Argentina

Manos Negras Stone Soil Malbec 2021, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Manos Negras Stone Soil 2019 Malbec is a fresh, juicy, and robust Argentine red wine crafted from grapes grown in a high-altitude vineyard in the Paraje Altamira. The vineyard's stony, limestone-rich soils impart a distinct minerality to the wine, which bursts with fresh aromas of pink and blue florals. On the palate, it is textured and concentrated with dark berry, plum, savoury herbs, cocoa, and a hint of spice with a long minerally finish. This vibrant wine is perfect for pairing with grilled red meats or game sausages. Enjoy now or hold through 2030. Malbec food pairings: Porterhouse steak done rare, pork tenderloin, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2025 - 2030 482109 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Sauvignon Blanc 2023, South Australia, Australia: From South Australia, d'Arenberg The Stump Jump 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is amazing value. "It is rumoured that the inventor of the Stump Jump plough, which enabled a ploughshare to jump over tree roots, had poor eyesight and required regular tests to ensure he could still operate machinery. The design of this label is inspired by an optometrist’s eyechart and serves as a makeshift sobriety test. If you can hold the bottle at arm’s length and still read the front label, you can enjoy another glass." This SB is refreshing and zesty with bright citrus, passion fruit and fresh-cut grass aromas and flavours juicy, bright and harmonious on the palate. You will need the eyechart for this one ;) Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Kassler pork chops and sauerkraut, chicken schnitzel, ham steak. Drink: 2025 - 2027 37912 10% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bird's Eye View Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This McLaren Vale Cabernet delivers a rich, medium-bodied profile with plenty of depth on the mid- palate. It balances dark chocolate and plummy notes, with a strong backbone of blackcurrant that defines the varietal. The wine shows structure and elegance, making it well-suited for a brief period in the cellar. Ideal for drinking between 2024 and 2028, it offers a smooth, full-flavoured experience now through 2027. Enjoy it alongside grilled steaks, roasted lamb or BBQ ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, BBQ ribs, Pulled Pork sandwiches. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41308 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Don't Tell Gary Shiraz 2021, Victoria, Australia: From McPherson Wines, Don’t Tell Gary 2021 Shiraz is fantastic value at $20. Made entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Grampians, this wine was matured in 500-litre French oak puncheons (80% new). The tale behind its name is that Gary, McPherson’s accountant, might not have approved of the pricey barrels used—though the results certainly justify the expense. Overflowing with flavours of ripe black cherry, red fruits, dark cocoa, earthy floral notes, and a hint of toasted oak, this Shiraz is both lush and satisfying. Enjoy it now or through 2028. Shiraz food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket, roast leg of lamb, farmer's pork chops from the grill, roast duck. Drink: 2025 - 2027 632620 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Hinterbrook Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: This wine was aged for an impressive 34 months in French oak barrels ( 75% new) and was bottled unfiltered. The nose reveals a depth of dark fruit, complemented by notes of tobacco, cigar box, and a touch of cinnamon. A delightful hint of spiced raspberry lingers on the finish, adding a unique complexity. With only 966 numbered bottles available, this rare gem is one to seek out. A perfect choice for meat-stuffed baked peppers, grilled steak or BBQ ribs. Cabernet Franc food pairings: meat-stuffed baked peppers, grilled steak, BBQ ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2028 42612 13% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lakeview Barrel-Aged Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: This indulgent and multi-layered wine offers a blend of juicy pear, crisp apple, citrus zest, and subtle hints of vanilla and caramel. Toasted oak spice adds depth, while a refreshing streak of acidity keeps it balanced. Its smooth, rich texture and complex flavours make it a perfect match for dishes like roasted herbed chicken, pork tenderloin or lemon shrimp. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted herbed chicken, pork tenderloin, lemon shrimp. Drink: 2025 - 2027 17633 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Reif It's Complicated Rosé 2023, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, this rosé features apricot, pear, plum, and vanilla flavours juicy and fresh on the palate. Enjoy it through 2027 with grilled salmon or a fresh summer salad. Rosé food pairings: charcuterie, spicy sausage, fresh seafood pasta dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 42942 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ridgepoint Wines Sparkling Rosé 2022, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: This rosé, a blend primarily of Glera and Pinot Noir, delivers vibrant, fresh flavours of red berries, raspberry and strawberry, along with a hint of tropical fruit. Its lively character makes it an enjoyable sip on its own, while its versatility shines when paired with dishes like lemon butter shrimp, charcuterie, or creamy cheeses. An excellent choice for casual gatherings or as an elegant aperitif. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: cheese platter, prosciutto and mortadella charcuterie, lemon butter shrimp. Drink: 2025 - 2027 42629 11% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham The School House Cabernet Merlot 2020, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment region in Ontario, Henry of Pelham School House 2020 is a vibrant and elegant, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot red wine blend generous with dark berry, cherry, crushed raspberry, dark chocolate, bell pepper and baking spice flavours silky-smooth on the palate. Yields were kept low to two-to-three tonnes per acre to concentrate this wine's vibrant flavours. Tannins are grippy, so decant one hour prior to pouring it with a juicy ribeye steak from the grill. Drink or hold to 2032. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: beef, pork, lamb roast with grilled vegetables. Drink: 2025 - 2030 395855 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pelee Island Winery Best in Show Cabernet Sauvignon, Ontario, Canada: A remarkable Ontario Cabernet for the price point. Aromas of dark fruit and a hint of smoke. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. 27731 13% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

EastDell Black Label Gewürztraminer 2022, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: The Morgan Vineyard Gewürztraminer captures the essence of Niagara's terroir with its expressive and refined character. Aromas of rose petals, citrus zest and lychee lead the way, complemented by hints of ginger and lush tropical fruit. This wine strikes a balance between dry and off-dry, with a subtle sweetness that is perfectly counterbalanced by bright, invigorating acidity. A perfect match for spicy Thai dishes or walnuts and blue cheese on a charcuterie platter, this Gewürztraminer offers both complexity and refreshing vibrancy. Gewürztraminer food pairings: blue cheese, walnuts, peach chutney. Drink: 2025 - 2027 42628 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Back 10 Cellars The Big Reach Riesling 2023, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada: Back 10 Cellars’ small-batch Riesling from their estate vineyards in Lincoln Lakeshore is a crisp and brilliantly fresh wine showing citrus and grapefruit zest, crisp green apple notes and a distinct minerality. It’s a well-balanced, refreshing choice, perfect for sipping or enjoying with spicy dynamite or sushi salmon roll. Riesling food pairings: spicy dynamite sushi rolls, spicy salmon rolls, chick pea curry. Drink: 2025 - 2028 42669 13% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carmenère 2021, Maule Valley, Chile: Luma Chequen Gran Reserva 2019 Carmenère is an excellent value Chilean red, well priced. This dry, medium-bodied wine is lively and flavourful, showcasing bright notes of cherry, mulberry, roasted coffee and savoury, cured meats. Hailing from the Maule Valley, it delivers rich fruit flavours along with balanced acidity and a long, satisfying finish. Perfect for pairing with grilled chorizo or venison. Carmenère food pairings: venison steaks from the grill, roast goose, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2027 30988 13.9% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Echeverría Family Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Curicó Valley, Chile: This 2019 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon stands out for its exceptional elegance and balance. Sourced from vineyards planted in the 1970s in the Molina zone of the Curicó Valley, it delivers a fresh and delicate profile, unlike many overly ripe and heavy wines from the vintage. Aromas of black cherry and mocha are complemented by nuanced notes of black fruit, spice, and a touch of cold black tea and an herb-like fragrance. The tannins are soft and refined with crisp acidity providing freshness. A smooth, full-bodied wine with a rich, vanilla-spiced finish perfect with steak from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, gourmet burgers, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2027 737 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Emiliana Novas Stellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Carignan 2022, Maule Valley, Chile: Emiliana Novas Stellar Selection 2022 is an exceptional value, dry, full-bodied red wine blend produced from organically grown grapes. This vegan-friendly wine combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carignan, showcasing delightful wild cherry, red berry and garrigue herb aromas. The palate reveals textured, flinty mineral notes with a juicy, lingering finish. With excellent tension and fine tannins, this wine is a great option grilled meats or a charcuterie board. Enjoy it through 2027. Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Carignan food pairings: roast turkey, duck, leg of lamb, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2027 35672 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 94/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Morandé Vitis Única Pinot Noir 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: A quintessential Pinot Noir from Casablanca, showcasing a balanced profile free of overly sweet or tart nuances. Aromas of earthy red fruits and damp woodland set the tone. Medium-weight on the palate, this offers lively acidity and structured velvety tannins. The finish is impressively lengthy, refreshing, and full of vitality. Exceptionally crafted, this wine is enjoyable now but will continue to develop beautifully until 2029. Savour it with herb-roasted duck or grilled lamb chops. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted duck, roasted turkey, grilled lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2029 42111 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Plantey 2018, Paulliac, Bordeaux A.C., France: This wine is solidly structured, featuring a bold and sturdy profile with refreshing notes of cool-climate blue fruits. It exudes power and allure, with a smoky, concentrated palate supported by textured, tightly-knit tannins. The wine is both robust and elegant, offering remarkable depth and balance. Enjoyable now, it will evolve gracefully through 2032. Pair it with grilled lamb chops or a hearty beef bourguignon. Food pairings: braised beef stew, grilled steak, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2032 38192 13.6% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave du Château des Loges Les 3 Madones Beaujolais-Villages 2022, Beaujolais A.C., France: This wine entices with its rich, dark fruit aromas showing dried violets, ripe black raspberry, steeped black tea, and juicy black cherry, underscored by earthy forest floor notes and a slight infusion of boysenberry. The palate is vibrant and well-structured, with bright, refreshing acidity for food. Pair this delightful wine with pork chops or grilled chicken breasts with a raspberry sauce. Food pairings: pork chops, grilled chicken with raspberry sauce, Asian salad. Drink: 2025 - 2026 38266 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Foncalieu Via Nostrum 2020, Corbières A.P., France: The Via Nostrum is a dry, medium-bodied red blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, crafted from grapes grown on the marl, sandstone, and limestone slopes of Corbières in the Languedoc. This wine is lively and aromatic, offering notes of cherry, red plum, wild herbs, and a touch of spice, supported by bright acidity. The palate is smooth and balanced, with silky tannins and a fruity finish. Excellent value. The wine pays homage to the ancient Via Domitia, a Roman road that once connected many of the Languedoc’s renowned wine regions. Enjoy it with roast beef or veal cutlets. Food pairings: roast beef, veal cutlets, roast duck. Drink: 2025 - 2028 32040 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Patache d'Aux 2016, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: This Bordeaux red presents a deep, dark fruit profile, with smoky, charred oak spice and subtle earthy aromas and flavours at its core. It is dry, full-bodied with rich tannins supporting its concentrated dark fruits and oak-aged character. The finish lingers with a satisfying complexity. Ideal for pairing with a rare steak, if having tonight the wine will benefit from a two-hour decant. Food pairings: rare steak, mushroom and pearl onion stuffed flank steak, hard cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2027 217307 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Hauts de Plaisance 2016, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From an outstanding vintage, here's a fantastic opportunity to savour a maturing Bordeaux without breaking your budget. Crafted from grapes sourced from vines between 25 to 30 years as well as younger vines from 10 to 15 years of age, this robust red Bordeaux blend is fragrant with succulent dark fruits, hints of toasted oak and balanced with vibrant acidity Tannins are smooth and easy. Do decant for one hour prior to enjoying it with a roast duck dinner. Food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, roast pheasant. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41082 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Marie Plaisance Le Brin 2022, South Of France, Bergerac A.C., France: This 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sémillon blend offers vibrant aromas of tropical fruits, ripe mango and lime zest, balanced by subtle minerality and fresh, grassy undertones. On the palate, it is rich and textured, delivering a lengthy finish with layers of citrus and a refreshing crispness. A dynamic wine that pairs beautifully with seafood or light salads, perfect for those who appreciate a bold, yet well-rounded white. Food pairings: scallops with saffron, cheese, grilled chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2026 38155 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vignerons De Bel-Air Pinot Noir 2022, Burgundy A.P., France: Established in 1929, Vignerons de Bel Air is among southern Burgundy's most prominent cooperatives with over 300 members. This wine, made from 15-year-old vines rooted in schist and granite soils, delivers exceptional value for its origin. It reveals abundant notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, earthy forest floor and a distinct mineral character. Versatile and food-friendly, it is an excellent choice to enjoy now and will continue to evolve beautifully through 2028. Pair it with roasted duck or a savoury mushroom tart. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted duck, roasted turkey, mustard-glazed salmon. Drink: 2025 - 2028 38093 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand An 990 Fitou Grenache Carignan 2021, Fitou , Midi A.P., France: From the Fitou, Midi wine region, Gérard Bertrand An 990 is a lively, fruity, spicy Grenache and Carignan red wine blend and a fantastic value at $18. The year 990 on the label refers to the historical citadel of Fitou that once marked the boundary between the kingdoms of France and Aragon. Look for vibrant red berry, cherry, strawberry, wild herbs, and spicy flavours in this dry, medium-bodied, and velvety red wine blend with carbonic maceration. The wine matured for up to one year in French oak barrels. Pair it with grilled lamb chops or a rich ratatouille. Grenache Carignan food pairings: grilled pork chops, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, lentil dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 403683 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roc des Templiers Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Roc des Templiers Plan de Dieu is outstanding value at $16. This Côtes du Rhône Villages is a vibrant, dry and medium-plus-bodied blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre and consistently exceeds expectations. Crafted by an award-winning cooperative, this wine offers juicy dark plum, cassis, black cherry and subtle black pepper spice all enhanced by a smooth, vanilla-infused finish. Approachable and flavourful, it’s perfect for pairing with stuffed lamb chops or roast pheasant. Food pairings: stuffed lamb chops, tourtière, roast chicken, pheasant. Drink: 2025 - 2027 539916 14.2% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francois-Xavier Nicolas Père & Fils Le Jardin du Pape Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2020, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Nicolas Père & Fils Le Jardin Du Pape is a vibrant and fragrant red wine blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah. This wine offers ripe cherry, fresh herbs, and a touch of spice on the nose and is lively and smooth on the palate with fine, velvety tannins. Its balanced structure and smooth finish suggest it will age beautifully, making it perfect to enjoy now or to cellar for a few more years. Pair it with roasted lamb or Mediterranean dishes. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: prime rib roast, roast duck, partridge. Drink: 2025 - 2030 15355 14.5% XD 750 mL $60.95 Score: 95/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2022, Loire A.C., France: Jean-Max Roger's Cuvée Genèse 2022 Sancerre, from the renowned Le Grand Chemarin vineyard in Bué, delivers a crisp, vibrant expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is bone-dry and refreshing, offering bright citrus zest, a hint of stony minerality and fresh apple and pear notes that linger on the finish. Despite the challenges of the 2021 vintage, with reduced yields due to frost, mildew and the climate in general, the wine shows the elegance and finesse of its terroir. Ideal for those who appreciate a refined Sancerre that will age gracefully. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2025 - 2030 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferme du Mont Les Marnes Bleues Rasteau 2022, Rasteau, Rhône A.P., France: A result of the soils of Rasteau, this blend of Grenache and Syrah delivers a ripe, lush and elegant wine with ripe dark fruit, licorice, spices, and a hint of savoury herbs smooth and silky on the palate. A subtle minerality lingers on the long finish. This is a beautifully balanced wine that will continue to evolve and drink well through 2027. It pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken or grilled vegetables. Food pairings: charcuterie, roasted chicken, rabbit stew. Drink: 2025 - 2027 40869 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Cattin Gewürztraminer 2023, Alsace A.C., France: Joseph Cattin's 2023 Gewurztraminer delivers a delightful bouquet of ginger spice, delicate white florals, lychee and a touch of tropical fruit and citrus zest. The wine is smooth and fresh on the palate, richly textured and balanced with crisp, vibrant acidity. Made with sustainably farmed grapes from the Alsace, it's fantastic value. Enjoy it with spicy pork ribs. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2024 Concours International de Lyons. Gewürztraminer food pairings: ham, pork tenderloin topped with unsweetened apricot chutney, curried rice with cloves, cinnamon and cardamom, pork schnitzels. Drink: 2025 - 2026 224626 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Rosé Champagne, Champagne, France: Love it! This bubbly Rose has fresh field strawberries and a toasted baguette on the nose. Pour this with a creamy cheese board. Rosé Champagne food pairings: sushi, scallops, light fish dishes, chicken, brie. Drink: 2025 - 2030 267039 12% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Pabiot et Fils Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly-Fumé 2022, Loire A.P., France: Jean Pabiot et Fils Domaine Des Fines Caillottes 2022 Pouilly-Fumé is a bright Sauvignon Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Loire wine region. Fresh with summer-kissed white florals, melon, white-fleshed stone fruit, citrus zest, wild herbs and flinty mineral flavours on the palate, "Fines Caillottes" translates to "fine pebbles" and is in reference to the silex soil commonly found in Pouilly-Fumé that gives good drainage to the vines while imparting a flinty minerality to the wine. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: pan-seared scallops with grilled asparagus, cheese, pasta with cream-based sauce, sushi. Drink: 2025 - 2029 695908 12.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2023, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: From the south of France a zesty Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah rosé with the emphasis on Grenache, and ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. Elegant, dry, medium-bodied and very satisfying with wild strawberry, ripe red berry, rose petal, citrus zest and light herb flavours on the palate. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape cut into the glass on the bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. Makes for a great water picture when it's empty. Rosé food pairings: seared tuna, sushi, seafood nebayaki udon. Drink: 2024 - 2025 373985 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

André Brunel Cuvée Sabrine Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine André Brunel’s Cuvée Sabrine is a vibrant Côte du Rhône Villages blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Fermented and aged in concrete vats, this wine is aromatic and expressive, offering dark berry, raspberry, and savoury spice flavours on the palate. A hint of vanilla adds a smooth touch to the finish with velvety tannins. Ideal for drinking now, it will also continue to evolve in bottle. Drink or hold 2027 and enjoy it with prime rib from the grill. Food pairings: prime rib, venison filet mignon, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2027 538496 14.9% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Monte del Frà Bardolino 2023, Bardolino, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte del Frà Bardolino is a fantastic value red blend of Sangiovese, Corvina, and Rondinella, priced at just $18. This dry, medium-bodied wine offers a fresh and vibrant profile, often dubbed "baby Valpolicella" due to its proximity to the Veneto’s renowned wine-growing region. The wine delights with flavours of sweet dried strawberry, raspberry, red plum, and a touch of dried herbs, leading to a long, refreshing red berry finish. It’s an excellent match for a meaty pizza or a classic antipasto platter with cured meats and cheeses. Food pairings: meaty pizza, lasagne, rich tomato sauce and pasta. Drink: 2025 - 2027 134544 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masseria Surani Heracles Primitivo 2020, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: This juicy and flavourful Italian Primitivo(aka Zinfandel), produced by the Tommasi family from their Puglia vineyards in Southern Italy, offers a rich profile of black and purple plums. The wine is imbued with a generous dose of toasty, charred oak, giving it a robust character. Named in honour of Heracles, the wine reflects the ancient Greek heritage of the region dating back to 700 BCE. With its bold black fruit and toasty oak notes, this Primitivo is an ideal pairing with grilled or barbecued meats. Primitivo food pairings: barbecued ribs, chicken wings, steaks rubbed well with Primitivo, hamburgers garnished. Drink: 2025 - 2027 434274 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Attems Pinot Grigio 2023, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: From Marchesi Frescobaldi, Attems 2023 is a great value Friuli Pinot Grigio at $20. Bright and zesty with fresh tropical fruit, fine herb, citrus zest and minerally flavours mouth-wateringly long on the palate, it is an excellent introduction to a quality northern Italian Pinot Grigio. Attems history dates back to 1106, making it one of the very first wine producers to become established in Friuli. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled chicken, summer salads, frittata, basil pesto, salmon burgers, grilled lake fish. Drink: 2024 - 2025 707950 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: La Braccesca 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Antinori is a beautifully crafted Sangiovese-based red wine blend with a touch of Merlot. Smoky on the nose and palate with spiced plum, dark cherry, blackberry, rich chocolate and toasty oak notes, all framed within a medium-bodied structure. Its savoury qualities are balanced with velvety tannins, creating a smooth mouthfeel. This wine is a wonderful match for roasted meats or hearty pasta dishes and will age well through 2030. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: spicy sausage casserole, meaty lasagne, leg of lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2030 566216 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

47 Anno Domini Bio Spumante Rosé 2023, Veneto, Italy: Made from Raboso and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes and crafted in a similar fashion to Prosecco, this pink bubbly offers notions of fresh summer berries and rose petals. The wine is elegantly presented in a distinctive, crystal-inspired bottle. Bio Spumante Rosé food pairings: salads, crudité and dip, creamy cheeses, fresh berries. Drink: 2025 - 2026 32414 11% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mazzei Poggio Badiola di Fonterutoli 2021, Tuscany I.G.T, Italy: Bright ruby red in the glass with a hint of bricking on the meniscus, Mazzei Poggio Badiola Di Fonterutoli (2021) is concentrated on the nose with ripe red currant, tart red cherry with a subtle backdrop of dark chocolate. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, featuring a silky texture and structured tannins that support its depth and richness. Ideal for pairing with roasted meats or pappardelle with a wild boar ragu. Food pairings: grilled tagliata steak, tagliatelle with wild boar ragu, meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2027 330951 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masseria Surani Fiano 2023, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: This wine offers a vibrant and aromatic bouquet, featuring ripe pear, zesty lemon, lime and hints of white-fleshed stone fruit, all complemented by delicate jasmine and herbal notes. On the palate, it reveals a richer side with honeyed sweetness, cooked apples and pears, balanced by bright citrusy notes. Its complexity and freshness make it an enjoyable choice for a variety of occasions. Chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes. Fiano food pairings: grilled chicken, frittata, margherita pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2026 39444 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collavini Pucino Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2021, Friuli Venezia Giulia D.O.C., Italy: Collavini's Pucino Refosco dal Peduncolo is a dry, medium-bodied red from the Friuli region, full of brightness and energy. It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, earthy loam, dried herbs, and delicate spice notes. On the palate, it’s refreshing and juicy with a smooth, lingering finish. This cool-climate red is a pleasure to drink and pairs wonderfully with a platter of charcuterie and a selection of cheeses. Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso food pairings: veal cutlets, grilled steaks, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2025 - 2027 12408 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Riserva Chianti 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii 2020 is juicy with cherry, currant, rose petals, mineral notes, and wild herb flavours on the palate. This version is lively, with vibrant acidity driving a long finish that reflects the red fruit and mineral nuances. It exhibits exceptional energy and harmony. Best enjoyed from 2026 through 2040. Savour this outstanding wine with breaded veal cutlets or a steak-topped pizza. Chianti food pairings: stuffed roasted turkey, steak topped pizza, pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets. Drink: 2026 - 2040 643205 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paternoster Vulcanico Falanghina 2022, Basilicata I.G.T., Italy: From the Basilicata wine region, Paternoster Vulcanico 2022 Falanghina, crafted by the renowned Tommasi family, is an aromatic and refreshing dry white wine. This medium-bodied wine showcases vibrant citrus notes of lemon-lime zest, complemented by delicate white floral aromas and hints of fresh herbs. With its crisp acidity and bright character, it's an excellent match for seafood. Falanghina food pairings: seafood dishes, calamari, grilled chicken, grilled fish. Drink: 2025 - 2027 19691 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tasca d'Almerita D'Almerita Regaleali Nero d'Avola 2022, Sicily D.O.C, Italy: This Nero d'Avola is vibrant and fruit-forward, offering ripe cherry, currant and wild herb aromas, complemented by a hint of spice. It’s a medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins and a refreshing, crisp finish. The bright berry notes provide a lively, yet mellow character, making it a delightful choice now to enjoy with a roasted porchetta sandwich or a grilled steak. Nero D'avola food pairings: roasted porchetta sandwiches, grilled steak, braised beef. Drink: 2025 - 2027 39660 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a lively expression of the region’s signature variety. Bright and zesty, it offers an aromatic blend of fresh herbs, gooseberry and is citrus zesty. The palate is marked by crisp acidity that lifts the wine, leading to a refreshing finish with savoury notes. A perfect match for seafood or light salads. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shrimp, herb crusted salmon, oysters. Drink: 2025 - 2026 36902 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Babich Organic Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This wine presents a delightful aroma of fresh and dried roses, autumn leaves, and baking spices. The palate is greeted with plum and blackcurrant notes, followed by smooth tannins and lively acidity. Well-crafted, harmonious, and dry, it is ready for immediate enjoyment and can be savoured through 2028. Indulge in this exquisite wine with a roast turkey dinner or roast duck dinner. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted duck, roasted turkey, grilled chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2028 37402 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Gris 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Babich's tropical Pinot Gris showcases a rich, textured profile with aromas of ripe white melon and a touch of lanolin. With a harmonious balance, the wine offers a lush mouthfeel complemented by flavours of lemon, pineapple and nectarine. Its smooth texture and depth make it an excellent pairing with seafood dishes or chicken breasts from the grill. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled tenderloin, grilled chicken breast, green salads. Drink: 2025 - 2026 36906 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Esporão Bico Amarelo Alvarinho 2023, Alentejoj, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Ameal's 2021 wine from the Lima Valley is a dynamic blend of Loureiro, Alvarinho and Avesso, easy to enjoy and offering a lively freshness. The wine presents zesty lemon notes along with a textured richness, making it an excellent choice for those seeking both vibrancy and depth. A fantastic option for a variety of dishes such as grilled chicken, light seafood dishes, or simply as a refreshing sip. A great value and very drinkable now. Alvarinho food pairings: grilled chicken, fresh salads, cheese, light seafood dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2026 41877 13% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas Tinto 2022, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas is a fantastic value Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and Aragonez (Tempranillo) red wine blend at $17. This deep, dark wine bursts with juicy black fruit, alongside delicate spice notes and a smooth, gently tannic structure that adds balance. The bottle’s label features the Alentejo pig, a breed that roams freely in the region's oak forests feeding on acorns. An ideal pairing with a succulent roast pork, this savoury wine captures the essence of Portugal. Food pairings: chicken paprika, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, grilled pork chops, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2027 431064 14% XD 750 mL $17.35 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Kloof Street 2022, Swartland W.O., South Africa: This full-bodied South African red blend, featuring Syrah, Cinsault, Tinta Baraocca, and Carignan, is crafted from hand-harvested, sustainably farmed grapes grown in in the Swartland W.O. With a smooth, velvety texture, it offers rich aromas of dark, ripe fruit and a subtle smoky note. The wine showcases a balance of bramble, red cherry, and a touch of white pepper with minerally notes throughout. A fantastic value, it pairs perfectly with grilled meats or a hearty braai. Drink now through 2029. Food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, roast pheasant, grilled short ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2029 460964 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Ken Forrester's Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, sourced from dry-farmed, sustainably grown vineyards in the Stellenbosch W.O., is a beautifully balanced wine that showcases the essence of the region. It delivers a rich mouthfeel, with concentrated flavours of ripe peach, apricot and citrus zest, underpinned by a mineral-driven backbone. The wine’s vibrant acidity and creamy texture culminate in a long, satisfying finish and is an ideal pairing with dishes like smoked salmon eggs benedict or pan-seared fish. Chenin Blanc food pairings: white fleshed fish, Greek salad, game, grilled pork, salmon tartare served on homemade crisps. Drink: 2025 - 2026 231282 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Swartland Terre Noir Chenin Blanc 2022, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Terre Noire is a refined Chenin Blanc sourced from two distinguished Old Vine sites in the Swartland—Paardeberg and Piketberg. This wine offers balanced sweetness with vibrant flavours of passion fruit, zesty citrus and a saline, mineral edge on the finish. Fermented and aged in neutral barrels, it presents a subtle complexity. Drink now through 2028 alongside a cheese platter, pork chops or grilled chicken dishes. Chenin Blanc food pairings: cheese platter, grilled chicken, pork chops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 15716 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Beronia Rioja Reserva 2021, Rioja Doca, Spain: A gorgeous, earthy, full-bodied red from Spain with seductive notes of tanned leather and red fruit. Perfect on its own or as a companion to lamb with rosemary. Food pairings: blackened leg of lamb, spicy meat dishes, beef tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2027 50203 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escondido Tempranillo 2020, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Escondido Riserva 2020 from Ribera del Duero is exceptional value. Made entirely from Tempranillo by Bodega La Milagrosa, this dry, full-bodied red is rich and juicy, with enticing aromas and flavours of blackberries, blueberries, ripe plum, toasted nuts and a touch of spice adding depth to the wine. Tannins are smooth, velvety and rounded. Perfect to enjoy now or over the next few years, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or a roasted goose duck dinner with all the trimmings. Tempranillo food pairings: bison burgers, tourtière, roast goose. Drink: 2025 - 2026 132597 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rioja Vega Edición Limitada Crianza Crianza 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Rioja Vega Crianza is a robust Tempranillo-driven red wine blend with a touch of Grenache. This dry, full-bodied wine is smooth and warmly spiced, offering layers of dark cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, and hints of dried tobacco. The palate is refined with a long mocha finish and supported by polished tannins. Rioja Vega’s heritage dates to 1882, when Don Felipe Ugalde founded his namesake bodega in Haro. Pair this elegant wine with chicken paprika or roasted vegetable ratatouille. Crianza food pairings: chicken paprika, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 638783 14.4% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend 2022, California, United States: Unshackled, crafted by The Prisoner Wine Company, is a seamless Zinfandel-driven red wine blend with Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tannat, and Tempranillo in support. Floral and aromatic, it presents smoky, ripe dark fruit notes alongside a creamy cherry, plushy finish. Enjoy it with meats from the grill, smoky barbecue dishes, or rich aged cheeses. Red Blend food pairings: roast beef, roast chicken, lamb ragu. Drink: 2025 - 2027 22597 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austin Hope Paso Robles Chardonnay 2022, California, United States: This bold, full-bodied Chardonnay embodies the best of sun-soaked days and cool nights. It strikes a harmonious balance with ripe tropical fruit, refreshing honeydew and citrus zest. Subtle hints of oak toast and spice add complexity without overwhelming the palate. A wine with great freshness, it promises to develop beautifully through 2027 and beyond. Pair it with buttered parmesan popcorn for a perfect snack, or showcase it alongside grilled prawns and buttered scallops. Chardonnay food pairings: buttered parmesan popcorn, grilled prawns on buttered rolls, scallops. Drink: 2025 - 2027 39199 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Columbia Crest Winery H3 Merlot 2021, Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Columbia Crest H3 2021 Merlot is a fragrant and plushy Washington state red; dry, full-bodied, concentrated and velvety on the palate with dark and red berry, cherry flavours with an earthy and dark chocolate kiss on the finish. Very elegant and a red everyone can enjoy. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, pepper steak, duck, grilled lamb, cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2029 209874 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Top Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California, United States: This rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend is produced from grapes sourced from the Dunnigan Hills, San Joaquin Valley, Yolo and Napa Valley. Richly layered with dark fruit, cassis, chocolate, and vanilla, with a touch of oak spice and fragrant hints of nutmeg, the palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a harmonious balance of flavours. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with grilled steak or lamb stew. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, lamb stew. Drink: 2025 - 2027 39192 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Simi Chardonnay 2023, California, United States: Simi 2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay is a well-balanced and versatile wine that works with a variety of dishes. Offering a blend of tropical fruit, citrus and melon, the wine's palate is enriched with subtle toasty oak spice, buttery notes and a minerally finish. Its dry, full-bodied structure and fresh acidity make it incredibly food-friendly and ideal for seafood chowder or creamy lobster rolls. With a heritage dating back to 1876 and historic cellars still in use, this wine reflects the craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Simi's winemaking tradition. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken spinach and chick pea salad with citrus honey dressing, Circassian chicken, grilled chopped chicken in crepes and white mushroom sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2027 673806 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scheid Vineyards VDR Very Dark Red 2021, Monterey County, California, United States: This wine begins with an alluring burst of chocolate and cherry, followed by a rich, weighty palate that offers substantial structure. It evolves with flavours of boysenberry, vanilla and a hint of hazelnut, all woven together with smooth tannins to enhance its full-bodied character. The wine’s depth and concentration make it a standout, offering a luxurious experience. It’s perfect for enjoying now or hold to 2028. Pair it with BBQ ribs, pork tenderloin or even some tacos. Very Dark Red food pairings: BBQ ribs, pork tenderloin, tacos. Drink: 2025 - 2028 22606 15% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Alexander Valley, California, United States: This vivacious Cabernet Sauvignon embodies the savoury depth and wild herb aromas of Sonoma. Rich with red plum, dark berry and dried figgy flavours, it is beautifully balanced, exceptional vintage to enjoy with a succulent bison steak or lamb chops from the grill. The wine spent 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new). Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, pork roast, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 350454 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Lodi, California, United States: Michael David's Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold and vibrant Lodi red, rich with flavours of blueberry and blackberry compote, black olive, anise, and mint. The toasty oak spice adds depth to the wine, which is full-bodied and full of character. While it’s delicious now, this wine has the structure to hold for another five years in the cellar. It’s a fantastic choice for pairing with grilled meats or a hearty stew. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, venison filet mignon, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2025 - 2028 54056 15.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. February 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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