Red Wine
Villa Annaberta Wines Amarone Della Valpolicella 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Loads of toasty oak, smoke, and vanilla spice on the nose and palate of this robust northern Italian red wine. Uses the appasimento method of drying grapes before fermentation to concentrate flavour, alcohol and weight. Racy acidity on the palate. Pair with pepper steak. Drink: 2015 - 2023 433961 15% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Phantom 2014, California, United States: A powerhouse that needs serious cellar time! Very tannic, but that will resolve with aging, and then 2 hours decanting. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and tar. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016 - 2022 14% D 750 mL $33.00 Score: 92/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Pinot Noir 2014, California, United States: A juicy, fleshy ripe California Pinot Noir with a plush texture and layers of dark cherry splendour. Medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2016 - 2021 24101 14% D 750 mL $24.00 Score: 92/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Full-bodied, luscious and supple Californian Cabernet with aromas of dark fleshy ripe fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef stew with winter vegetables, pork tenderloin, brisket. Drink: 2017 - 2022 13.5% D 750 mL $18.85 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Grinder Pinotage 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Roasted coffee beans dipped in dark chocolate on the nose, espresso on the palate with smoky notes. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially grilled lamb. Pinotage food pairings: grilled meats, smoked pork, hard cheeses. Drink: 2015 - 2018 572107 14% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2016, Swartland W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied South African Shiraz with aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with hamburgers. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled game meats, meaty stews. Drink: 2017 - 2022 536631 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. May 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Sweet chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Sweet plums and berries. Full-bodied and smooth. Coffee and espresso on the finish. Pair with Mexican mole. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2017 - 2020 656561 14% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Espino Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from the country's iconic Carmenere grape (not to be confused with Merlot). Aromas of dark plums, berries, spice and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Carmenère food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, pork shoulder roast. Drink: 2018 - 2021 464412 13.7% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, darkly concentrated Californian red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the cool climate of Sonoma's Alexander Valley. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast, gourmet burgers, tourtière. Drink: 2018 - 2024 552174 13.7% D 750 mL $89.95 Score: 92/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Estate Gamay 2015, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara Gamay, with aromas of black and dark red ripe plum and dark berries with a touch of smoke. Medium- to full-bodied and supple. Perfect for grilled meats and game dishes. Gamay food pairings: vegetarian lasagna, veal chops. Drink: 2018 - 2022 291112 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cesari Amarone 2013, Valpolicella, Italy: A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Italian red wine. This Amarone is made using the traditional appassimento style of drying the grapes on straw mats before fermentation to concentration the flavour, weight and alcohol of the finished wine. Aromas of black cherry liqueur, smoke and spice. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018 - 2022 426718 14% XD 750 mL $39.40 Score: 93/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cafe Culture Pinotage 2016, Western Cape, South Africa: Very, very coffee, espresso and mocha from the nose to the finish. You'll adore and abhor this style, but you need to try it at least once. Pinotage made in the coffee style has become a cult favourite. This isn't sweet but it beats coffee spiked with anything and has lower alcohol when compared to Bailey's etc. Pair with coffee-rubbed meats. Pinotage food pairings: coffee-rubbed steak or pork. Drink: 2017 - 2020 292466 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montresor Amarone Della Valpolicella 2015, Veneto Docg, 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. Pleasantly bitter finish. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018 - 2025 240416 15% D 750 mL $38.50 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2016, 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: 2017 - 2021 30957 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Concannon Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, California, United States: Supple, smooth Californian Pinot Noir with aromas of fleshy ripe dark cherry. Racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2018 - 2024 470294 14% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Petite Sirah 2015, California, United States: Savoury dried herbs and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied, delicious Californian red wine made from Petite Sirah grapes. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017 - 2021 431478 14% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel Zinfandel 2015, California, United States: Love this old vine Zin! The power and concentration of this wine's flavour comes from those wizened old vines: like people, they're full of character. Aromas of cedar smoke and dark berries. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017 - 2021 13246 13% D 750 mL $24.50 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2015, Cotes Du Rhone, France: An amazing value for this quality. 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 especially a grilled steak. Food pairings: grilled hamburger, barbecued lamb cutlets, pork chops. Drink: 2017 - 2024 259721 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Knot Shingleback Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Australia: Blackened fruit and charred oak on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine made from Shiraz grapes. A smoky, brooding wine for pizza night. Shiraz food pairings: meat lovers' pizza, hamburgers, juicy steak. Drink: 2011 - 2014 619395 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. May 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perrin & Fils Reserve 2016, Cotes Du Rhône, France: Terrific value, especially at this price! This southern French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley is made by the Perrin family, which also produces the coveted Chateau Beaucastel and farm organically. Smoky, dark, rich and full-bodied, this is a superb wine for anyone who wants a drier style of Syrah (Shiraz). Pair with grilled meats or a pepper steak. Drink: 2018 - 2023 363457 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Pelee Island Winery Lola Rose 2016, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada: A lightly spritzed (fizz) wine with aromas of bubblegum, strawberry jam and bananas and a little effervescence on the tongue. Serve well chilled. Drink: 2017 - 2018 450981 13% MD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 85/100. May 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Errázuriz Estate Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Got cheese on rye or multi-grain bread? Try the Errazuriz Estate Reserva Sauvignon Blanc with it for a delicious pairing. This citrus-infused Sauvignon has a rich mouth-filling texture. It also works well as an aperitif when you’ve had your fill of cheese. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled seafood, vegetarian pasta, herbed chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2019 263574 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Pinot Gris Viognier 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light-bodied floral BC white wine blend of Pinot Gris and Viognier grapes. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2019 - 2021 13.2% D 750 mL $16.99 Score: 90/100. May 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely, floral and highly aromatic. This light- to medium-bodied Argentine white wine is made from the country's iconic white grape Torrontes by one of the most respected winemakers, Susan Balbo. Pair with seafood and shellfish. Torrontés food pairings: seafood, salad. Drink: 2018 - 2021 1834 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 91/100. May 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fuzion Torrontes Pinot Grigio 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Floral and pretty and light and highly aromatic as we expect Torrontes to be in this blend with Pinot Grigio. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Finishes with notes pineapple and pear. Drink: 2018 - 2020 168419 13.5% MD 750 mL $10.75 Score: 88/100. May 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Piattelli Vineyards Reserve Torrontés 2016, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: The Andes mountain range that separate Argentina and Chile is featured on the label of this wine. The vines are planted at high altitudes in Salta in the northwest region of the country. Aromas of white flowers, baking spice and some toasty oak. Pair with rich seafood dishes. Torrontés food pairings: prawn salad, grilled chicken breast with mango mandarin coulis, seafood pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2020 536672 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Chardonnay 2016, California, United States: Round, supple, juicy and buttery Californian Chardonnay. Classic. Full-bodied but not heavy. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2022 13% D 750 mL $20.00 Score: 89/100. May 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart