Australia
Wolf Blass The Entertainer 2013, South Australia, Australia: A complex Australian red wine blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes with aromas of black cherry, spice and pepper. Balanced and long on the finish. Concentrated flavour yet great finesse. This wine is named in honour of Wolf Blass, the founder, who has both extravagant and charismatic in his mischievous sense of fun. Pair with meat lovers pizza on movie night. Drink: 2015 - 2018 419994 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Lane Vineyard Block 1A Chardonnay 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian Chardonnay with aromas of peach, pear and toasty oak. The vines grow in the cool region of Australia's Adelaide Hills. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: pork chops with maple glaze, poached salmon, pasta with tomato sauce, roasted stuffed chicken.. Drink: 2013 - 2017 447606 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wolf Blass The Entertainer 2014, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine features aromas of fleshy ripe cherry and blackberry on the nose and palate. This is a blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes. Juicy, plush and velvet smooth. This wine is named in honour of Wolf Blass, the founder, who has both extravagant and charismatic in his mischievous sense of fun. Pair with meat lovers pizza on movie night. Drink: 2016 - 2019 419994 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Domaine Labranche Maple Wine 2014, Eastern Townships, Canada: A lovely and elegant dessert wine made from fermented maple syrup. Yes, there are aromas of maple and fresh forest floor, but also lovely toffee and caramel. Very balanced and not cloyingly sweet. Maple Wine food pairings: spicy dishes (Thai), salmon with maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Drink: 2014 - 2018 12% MS 500 mL Score: 89/100. December 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Labranche Sparkling Maple Wine 2013, Eastern Townships, Canada: A zesty and flavourful sparkling wine that comes across of just slightly off-dry rather than medium sweet because of the impact of the bubbles. Made from Quebec maple syrup. Nice treat before or after dinner. Sparkling Maple Wine food pairings: appetizers, brunch, sweet or salty stuffed pancakes, maple-themed desserts, firm cheeses or backed walnuts and maple-flavoured Brie. Drink: 2013 - 2017 12% M 375 mL Score: 87/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Labranche Fire Cider 2013, Eastern Townships, Canada: A juicy, luscious mouth-watering dessert cider with glorious aromas of red and golden apples. Flavours are concentrated by the heat of the estate's maple syrup pans. Serve chilled at 6-8 degress C. Gorgeous on its own or with maple glazed salmon. Cider food pairings: baked apples with fire cider sauce served over ice cream. Drink: 2013 - 2019 12% S 375 mL Score: 90/100. December 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chenin Blanc 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A fresh and flavourful BC Chenin Blanc from a respected producer. Aromas of orchard fruit and smoke. Pair with seafood dishes. Chenin Blanc food pairings: aperitif wine that pairs exceptionally well with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2018 391854 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. December 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, exotic, spicy BC Gewurztraminer with aromas of lychee, rosewater and baking spice. Perfect for Asian and curries. Gewürztraminer food pairings: Thai chicken with holy basil. Drink: 2014 - 2018 240978 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Block 5 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A rich and full-bodied BC white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. The Platinum lines of wines for this winery come from outstanding single blocks of vines within the vineyard. Aromas of golden apple, butterscotch and smoke. Pair with roasted turkey or veal. Food pairings: lobster bisque. Drink: 2014 - 2017 416586 13% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 91/100. December 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
C. C. Jentsch Cellars Viognier 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A floral and aromatic BC Viognier with notes of lilies, white peach and apple blossom. Nicely balanced and refreshing. Pair with mild curries. Viognier food pairings: herb roasted seafoods and dishes heavy in flavour. Drink: 2013 - 2017 89441 14.1% D 750 mL $22.90 Score: 88/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
C.C. Jentsch Cellars The Chase 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, smooth BC red wine with notes of tart wild blackberry and toasty oak. The 2013 vintage is a blend of 32.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32.5% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec grapes. Pair with a pepper steak. Food pairings: tangy pizza sauces and zesty pastas. Drink: 2014 - 2020 504183 13% XD 750 mL $84.00 Score: 87/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
C. C. Jentsch Cellars Syrah 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A smooth, full-bodied red wine with notes of dark spice and rustic blackberries. Toasty oak on the finish. Pair with prime rib. Syrah food pairings: roasted lamb and venision, BBQ ribs and red meats. Drink: 2014 - 2018 861971 13% D 750 mL Score: 87/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch Reserve 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Smoky rich with mocha and dark chocolate: reminds of me those luscious coffee-styled Pinotages from South Africa. Old Vines Foch is worth exploring: it's a hybrid grape rather than vinifera, but it has a lot to offer, especially in the hands of a masterful winemaker like Quail's Gate. Pair with prime rib. Foch Reserve food pairings: lamb kebab or moussaka. Drink: 2014 - 2019 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Bouchard Pere & Fils Pinot Noir 2013, Beaune, Burgundy Aoc, France: Medium-bodied and silky smooth Burgundian Pinot Noir. Classic aromas of tart cherry and fresh earth. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2018 605667 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Illuminati Riparosso 2013, Montepulciano D'abruzzo Doc, Italy: A tart, medium-bodied Italian red wine with lots of acidity o the palate. Aromas of sour cherry and sun-dried tomato. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 269985 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.50 Score: 87/100. December 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Excelsior Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Robertson, South Africa: Fresh and crisp South African Sauvignon Blanc at a great price point. Aromas of lime and grass. This winery has been making wine since 1697. The vines are planted in the calcerous soils of the Robertson region. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: beer battered haddock and chips. Drink: 2015 - 2017 382085 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. December 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart