Argentina
Pietro Marini Torrontés 2013, Salta, Argentina: A floral white wine made from Argentina's signature white grape Torrontes. Lots of mouth-watering acidity with some white pear and peach. Ideal for fresh seafood. Torrontés food pairings: Asian dishes, fresh seafood salad, seafood appetizers, smoked turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2014 - 2017 694348 13.2% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valle Las Acequias Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Luis Segundo Correas, this is a solid citizen with black fruit, toasty oak and mocha. Balanced and full-bodied. Good price. Finishes with dark spice and smoke. Pair with grilled burgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: charcuterie, barbecued steaks, sausages, back ribs. Drink: 2014 - 2017 287516 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kaiken Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Montes, this is savoury, dark plum and cedar brush nose on this full-bodied well-priced Argentine red wine blend. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. this wine was matured in oak barrels for 10 months, both new and used French oak. Pair with chorizo sausages or jambalaya. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: game burgers, beef steak. Drink: 2013 - 2017 384305 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Desierto 25 Cabernet Franc 2012, Patagonia, Argentina: Full-bodied with charred black fruit, toasty oak, smoke and blackness. Very big and oaky. Decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Franc food pairings: Brazilian slow-cooked pork, roast turkey, beef and black bean stew, shepherd's pie. Drink: 2014 - 2018 414201 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Grant Burge 5Th Generation Shiraz 2013, Australia: A full-throttle Australian Shiraz that's absolutely loaded with oak. Aromas of charred wood, toasty, smoke, vanilla or hickory dominate the nose with some blackberry underneath. Pair with brontosaurus burgers, preferably charred. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese, pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2017 361295 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2012, Tasmania, Australia: Cherry-berry fleshy ripe yet not heavy: zippy and vibrant with mouth-awakening vivaciousness. Love Tasmanian Pinot Noir, and buy it whenever I can... Cool climate but still ripe Pinot that's a fraction of the cost of French Burgundy. Pair with pork tenderloin. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, Tortiere, prime rib. 411512 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine is 50-50 blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes with enticing aromas of fleshy black fruit, spice and pepper. It offers a long finish with polished tannins. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2018 942904 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Fowles Wine Shiraz 2012, Victoria, Australia: Big black sweet berry flavours on this full-bodied Australia red wine. Fairly supple. Finish with jammy notes. Pair with hamburgers. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese, pizza. 243592 14% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
D'arenberg The Stump Jump 2014, Mclaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Lively and expressive with lovely white floral notes, white peach and lychee. Stunning and refreshing. This Australian white wine is a blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. Mouth-watering acidity makes it a terrific food companion for dishes such as grilled chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2017 922203 11.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2006, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara Riesling is a consistently great wine, vintage after vintage. Terrific intensity of flavour yet the wine is refreshing and medium-bodied. Lovely racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2008 - 2014 38117 8.4% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fielding Estate Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Clean, fresh and crisp unoaked Niagara Chardonnay with a good bite on the palate and palate-cleansing acidity. Aromas of white melon and grapefruit. Pair with fresh halibut. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, breads, cheese.. Drink: 2014 - 2017 164491 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Big and fleshy with plush plums and berries that elbow each other for your attention. Loaded with flavour and pleasure. Very smooth and finishing with cedar brush and tart woodland blackberries. Pair with strip loin steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin with chimichurri sauce, braised pork shanks with white beans, Asian chicken salad, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 640870 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Delas Les Launes Syrah 2012, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: This AC Rhone red wine delights from the get-go and is produced by Delas Frères! Immediately pleasurable aromas of blackberry liqueur, dark spice and smoke. Thank goodness it's so reasonably price because I think you'll be wanting more than one bottle. Pair with hard cheeses and finer cuts of steak. Syrah food pairings: rare roast beef with oven roasted potatoes, spice-braised lamb with sweet potatoes and white beans, Char grilled pork chop with braised red cabbage and celeriac purée, Muscovy duck, turnips, fennel and blackberries.. Drink: 2014 - 2019 701359 12.8% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dom Pérignon Altum Villare Champagne 2004, Champagne A.C., France: This benchmark Champagne is now showing its age in a good way with toastier and nuttier aromas versus fresh fruit. Still lively and kicking strong though. Pair with gracious drawing rooms and long gowns. Champagne food pairings: Thai coconut shrimp, pasta with cheese-based sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2019 422584 12.5% XD 750 mL $245.95 Score: 94/100. July 2015. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant De Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: This Burgundian bubbly offers tremendous value, especially at this modest price point. It's crisp and toasty with good persistence of tiny bubbles. Finishes with vibrancy. Pair with shellfish. Crémant De Bourgogne food pairings: white turkey meat, tacos, seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2018 991562 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Les Caillottes Sancerre 2013, Loire A.C., France: A soft white wine with subtle acidity and white pear notes. Some lime on the finish. Clean and fresh. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2014 - 2017 65573 12.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaines Ott Rosé 2014, Côtes De Provence A.C., France: Produced by Château De Selle Coeur De Grain, this is spectacularly great, and probably the best-known rose in the region famous for it. Dried herbs, savoury goodness, bone dry, complex. This is the Dom Perignon of rose from Provence. Domaines Ott is a Cru Classe that leads the pack worldwide for rose, thus that price tag. Complex, wild yet elegant. Love that curvy bottle too. Pair with halibut. Rosé food pairings: seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2017 74617 13% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 94/100. July 2015. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: One of the consistently best producers of non-vintage champagne at this price point: excellent value here in the bottle. This French sparkling wine is lively, fresh and toasty with persistent mousse and finish. Very balanced and elegant. Pair with fried chicken. Champagne food pairings: caviar, live turtle, quail, lobster thermidore. Drink: 2013 - 2019 36962 12% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 93/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henri de Villamont Prestige Bourgogne 2007, Burgundy A.C., France: Crisp and clean French Chardonnay with white pear and golden apple notes and just hint of smoke. Pair with roasted chicken. Food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, grilled seafood, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, breads, cheese.. Drink: 2013 - 2017 416123 13% XD 750 mL $20.75 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Chante Cigale 2012, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.P., France: Full-throttle French wine yet surprising smooth and not tannic. Juicy, concentrated flavour of blackberry liqueur and dried tobacco leaves. Super divine with prime rib or roast beef. Drink: 2015 - 2021 194993 15% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 94/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tessellae Carignan 2013, Côtes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: Juicy and full-bodied with very supple and smooth and juicy. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Carignan food pairings: stuffed beef braciole, venison stew, sharp aged cheddar.. Drink: 2015 - 2018 343509 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Brandeau 2010, Castillon, Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: Produced by A. Gray Et A.F. King, Prop.-Viticulturalist, this Bordeaux red wine has terrific depth, complexity and concentration along with terrific length on the finish. Aromas of dark fruit and some smoke. Simply incredible for this price point. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015 - 2019 351973 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Balthasar Ress Kabinett Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Riesling 2013, Prädikatswein Rheingau, Germany: A lovely German white wine made from the country's classic grape Riesling. Just enough residual sugar to balance the vibrancy of the acidity. A perfect match for Asian dishes and curries. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2014 - 2019 735241 10% MS 750 mL $19.25 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greece
Kir-Yianni Akakies Rosé 2014, Amyndeon A.C., Greece: Very mouth-watering with juicy ripe cherry aromas with a refreshing finish. Amyndeon is the only appellation producing rosé wines in Greece. This wine is made exclusively from the Xinomavro grape, is full of fresh strawberries balanced with fine acidity. Xinomavro is grown as far south as the foot of Mount Olympus – this version is fit for the gods. Pair with seared tuna. Drink: 2014 - 2016 71050 12% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robola San Gerasimo Robola 2014, Cephalonia P.D.O., Greece: A crisp, clean and refreshing Greek white wine with notes of lime and lemon zest. Good acidity. Pair with seafood. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2014 - 2016 420182 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ktima Gerovassiliou White 2014, Epanomi P.G.I., Greece: Crisp and clean with white melon, lime, lemon and grapefruit notes. Much like a citrus Sauvignon Blanc (not an herbal one). Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 999714 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ktima Kir-Yianni 2011, Imathia, Macedonia P.G.I., Greece: A peppery rustic red wine with a firm tannic grip. Decant 2 hours. Aromas of toasty black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with rare cuts of meat. Drink: 2014 - 2017 658251 14% XD 750 mL $23.80 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Carpineto Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied, savoury and meaty with a good grip on the palate of this Italian red wine. Could use cellar time and/or decanting 2 hours. Loaded with aromas and flavours of black fruit, smoke, mocha, and tanned leather. Great structure, long finish, deep satisfaction. The Cabernet grapes in this wine grow on vines planted on hillsides in Gaville, which is close to Florence, as well as in Chianciano and Montepulciano in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Pair with a pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin with chimichurri sauce, braised pork shanks with white beans, Asian chicken salad, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 996553 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Batasiolo 2011, Piedmont, Italy: Juicy, mouth-watering acidity makes this robust Italian red wine ultra-versatile with food. This vibrant wine offers lovely aromas of tart cherries and plums. Smokey with a satisfyingly long finish. Full-bodied and supple. Decant 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure. Try it tonight with a dish featuring tangy tomato sauce. Food pairings: homemade tagliatelle and veal ragú, lamb, roasted game meat, slices of Piave vecchio. Drink: 2013 - 2017 37051 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenute Messieri Visioni Offida Pecorino 2012, Marche D.O.C.G., Italy: I'd never guess based on taste alone that this zesty and refreshing white wine has such high alcohol at 14%. So if you chill it, take care as you'll be asleep on the deck by 3 pm ;) Attractive aromas of lime, lemon and white grapefruit. Pair with dozy afternoons, seafood and salads. Drink: 2014 - 2017 414011 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria Nero D'avola Syrah 2011, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Juicy, round and supple with mocha on the nose and palate from oak aging. Full-bodied and smooth with sweet chocolate flavours. Drink: 2014 - 2018 291369 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dievole La Vendemmia Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A vibrant Italian red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. Bright and tart red cherries mingle with fleshy ripe ones and a touch of mocha. Absolutely delicious and perfect for pasta in tomato sauce. Almost full-bodied, and very supple. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey, steak topped pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 283101 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Morando Moscato D'asti 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Gorgeous aromas and flavours of clementine with orange zest sweetness. Perfect after dinner drink on it's own or with cheeses and nuts. Drink: 2014 - 2016 420844 5.5% MS 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Catemario Pinot Grigio Rosé 2014, Delle Venezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity with aromas and flavours of small wild tart strawberries. Lovely pink ballet slipper hue. Pinot Grigio Rosé food pairings: soft cheese, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2014 - 2016 451146 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jermann Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: The price tag on this Pinot Grigio may surprise given it's well above average prices for this northern Italian white wine, but it is a benchmark of its class. Crisp, clean and zesty with aromas of lemon and lime. Pair with Dover sole. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, pork burgers, oysters on the half-shell. Drink: 2014 - 2017 117093 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dal Cero Pinot Grigio 2013, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Refreshing, clean and crisp with no heavy oak and buttery notes. Great aperitif. Some crisp green apple on this finish. Pair with fresh seafood and salads. Pinot Grigio food pairings: herb-and-olive-oil pastas, mild vegetable curries. Drink: 2013 - 2016 672401 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Momo Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This spritely organic wine makes my mouth water just smelling it! Lovely white peach and melon with mouth-watering acidity for food. Very refreshing as an aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to salads. Classic aromas and flavours here for a cool climate region. Some toasted almond on the finish. Great wine for potluck gatherings and barbecues -- think grilled veggies and portobello mushrooms. Yum! Momo is the second label of New Zealand's Seresin Estate, and the quality shows in the glass of this zesty, organic Pinot Gris. A fresh finish with terrific food versatility. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood, light pastas, grilled chicken and vegetables, cured meats, green salads. Drink: 2014 - 2017 163535 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dog Point Chardonnay 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Full-bodied with hazelnut richness on the nose plus green apple, white peach and pear on the palate. Complex and layered but not heavy. Terrific balance and finish. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, pork chops, chicken thighs in a light cream sauce. Drink: 2012 - 2017 238568 14.5% XD 750 mL $77.00 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy green and fresh herbal aromas in classic Marlborough cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Love the redacted text on the back label. Very refreshing. Pair with pork chops (of course). Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2014 - 2016 414789 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-great and herbal with crisp, ultra dry refreshment. Limes and lemons dance in delight across your palate. This medium-bodied white wine works as both an aperitif or companion to many dishes. A nice snap of refreshment on the finish. Complex and dry. Perfect for fresh seafood. Signature Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's Marlborough region. Seresin uses bio-dynamic farming principles, wild yeast for fermentation and the principles expounded on in 1924 by Rudolph Steiner. Try it with a fresh field greens salad or clams. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, Asian chicken salad, rosemary-stuffed pork tenderloin, turkey. Drink: 2013 - 2017 735043 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand: Classic grassy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with mouth-watering acidity and herbal flavours on the finish. Perfect for spinach quiche. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2013 - 2016 919514 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Messias 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: This fortified dessert wine from Portugal was bottled in 2015. Attractive aromas of dark spice, berry jam, toasted almond and toffee. This fortified dessert wine was aged in oak barrels, which impart that lovely nutty essence to the bouquet. Port food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2014 - 2018 87205 20% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pegos Claros 2010, Palmela D.O.C., Portugal: This is incredibly delicious! Full-bodied, juicy, smooth, with black and purple plum liqueur and fleshy blueberries. Produced by winemaker Frederico Falcão, this full-bodied Portuguese red wine is made from grapes grown on the winery's estate farm in the Palmela region from the local variety Castelao. The vines grow in sandy soils and are harvested via traditional methods with a foot treading for pressing and open lager fermentation and oak maturation. The grapes grow on old vines which lends concentration and aging potential to the wine. You can't beat the price here. Great party wine when the party involves hearty meat dishes. Stock up! Food pairings: meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2018 385252 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Naveran Brut Nature Millessime Cava 2011, Navarra D.O., Spain: A toasty, earthy Spanish sparkling wine, Cava, made using the traditional method as in Champagne but with Spanish grapes. Pair with seafood. Cava food pairings: caviar, shellfish, seafood risotto. Drink: 2012 - 2016 414649 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Raymond Field Blend Lot No. 5 2013, California, United States: Full-bodied, juicy and mouth-watering with sweet cherry-blackberry flavours. Luscious layers of purple plum fruit and berries that finishes long, smoky and satisfying. This robust Californian red wine is a blend of 5 grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Sirah and Zinfandel -- thus the name "Collection". This is where field blend comes from and it's a traditional method of planting different grape varieties in a vineyard rather than just one. There are notes of blackberries and plums on the finish. Supple and polished. Aromas and flavours of blueberry pie, black raspberry jam, red licorice. I can taste a grilled hamburger with this wine., especially with sweet relish and garnishes or salsa. Food pairings: grilled hamburger topped with grilled veggies, pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 265959 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: A classic Californian cabernet with aromas of mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging, followed by fleshy blackberries and some warmth from the high alcohol. Full-bodied, layered and intense. Decant this baby for 2 hours then pair with rare filet mignon. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops.. Drink: 2016 - 2020 422394 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Love this juicy and ultra-smooth Californian Merlot: it's liquid velvet. Aromas of luscious black plums and dark berries. Long finish. This will cellar well, but why wait? Pair with lamb chops. Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, Tandoori-flavored dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2018 655399 14.2% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart