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.
White Wine
Wending Home Wending North 2020, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara’s estate north slope, this proprietary white blend unites 27% Ehrenfelser, 18% Auxerrois, 18% Pinot Gris, 16% Riesling, 16% Gewurztraminer and a splash of Chardonnay. It unveils an irresistibly perfumed bouquet of ripe pear, lychee nut, pink grapefruit and delicate lemon blossoms, all woven with soft floral nuances and a stony mineral thread. On the palate it’s richly textured yet precise, offering a lightly unctuous mouthfeel underscored by savory spice. Poached pear and candied lychee mingle with flinty minerality, wild herb whispers and a bright citrus snap, carrying through a long, lively finish. A fabulous pairing for sefood dishes, smoked salmon on a baguette, or herbed quiches. Food pairings: seafood dishes, smoked salmon on baguette, herbed quiches, brunch dishes. Drink: 2025 - 2026 45578 13.1% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2022, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor 2022 Shiraz from Langhorne Creek pours a deep ruby-black. On the nose, dark blackberry and black cherry mingle with violet petals, damp earth and a hint of freshly cracked black pepper. The palate is plush and generous, offering meat-like undertones, a whisper of white pepper and a savory herbal lift, all wrapped in velvety, fine-grained tannins. A long, silky finish carries notes of menthol, leather and subtle oak. Try it with a rare grass-fed ribeye with garlic-herb butter, herb-crusted rack of lamb or mushroom-and-thyme tart for an earthy counterpoint. Shiraz food pairings: Mexican-style venison sausage and roasted root vegetables, stuffed rolled flank steak, boar stew. Drink: 2025 - 2027 72975 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. July 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart