Canada
Young & Wyse Collection Black Sheep Blend 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, mouth-watering BC red wine blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec grapes. Aromas of blackberry and black plum with toasty oak. Some coffee notes on the finish. Good moth-watering acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Drink: 2014 - 2018 14.4% D 750 mL $24.90 Score: 89/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Fontanafredda Barolo 2011, Piedmont Docg, Italy: Surprisingly numble and elegant for Barolo, which usually strikes a much deeper chord. Great mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Full-bodied and smooth with aromas of tart cherry. Barolo food pairings: red meats, especially braised or roasted served with a rich red wine reduction, hard cheeses such as pecorino and parmesan, the older the better, quality dark chocolate. Drink: 2015 - 2019 20214 14% XD 750 mL $30.15 Score: 89/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012, Veneto, Italy: Black cherry liqueur and dark spice on the nose and palate of this attractive Italian Amarone. Made using the traditional method of appassimento: dry the grapes before fermentation to concentrate their flavours and the body of the wine. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014 - 2018 240416 15% D 750 mL $31.75 Score: 89/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Beronia Elaboracion Especial Tempranillo 2012, Rioja, Spain: Smooth and almost full-bodied with aromas of toasty oak, smoke and coffee from generous oak aging. Note of cassis and black currant on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014 - 2017 426981 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. December 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Fushia Rose 2014, California, United States: Sweet strawberry rhubard jam and cranberry compote flavours in this straight-forward rose. Pair with fast food. Drink: 2014 - 2015 406769 13.5% MD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 83/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart