Dessert Wine
Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Castello Di Pomino Vin Santo 2008, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: A gorgeous Italian dessert wine from the 2008 vintage of Pomino Vinsanto in the 500 ml format. Aromas of hazelnut, toffee and caramel with a lick of spice. Perfect on its own for dessert or with nuts, hard cheeses or biscotti. Vin Santo food pairings: honey spice cake, roasted nuts and dried fruit. Drink: 2017 - 2020 661249 15% S 500 mL $42.95 Score: 93/100. October 2018. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
Augier L'océanique Cognac, Cognac A.C., France Cognac food pairings: fruitcake, apple dumplings and cognac sauce, dark chocolate with dried fruit. Drink: 2017 - 2027 497370 40% D 700 mL $99.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Muskoka Lakes Winery Red Maple, Toronto And York Region, Canada: Intensely sweet with a terrific richness. True maple and cranberry flavours mingle nicely. Serve well-chilled. Red Maple food pairings: chocolate, vanilla ice cream, biscotti. Drink: 2016 - 2018 50039 15% S 375 mL $29.95 Score: 82/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Augier Le Sauvage Cognac, Cognac A.C., France Cognac food pairings: beef steak and pork pies, roasted nuts, pork sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2017 - 2027 497362 41% D 700 mL $99.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Glenmorangie Private Edition Single Malt Whisky, Bacalta Highland Scotland, United Kingdom Single Malt Whisky food pairings: peach and apricot upside down cake, orange fruit cake, roasted almonds. Drink: 2017 - 2027 520833 46% D 750 mL $179.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Whisky, Highland Scotland, United Kingdom Single Malt Whisky food pairings: pork pies, steak and kidney pie, fruitcake. Drink: 2017 - 2027 327452 46% D 750 mL $339.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sibona Liquore Alla Camomilla In Finissima Grappa, Piedmont, Italy Grappa food pairings: creamy cheeses, fresh fruit cup, honey spice cake. Drink: 2017 - 2020 285775 32% D 700 mL $39.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Faustino I Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: wild boar roast, grilled venison steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2016 - 2019 976662 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The nose of this robust Italian red wine is redolent of black cherry liqueur and raspberry jam. Full-bodied and smooth. Decant 2 hours. A wine that deserves its own fork and knife its so meaty and savoury. Pair with prime rib and a big smile. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, polenta dishes, venison, beef daube. Drink: 2017 - 2026 713669 15% D 750 mL $52.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casal Da Adega Winemaker Selection 2014, Douro D.O.P., Portugal Food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta dishes, vegetarian lasagne, sausage and cheese pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2020 526624 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ortas Tradition Rasteau 2015, Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied and meaty with savoury, fleshy black fruit and smoke. Nice price. Established in 1925, the Cave de Rasteau is one of the oldest wineries in the Rhone Valley. Finishes with dark spices and black fruit. Pair with grilled pork chops. The classic GSM blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, and Syrah is at play here, with Syrah taking a more prominent role than in the past. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna, tortiere. Drink: 2017 - 2020 998716 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Haut-Bergey 2004, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: rack of lamb, roast prime rib, slow-braised brisket. Drink: 2017 - 2019 516161 12.8% XD 750 mL $42.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian Cabernet over-delivers beautifully against its price point. I also love the Shiraz this winery makes. Full-bodied with smoky black fruit. Great concentration and depth with a good finish. Very satisfying. Crack open a bottle (or two) tonight. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rabbit with dumplings, venison sausage cassoulet, venison Swiss steak. Drink: 2016 - 2021 43224 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Reserva 2010, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Food pairings: bison burgers, roast boar, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2020 452789 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Atalon Pauline's Cuvee Blend - Meritage 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014 - 2018 432310 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Altivo 2016, Dão D.O.C., Portugal Food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal paprikash, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2017 - 2020 522292 12.9% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib steak, barbecued long ribs, rustic pork roast. Drink: 2017 - 2022 670463 14% XD 750 mL $149.95 October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tait Wines The Wild Ride 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Total juicy, lip-smacking wonder! Full-bodied and smooth with plush plums from here to Australia. Perfect for movie night and My Brilliant Career. Food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2022 493544 15.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva Chianti Rúfina 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A juicy, robust, vibrant Chianti Reserva that's ready for more cellar aging: it has lots of potential, yet it's also ready to drink now. Aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke. The 2013 vintage was solid. The grapes for this wine come from the oldest vines on the Nipozzano estate, and the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, according to ancient Tuscan tradition. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with gourmet pizza. Chianti Rúfina food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal Parmigiano, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2017 - 2024 395186 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Frank Family Zinfandel 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Juicy and mouth-watering with lip-smacking delicious flavours of fleshy berries yet not sweet. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Good layering and balance. Pair with grilled meats. The family-owned winery was founded in 1992 and owns 450 acres of vines. The winemaker is Todd Graff. Zinfandel food pairings: gourmet burgers, hard, aged cheeses, poultry, pork quesadillas. Drink: 2015 - 2020 278283 14.6% D 750 mL $59.00 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A luscious and rich Californian Pinot Noir with sweet cherry and mocha aromas and flavours on the nose and palate. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this Californian winery. The vines for this Pinot Noir grow in alluvial soils of the Russian River Valley. Heavy fog rolls in over the coastal range and burns off when the sun reaches its highest point in the day. This cooling morning effect and the loamy soils allows the Dijon clone of Pinot Noir in this wine to ripen slowly but to full maturity. Rich and chocolaty: although this is a dry wine technically, it has a generously sweet nose due to the ripeness of the fruit and the toasty oak again. Mocha and espresso flavours on the palate with fleshy sweet dark cherry notes. Supple and smooth. Pair with grilled chicken, Mexican mole or dark chocolate. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken, roast pheasant, stuffed roast of veal breast. Drink: 2015 - 2021 366013 14.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Drouhin Village Pinot Noir 2014, Côte De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: A gorgeously satin smooth, juicy, supple Old World Pinot Noir with just enough acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe cherry, dried herbs, violets and earth. Absolutely wonderful! Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted poultry, soft cheeses, smoke salmon. Drink: 2017 - 2022 518191 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valpantena Torre Del Falasco Ripasso Valpolicella 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The Italian wine style Ripasso is a lighter version of Amarone also made in the northern Italian region of Veneto. Torre del Falasco offers dark fruit and spice. A spicy, full-bodied relatively smooth Italian red wine with lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Aromas of tart cherry. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Ripasso Valpolicella food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta, vegetarian lasagna, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2017 - 2022 642421 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rolland Galarreta Tempranillo Merlot 2012, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: A supple, juicy, smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with some Merlot grapes. This is a joint venture between the famous French flying winemaker Michel Rolland and Spanish wine entrepreneur Javier Galarreta. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Tempranillo Merlot food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, polenta dishes, venison. Drink: 2017 - 2022 434423 14% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Des Amouriers Les Genestes 2014, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France Food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2017 - 2020 494757 14.4% XD 750 mL $32.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Armens 2010, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.P., France: A robust Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet from the Right Bank region of St. Emilion. Lots of dark fruit and toasty oak aromas. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork crown roast stuffed with corn niblets. Drink: 2017 - 2022 512525 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Origin Stellenbosch Drive Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A robust South African red wine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit, toasty oak and smoke. Pair with rare meats. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot food pairings: prime rib, hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2020 512707 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lavau Rasteau 2014, Rhône A.C., France: This full-bodied southern French red wine is a 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah grapes. Ripe black fruit, smoke and dark spice on the nose and palate of this French red wine express the Rasteau terroir of the Rhone. Food pairings: meat pizza, tortiere, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2020 394650 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tabalí Talud Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2022 513960 14.6% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château D'anglès Classique La Clape Mourvèdre Syrah Grenache 2015, Midi A.P., France: Smoky earth and toasty oak on the nose of this wine with black cherry on the palate of this full-bodied French red wine. Deep concentration and ripeness here. Very smooth on the palate: great right out of the gate. That sourness is on the finish, but again in a pleasant way like cooked black fruit with dark spices. Mourvèdre Syrah Grenache food pairings: meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna, tortiere. Drink: 2017 - 2020 286484 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: California's best Petit Sirah, without question. Fleshy ripe blackberries wrapped in smoke and dark spice with voluptuous layers on the palate. Full-bodied and endlessly long on the finish. Here's a rare chance to try a lesser-known varietal on its own that's usually used in blending. The winery has planted 240 acres of vins on its estate. Pair with grilled meats. Petite Sirah food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2020 590356 14.2% D 750 mL $60.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Atalon Pauline's Cuvee 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Savoury and juicy with fleshy black plum and blackberry. Finishes with dark spice and a feral note. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014 - 2018 432310 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied red with pleasant mocha and dark fruit notes. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2017 - 2018 130252 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2012, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Love this style of Oregonian Pinot Noir! Fleshy ripe raspberries yet not jammy. Dark spices and intrigue and a wonderfully seductive velvet texture. Full-bodied but not heavy. The vines for this wine are planted in the iron-rich red soils of the Dundee Hills in the Willamette Valley, which helps with photosynthesis. Pair this wine with seared tuna. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, beef bourguignon, coq au vin. Drink: 2015 - 2019 748434 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
G. Marquis The Silver Line Epic Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied and juicy with black fruit and smoke. Black fruit on the palate. A bit short on the finish, but pleasant. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, flattened Cornish hen with savoury dressing. Drink: 2015 - 2018 310367 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
D'angelo Aglianico Del Vulture 2012, Basilicata D.O.C, Italy: A rustic and full-bodied Italian red wine with cherry liqueur nose, and deep, dark concentration of flavour on the palate. Powerful dark fruit flavours follow through on the finish. The 2012 vintage is robust with dark fruit and toasty oak. Good acidity and finish. Pair with grilled meats. Aglianico Del Vulture food pairings: grilled meats, strong cheese, meat pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2019 971689 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Faustino I Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature with tanned leather and Old World finesse. Gorgeous dry fruit and herbs, earth, dust and time gone by aromas. Finishes with longing and regret (for another glass). Pair with lamb. Tempranillo food pairings: wild boar roast, grilled venison steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2016 - 2019 976662 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Blackened chary cassis and blackcurrant with lots of toasty oak. Full-bodied, rich and smooth. Needs a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2019 238261 14.5% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chanson Reserve Du Bastion Pinot Noir 2014, Burgundy, France: Medium-bodied, smooth Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of tart cherry and earth. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, Tourtière, prime rib roasted. Drink: 2015 - 2019 50575 12% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara River, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Attractive earthy, peppery notes with nicely balanced tannins on this Niagara red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. I love bitter cherries: they spice life. Forget all that flabby sweet fruit… wake up your mouth and senses with a wine like this one. Silky, medium-bodied and saucy. Tart cherries and pepper. Perfect for veal or lamb dishes. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops, roast leg of lamb, onion tarte. Drink: 2017 - 2021 282889 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery The Magician Shiraz Pinot Noir 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara red wine called "The Magician" is a blend of 70% shiraz and 30% pinot noir grapes that are kiln-dried before they're pressed to deepen the wine's flavours. A full-bodied, smooth, supple red wine with attractive aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Some anise and smoke on the finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Shiraz Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled flat iron steak, beef rib eye roast, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2013 - 2019 246413 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Pinot Noir food pairings: planked salmon, barbecued duck, veggie mushroom burger, frittata. Drink: 2017 - 2020 590414 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A Zinfandel with great finesse and length. More elegant like Cabernet but still with Zinfandel's vibrant black and purple berry/plums aromas. Lovely. Perfect for BBQ wings and ribs. Zinfandel food pairings: aged cheddar, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers, cheese pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2020 590216 14.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2016, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay W.O., South Africa: I love this wine year after year, and I'd rather be drinking it than writing about it so I'll let the previous note stand. Breathing this in is like walking into an opium den for wine lovers. Satin pillows of fleshy black cherry invite you to lie back, close your eyes and let your senses roam. Surely one of South Africa's finest Pinot Noir producers! Hamilton-Russell leads the way in the country for cool-climate viticulture and racy, exciting wines. Sophisticated and complex, but extremely easy to drink. Lavish fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours yet not simple or sweet. Complex, elegant and layered South African Pinot Noir from a master producer. Some dark spice on the finish. Silk texture. Chapter three of my second book (Unquenchable) includes a visit to this winery and dinner with the brilliant Anthony Hamilton Russell. This is easy to mistake for a top shelf Burgundian Pinot. Pair with your holiday dinners, especially those featuring roast turkey or chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb kabobs, venison burgers, roast veal, beef Carpaccio. Drink: 2017 - 2023 999516 13.5% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 95/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Rosso 2014, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Full-bodied with good acidity for tangy tomato dishes. Dried black fruit and some dried herbs. Pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: gourmet sausages, meat-based pasta dishes, barbecued chicken, rare roast beef. Drink: 2017 - 2020 981019 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Big Devine 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Food pairings: grilled pork chops, coq au vin, beef bourguignon.. Drink: 2017 - 2020 514828 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, To Kalon Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States: Classic minty blackberry on the nose. Good grip on the full-bodied palate. Black as night fruit, smoke and tar. Classically structured with deep concentration and complexity. Decant 2 hours. Drink with filet mignon and the good life. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib steak, barbecued long ribs, rustic pork roast. Drink: 2017 - 2022 670463 14% XD 750 mL $149.95 Score: 96/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Botter Amarone Della Valpolicella 2013, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy Botter Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta dishes, full-bodied meat dishes, veal Parmesan, roast chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2023 496794 15% D 750 mL $44.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: This robust Californian red wine made from the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon grape offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Aromas of black currant, cassis and blackberry. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib roast, roast chicken, roast breast of veal. Drink: 2017 - 2023 24190 14.5% D 750 mL $84.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Peymelon 2006, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: This is a value-priced wine from the remarkable 2006 vintage for Bordeaux. It's rustic and robust with aromas of wild tiny cherries and raspberries. There's some attractive smoke and dried herbs on the finish. I find this wine is more full-bodied than medium, but it's not heavy. Great for hearty meat dishes. Food pairings: hardy meat stews, Salisbury steak, sausage cassoulet, tortiere. Drink: 2017 - 2019 512558 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CVNE Viña Real Crianza 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A Full-bodied with black smoky fruit. Delicious lip-smacking juicy Spanish red wine with savoury notes of dried herbs as well as smoky red fruits. Decant 1 hour. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb. Food pairings: sautéed duck with green peppers mushrooms and bamboo shoots, curried duck, pineapple and bell peppers fried duck.. Drink: 2017 - 2020 657411 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tarry black with a firm tannic grip: decant 1-2 hours to smooth out. Aromas of black spice and black fruit with toasty oak. Pair with rare steak. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat lovers pizza, pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets, cobb salad. Drink: 2017 - 2019 91694 13.5% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Losi Querciavalle Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: meatlover's pizza, vegetarian lasagne, pasta and rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2020 515478 14.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio 2008, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Lots of maturity on the nose of this attractive Italian red wine with aromas of tanned leather, cigar box and dried herbs. Nicely balanced acidity. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with veal. Food pairings: roasted vegetable casserole with piquant cheese, hard cheeses, pasta and rich tomato meat sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2020 20966 14.5% XD 750 mL $48.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Winery Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2016, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork chops, coq au vin, beef bourguignon.. Drink: 2017 - 2024 657874 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Barolo food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2017 - 2020 586388 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Ségure 2014, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Black cherry notes on the nose and palate of this rustic and toasty oak French red wine. Full-bodied with good acidity for grilled meats and tomato sauce. Food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2017 - 2021 370254 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Altivo 2015, Dão D.O.C., Portugal Food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal paprikash, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2017 - 2020 522292 12.9% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Icellars Arinna 2015, Icel Vineyard, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: chicken Kiev, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, grilled pork chops, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2017 - 2020 524421 13.2% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas Tinto 2015, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Dark and spicy, this is a great value for the money. Black tarry fruit and toast and smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Food pairings: chicken paprika, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, grilled pork chops, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2017 - 2020 431064 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Pinot Noir with a vibrancy on the nose and palate that's unforgettable. Wild cherry, earth and truffles. Pair with planked salmon. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork chops, coq au vin, beef bourguignon.. Drink: 2016 - 2024 657874 13.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tabali Vetas Blancas Reserva Especial Cabernet Franc 2014, Limarí Valley, Chile Cabernet Franc food pairings: prime rib, hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2022 514117 15.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roche De Bellene Collection Bellenum 1999, Gevrey-Chambertin Villages, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: crown roast of pork, prime rib roast, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2022 518902 13% XD 750 mL $86.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Barón De Ley Garnacha 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Garnacha food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal Parmigiano, bison burgers. Drink: 2017 - 2019 486654 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lone Birch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Yakima Valley, Washington, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb kabobs, venison burgers, roast veal, beef Carpaccio. Drink: 2017 - 2022 446971 13.9% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: The grapes for this robust wine are grown in one of Napa Valley's coolest vineyards, and then the wine is aged for 20 months in small oak barrels. A full-bodied Californian Cabernet with lots of aging potential. Give this one some more cellar time, then decant 1-2 hours when you open it. Aromas of black fruit, violets, cigar box and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare prime rib, gourmet burgers, roast chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2023 39388 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine François Raquillet Pinot Noir 2015, Mercurey, Burgundy A.C., France Pinot Noir food pairings: roast Bresse chicken, stuffed quail with wild mushrooms, grilled flank steak. Drink: 2017 - 2020 11750 13.3% XD 750 mL $55.00 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love that old leather, dried herb and black fruit combination. This is classic Rioja with that seductive mature character. There’s simply nothing like it. Food pairings: bison burgers, tortiere, roast chicken with thyme and rosemary meat stuffing. Drink: 2017 - 2020 161893 13% D 750 mL $34.00 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, concentrated and complex Australian red wine with rich black fruit flavours and made from the country's classic Shiraz grape. This winery has a long history in winemaking. This wine unfolds on the palate with terrific replays of dark fruit and spice. Long finish. Decant 2 hours. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: Muscovy duck, grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2026 683086 15.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paxton MV Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A robust, juicy Australian Shiraz with aromas of black plums and blueberries. Finishes with smoke and dark spice. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Shiraz food pairings: slow-cooked beef ragú, mutton with mint and coriander, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup. Drink: 2017 - 2022 327403 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Caparzo Winery Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied, mouth-watering red with aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and dried herbs. Firm tannins. Decant 2 hours. Will cellar well. Pair with game dishes. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta dishes, full-bodied meat dishes. Drink: 2017 - 2023 579094 14% D 750 mL $51.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baglio Di Pianetto Shymer Syrah Merlot 2013, Sicily I.G.T., Italy Syrah Merlot food pairings: roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin, stuffed roast breast of veal. Drink: 2017 - 2020 713155 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
K Cellars Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Thracian Valley, Thracian Lowlands, Bulgaria Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hardy meat stews, Salisbury steak, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2019 517169 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Susana Balbo Crios 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A rich, full-bodied Argentine red wine blend of 73% Malbec, 22% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot for the 2016 vintage. Dark red and garnet tints in the glass with black fruit aromas on the nose and palate. Finishes with spice, mocha and espresso. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: black bean dishes, grilled New York strip loin, veal chops, Asian chicken salad. Drink: 2017 - 2020 366146 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres Perpetual 2014, Priorat D.O.C.A., Spain: Whispers mocha espresso on the nose from oak aging, followed by a full whistle stop of fleshy blackberry aromas. This robust red wine is a blend of Garnacha and Carinena grapes planted in licorella slate soils on steep hillsides. Sounds like a lot of hot, back-breaking work to pick these suckers. You should be appreciative. The wine is aged in fine-grained French oak barrels for 18 months. Pair with filet mignon. Food pairings: bison burgers, minced venison steak, roast pheasant stuffed with wild mushroom. Drink: 2017 - 2022 265710 15.4% XD 750 mL $61.35 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dominus Napanook 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, balanced, Bordeaux-style Napa red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes. More earthy and elegant than fruity. Lovely dusty, smoky finish. Needs cellar time then decant 2 hours when you open it. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: rib steak, lamb chops, beef tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2023 212357 15% D 750 mL $129.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Des Bardes 2014, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: lamburgers, prime rib, venison stew. Drink: 2017 - 2022 522037 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Koncho Winery 2015, Alazanis Valley, Kakheti, Georgia Food pairings: pork tenderloin stuffed with dried apricot and peach, duck confit with roasted anise potatoes, black bean soup. Drink: 2017 - 2019 445742 11.5% MS 750 mL $15.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Artesa Tempranillo 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal paprikash, meatlover`s pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2022 511576 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xavier Cuvée Anonyme Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2010, Rhône A.C., France: Great concentration and depth of flavour and richness in this southern French red wine that's a blend traditional grapes such as Grenache and Mourvedre, among others. Xavier Vignon is the consulting winemaker for this winery. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast beef with all the trimmings, slow-braised beef long ribs, prime rib grilled rare. Drink: 2017 - 2025 352906 14.5% XD 750 mL $61.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Brown 2012, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: prime rib, hamburgers, pizza, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2020 496646 13.5% XD 750 mL $66.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Du Carillon 2010, Fronsac, Bordeaux A.P., France Food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2020 444109 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Auris Corbières 2014, Midi A.P., France Food pairings: grilled meats, smoked pork, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2019 493882 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Château De Nages Rosé 2016, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France Rosé food pairings: beet and goat cheese salad, Nicoise, grilled chicken breast glazed with cherry sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2019 496919 13% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Armand De Brignac Brut Rosé Champagne, Champagne A.C., France Rosé Champagne food pairings: seafood linguine, grilled chicken breast, smoked salmon and goat cheese pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2020 310441 12.5% D 750 mL $499.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Medici Ermete I Quercioli Reggiano Lambrusco Secco, Emilia-Romagna D.O.C., Italy Lambrusco Secco food pairings: seafood linguine, pan-fried lake fish, cold turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2017 - 2019 514380 11% D 750 mL $13.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Berlucchi 61 Brut Franciacorta, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy Franciacorta food pairings: medium-aged hard cheeses, seafood ravioli, pan-fried lake fish. Drink: 2017 - 2019 514323 12.3% D 750 mL $39.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Premius Crémant De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France Crémant De Bordeaux food pairings: smoked whitefish, oyster poor boys, seafood casserole au gratin. Drink: 2017 - 2019 515239 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Bachelder Saunders Vineyard Chardonnay 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Toasted almond on the nose and palate of this medium-bodied Niagara Chardonnay. The oak regime is evident here from start to finish. White apricot and chalky dry finish. Pair with chicken in a cream sauce. Chardonnay food pairings: seared scallop, grilled seafood, roasted stuffed chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2020 324103 12.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Du Val Chardonnay 2015, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: An alluring Chardonnay with just the right balance of toasty vanilla oak and ripe pear aromas. There's also some notes of peach and a hint of zesty green apples. Full-bodied richness without too much weight. A superb effort from this producer. Highly recommended. Chardonnay food pairings: duck a l'orange, turkey burgers, camembert with calvados, salmon with a hollandaise sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2020 297499 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Gewürztraminer food pairings: fried herb-crusted and panko trout, chickpea lentil pea and potato curry, pizza with pork sausage. Drink: 2018 - 2020 321588 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castoro de Oro Unoaked Chardonnay 2017, Oliver, Bc, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2017 - 2019 526012 13% D 750 mL $20.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: seared scallops, sashimi and sushi, bouillabaisse. Drink: 2017 - 2020 512582 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Smoke & Gamble Chardonnay 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: An attractive Ontario Chardonnay with aromas of white peach and toasted almond. Almost full-bodied. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken breast, pork tenderloin, hard cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2020 490391 13.4% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
De Grendel Wine Estate De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled calamari, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2017 - 2018 512921 13.3% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: Rich and robust with generous aromas of butterscotch and toasted almond on the nose and palate of this Chardonnay due to generous oak aging. Notes of green apple and pear. Nice balancing acidity. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce. Drink: 2016 - 2020 986737 14.1% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bersano Gavi Di Gavi 2015, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Clean, crisp and mouth-watering with a lovely lime brightness and lift. No oak, just freshness. Perfect for seafood. Food pairings: steamed clams in lemon butter, mussels in their own juice, oyster hot pot. Drink: 2017 - 2019 999979 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Crisp, dry and refreshing with notes of grapefruit and lime. Pair with shellfish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, oysters on the half-shell. Drink: 2017 - 2019 681429 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Besson Mont De Milieu Chablis 2014, Burgundy A.C., France Chablis food pairings: raw oysters on the half shell with raspberry mignonette, smoked whitefish, fish cakes with aioli sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2020 496653 12.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay 2015, Burgundy A.C., France: A full-bodied, yet balanced Old World Burgundian Chardonnay from one of the region's most respected producers. Aromas of orchard fruit and toasted almond. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: seared scallops, sashimi and sushi, bouillabaisse. Drink: 2017 - 2020 512582 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maria Papoila Vinho Verde 2015, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal Food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled calamari, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2017 - 2018 505841 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Grand Tokaj No. 8 Dry White 2015, Tokaji-Hegyalja P.D.O., Hungary Food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled calamari, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2017 - 2019 517144 12.3% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis 2015, Burgundy A.C., France Chablis food pairings: raw oysters on the half shell with raspberry mignonette, smoked whitefish, crab cakes and aioli sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2020 356634 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Chablisienne Saint-Bris 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: Pure green apple vibrancy and intensity of flavour with mouth-awakening acidity. Medium-bodied and fresh. This Burgundian white wine made in the Village appellation of Auxerrois is unusually made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, which is lesser known than Chardonnay and far fewer wines are made from it in Burgundy. It nonetheless is superb. Enjoy with fresh oysters. Food pairings: poached seafood, sashimi and sushi, bouillabaisse, fresh oysters on the half shell.. Drink: 2017 - 2020 641753 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Crisp and fresh California white wine made from the zesty Sauvignon Blanc grape. Racy acidity for extra lift and food compatibility. Some smoke from light oaking. Pair with fresh seafood or shellfish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: smoked salmon, smoked whitefish, pan-fried pan fish. Drink: 2015 - 2018 27659 13.9% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
689 Cellars Six Eight Nine White 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States Food pairings: grilled chicken breast, ham and cheese sandwiches, stuffed quail. Drink: 2017 - 2020 512731 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castoro de Oro Canada 150 Unoaked Chardonnay 2015, British Columbia, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2017 - 2019 526012 13% D 750 mL $20.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bellvale Athena's Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Chardonnay food pairings: grilled calamari, steamed mussels, crab cakes. Drink: 2017 - 2019 521245 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled calamari, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2017 - 2018 415653 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2015, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: Green and white melon spring sweetness, absolutely lovely! Layers of viscous richness and apricot preserves. Pair with fresh seafood. Gewürztraminer Kabinett food pairings: chicken tikka masala, potato and cauliflower yellow curry, vegetable coconut curry. Drink: 2017 - 2019 789628 12.5% S 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fielding Riesling 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Ultra-juicy and lip-smacking delicious Niagara white wine made from the classic and aromatic Riesling grape. Enjoy as a chilled aperitif. A pretty Niagara Riesling with good acidity and natural sweetness balancing each other for seafood dishes. Love the low alcohol of just 10.8%. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2016 - 2020 251439 10.8% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marisco Vineyards The King's Legacy Chardonnay 2015, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A juicy and flavourful cool climate Chardonnay from the New Zealand region of Marlborough. Toasty oak, green and golden apple aromas. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, stuffed roast turkey, cold chicken sandwiches. Drink: 2017 - 2019 393694 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Juicy and racy acidity for a variety of dishes, from shellfish and seafood to spinach quiche and roast chicken. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seared scallops, pan-roasted shellfish or mussels. Drink: 2016 - 2018 734798 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light, floral BC Gewurztraminer with aromas of lychee, rose petal and baking spices. Medium-bodied and delicious. The 2015 vintage of the Gray Monk Gewürztraminer has a lovely pale golden hue in the glass. Finishes with Asian pear, lychee and roses. Perfect for Asian dishes, curries and spicy dishes. Gewürztraminer food pairings: fried herb-crusted and panko trout, chickpea lentil pea and potato curry, pizza with pork sausage. Drink: 2017 - 2020 321588 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flat Rock Chardonnay 2015, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: I love this Chardonnay, and I'm not a Chardonnay lover. So luscious and fall into it loveliness. Rich, full-bodied with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2016 - 2020 286278 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Strewn Winery Terroir Pinot Blanc 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A voluptuous, round and mouth-filling Niagara Pinot Blanc. It certainly doesn't taste as hot as I expeected with 14.8% alcohol, which is unusual for this grape. Lovely as an aperitif or companion to heartier seafood dishes. Drink: 2015 - 2018 520205 14.8% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
13Th Street White Palette 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Light and floral. Served as a chilled aperitif on a hot summer day. Food pairings: grilled calamari, steamed mussels, crab cakes. Drink: 2017 - 2019 207340 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring Cellars Gewurztraminer 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A floral, spiced Gewurztraminer with lots of mouth-filling luscious layers. Concentrated and complex. Pair with curried dishes. Gewurztraminer food pairings: chicken kebabs with lemon. Lemon herb roast pork tenderloin, pan-fried poorboy oyster sammies. Drink: 2017 - 2018 302059 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart