Dessert Wine
Peller Estates Private Reserve Vidal Icewine 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Aromas of peach jam and apricots preserves on the nose of this Niagara dessert wine. Rich yet balanced sweet wine. Pair with peach cobbler. Drink: 2015 - 2023 18564 11% S 200 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kittling Ridge Estate Wines & Spirits Vidal Icewine 2015, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Perfect peach preserves and essence. Apricot honeyed finish on this lovely dessert wine. Pair with peach cobbler. Drink: 2015 - 2020 563247 10.3% S 375 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Golden honey apricot elixir with peach jam aromas. So deliciously and devilishly good. Pair with angel cake. Vidal Icewine food pairings: triple cream and blue veined cheeses, rich savoury pates, seared scallops, onion soup, fruit-based desserts especially pear flans and apple crisps. Drink: 2015 - 2023 388306 9.5% S 375 mL $50.95 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Penfolds R.W.T. Shiraz 2002, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Aromas of cracked black pepper, fleshy plum and spice. Full-bodied with juicy, mouth-filling black fruit yet there’s balance and finesse. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1-2 hours. Highly recommended. Shiraz food pairings: beef steak, prosciuttos, black bean soup, blue cheese, lamb with rosemary. Drink: 2012 - 2020 564278 14% XD 750 mL $150.00 Score: 96/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Catena Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and savoury Argentine red wine made from the the country's flagship Malbec grape. Incredibly aromatic with aromas of black plums and smoke. Great value. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: cheese pizza , tagliatelle alla Bolognese, chicken herb-rubbed roast, hamburger, roasted veal. Drink: 2015 - 2021 478727 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kilikanoon Wines Killerman's Run Shiraz 2015, South Australia, Australia: Toasty oak and charred blackened fruit on the nose of this attractive full-wallop Australian Shiraz. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2019 925453 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wakefield Shiraz 2016, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and savoury with mouth-wateringly ripe fleshy black plums. Great value. Absolutely delicious. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Shiraz food pairings: hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2016 - 2020 943787 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hidden Bench Pinot Noir 2014, Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied, smooth Niagara Pinot Noir with aromas of sour cherry and lots of acidity. The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine are grown in three organically grown, low yield, hand-harvested vines planted on the Beamsville Bench. They use natural, indigenous yeasts. Pair with roast turkey. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, Tourtière, prime rib roasted. Drink: 2015 - 2020 274753 12.7% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Foreign Affair Winery The Conspiracy Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied and tannic with dark fruit and a meaty, savoury mid-palate note. The winery concentrates the flavour of the cabernet sauvignon grapes by using the ripasso method traditionally used in Veneto, Italy: dried grapes add richness and depth to the wine. Mocha, dark chocolate and toasty oak on the finish. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, pasta, mushroom risotto. Drink: 2015 - 2018 149237 12.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 86/100. September 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Black cherry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate of this supple, smooth, medium-bodied BC Pinot Noir. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2021 273482 13.9% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Smoky with lots of toasty oak on the nose and palate. Black fruit with campfire on the finish. The grapes are grown in the Finca La Linda and Vistalba vineyards in Mendoza. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014 - 2018 452672 13.7% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Reserve Merlot 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A plush, full-bodied supple Argentine Merlot with aromas of fleshy black plums and dark spice. The fruit comes from Mendoza's Uco Valley. Great price for this quality. Pair with grilled pork chops or fall root vegetables. Drink: 2015 - 2018 454843 14% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perrin & Fils Reserve 2014, Cotes Du Rhône, France: Savoury, meaty and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Perrin is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2022 363457 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trius Red 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Robust and tannic with tart black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Made from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. This wine has been produced since 1991. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2016 - 2019 303800 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kaiken Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied Malbec at a nice price. Aromas of black plums and chocolate. Pair with grilled pork chops. Malbec food pairings: cheese pizza , tagliatelle alla Bolognese, chicken herb-rubbed roast, hamburger, roasted veal. Drink: 2015 - 2019 58339 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: This is what elegance and restraint tastes like from Australia: French grammar school, Australian graduate studies by the consummate gentleman winemaker Peter Gago. Lovely aromas of mint, cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with just enough toasty warmth from the oak. The 2013 vintage of Bin 128 is terrific, but don't expect a fruit bomb. Terrific layering, depth and complexity with a long finish. Pair with rare filet mignon. Shiraz food pairings: rich game dishes, roast beef, hard cheese, pizza, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2015 - 2019 509919 14% XD 750 mL $61.00 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Mint, eucalyptus and blackberry on the nose of this wonderfully attractive Australian red wine blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. Pair with roast beef. Juicy and savoury with fleshy, lusciously ripe black plums and blackberry. This robust Australian red wine is a beautiful blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. It's layered, rich and round. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Shiraz food pairings: meaty chilli, game meats, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2018 142018 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Pipeau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012, St. Emilion, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Extremely, but deliciously oaky on the nose and palate. Generous oak aging will come together and integrate in this wine with cellar time. Aromas of blackened fruit, smoke and espresso. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2018 - 2023 302018 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth, full-bodied Argentine with notes of fleshy sweet plums and blackberries. Supple with a good finish. Savoury Argentine red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Incredibly aromatic for Cabernet with aromas of black plums and smoke. Great value. Pair with grilled meats and steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steak, beef empanadas, chicken cacciatore, venison burgers, hard cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2021 985002 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A blockbuster Washington Merlot from a strong vintage. Aromas of black cherry, spice and smoke. A splash of Syrah in this mostly Merlot wine adds a depth of black raspberry flavour and supple texture. Washington didn't suffer from the pylloxera root louse devastation so the vines are still planted on 100% vinifera rootstook and convey that typicity beautifully. Pair with grilled pork chops. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, pork tenderloin, sausage-stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2014 - 2021 486936 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Small Gully The Formula Robert's Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: Huge, blockbuster wine with equally high alcohol for that full-on palate whack. Blackened fruit and toasty oak. Pair with brontosaurus burgers. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2020 142935 16% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Jadot Combe Aux Jacques 2015, Beaujolais-Villages Ac, France: Tart with lots of mouth-watering acidity on this Beaujolais wine made from the Gamay grape. Sour cherry and herbal notes. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2015 - 2018 365924 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Juicy and full-bodied Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and dark spice. Terrific value in this cool climate Cab from the Margaret River region that's boardered by two oceans, the Indian and the Southern that create the temperate, maritime climate. Pair with prime rib. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2014 - 2020 606624 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with aromas of cassis and tart blackberry. Layers of flavour with dark spice on the finish. This is the winery's flagship wine that's aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Pair with osso bucco. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2014 - 2018 408658 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014, Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied, rustic and tannic. This robust Italian red wine offers aromas of black fruit and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2017 - 2022 910430 13% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sella & Mosca Di Sardegna Riserva Cannonau 2013, Sardinia, Italy: Gorgeous mature-tasting Italian red wine with classic aromas of tanned leather, dried earth and tobacco leaves. Made from old vines and aged in oak barrels. Amazing for the price. Pair with rare steak. Cannonau food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork, lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2019 425488 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2015, Las Pataguas Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Full-bodied with robust aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Fleshy ripe black plums on the finish with some dark spice. This Chilean red wine is made from the country's signature grape Carmenere. Pair with this roast beef. Carmenère food pairings: thick steaks, veal medallions in a red wine sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2019 30957 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Terrific full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with fleshy ripe black plums and a savoury juiciness. Pair with grilled pork chops. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: spicy dishes, steak, hamburgers. Drink: 2014 - 2019 694208 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2013, Cotes Du Rhone, France: Savoury, chewy and full-bodied southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Guigal is a terrific producer, and offers great value. Aromas of black plums, bacon fat and dark spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Food pairings: grilled hamburger, barbecued lamb cutlets, pork chops. Drink: 2015 - 2020 259721 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy, France: Very pleasant Burgundian Pinot Noir: juicy and mouth-watering with ripe cherry notes and some earth. Medium-bodied and silky smooth. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast turkey, salmon. Drink: 2015 - 2020 162073 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monte Antico 2013, Tuscany Igt, Italy: Made in a modern style with generous oak aging. Full-bodied Italian red wine that's a blend of 85% Sangiovese grapes with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. This is a collaboration with winemakers Neil Empson and Franco Bernabei. The vines are planted on Tuscan hillsides and then aged 1 year in oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before being released from the winery. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2018 69377 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 86/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Reserve Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: This is the magnum format of this wine, equivalent to two regular sized (750 ml) bottles. The regular size is also available. A tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. The vines are planted between 750 and 1100 metres above sea level. Aromas of black fruit, pepper and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats and Argentine asado (BBQ). Drink: 2016 - 2019 524322 13.5% 1500 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Tignanello 2014, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Extremely tannic: the baby needs serious cellar time or else you're robbing the oak cradle folks. A powerhouse wine that's been dubbed a Super Tuscan or Turbo Tuscan. Made mostly with Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes from vines planted 350 to 400 vines above sea level. Antinori has been making wine since 1385. Pair with with cashing in your Shopify stock and filet mignon. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2020 - 2030 986786 13.5% XD 750 mL $183.95 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds R.W.T. Shiraz 2001, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Aromas of cracked black pepper, fleshy plum and spice. Full-bodied with juicy, mouth-filling black fruit yet there’s balance and finesse. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1-2 hours. Highly recommended. Shiraz food pairings: beef steak, prosciuttos, black bean soup, blue cheese, lamb with rosemary. Drink: 2012 - 2022 564278 14% XD 750 mL $150.00 Score: 96/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz 2004, South Australia, Australia: A robust Australian red wine made from the iconic Shiraz grape. Penfolds has a long, august lineage of winemaking in the country. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with braised short rib. Drink: 2009 - 2020 944736 14% XD 750 mL $120.00 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, South Australia, Australia: A finely crafted Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the country's leading producers. Aromas of smoky dark plums and cassis. Pair with hard cheeses and deer loin. Drink: 2010 - 2022 414995 14.5% XD 750 mL $599.00 Score: 94/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Colchagua Valley Do, Chile: Terrific richness and depth on this robust Chilean Cabernet with aromas of ripe black plums and some mint or eucalyptus. This winery practises sustainable dry farming. This wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2020 322586 14% XD 750 mL $19.59 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perrin & Fils Les Sinards 2014, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone Aoc, France: Robust and towering, yet also balanced with a long, savoury finish. The Perrin family excels at winemaking, with a long history. This is a traditional Rhone Valley blend of red grapes such as Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah, among others. Pair with prime rib. Big tannic grip: needs cellar time then decanting 2 hours. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016 - 2025 926626 14% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2014, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Rustic, robust and very tannic. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. This Italian DOCG red wine made from the Sangiovese grape was aged for 2 years in oak barrels. Dark cherry fruit, some toasty oak that's nicely balanced. Tannic grip will smooth out with 1 hour decanting. Pair with a pepper steak or meat lovers' pizza. Food pairings: pan fried pepper steak. Drink: 2016 - 2019 111641 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied with black fruit and smoke. Ripe tannins. Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with game meats and grilled meats. Drink: 2016 - 2024 650713 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2013, Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied with smoky campfire on the nose from oak aging. This robust Italian red wine is made using the traditional method of ripasso or repassing the wine over the top to concentrate the flavours and body. Pair with spicy sausages. Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2014 - 2020 479766 14% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peppoli Antinori Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rustic and tannic Italian red wine made from the Sangiovese grape. This wine is aged both in oak barrels and in the bottle. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare meats. Drink: 2016 - 2020 606541 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Esporão Reserva Red 2014, Alentejo, Portugal: Modern and savoury with aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. This robust Spanish red wine is made from traditional local grapes. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016 - 2020 606590 14% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Made from 100% Malbec grapes grown in the Gualtallany, Tupungato regions of Mendoza planted at 1307 metres above sea level in calcium carbonate soils. Gualtallany is an increasingly fashionable region within the Mendoza as the fruit there develops rich polyphenols in the skins: colour, flavour and tannin character. Aromas of black fruit, smoke, pencil led and anise with great minerality. The wine was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels.
This wine is suggested to those studying for the Master of Wine exam as one of the best examples of Argentine Malbec. Each year, the front label honours one of the grape growers who provided the best fruit for the vintage. Pair with smoked meats, game birds and exam study and tasting sessions. Malbec food pairings: hard cheeses, grilled game meats, roast pheasant. Drink: 2016 - 2023 402941 15.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Astica Merlot Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust Argentine red wine blend of Merlot and Malbec grapes. Aromas of black raspberry, coffee, and smoke. Deliciously ripe black fruit, vanilla smoke and dark spices. Full-bodied goodness delivered in every glass. Very satisfying. Incredible value and taste for this price point. Pair with spaghetti and meatballs. Merlot Malbec food pairings: beef Wellington, veal chops, roast beef sandwich, roast duck, grilled chicken, pork or steak, tomato-sauce pastas. Drink: 2017 - 2020 359075 13% D 750 mL $8.00 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Chateau De Saint Martin No 2 2016, Cotes De Provence, France: A light, pleasant, easy-drinking rosé with aromas of field strawberries. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2018 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 2017. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kim Crawford Rosé 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Don't let the brilliant strawberry hue of this rosé fool you: this wine is bone dry and bursting with refreshment. Aromas of tiny flavour-packed field berries and a lick of orange zest on the finish. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or pair it with seafood, shellfish, salads and more rosé, of course. Previously, this wine has also been bottled in rounded shoulder bottle (like those for Cabernet) with the label name Pansy! Highly recommended. Rosé food pairings: seafood, quiche, planked salmon, seared tuna. Drink: 2016 - 2018 650325 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Malivoire Ladybug Rose 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely light and lifted aromas of wild field strawberries on a sun-dappled afternoon. Dry and refreshing and mouth-watering. This is a Niagara blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Pair with grilled salmon. Food pairings: hors d'oeuvres, pastas, pizzas, ham, poultry, salmon or trout. Drink: 2017 - 2019 559088 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon Champagne 2006, Champagne A.C., France: Totally muscular, robust Champagne with toasty oak and crisp golden apple on the nose. So seductive. Got money? Spend it on this. Dom Pérignon is considered to be the father of Champagne. One of the kings of the Champagne category, this bubbly is a great choice for big celebrations and milestones. Robust and deep with enticing notes of brioche, ripe pear and hazelnut. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Champagne food pairings: caviar, oysters, mussels. Drink: 2008 - 2026 280461 12.5% XD 750 mL $231.95 Score: 100/100. September 2017. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cristal Brut Vintage Champagne 2009, Champagne A.C., France: Liquid gorgeous! This is the king of Champagnes. Toasty, elegant and long on the finish. Cristal is Roederer's flagship bubbly. Pair with more of the same. Drink: 2014 - 2026 268755 12% XD 750 mL $304.95 Score: 100/100. September 2017. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trapiche Extra Brut Sparkling 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Crisp and clean Argentine sparkling wine made from a blend of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Semillon and 10% Malbec grapes grown in the Agrelo and Uco Valley regions of the Mendoza. A superb value, which makes this perfect forlarge parties and holiday entertaining. Lime fresh aromas with some green apple. Lees contacts adds creamy, toasty richness. Serve chilled an aperitif or companion to sushi and shellfish. Drink: 2017 - 2019 262261 12% XD 750 mL $13.45 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Semillon 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A lovely, light-bodied Argentine white wine blend of 70% Semillon grown in the high valley of Mendoza (contributing minerality and clementine notes) and 30% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the low valley region of Mendoza (grapefruit character). Incredible value and taste for this price point. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2017 - 2019 359083 13% D 750 mL $8.00 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Anselmi San Vincenzo 2016, Veneto, Italy: A soft, light-bodied Italian white wine without much acidity. Pleasant as a chilled aperitif or companion to the lightest seafood dishes. Drink: 2016 - 2018 948158 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. September 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: A benchmark New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of chives, lime and lemongrass. Cool climate white winemaking at its best. Pair with seafood. What makes Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc so special? It's the subtle balance of freshness (chives, lemongrass and dried herbs) with body but not heaviness. No grassy, more citrus. Lime lift on the finish. New Zealand's benchmark. Drink: 2017 - 2018 304469 13.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre 2016, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France: Bursting from the glass with lemon sunshine and lime zest. Wow! Racy mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. This Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is made from grapes grown in stony and clay soils. Drink: 2017 - 2025 542548 13% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2004, Magill, South Australia, Australia: Vibrant and edgy with a racy acidity and minerality running through the core of this Australian white wine. Aromas of baking spice, lemon zest and Granny Smith apple. Although this is now 12 years old, this wine still has youthful energy. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2008 - 2020 558643 13.5% D 750 mL $220.00 Score: 94/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Les Chablisienne Les Venerables Vielles Vignes 2014, Chablis, Burgundy, France: Crisp and mouth-watering with fresh lime citrus acidity for shellfish. Unoaked Chardonnay from northern Burgundy in the Chablis region. Drink: 2014 - 2018 215525 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely floral notes including daisies on the nose of this highly aromatic Argentine white wine from a cool climate. Medium-bodied and refreshing with good acidity. This Argentine gem of a wine introduces itself with lime and apple blossom. Medium-bodied, floral and expressive: it's so pretty. Perfect for mild and medium curries and spices. The price is simply amazing for the taste. This is one of Argentina's best winemakers. Finishes with Asian pear and peach. Torrontés food pairings: seafood, salad. Drink: 2016 - 2019 1834 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Jadot Bourgogne 2015, Burgundy Aoc, France: Crisp and balanced Burgundian Chardonnay from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of golden apple and bake d bread. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015 - 2019 933077 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love that hazelnut smoke on the nose followed by Asian pear. This Niagara Chardonnay is made by a master, Thomas Bachelder. Full-bodied yet balanced with a long finish. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: tuna steaks, swordfish, turkey dinner, beef, chicken breast. Drink: 2014 - 2020 302083 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Platinum Viognier 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely tints of yellow straw in the glass. This exuberant BC white wine made from the aromatic Viognier grape offers notes of baking spice, tropical fruit, peach, and golden apple. This wine was fermented in concrete, which gives no flavour itself. The wine has a long, satisfying finish. The winemaker is Taylor Whelan. Pair with grilled chicken. Viognier food pairings: spot prawns, mild curries. Drink: 2016 - 2021 157420 14.4% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2016, Okanagan Valley, Bristish Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant BC white wine made from classic Pinot Gris grapes. Aromas of white melon, Asian pear, orchard fruit and guava. The grapes are grown in the winery's upper CedarCreek Vineyard. They're picked when black bears start making their way through the estate's "bear-proof" fence, as the bears seem to enjoy the same level of sweetness and ripeness that winemaker Darryl Brooker does, though their food pairings differ. About 13% of this wine is barrel fermented. Pair with fresh halibut and light seafood dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood, shellfish. Drink: 2016 - 2019 561175 13.9% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery The Senator 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, vibrant BC white wine blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of melon, golden apple and smoke. The wine is names after Senator Ross Fitzpatrick, who in 1986 purchased vineyard land when most were selling it. Pair with fresh seafood or serve as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2016 - 2019 14% D 750 mL $23.71 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Riesling 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous BC white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Flinty with lime zest and lemon sunshine. That petrol wet stone I love. Light-bodied, zesty and mouth-watering. Pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2016 - 2022 423269 11% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart