Dessert Wine
Rossignol Winery Blackberry Mead, Pei, Canada: Delicious flavours of fleshy ripe blackberries and a honey lift through the middle. Very pleasant dessert wine. Food pairings: aged cheddar, chocolate cake. Drink: 2012 - 2014 627057194874 11% S 375 mL $19.96 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rossignol Winery Raspberry Festival, Pei, Canada: Lovely! pure essence of raspberry jam and summer in a glass. Richly layered flavours of raspberry preserves. Nice balancing acidity so it's not cloying. Yum! Food pairings: chocolate, fruit-based desserts. Drink: 2012 - 2014 6 27057 19479 9 11% S 375 mL $18.24 Score: 88/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Attractive savoury, dark forest aromas on the nose. Cedary and meaty with a good grip. Wild blackberries. Drink: 2012 - 2015 621605312109 13.8% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Chalky, dark berry nose. Smooth, juicy and mouth-watering the palate. Nicely balanced. Drink: 2012 - 2015 621605 322108 14.1% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Merlot 2010, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Pleasantly bitter black plums that have a lusciousness and a cleansing refreshment to them. Full-bodied with a satisfying, smoky finish. Merlot food pairings: PAELLA, ROAST PORK, TENDERLOIN STEAK, GRILLED FLANK STEAK. 407544 13.5% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Robust with smoky black fruit notes, though not really fruit-forward: more earthy. Nice amount of oak in the balance here. Medium- to full-bodied. This wine benefits from decanting 1-2 hours. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: CHICKEN WITH HERBS, AUBERGINES (EGGPLANT), VEAL KIDNEYS, CHARCUTERIE. 407551 13% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir 2010, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Bright tart cherry aromas with lots of terrific, mouth-watering acidity for food. Silky smooth and medium-bodied. This red cries out for a dinner companion. Pinot Noir food pairings: CHICKEN BIRYANI, BEEF CARPACCIO, LAMB TAGINE. 628289 12.5% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Whimsy! Cabernet Franc 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada: Mocha-dark chocolate on the nose with lively wild blackberries on the palate. Juicy and mouth-watering with a long finish. Not a herbal note in sight. Drink: 2012 - 2015 621605 314103 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Whimsy! Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada: Complex, savoury dark-fruited nose. Full-bodied, layered and mouth-filling without being heavy. Superbly crafted. Drink: 2012 - 2017 621605314103 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
O'Leary Wines Vineland Estates Cabernet Merlot 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Smoky with mocha richness that wraps around fleshy black plums. Shows pride of place along with a jubilant P/T multiple (price: taste). Pretty darn amazing really for the price. Drink: 2012 - 2016 307744 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Cherry Avenue Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Subtle, complex and nuanced with earthy and dark cherry aromas. Satin smooth with an ultra-long finish. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck breast with cherry sauce, roast pork, beef stew. Drink: 2012 - 2017 670459001073 13% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 90/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Grower's Blend Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Vibrant black cherry aromas with mouth-watering juiciness on the palate. An electric-alive wine with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Pinot Noir food pairings: gourmet burgers, pizza or pasta dishes, roast chicken, baked salmon. Drink: 2012 - 2015 670459001189 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mouton Cadet Regional Blended Red 2010, Bordeaux, France: Taste Bordeaux at a fraction of the cost! Yes, this is the entry-level wine of the famous first-growth winery Mouton-Rothschild. It's classically structured with savoury and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of cassis and blackberry. It's full-bodied and smoky and will benefit from 1-2 hours decanting. Regional Blended Red food pairings: steak, prime rib, brisket, spring lamb. Drink: 2011 - 2014 943 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.46 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Hidden Bench Winery Estate Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A. Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada: One of the best chardonnays being produced in Niagara. Gorgeous richness, yet balanced and complex. Aromas of green apple and toasted almonds. Full-bodied and satisfying. Chardonnay food pairings: fresh seafood, sauces with cream, roast chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2018 308577 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.20 Score: 91/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cooralook Yabby Lake Pinot Gris 2008, Strathbogie Ranges, Australia: Lovely salmon colour with equally seductive aromas of guava, melon, lychee and rose petal. Mouth-watering and refreshing with a brilliant ability to pair with a wide range of dishes from seafood to roast chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2015 212712 14% XD 750 mL $15.45 Score: 90/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rossignol Winery Little Sands White 2012, Prince Edward Island, P.E.I., Canada: Slight orange blossom note on this light-bodied white wine with good acidity. Pair with seafood and salads. Food pairings: mussels, oysters and steamed lobster. Drink: 2014 - 2026 627057194829 12% MD 750 mL $16.69 Score: 83/100. August 2012. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Gorgeously rich and full-bodied with layers of butterscotch and toffee. Ripe peach and pear notes on the mid-palate with a long, satisfying buttery smoke finish. Drink: 2012 - 2015 269738 13.4% 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rossignol Winery Rossignol Estate L'acadie Blanc, Prince Edward Island, P.E.I., Canada: Clean, crisp and fresh with mild aromas of lime and white peach. Light-bodied. Good aperitif. L'acadie Blanc food pairings: lobster, seafood dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2013 627057194935 13% D 750 mL $18.67 Score: 85/100. August 2012. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
O'Leary Wines Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Crisp, crisp and refreshing like a balanced year-end statement. What you see is what you get: lively green apple notes not masked by any oak. Whets your appetite for more. Pair with fresh seafood, salads and lively conversation. Drink: 2012 - 2015 779327110074 12% MD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Robyn's Block Chardonnay 2010, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Deep minerality here in this full-bodied but subtle chardonnay. Lively white peach and some smoke. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster, roasted chicken, veal loin with mushroom sauce, mild creamy cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2018 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Estate Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Rich, round and full-bodied with generous layers of vibrant green apple aromas and just the right amount of toasty oak. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Chardonnay food pairings: pasta with seafood and creamy sauce, grilled chicken, cedar plank salmon, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2016 670459001240 13.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 91/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mouton Cadet Blanc 2011, Bordeaux, France: Generous and yielding with plump tree fruit aromas and flavours yet still beautifully structured, especially for this price. Aromas of lemon zest and chives. Great dinner party wine. Food pairings: GRILLED FISH, SOLE MEUNIÈRE, SALMON WITH FRESH PASTA.. 2527 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.45 Score: 89/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Crisp and clean with bright lemon-citrus aromas and flavours. Not grassy, just refreshing. Great finish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: GRILLED KING PRAWNS, MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE, SMOKED TROUT, GOAT'S CHEESE. 407536 12.5% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Viognier 2010, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: Incredible taste and quality for the price! Lovely floral and lychee aromas and some light spices on the finish. A terrific wine for spicy dishes and curries. Viognier food pairings: TARRAGON CHICKEN, SHELLFISH SALAD, SPAGHETTI AL PESTO, FRESH GOAT'S CHEESE. 619221 12.4% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 88/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Réserve Mouton Cadet Blanc Semillon Sauvignon Muscadelle 2010, Graves, Bordeaux, France: Liquid lemon elegance in a glass! Smooth with terrific refreshment, and not too tart. The semillon adds lushness to the sauvignon blanc's vibrancy. Amazing taste for the price. Semillon Sauvignon Muscadelle food pairings: WHITE ASPARAGUS, VEAL BLANQUETTE, VOL-AU-VENTS, MONKFISH SKEWERS. 247080 12% XD 750 mL $12.60 Score: 89/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Whimsy! Lot 20 Chardonnay 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada: Rich caramelized butterscotch nose from the oak aging, with layers of delicious full-bodied flavour on the palate. Aromas of fleshy ripe peach. Long finish. Drink: 2012 - 2015 203661 12.2% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart