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
Featherstone Gemstone 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This vegan-friendly red blend brings roasted plum and black-cherry richness, threaded with savory herbal whispers. Its supple texture is lifted by bright acidity, making it ideal for smoky flavors. Serve with grilled artichoke topped with lemon aioli, charred-pepper hummus and flatbread, or a nice grilled steak. Food pairings: BBQ ribs from the grill, burgers, slow-braised beef brisket. Drink: 2025 - 2027 46055 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2026. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Trius Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc V.Q.A. from Niagara-on-the-Lake is a medium-bodied white that does something most Canadian Sauvignon Blancs don't attempt: a portion of the barrel-fermented wine uses wild native yeasts to add texture, weight, and a savoury complexity that makes you lean in for another sip. On the nose it's fresh and lifted, with white grapefruit, elderflower, warm toast, and fresh ginger from the barrel fermentation. The palate is round and mouth-filling, with green mango, lemon curd, crushed limestone, and a long, zesty finish with bright, food-friendly acidity. Winemaker Emma Garner leads the Trius team at what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake's only Michelin Recommended restaurant and winery, a property whose roots go back to 1989 when Trius Red was named Best Red Wine in the World. Drink it now through 2028 with lemon-herb grilled chicken breasts, where the wine's citrus notes and barrel-fermented texture lock in perfectly, or try it with grilled salmon where the wine's bright acidity and savoury depth match the richness of the fish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: lemon-herb grilled chicken breasts, goat cheese, grilled salmon. Drink: 2026 - 2028 39763 12.9% XD 750 mL $32.00 Score: 93/100. August 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart