Dessert Wine

Quinta Do Noval Black Reserve Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Noval (NV) Black Ruby Reserve Porto is produced from mostly Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinto Cão from the Douro wine region. The wine was aged in both oak and stainless steel vats. Elegant, softly sweet and balanced with vibrant acidity, look for ripe blackberry, blueberry, mint, herbal and sous bois flavours. Ready to drink now, enjoy with dark chocolate desserts and blue cheeses. Port food pairings: foie gras, roasted nuts, blue cheese, spice cake, chocolate terrine, fruit cup. Drink: 2025 - 2030 235689 19.5% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Homare Sake Brewery Nigori Aladdin Sake, Fukushima Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan: This lightly unfiltered sake offers a harmonious interplay of sweetness and tangy acidity, creating a richly textured and refreshing experience. Notes of ripe pear and banana add a tropical flair, enhancing its complexity. Best served well-chilled, it pairs beautifully with fresh sashimi or a creamy brie or burrata. Sake food pairings: sushi, creamy cheeses, tempura vegetables, sashimi. Drink: 2025 - 2028 29067 15.5% MS 300 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Crown Royal Whisky, Canada: Canada’s number 1 whisky Crown Royal Fine Deluxe was created in 1939 to commemorate the Canadian visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with the bottle given to them as a gift in a purple velvet bag. Live generously, right? The silky smoothness of Crown Royal Fine De Luxe makes it the perfect whisky for any classic cocktail, like an Old Fashioned or Whisky Sour. You can also enjoy it neat or on the rocks. I’d pair this with maple-glazed pork tenderloin where the juicy meat is roasted to perfection and brushed with a reduction of maple syrup, mustard and rosemary, creating a caramelized exterior that complements the whisky’s smooth character. Drink: 2025 - 2045 1487 40% 750 mL $33.95 Score: 94/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Forty Creek Copper Bold Whisky, Canada: Forty Creek Copper Bold has intense toffee aromas like a bourbon, accented by spicy rye notes. On the palate, you will find vanilla, caramel, toasted nuts, and warming spices with a smooth, lingering finish. This whisky is smooth yet complex, the result of a special aging process that goes well beyond the Canadian legal minimum of three years in wooden barrels. It is a blend of aged whiskies made from corn, rye, and barley, which also undergoes intensive oak aging for extra depth and richness. In 1972, the Forty Creek distillery opened and was more recently named Whisky Maker of the Decade at the Canadian Whisky Awards. This whisky embodies the Canadian spirit so perfectly, it almost feels like it would apologize for being so delicious. I would pair it with maple-glazed bacon, where thick-cut artisanal bacon is slowly baked with pure Canadian maple syrup and a touch of bourbon to achieve the perfect balance of sweet, salty, smoky, and crisp. Another perfect pairing is maple-bacon butter tarts, where the flaky pastry cradles a gooey maple filling studded with crispy bacon bits, creating a sweet and savory Canadian twist on a classic dessert. Drink: 2025 - 2042 285254 43% 750 mL $35.45 Score: 94/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dunrobin Distilleries Beaver's Dram Sherry Wood Finish Premium Canadian Whisky, Canada: Dunrobin Distillery near Ottawa makes Beaver’s Dram Sherry Wood Finish. They also have a rye whisky with a port wood finish and a soon to be released bourbon-style, corn-based whisky. Could there be a more Canadian name than Beaver’s Dram? On the palate, caramel wraps around orange-scented almonds as this whisky is finished in sherry wood casks, just as some bourbons are. The perfect pairing would of course be beaver tails, and I do mean the pastry not the critter. Specifically, I’d go with the classic cinnamon sugar beavertail where the hand-stretched fried dough is crispy on the outside, pillowy inside and dusted generously with cinnamon sugar that melts slightly from the pastry’s warmth. Drink: 2025 - 2045 37204 46% S 700 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Forty Creek Honey Spiced Whisky, Canada: Forty Creek Honey Spiced Whisky is a smooth, aromatic spirit with inviting notes of warm honey, vanilla, toffee, and a touch of cinnamon spice. The palate is medium-bodied, sweet, and supple, with gentle oak, soft caramel, and a hint of clove, supported by 35 percent alcohol that gives warmth without harshness. It is spiced but subtly sweet, hitting the middle ground between bourbon and rye. Serve it neat, on ice, or in a spiced cocktail to showcase its sugary sweetness and soft spice profile. For a refreshing drink, serve it with lemonade as we head into warmer weather. In 1972, the Forty Creek distillery opened and was more recently named Whisky Maker of the Decade at the Canadian Whisky Awards. Forty Creek, one of Canada’s most celebrated craft whisky producers, uses a unique small-batch approach and a blend of barrels for aging, which helps harmonize the honey-forward flavours with deeper oak complexity. Drink: 2025 - 2037 397109 40% 750 mL $32.90 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2022, Rosso Di Montalcino D.O.C., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Banfi 2022 Rosso Di Montalcino is a more concentrated second rosso from the estate, featuring layers of dark fruit, black cherry, savoury herbs, and piney nuances. This dry, medium-bodied wine offers juicy acidity and a firm tannin structure. It’s a great choice for immediate enjoyment or can be held for further development. Pairs equally well with wine-braised beef, chorizo tacos, and bean fajitas. Rosso Di Montalcino food pairings: wine-braised beef, turkey with gravy, chorizo tacos, bean fajitas. Drink: 2025 - 2030 681262 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Norton Blend de Terroirs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: The Norton Blend de Terroirs Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 showcases solid structure and character with notes of savoury dried herbs, earthy nuances, red fruit, pepper, and a hint of grassiness. It offers excellent clarity and focus, making it a fantastic value. Drink now or cellar through 2027 and beyond. Try it with grilled steak, gourmet burgers, or BBQ ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, gourmet burgers, BBQ ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2027 42701 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peacock's Fan Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This Australian GSM blend, led by Shiraz, brings together bold red fruit, including cherry, red berry, and plum, along with a medley of exotic spices. Originating from the Southern Rhône, the GSM style has found a unique expression in Australia. Rich, vibrant, and full of character, this wine is best enjoyed through 2026. A great accompaniment to hearty beef stew, grilled game meats, or grilled lamb. Grenache Shiraz Mataro food pairings: hearty beef stew, grilled game meats, grilled lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41353 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muga Selección Especial 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: The 2019 Selección Especial is a standout vintage, reflecting both power and balance. With its complex layers of flavour, rich tannins, and a long, satisfying finish, this wine truly showcases the excellence of the 2019 harvest. Aged for 26 months in barrel, it combines depth and freshness, making it a great choice through 2030. Best enjoyed with a luxurious dish like Kobe beef. Food pairings: Kobe beef, grilled steak, braised short ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2030 472902 13% XD 750 mL $56.95 Score: 96/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Big Head Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Select 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Big Head Cabernet Sauvignon Select offers impressive depth and structure, delivering concentrated black cherry, blackberry and mocha notes with hints of cedar and spice. The tannins are firm yet smooth, giving it excellent aging potential. This wine doesn’t need a passport to prove its identity – it has all the confidence of a world traveler who still remembers exactly where home is. I’d pair this with slow-braised short ribs where the meat falls off the bone after hours of gentle cooking in a rich sauce of red wine, root vegetables and fresh herbs, the gamey sweetness of the bison complementing the wine’s robust character. Drink: 2025 - 2027 15.3% D 750 mL $69.80 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wapisa Patagonia Pinot Noir 2022, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: From Patagonia, Argentina, Wapisa 2022 Pinot Noir is influenced by Patagonia’s cool nights as well as its proximity to the cool Atlantic Ocean. The wine is delicate and fresh with bright strawberry, cherry, rose petal and subtle spicy flavours silky on the palate. “Wapisa” is the indigenous Patagonian word for “whale." that frequent the coast near the winery. Currently, Wapisa is the only Coastal Winery in Patagonia and the only winery in Argentina to age wines under the sea. The pressurized atmosphere and constant temperatures provide optimal conditions to age wines. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, veal cutlets, veggie kebabs. Drink: 2025 - 2028 38499 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bisquertt Crazy Rows Carignan 2023, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maule Valley in Chile, Bisquertt Family Vineyards Crazy Rows 2020 Carignan offers great value at $17. This 100% Carignan is vibrant and fresh, brimming with juicy dark fruit, red berry, and wild herb flavours. A touch of spice adds depth, making it a lively and enjoyable wine. A great companion to gourmet burgers, ribs from the grill, or sausage cassoulet. Carignan food pairings: gourmet burgers, ribs from the grill, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2025 - 2027 30217 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Bel-Air Les Granits Bleus Beaujolais-Villages 2022, Beaujolais A.P., France: Jean-Marc Lafont Beaujolais-Villages offers a juicy and fruity experience, with vibrant dark cherries, plums, and a touch of undergrowth. This medium-bodied red has silky tannins and fresh acidity, complemented by a velvety texture. The juicy core of blue fruit on the palate is balanced by a crunchy finish. Best enjoyed now with vegetarian stew, charcuterie, or strawberry and kale salad. Food pairings: vegetarian stew, charcuterie, strawberry and kale salad. Drink: 2025 - 2027 42221 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2022, Rapel Valley, Chile: Casas Del Bosque Reserva Carmenère offers an enticing combination of roasted red pepper and herbal nuances, complemented by a rich core of roasted plum. Subtle hints of paprika add complexity, leading to a smooth, rounded finish. A delicious and affordable option, perfect for sipping now alongside some hearty meat stews or slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce. Carmenère food pairings: meaty stews, vegetarian lasagne, slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2027 205872 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Neil Ellis 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch showcases fresh red fruit aromas, complemented by a smooth, rounded profile with succulent tannins and well-balanced acidity. This medium to full-bodied wine offers complex flavours of pencil lead, finishing with a food-friendly edge. It perfectly captures the essence of Stellenbosch, delivering both depth and easy drinkability. Drink now through 2033 with a grilled sirloin steak, meat lovers pizza, or roasted eggplant parmesan. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled sirloin steak, meat lovers pizza, roasted eggplant parmesan. Drink: 2025 - 2033 41448 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Planeta Controdanza 2020, Sicilia Noto D.O.C., Italy: Planeta Nero d'Avola and Merlot 2020 from Noto, a UNESCO heritage site, combines ripe mulberry and blackberry aromas with juicy acidity, offering a vibrant palate of cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon, and white pepper flavours. The wine's fresh finish pairs perfectly with grilled meats. Drink through 2028. Food pairings: roast venison, rabbit stew, goose, onion and potato pie. Drink: 2025 - 2028 477190 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Redstone Meritage 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This full-bodied Niagara Meritage blend, composed equally of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, needs some cellar time to truly shine. Aromas of cassis and blackcurrant lead the way, with herbal notes emerging on the mid-palate. Decant for one to two hours before enjoying it with roasted leg of lamb rubbed with fresh rosemary, prime rib roast with roasted root vegetables, or venison topped with seared foie gras and a red wine reduction. Meritage food pairings: roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, Prime Rib roast with roasted root vegetables, venison topped with seared foie gras and a red wine reduction. Drink: 2025 - 2028 44167 13.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muriel Gran Reserva 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A beautifully balanced Spanish red made from 100% Tempranillo. The nose is spicy with bright cherry, red berry, and smoky aromas. On the palate, smooth cherry, raspberry, mocha, and spice flavours unfold, with tannins that are structured yet manageable. Enjoy with roast pork. Drink now through 2027. Food pairings: leg of lamb, filet mignon, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2027 984187 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Matilda Nieves Mencia 2020, Ribeira Sacra, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Rectoral de Amandi, Matilda Nieves 2020 is a vibrant red wine blend of 85% Mencia, 8% Garnacha and 7% Sousón with grapes sourced from the incredibly steep slopes of Ribeira Sacra. Fragrant with ripe dark plum, blackberry, mulberry and blueberry aromas, the wine is silky and mouth-filling with dark berry and ripe plum flavours fresh, vibrant and silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Mencia food pairings: veal cutlets, lamb lollipops, Portobello mushroom burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2027 26322 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Gamay 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Southbrook Triomphe 2021 is a wild-fermented, vegan-friendly Gamay produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Grapes are fermented on their skins for 14 days and then aged nine months in neutral French oak barrels. Look for bright strawberry, cherry, red berry, fresh rhubarb and pepper spice flavours on this zesty red from Ontario. Gamay food pairings: pepper steak, grilled chicken, veal chops, duck confit. Drink: 2025 - 2027 26503 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Ode To Lorraine 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz and 4% Merlot red wine blend with grapes sourced from the Elderton Nuriootpa Estate in the Barossa Valley. Brilliant red in the glass, the wine is rich with aromas of dark plum, cassis, dark berry, baking spice, dark chocolate and savoury herb flavours elegant on the palate The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak puncheons. Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot food pairings: meatloaf, pork tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2034 976423 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin Signature Côtes du Rhône 2021, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, Nature 2021 is a vibrant red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah sourced from the Côtes du Rhône wine region. Dry and medium-bodied, this is a beautifully crafted Rhône red, smoky on the nose with earthy aromas, dark berry, strawberry, cracked black pepper spice, thyme and savoury herb flavours with a lingering and satisfying finish on the palate. Very nice now, enjoy it through 2026. Food pairings: grilled venison steak, bison burgers, rack of lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2027 948059 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Ema 60/40 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2021, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Santa Ema 60/40 Barrel Reserve 2021 is a 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère with grapes sourced from the Maipo Valley wine region. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, look for ripe red berry, tomato leaf, savoury herbs with a kiss of spice creamy on the palate. An excellent value, vibrant and juicy new addition to the Santa Ema portfolio. Drink through 2026. Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère food pairings: game roast, sausage cassoulet, roast goose. Drink: 2025 - 2028 34606 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2020, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham Estate 2020 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes sourced from the Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Fresh and fragrant with cranberry, red cherry, cedar brush spice and wood smoky aromas and flavours on the palate, this PN is enticing and plushy with a fresh and lingering finish. Enjoy it through 2028. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork liver pates, roasted chicken, duck and other game birds. Drink: 2024 - 2028 268391 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Tesoro Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Trapiche Tresoro 2022 is a great value Malbec at $18. Dry, medium-bodied and harmonious with ripe blueberry, mulberry, subtle spicy notes and velvety tannins on the palate, it is produced by Chief Winemaker Sergio Case. Drink or hold to 2028. Malbec food pairings: empanadas, lamb burgers stuffed with your favourite cheese, grilled red meats. Drink: 2025 - 2027 36316 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Travaglini Gattinara 2020, Gattinara, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Gattinara, Piedmont wine region, Travaglini 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied and vibrant 100% Nebbiolo with ripe red berry fruit, tart cherry, rose hip, sweet and savory spices with a hint of dried herbs with a mouth-wateringly long finish on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Very approachable now, it will drink nicely through 2040. Gattinara food pairings: beef, mushroom risotto, gorgonzola, grilled Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2025 - 2040 713354 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Tondonia Reserva 2012 is a dry, full-bodied Rioja red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with 20% in Garnacha and 5% each in Graciano and Mazuelo. The wine was aged up to six years in neutral oak barrels. The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry vintage resulting in lower grape yields with a nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols. Fragrant with dark berry, plum, sous bois and spicy flavours fresh and silky on the palate, enjoy it now through 2035. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal Porterhouse, roast chicken, prime rib roast, pork chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2025 - 2035 356337 12.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Broken Stone Winery County Grown Gamay Noir, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This elegant red shows bright red cherry, cranberry and violet aromas with a hint of white pepper. Light-bodied yet flavorful with silky tannins and a refreshing finish. I’d pair this with roasted duck breast with sour cherry compote, the tart-sweet sauce that mirrors the wine’s fruity character. The crispy, golden skin crackles as you cut through to the succulent meat, served with rosemary-roasted baby potatoes. Drink: 2025 - 2028 36859 12% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alamos Selección Malbec 2020, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Alamos Seleccion 2020 Malbec is great value at $19. Fresh and fragrant with aromas of ripe red and dark berries, baking and dried sweet tobacco spice concentrated on the palate, this Argentinean Malbec is medium-bodied with very approachable velvety, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: herb-roasted lamb, pork tenderloin, cheddar cheese, spaghetti and meat balls. Drink: 2024 - 2026 322800 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca delle Macìe Riserva 2021 Chianti Classico is produced from sustainably grown Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Dry, medium-bodied, this is a mouthwatering red wine blend with dark cherry, spiced plum, earthy, meaty and menthol flavours supple and long on the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. If having tonight, decant it for a few hours and enjoy it with a meaty lasagne dish, or try it from 2026 when it will be showing its best through 2040. Chianti Classico food pairings: mince sirloin steak, sausage and cheese pizza, Tuscan rabbit, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2026 - 2040 930966 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 94/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Cadence 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The Nyarai Cellars Cadence, is a terrific blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Niagara Peninsula. This sophisticated blend offers aromas of plum, blackcurrant and dried herbs with subtle tobacco notes. Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish. I’d pair this with wild mushroom and truffle risotto where the creamy arborio rice is slowly stirred to perfection with earthy wild mushrooms and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil, creating a luxurious dish that complements the wine’s complex character. Food pairings: grilled steak, gourmet burgers, BBQ ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2030 451781 13% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tread Softly Pinot Noir 2024, South Australia, Australia: Tread Softly Pinot Noir is an expressive red with lifted aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, accented by subtle notes of spice and soft earth. The palate is light to medium-bodied, dry, and silky, with lively acidity and 12.5 percent alcohol giving it a graceful, refreshing finish. Serve it just below room temperature to let its bright fruit and gentle spice unfold. The silky-smooth Pinot Noir is all about ripe cherries and subtle spice, with a lingering finish that stays with you long after the last drop. I would pair it with duck breast seared until the skin is crackling crisp, then sliced thin to reveal a perfectly pink interior, served with a cherry reduction sauce that mirrors the wine’s fruit notes and a wild mushroom risotto that complements its earthy undertones. Fascinating fact: Tread Softly embraces a philosophy of mindful, approachable winemaking, crafting wines that are easy to enjoy yet expressive of their Niagara terroir. Not only are Tread Softly wines certified sustainable and bottled in lightweight glass, but the winery also plants a tree for every case sold. So far, they have planted 2.5 million trees, the equivalent of taking 35,000 cars off the road. A fascinating fact about Pinot Noir – it is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world, dating back more than 2,000 years. It is also one of the most genetically unstable grapes, which is why you find so many different clones and expressions of it around the world. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41320 10.8% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hare Cabernet Merlot 2019, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hare 2019 is a full-bodied, dry red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. This wine is aromatic with ripe blueberry, spiced plum, and chocolate notes, complemented by subtle savoury herbs and a hint of smoke on the finish. Rich and lush, it has a long, satisfying finish that pairs wonderfully with a roast beef dinner or a grilled steak. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: burgers, ribs from the grill, roast turkey. Drink: 2025 - 2028 28784 13.7% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Telmo Rodríguez Gaba do Xil Mencía 2020, Valdeorras D.O., Spain: Telmo Rodríguez's work in Spain, reviving and rejuvenating old vineyards, has seen him experiment with 43 different varieties across several regions. This Mencia is fermented and aged in stainless steel tank and showcases the true expression of the grape. The wine offers vibrant, juicy aromas and a distinct personality, featuring dense, succulent fruit that lingers on the finish. It's fresh and grippy, with a floral nose and a hint of tomato vine, sour cherry, and green crunch. The palate is bright, with silky tannins, blood orange, and earthy beetroot notes. A graceful, highly drinkable wine that can be enjoyed through 2028. Pair it with grilled lamb or mushroom risotto. Food pairings: roast beef, grilled venison, bison burgers. Drink: 2025 - 2028 166199 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cape Mentelle Trinders Shiraz 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Cape Mentelle leverages the varying ripening times of the Shiraz parcels in their estate vineyards to craft both dynamic blends and single-vineyard expressions, like this one from their Trinders Vineyard. This vibrant and refined wine offers layers of cassis, dark berries, and a hint of peppercorn, with its boldness balanced by the trademark elegance of Margaret River. It has great potential for aging and will continue to develop through the early 2030s. Pair with a grilled steak or grilled lamb skewers. Shiraz food pairings: grilled steak, grilled lamb skewers, peppercorn steak. Drink: 2025 - 2030 41349 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Tenuta Fizzano Il Crocino Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2021, Chianti Classico D.O.C.G., Italy: Famiglia Zingarelli Tenuta Fizzano Il Crocino Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2021, from Rocca delle Macìe sourced from the Di Fizzano single vineyard in Tuscany, offers a dry, medium-bodied profile driven by Sangiovese. The wine bursts with vibrant red fruit, dark cherry, and plum, enhanced by savoury herb and black pepper nuances. With its smooth, umami-like texture and refined tannins, this wine is a perfect match for grilled meats, medallions of veal, or grilled sausage. Enjoy now or cellar to 2030. Chianti Classico food pairings: medallions of veal, grilled sausage, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2030 699454 14% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave Spring Estate Grown Cabernet Franc 2023, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring 2023 Cabernet Franc from the Cave Spring Vineyard is a full-bodied, dry red made from sustainably farmed estate-grown grapes. This wine, bottled unfiltered, is a great value at $21 and showcases rich flavours of dark plum, cherry, and crushed raspberry, complemented by cassis and savoury herbs. Subtle hints of spice and a smoky finish add to its complexity. It's a well-rounded wine to enjoy now or age through 2030. Perfect for pasta with Bolognese sauce or mushroom risotto. Cabernet Franc food pairings: pasta with Bolognese sauce, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, roasted guinea hen or game birds, steak tartar, hearty beef stews. Drink: 2025 - 2030 523001 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Murphy-Goode 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a lively and approachable red with ripe dark fruit, cassis, and fine herbal notes, rounded out by smoky vanilla and subtle toasty oak. Its balanced acidity makes it a great match for food. Pair it with a slow-roasted blade of beef in mirepoix for a perfect combination, or try it with veal cutlets. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb stew, veal cutlets, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2028 427542 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Les Villages Niagara Pinot Noir 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sourced from top vineyards across the Niagara Escarpment, Bachelder Les Villages Bench 2022 Pinot Noir is a refined and expressive wine. Light ruby in hue, it greets you with lifted floral aromatics followed by ripe cherry, juicy raspberry, and hints of anise and warm baking spices. Lively and layered on the palate, this beautifully structured Pinot Noir lingers with a graceful, extended finish. Enjoy it now with roast duck or wild mushroom tart. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, rack of lamb, veal cutlets with a wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2029 11582 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From Domaine de la Renjarde in France’s Côtes du Rhône region, La Nerthe Les Cassagnes 2021 is a Côtes du Rhône-Villages blend of organically cultivated Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. This dry, medium-bodied red is brimming with ripe dark plum, black cherry, and cassis, layered with notes of dark chocolate and warm spice. Smooth, refined tannins frame the long, silky finish. Enjoy it now or let it develop further. A superb match for duck confit or grilled portobello mushrooms. Food pairings: lamb chops, veal cutlets, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2028 494674 14.2% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Trapiche Medalla 2021 Malbec is a vegan-friendly, single-varietal Malbec crafted from grapes grown in Argentina’s renowned Luján de Cuyo and Maipú regions. This expressive red delivers layers of ripe and stewed dark plum, blackberry, and blueberry, accented by white pepper, toasty oak spice, and a hint of balsamic on the finish. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, making this a great option for cellaring up to five years. Enjoy it with grilled portobello burgers or slow-braised short ribs. Malbec food pairings: grilled flank steak, pork roast, grilled root vegetables. Drink: 2025 - 2028 547869 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: savoury black fruit with a satisfying meaty note on the mid-palate. Cassis and blackberry dance on the senses, leading into a long, smoky finish. This wine shows remarkable finesse and elegance, which is impressive given Wynns' reputation for upfront fruit. Winemaker Sue Hodder's genius shines through in this cool-climate Australian red. The estate, founded by John Riddoch in 1896, is home to the iconic triple-gabled winery. Pair with rare cuts of beef. Drink through 2027. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup. Drink: 2025 - 2027 433060 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2019, Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G., Italy: Antinori's Pian delle Vigne 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a complex and vibrant wine crafted from sustainably grown Sangiovese grapes. It showcases bright cherry, rose petal, and wild herb notes, along with hints of bramble leaf and a touch of mint. The wine has a rich, meaty character, with a long, satisfying finish. While enjoyable now, it will develop beautifully through 2034 and pairs wonderfully alongside a tagliatta steak or wild boar ragu pasta dishes. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2025 - 2029 651141 14% XD 750 mL $82.95 Score: 96/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Longview Devil's Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: This Cabernet delivers bright aromas of cassis, raspberry, and mulberry, while the palate is elegantly structured and full-bodied, yet not overpowering. With succulent fruit and a lovely mouthfeel, it's a beautifully balanced wine where all the elements come together harmoniously. Best enjoyed from 2023 to 2036 alongside roast saddle of rabbit with apricot and apple stuffing or venison shanks prunes in red wine sauce. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: wild goose in gravy mushrooms and olives, roast saddle of rabbit with apricot and apple stuffing, venison shanks prunes in red wine sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2036 660050 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel 2020, Lodi, California, United States: Klinker Brick 2020 Zinfandel is a flagship wine crafted from Old Vines Zinfandel, some of which are up to 120 years old. Hand-harvested from over a dozen blocks, the grapes benefit from the cooling Delta Breezes and fogs, preserving vibrant acidity. Expect rich flavours of dark cherry, strawberry compote, cranberry, coconut, vanilla, anise, and cedar brush spice, with a concentrated, rounded mouthfeel thanks to barrel fermentation. Pair it with grilled bison burgers or venison ribs. Zinfandel food pairings: burgers, ribs, BBQ chicken, game sausages. Drink: 2025 - 2028 59113 14.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Hess Collection Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California, United States: Hess Collection Allomi 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from sustainably farmed grapes grown in the estate's Allomi Vineyard. This dry, full-bodied wine is beautifully balanced with layers of dark plum, black currant, cedar spice, and mocha, culminating in a long, fruit-forward finish. A wonderful choice to enjoy now through 2031. Pair it with a gorgonzola topped steak or hearty meat dishes. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gorgonzola topped sirloin, grilled veggies, herb-crusted poultry, hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2032 906420 14.5% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sogevinus Veedha Red 2021, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: This wine offers enticing aromas of ripe licorice and red fruit, complemented by smooth tannins and a juicy profile. Well-balanced, it bursts with fruit flavours and finishes with a fresh, clean aftertaste. Ready to enjoy now. Pairs well with grilled sausages, pulled pork, and pork tenderloin. Red food pairings: pork tenderloin, pulled pork, grilled sausages. Drink: 2025 - 2027 31197 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bas d'Aumelas Barathym de la Garrigue d'Aumelas 2022, Languedoc A.P., France: This Grenache Noir and Carignan blend is fermented with three weeks on the skins and aged for eight months. It showcases a harmonious balance of ripe red fruits and wild herbs. Pair it with roasted root vegetables with fresh herbs, grilled chicken, or veal chops for a delightful match. Food pairings: roasted root vegetables with fresh herbs, grilled chicken, veal chops. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41283 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Decoy Pinot Noir 2022, California, United States: Decoy 2022 Pinot Noir is a vibrant, medium-bodied red with flavours of ripe strawberry, raspberry, dark berries, cherry, and a hint of pepper spice. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (35% new), it offers a beautifully balanced structure with lively acidity, making it a perfect match for food. Despite its 14% abv, the wine feels smooth and juicy with abundant fruit. Pair it with a roast Cornish game hen and cranberry sauce for a delicious experience. Drink now or cellar for later. Pinot Noir food pairings: duck confit over small roasted potatoes and green onion, duck fricassee on egg noodles, grilled goose breast with cherry coulis. Drink: 2025 - 2029 191833 13.9% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

PKNT Platinum 2020, Maule Valley, Chile: This 2020 vintage is a bold and ambitious blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Carmenère, and 5% Syrah. The wine is packed with concentrated, juicy fruit at its core, surrounded by velvety tannins and a rich, creamy oak influence. A touch of peppery spice and refreshing acidity adds complexity and balance to the wine, making it a standout. Pairs well with grilled steak, BBQ ribs, and grilled sausage. Food pairings: grilled steak, BBQ ribs, Grilled sausage. Drink: 2025 - 2028 42104 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

BenMarco Sin Límites Pedernal Malbec 2021, Pedernal Valley, Argentina: Fragrant with black pepper, thyme and lavender, this Perdernal Valley Malbec is juicy with red berry, dried herbs, blue florals and a long spicy finish on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Enjoy it now through 2028. Malbec food pairings: herb-roasted lamb, pork tenderloin, cheddar cheese, spaghetti and meat balls. Drink: 2025 - 2028 42700 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Albert's Honour Old Vines Foch 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Martin Malivoire’s Albert’s Honour is a tribute to his great-uncle, a hero of World War I. This robust Foch, a hybrid grape, delivers bold purple plum, pepper, clove, and anise flavours, with a distinctive foxy note. The wine is full-bodied, smooth, and well-rounded, making it an enjoyable, structured red with complex earthy, herbal undertones. It has the structure to age through the decade and pairs wonderfully with a hearty roast beef dish. Old Vines Foch food pairings: braised beef, roast beef, hamburgers. Drink: 2025 - 2029 551036 12.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 88/100. March 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maison Bertrand Ravache Le Grand Écuyer 2022, Bordeaux A.C., France: Maison Bertrand Ravache presents a deep, dark core with a vibrant purple hue. The nose is pure and expressive, offering freshly crushed berries, plum, and a touch of herbal spice. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with crunchy, youthful fruit and rounded tannins, finishing with fine length and an appealing drinkability. This will work well with a charcuterie board or some hard cheeses. Food pairings: Charcuterie, hard aged cheeses, grilled steak. Drink: 2025 - 2026 40371 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santos Lima Taverna da Aldeia 2021, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: This bold red is brimming with dark fruit, structured by firm tannins. A streak of freshness and underlying mineral notes provide a lively counterpoint to its depth and intensity. Still evolving, this wine will reach its prime starting in 2025. Savour it with herb-crusted lamb or grilled Portobello mushrooms. Food pairings: Roasted pork, grilled sausages, grilled lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41902 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trius Distinction Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Distinction 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, smooth medium-plus-bodied red from the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. This wine offers generous flavours of ripe blackberry, cherry, and smoky toasted oak, with lingering dark berry and subtle vanilla notes on the finish. The tannins are firm yet balanced, creating a wine that is both plush and structured. Perfect to enjoy now. Pair it with grilled steaks or hearty lamb chops for a memorable experience. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, bison burgers, lamb, slow-cooked pork shoulder, beef brisket. Drink: 2025 - 2030 25366 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

JNSQ Rosé Cru 2022, California, United States: JNSQ Cru 2022 is an elegant 100% Grenache rosé produced from select blocks in the vineyard. Each block was vinified separately and then blended to create that "je ne sais quoi" elegance. Juicy and elegant with ripe peach, apple, strawberry, tropical fruit flavours, savoury and fresh on the palate, it would be a perfect match with patio time. Rosé Cru food pairings: burrata salad, couscous and veggies, grilled chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2026 31535 12.5% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Tenuta Civranetta Brut Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Lorenzo Fidora is a clear, light straw yellow with a persistent mousse. The nose offers fine aromas of jasmine flowers, fresh apple, and apple blossom. On the palate, it’s nicely concentrated with notes of pear and a distinct salty texture. The finish is appealing and refreshing. Drink now. Excellent for cocktails or pair it with soft cheeses and grilled shrimp skewers. Brut Prosecco food pairings: cocktails, soft cheeses, grilled shrimp skewers. Drink: 2025 - 2027 41259 11% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri d'Augan Brut Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé Sparkling, Bordeaux A.C., France: Henri D'Augan Brut Crémant de Bordeaux rosé is crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. Made using the traditional method, similar to Champagne, it’s lively and fragrant with notes of ripe berries and cherry. Enjoy it with lamb lollipops, mushroom risotto, or a delicate chocolate soufflé. Rosé Sparkling food pairings: warm brie, lemon grilled scallops, oysters. Drink: 2025 - 2030 42003 11% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Manoir de Mercey La Chaume Rully 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: A beautifully balanced and engaging wine, this offering reveals delicate floral notes alongside quince, lemon, peach, and pear, with hints of almond, stone, and a touch of spice on the finish. It’s a versatile pairing choice, perfect with chicken piccata, grilled shrimp, or lemon butter shrimp. Food pairings: chicken piccata, grilled shrimp, lemon butter shrimp. Drink: 2025 - 2030 43044 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Novus Altitude Assyrtiko Moschofilero Malagousia 2023, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: Altitude is a pale lemon-hued white that blends three prominent Greek varieties. It opens with an expressive, herbaceous nose of mint, pine, lemon-lime, and guava, reminiscent of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The medium-bodied palate is tart and sappy, with a slightly bitter finish that adds character. The wine shows excellent length and a perfect pairing to vegetarian frittata, vegetarian risotto, or grilled chicken with herbs. Assyrtiko Moschofilero Malagousia food pairings: vegetarian frittata, vegetarian risotto, grilled chicken with herbs. Drink: 2025 - 2026 40537 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maculan Pinot Grigio 2023, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Maculan 2023 Pinot Grigio is a dry, juicy expression from the small Breganze appellation in the Veneto wine region. It presents vibrant flavours of yellow plum, Rainier cherry, pear, apple, and a hint of citrus, offering a savoury and refreshing palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes for a delightful pairing. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood, pasta, breaded veal cutlets, barbecued chicken, cheese. Drink: 2025 - 2026 734921 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trius Showcase Ghost Creek Riesling 2021, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Showcase Ghost Creek Riesling is produced from a single-vineyard with grapes sourced from 18-year-old vines, harvested between October 3 and October 6 2021. The whole bunches were gently pressed, with the juice undergoing cool fermentation and aging in stainless steel. This process preserved the wine's bright purity, showcasing vibrant lemon, apple, lime, and grapefruit notes, with a sharp, defined minerality. This Riesling has great aging potential and will drink well into the early 2030s and beyond. Try it with chicken pad Thai, Thai basil curry, or spicy chickpea curry. Riesling food pairings: chicken pad Thai, Thai basil curry, spicy chickpea curry. Drink: 2025 - 2030 44144 13% M 750 mL $32.00 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Versato Pinot Grigio 2023, Alto Adige Südtirol D.O.C., Italy: From the Alto Adige Südtirol wine region, the grapes for Versato 2023 Pinot Grigio are sourced from vines grown in clay and limestone soils on the hillsides and valley floor surrounding the Adige River. The wine is fresh and inviting on the nose, with aromas of fresh-cut pear, apple, citrus zest, and briny mineral notes. The palate is mouth-watering, making it a perfect match for seafood and creamy pasta dishes. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for four months on the lees, this wine delivers a crisp and satisfying finish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, grilled lemon herbed chicken breasts, fish tacos. Drink: 2025 - 2027 631648 13.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scheiblhofer Classic Grüner Veltliner 2023, Burgenland, Austria: From a renowned Austrian producer, this Grüner Veltliner is a delightfully accessible wine that doesn’t compromise on structure or depth. It’s bright and fresh, showcasing bold spice and elegantly framed stone fruit flavours, all while maintaining excellent balance. Enjoy it through 2026+ with dishes like grilled vegetables, grilled pork, or prosciutto. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: grilled vegetables, grilled pork, prosciutto. Drink: 2025 - 2026 40886 12% XS 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

TWR Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, New Zealand: TWR Sauvignon Blanc blends 80% Awatere and 20% Wairau Valley fruit with a portion of the wine fermented in oak. The nose is a bouquet of blackberry leaf, Thai basil, and yellow guava, with hints of blueberry flesh, fennel, and chalk. On the palate, ripe passionfruit, nectarine, and honeysuckle take centre stage, offering richness and density. The wine's lively acidity keeps everything in balance, leading to a long, smooth finish, with subtle notes of celery salt and raw cashew. Pairs well with Thai basil fried rice, grilled shrimp, or asparagus risotto. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai basil fried rice, grilled shrimp, asparagus risotto. Drink: 2025 - 2027 411603 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand: Auntsfield 2019 Chardonnay, sourced from sustainably-grown, single-vineyard grapes, is a dry, full-bodied wine that exudes vibrancy. The palate is rich and concentrated, showcasing ripe golden apple, stone fruit, citrus zest, hazelnut, and honeysuckle, with a long and satisfying finish. Well-balanced and elegant, it pairs beautifully with roast chicken, cold turkey sandwiches, or some Gouda. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, cold turkey sandwiches, Gouda, Edam cheeses. Drink: 2025 - 2032 12623 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mer Soleil 30th Anniversary Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Sunshine in a glass, this California Chardonnay is all about indulgence. Think caramel drizzle over baked apples, a hint of grilled peach, and a creamy texture that wraps around your palate like velvet. The finish? It goes on and on, like the best kind of goodbye. Discovered it years ago over dinner with a view of fireworks—every sip still sparks a little wonder. Try it with roast chicken, smoked crab, or pork with a sweet tropical twist. Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, smoked king crab legs, chicken breast, cheese, pork loin topped with pineapple. Drink: 2025 - 2029 958975 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conundrum White 2023, California, United States: Conundrum 2023 is a terrific California white crafted by Charles F. Wagner. This off-dry blend of five grapes, including Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Muscat Canelli, is a heady mix of ripe peach, melon, tropical fruit, and a bright citrus lift. Silky and fragrant, it’s both easygoing and quietly complex, making it a terrific value at $19. First created in 1989, it’s only grown more popular, with fruit sourced from prime vineyard pockets across Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County. Serve it well-chilled as a solo sipper or alongside fresh fish or grilled veggies—it’s not a mystery, it’s pure pleasure. White food pairings: coquilles St Jacques, Greek salad, salmon tartare served on shaved carrot and zucchini, fish tacos, grilled Mahi Mahi, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2025 - 2028 694653 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sea Sun Chardonnay 2023, California, United States: The Sea Sun 2023 Chardonnay, made by the Wagner Family of Caymus fame, brings a golden glow to the glass with its coastal California charm. This dry, medium-bodied white glides across the palate with notes of lemon curd, baked apple, ripe apricot, and a whisper of toasty oak. Its creamy texture is beautifully lifted by bright acidity, making it a polished yet generous pour. Sourced from sun-soaked vineyards hugging the Pacific, it’s a wine that speaks of sea breezes and warm evenings. Try it with buttery corn risotto, grilled peaches wrapped in prosciutto, or a gooey triple-cream brie by the fire. Chardonnay food pairings: roast turkey, chicken, pan-fried halibut steaks. Drink: 2025 - 2027 15548 14.3% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Three Hills Estate Chardonnay 2023, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham’s Chardonnay from the Short Hills Bench in Niagara delivers a polished performance, gliding across the palate with golden apple, grilled pineapple, and a subtle flicker of hazelnut. There’s a citrusy lift—think lemon curd and a whisper of white grapefruit—that keeps things lively, while a creamy, toasted almond finish adds warmth and depth. It’s a wine that loves richness, so try it with roast chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms, creamy polenta, or a truffle risotto that echoes its savoury soul. Chardonnay food pairings: crab legs, corn dishes, stuffed chicken breast. Drink: 2025 - 2029 268342 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thirty Bench Small Lot Wild Cask Riesling 2021, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Thirty Bench Small Lot Wild Cask Riesling is a vibrant and engaging wine, offering delicate notes of peach pit and stone fruit. It strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, leading to a great length and a enjoyable finish. Approachable and highly enjoyable, this Riesling delivers both complexity and drinkability. Try it with chicken pad Thai, Thai basil curry, or a spicy chickpea curry. Riesling food pairings: chicken pad Thai, Thai basil curry, spicy chickpea curry. Drink: 2025 - 2027 44145 13% M 750 mL $32.00 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Chauveau La Charmette Pouilly-Fumé 2023, Loire A.C., France: A classic Old World Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shines with pure lemon zest and a crisp, light profile. It has no noticeable oak, focusing instead on its vibrant, mouth-watering juiciness, making it an excellent companion for food. Not grassy, just refreshingly focused with a clean, precise finish. Pouilly-Fumé, one of the best regions in Europe for Sauvignon Blanc, delivers a wine with remarkable finesse and length, making each sip an exercise in elegance. An exceptional wine to go alongside Asian pork tenderloin, asparagus and sugar snap pea soup, or chanterelle mushroom stuffed chicken breast. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: Asian pork tenderloin, asparagus and sugar snap pea soup, chanterelle mushroom stuffed chicken breast, potatoes au gratin, curry dusted scallops. Drink: 2025 - 2027 274357 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Mas Single Vineyard Collection Nicole Vineyard Réserve Viognier 2023, Pays D'oc I.G.P., France: Paul Mas Single Vineyard Collection Reserve 2023 Viognier, hailing from Nicole Vineyard in the Pays D'oc, Languedoc, is an exceptional value. This dry, medium-bodied Viognier is crafted by the renowned Jean-Claude Mas, a first-generation winemaker from a fourth-generation grower. It showcases a beautifully balanced profile with fragrant floral notes, including honeysuckle, alongside ripe peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon, with a hint of ginger and spice. The wine's texture is concentrated and silky smooth, making it a beautifully crafted and highly enjoyable expression of Viognier. Pairs well with grilled pork tenderloin, chicken, or roast pork tenderloin with apricot puree. Viognier food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, chicken, roast pork tenderloin with apricot puree. Drink: 2025 - 2027 370098 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pascal Bouchard Le Classique Chablis 2023, Burgundy A.C., France: Le Classique 2023 Chablis is a quintessential expression of the region, offering vibrant lemon notes complemented by delicate white florals and fine herbs. This wine also reveals a flinty, briny minerality, which adds complexity and freshness. The palate is creamy, concentrated, and mouth-watering, making it a perfect match for seafood. Serve chilled and enjoy with steamed mussels, clams, or a classic brunch like quiche and eggs Benedict. Additionally, it's ideal with Chablis food pairings such as oyster pot pie, oysters on the half shell with a zesty berry mignonette, or a fresh hot pot of clams and mussels. Chablis food pairings: lobster rolls, roasted filet of sole, lemon butter scallops. Drink: 2025 - 2028 18585 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 89/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

On Seven Estate Winery The Pursuit on Seven Chardonnay 2021, Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This elegant white wine offers aromas of ripe golden apple, toasty vanilla and a hint of fresh baked brioche. The palate is rich yet balanced with a creamy texture and vibrant acidity. Much like Canadian diplomacy, this wine manages to be both assertive and polite at the same time. I’d pair this with a caramelized onion and aged cheddar tart where the flaky buttery pastry melts on your tongue while the sweet onions and sharp cheese zing across your palate. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried lemon sole, pork tenderloin en croute, salmon Wellington. Drink: 2025 - 2031 21655 13.6% XD 750 mL $48.00 Score: 96/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Konzelmann Reserve Series Gewürztraminer 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A wine that leans toward dessert style, the Konzelmann 2023 Gewürztraminer is a late-harvest, softly sweet expression with inviting spice on the nose. Rosewater and lychee aromas lead into a rich palate of ripe apricot, pink florals, and warm gingerbread spice. The late-harvest nature imparts a luxurious sweetness, balanced by the wine's gentle acidity. Herbert Konzelmann, a fourth-generation winemaker from Germany, established the Konzelmann winery in the Niagara Peninsula, which reminded him of the Alsace region. Best paired with mildly spiced foods or a custard and fruit tart. Gewürztraminer food pairings: lighter-flavoured sea-food dishes, Asian dishes, pork tenderloin, curried rice. Drink: 2025 - 2033 392357 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Westcott Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2022, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Westcott Estate 2022 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Niagara Escarpment wine region. Dry and medium-bodied, grapes for this Burgundian-style Chardonnay were hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed and wild-fermented. The wine was barrel-aged for 10 months in French oak barrels (10% new). Fresh and fragrant with golden apple, butterscotch, toasty oak spice and a kiss of vanilla to round out this lovely, elegant and complex Chardonnay, chill and enjoy it through 2029 with pan-fried scallops in beurre noisette or a baguette slathered with rich, creamy brie. Chardonnay food pairings: Asian dishes with black bean, steamed Mahi Mahi, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2029 424507 12.6% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tread Softly Pinot Grigio 2024, South Australia, Australia: Tread Softly Pinot Grigio is a bright and refreshing white with expressive aromas of crisp green apple, pear, and citrus zest, lifted by delicate floral hints. The palate is light-bodied, dry, and lively, with vibrant acidity and 12 percent alcohol giving it a clean, thirst-quenching finish. Serve it well-chilled to highlight its crisp fruit and energetic character. The wine is lighter in alcohol than many Australian wines, but still full of character. I would pair it with a gentle-beginnings seafood ceviche, where delicate pieces of fresh scallops and snapper are lightly “cooked” in lime juice, tossed with crisp cucumber, ripe avocado, and fragrant cilantro that complement the wine’s bright, clean profile. Fascinating fact: Tread Softly reflects the winery’s focus on approachable, eco-minded wines made for everyday enjoyment. Its name evokes a gentle, thoughtful approach to the land and vines that produce fruit with clarity and balance. Not only are Tread Softly wines certified sustainable and bottled in lightweight glass, but the winery also plants a tree for every case sold. So far, they have planted 2.5 million trees, the equivalent of taking 35,000 cars off the road. Drink: 2025 - 2026 41321 10.5% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Antinori Bianco 2023, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Niccolo Antinori's initial 1931 vintage of the Bianco laid the blueprint for a wine that remains true to its roots. Trebbiano, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Riesling blend together to offer notes of apple, orange and a touch of minerality with some tropical fruit note flavours, try this one with some pesto pasta or grilled shrimp. Bianco food pairings: pesto pasta, grilled seafood, grilled vegetables. Drink: 2025 - 2027 620948 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2023, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2023 is an amazing value Viognier and Marsanne white wine blend at $18. Crafted by Chester Osborn, one of Australia's most respected winemaker of top-tier reds, also works wonders with white Rhône varieties, with this example crisp and fresh on the palate with ripe peach, melon, tropical fruits, citrus-zest and subtle spicy notes. "The Hermit Crab" refers to the fossils that make up the limestone-laden McLaren Vale vineyards and the French appellation of Hermitage. Viognier Marsanne food pairings: wild rice cranberry stuffed Cornish hens, veal cutlet in creamy mushroom sauce, grilled veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2025 - 2027 662775 13.1% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo X By Sarah Jessica Parker 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Perfumed with passionfruit, fresh melon, tropical fruit notes and lime zest flavours, this is one zesty SB, plushy, weighty and beautifully balanced with loads of fruit flavours and fresh acidity. Chill and enjoy it to 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled pork tenderloin, herbed goat cheese on baguette. Drink: 2025 - 2027 14278 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 95/100. March 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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