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
Ferox Fabian Reis Red 2022, Niagara ON The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Ferox's red blend from Niagara-on-the-Lake is an elegant, medium to full-bodied wine blending Merlot, Syrah and Malbec with notes of red cherry, blackberry, graphite and toasted spice. This dry wine displays polished tannins and vibrant acidity that will continue to integrate beautifully over the next five years. Serve it at room temperature with grilled ribeye steak as the wine's structure complements the marbled beef, or pair it with roasted portobello mushroom caps stuffed with herbs and breadcrumbs where the wine's earthy complexity enhances the savory flavors. Winemaker Angela Marotta crafts this Bordeaux-inspired blend from Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards, where growing conditions similar to Bordeaux's allow Merlot and Cabernet-based wines to achieve remarkable elegance and balance. The Ferox label celebrates the wild, untamed spirit of Niagara winemaking, showcasing the region's ability to produce world-class red blends that rival international benchmarks. This refined blend represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2030. Food pairings: sirloin steak from the grill, burgers, ribs, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2030 48392 11.6% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Cantina Sociale di Trento Contessa Giovanni Manci Pinot Grigio 2024, Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Contessa Giovanni Manci's Pinot Grigio from Trentino is a crisp, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of white peach, pear, orange blossom and wet stone. This dry wine displays bright acidity and excellent concentration that make it particularly food-friendly. Serve it well chilled with grilled calamari with lemon as the wine's freshness complements the tender seafood, or pair it with spring vegetable risotto where the wine's acidity balances the creamy rice. Winemaker Alessandro Manci crafts this layered Pinot Grigio from mountain vineyards in Trentino, where Alpine influences and limestone soils create wines with more depth and complexity than typical examples from warmer regions. The estate has been family-owned for generations and maintains traditional winemaking practices while bringing modern precision to their production. This attractive Pinot Grigio represents excellent quality and will drink beautifully through 2027 while its youthful freshness is at its peak. Pinot Grigio food pairings: ceviche, salads, vegetable risotto, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46527 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart