-récolt. The Melon de Bourgogne grapes are hand-harvested from vines that are between 40 and 70 years of age. Fresh, zesty and lemony on the nose and palate, this made-for-all-dishes-seafood is dry and medium-bodied with crisp apple, vibrant citrus, leesy and stony mineral flavours from beginning to end. "Le Fils des Gras Moutons" translates to "The Son of the Fat Sheep". However, "mouton" is also from the Old French word "motton" meaning a small hill. "Gras Moutons" would refer to a larger hill where the grapes were grown. Food pairings: steamed mussels and frites, oysters pot pie, seafood medley on creamy, spinach fettuccini noodles. Drink: 2024 - 2027 363150 12% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Garamvári Irsai Olivér 2023, Balatonboglár P.D.O., Hungary: From the Balatonboglár P.D.O., Garamvári 2023 is produced from 100% Irsai Olivér. Floral with soft orange and grassy notes on the nose, the wine is dry with fresh green grape, lychee, peach, and soft citrus and minty flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with spicy Asian dishes. Irsai Olivér is a cross between the Pozsony and Pearl of Csaba grapes. Originally produced as a table grape, it also makes a marvellously delicious white wine. Irsai Olivér food pairings: seafood dishes, pan-fried trout, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2025 - 2027 12070 11.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ohau Woven Stone Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Horowhenua, North Island, New Zealand: From Horowhenua, North Island, Ohau Woven Stone 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Fresh and enticing with aromas of cut grass, ripe peach, pear, honeysuckle and lime-lemon zest, it is medium-bodied and dry with crisp acidity on the palate and a long and fruity finish. Leaves you wanting for more, chill and enjoy it with a pork tenderloin from the grill. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: spring greens salad, seafood Alfredo, pan-fried scallops. Drink: 2025 - 2026 17552 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart