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
Zonte's Footstep Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Single Site Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A generous, full-bodied red wine with no hard corners: round and supple and mouth-filling. Perfect for a juicy steak or hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013 - 2016 212936 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2009, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Terrific and juicy with luscious fleshy ripe dark fruit and some mocha. This is a great value for a chianti of this quality. There's some black cherry, cedar smoke and vanilla on a long finish. Perfect for pizza night! Chianti food pairings: meaty lasagna, roasted lamb, grilled steaks, pasta with red cream sauce, turkey. Drink: 2012 - 2016 111641 13.9% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Grinder Pinotage 2012, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with toasty oak, coffee, black pepper, dark spices, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Pinotage food pairings: grilled meats, smoked pork, hearty mole based chili, pasta, black bean soup. Drink: 2013 - 2016 572107 14% XD 750 mL $15.00 Score: 89/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Napa Cellars Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied with blackcurrant and cassis and lots of mocha and coffee from oak aging. Pair with prime rib. Merlot food pairings: prime rib, grilled leg of lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2016 161299 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, Napa County, California, United States: Dependable, consistent, good. Dark fruit, almost full-bodied. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 331603 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Dependable, consistent, good. Dark fruit, almost full-bodied. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 706077 13.5% D 375 mL $14.25 Score: 87/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Bring it! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry shrimp, grilled herbed chicken breast, pork tenderloin, pasta. Drink: 2013 - 2015 9167 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart