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.
Argentina
Trapiche Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2018 - 2023 13608 14% D 750 mL $26.95 July 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Wakefield Clare Valley Estate Chardonnay 2018, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley Estate in South Australia, a cool-climate Chardonnay with crunchy green apple, ripe pear, fresh melon, ripe stone fruit and nutty flavours long and creamy on the palate. Pair with grilled seafood dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2023 711556 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Becker Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbbia, Canada Reserve Chardonnay food pairings: fresh crab, lobster or creamy avocado pasta. Drink: 2020 - 2025 14.3% D 750 mL $26.97 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Winemaker’s Cut Syrah 2018, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A superb BC Syrah with aromas of dark spice, black fruit and meaty notes of bacon. Full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2020 - 2024 157192 13.5% D 750 mL $34.00 Score: 93/100. July 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lailey Winery Amabilis 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2016 Amabiliz is a full-bodied blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Malbec. Aromas of red cherry, ripe plum, black berry, and black currant. Pair with smoked chicken, or pork chops.
Drink: 2020 - 2026 14% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 89/100. July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Winemaker’s Cut Bohemian Cuvée Rouge 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous, full-bodied BC red wine blend. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke with savoury bacon notes. Pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2020 - 2027 13.5% D 750 mL $36.00 Score: 92/100. July 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Culmina Family Estate Winery Saignée Rosé 2019, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2023 14% D 750 mL $24.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sperling Vineyards Sper...Itz 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Vibrant, floral and lively! If you like Moscato d'Asti or even Prosecco, try this please. It's a gently fizzy and spritely white wine with enticing aromas of honeysuckle and apple blossom. Love the fact it's only 7% alcohol, yet packs so much flavour. Enjoy as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Food pairings: fruit or cheese platters. Drink: 2019 - 2022 7.9% D 750 mL $23.10 Score: 90/100. July 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Reserve Pinot Gris 2018, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: A superb BC Pinot Gris from Township 7 winery. This was a terrific vintage for the winery. Aromas of grapefruit, lime zest and lemongrass. Perfect on its own or with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2019 - 2023 13.6% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. July 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Terra Unica Viognier 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2023 11.5% D 750 mL $19.99 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
8th Generation Vineyard Confidence Petite 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 29023 12.5% 375 mL $1,450.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
8th Generation Vineyard Integrity Petite 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019 - 2022 13% 375 mL $14.50 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Culmina Family Estate Winery R&D Rose Blend 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2022 13.5% D 750 mL $22.99 July 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run JCR Rosehall Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: Roast chicken with garlic and root vegetables, seafood in cream sauce. Drink: 2019 - 2024 45615 12.5% XD 750 mL $36.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Pinot Grigio 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Grigio food pairings: light salads, fish or chicken pates. Drink: 2020 - 2022 250217 12% D 750 mL $14.95 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lunessence Crescendo 2018, Okanagan Valley, Canada Food pairings: Summer BBQ steak. Drink: 2020 - 2028 13.5% D 750 mL $29.99 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roche Wines Texture Rosé 2019, Naramata Bench, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020 - 2021 622811 13% D 750 mL $21.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lighthall Vineyards Chardonnay 2016, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, seafood salad, steamed shellfish. Drink: 2017 - 2022 25243 12.5% D 750 mL $35.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Three Dog Winery Dog House Rosé 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: grilled salmon burgers, chicken wings, sushi. Drink: 2021 - 2022 15365 11.5% D 750 mL $17.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Pinot Grigio 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Grigio food pairings: light salads, fish or chicken pates. Drink: 2020 - 2022 250217 12% D 750 mL $14.95 July 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Winemaker’s Cut Bohemian Cuvée Rouge 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2027 13.5% D 750 mL $36.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Provenance Series Pinot Gris 2020, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2021 - 2023 13.6% D 750 mL $20.97 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Culmina Family Estate Winery Saignée Rosé 2020, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021 - 2024 14% D 750 mL $24.00 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pillitteri Estates Winery Team Canada White 2017, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q,A., Canada: A lovely white wine blend of aromatic grapes with notes of lychee, rose petal and baking spice. For every bottle sold, the winery donates $1 to the Canadian Olympic Foundation to support the country's athletes. Pair with seafood or a gold medal performance of pairs figure skating. Team Canada White food pairings: chicken, fish, crab cakes, mild curries. Drink: 2020 - 2022 13657 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Cono Sur Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2018, Chile, Chile 620674 12% D 1500 mL $15.85 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Gran Reserva Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chile 553800 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Domaine Maby La Forcadière Tavel Rosé 2019, Tavel, Rhône A.C., France: This Tavel is so juicy with vibrant red currant, raspberry, orange zest and wild herb flavours finishing spicy on the palate. Dry and full-bodied, enjoy with a picnic and cold turkey and arugula sandwiches. Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, flattened Cornish hen with savoury dressing. Drink: 2020 - 2021 701318 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Primitivo del Salento 2017, Salento, Puglia, Italy Drink: 2019 - 2024 395053 12% D 750 mL $14.95 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Terre di Poggio Mother Zin Primitivo 2011, Tarantino, Puglia I.G.T., Italy 14% D 750 mL $17.80 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Kahurangi Estate Mount Arthur Reserve Riesling 2016, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand Riesling food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, mildly spiced vegetable curry, veal schnitzel. Drink: 2019 - 2025 14559 11% M 750 mL $22.95 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Barón de Ley Varietales Maturana 2016, Rioja Doc, Spain: An elegant, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the Maturana grape. Aromas of blackcurrants and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2018 - 2022 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 90/100. July 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Balbás Crianza 2013, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: A lovely Crianza aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Made from estate-grown old vine Tempranillo. Aromas of black plum, prune, dried fig and earth. Pair with lamb. Food pairings: osso buco, Tuscan rabbit, meatlover's pizza, roast pork. Drink: 2018 - 2022 437673 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.25 Score: 91/100. July 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
SeaGlass Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Santa Barbara, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: sushi, fish, cream sauce pasta, roast chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2022 173575 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.75 July 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart