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
Pelee Island Winery Chardonnay 1.5L, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A smooth, approachable white offering aromas of ripe apple, pear, and citrus, rounded by soft notes of vanilla and a hint of butter. It’s medium-bodied, dry, and gently textured on the palate, with balanced acidity and 12.5% alcohol lending freshness and charm. Serve it chilled to highlight its crisp fruit while allowing its subtle creaminess to shine. Fascinating fact: Pelee Island Winery farms vineyards on Canada’s southernmost island, where the moderating effect of Lake Erie provides an ideal microclimate for ripening Chardonnay with both richness and elegance. This larger format bottle is perfect for gatherings and is best enjoyed within 2–4 years for its bright, fruit-driven style. You can order this wine directly from the winery at www.peleeisland.com. Chardonnay 1.5L food pairings: roast chicken and lemon herb potatoes, where the wine’s citrus and oak notes elevate the dish. Or pour it with creamy pasta primavera, where its freshness balances the richness while echoing the garden vegetables.. Drink: 2025 - 2027 393751 12.1% D 1500 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Knappstein 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with blue florals, black currant, dark cherry, green olive, cake baking spice, this Cab is so expressive and elegant on the palate. So flavoursome with precise and pure fruit flavours, it is excellent now through 2031. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled bavette steak, game sausages, goose. Drink: 2024 - 2031 23905 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart