Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Red Wine
Luciano Arduini Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The Luciano Arduini 2021 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a rich and full-bodied red blend from the Veneto region, combining 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, and 20% Rondinella. This wine showcases a vibrant palate filled with ripe dark fruits like black cherry, cassis, and rich chocolate, alongside hints of savoury herbs and a delicate touch of spice. It's smooth and velvety on the finish, making it perfect for current enjoyment or future cellaring. Pair it with braised short ribs or a hearty mushroom risotto. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, meaty lasagne, grilled steaks. Drink: 2025 - 2028 12407 15.1% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. April 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dessert Wine
Lakeview Wine Co. Small Batch Ruby, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This luscious small-batch fortified red is made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon and matured for a year and a half in former Bourbon casks. It pours with bold flavours of juicy red berries, stewed plum, and pomegranate, rounded out by a whisper of vanilla on the finish. Rich and smooth, it offers a warming, indulgent profile perfect for after-dinner sipping. Try it with dark chocolate truffles or spiced pecan pie. Food pairings: aged hard cheeses, chocolate brownie cake, blueberry cobbler. Drink: 2025 - 2028 44303 20% S 750 mL $36.95 Score: 90/100. April 2025. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart