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
Henry of Pelham Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A full-bodied red wine blend of cabernet and merlot at a great price. Aromas of dark fruit and some toasty oak. Balanced and delicious. Drink: 2013 - 2016 504241 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A robust, savoury red wine with delicious, meaty, black fruit aromas and flavours. There's something extra special here that's not about being big and robust: it's structured muscle and focused power. Needs cellar time. Spectacular. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: charbroiled meats with a peppercorn sauce or a heavier tomato-based stew like ratatouille. Drink: 2014 - 2024 864496 13.9% XD 750 mL $39.90 Score: 93/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Painted Rock Estate Winery Merlot 2015, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A seductive nose of wild black plum and savoury herbs. Fullbodied and smooth with a satisfying bite on the finish that reminds you that this wine is more than one thing. Complex, rich, deep and mouth-watering. Endlessly fascinating. Merlot food pairings: smoked meats, barbecue and rich, flavourful stews. Drink: 2017 - 2024 242768 14% XD 750 mL $68.95 Score: 93/100. November 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château des Charmes Generation Seven Nouveau Gamay 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant, quaffable nouveau with dark cherry and peppers notes. Smooth and mouth-watering, this is an excellent value and one of the best Ontario nouveaus. Gamay food pairings: hamburgers off the grill, spaghetti with meatballs or your favourite pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2013 318600 12% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery Reif Gamay Nouveau 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This medium-bodied red wine features fleshy sweet aromas and flavours of cherry and strawberry. This is the Canadian version of beaujolais to drink now. Drink: 2013 - 2014 220483 12% XD 750 mL $11.75 Score: 86/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Georges Duboeuf Gamay Nouveau 2013, Beaujolais, France: Bright and cheery and meant for quaffing bistro-style. Tart cherries, smooth with juicy, mouth-watering acidity for food. Drink now Drink: 2013 - 2013 891846 12.5% D 750 mL $9.95 Score: 85/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2013, Burgundy, France: The best of classic beaujolais nouveau to crack open. Zippy cherry flavours. Finishes with a smile. Terrific with bistro dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2013 932780 12.2% XD 750 mL $17.75 Score: 87/100. November 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy and herbal but not overly so in this zesty, well-respected New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Finishes with lime lift and zest. Even the acids are well balanced here. I smell vegetarian quiche. I'm hungry (and thirsty). Drink: 2013 - 2015 957407 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart