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Vintages Release August 30, 2019

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Dessert Wine

Sue-Ann Staff Howard's Vidal Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely dessert wine with ripe pear, lush peach and apple cobbler flavours, really a dessert in itself but would pair well with fruit-based desserts with citrus notes. Vidal Icewine food pairings: custard tarte, fresh fruit cup, blue-veined cheeses, duck pate. Drink: 2019 - 2024 368720 10% S 200 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Viña Cumbrero Rioja Reserva 2013, Rioja D.O.Ca, Spain: A lovely, mature Spanish red wine from the heart of the Rioja. It's smooth and elegant with a poliched finish. Aromas of dark fruit, leather, violets and smoke. Perfect for grilled lamb. Food pairings: stews, barbeques, grilled meats, grilled. Drink: 2019 - 2023 13.5% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Block 3 Reserve Cabernet Franc 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: The 2015 vintage of Hester Creek Estate Winery's Block 3 Reserve Cabernet Franc is spectacular! It's made from special barrels of estate-cellared, old vines Cabernet Franc planted on the Golden Mile Bench in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Aromas of woodsmoke, dark berries, and spice. Smooth tannins. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018 - 2023 14.1% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hester Creek Estate Winery Terra Unica Cabernet Syrah 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous BC red wine blend of Cabernet and Syrah grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, woodsmaoke and mocha. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019 - 2024 14.1% XD 750 mL $28.00 Score: 93/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Reserve 7 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A seductive, full-bodied BC red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. The winemaker imposes low yields of 2/3 tons per acre versus the average of 4-6. Aromas of black currant, tanned leather, dark berries, smoke, cigar box, dried herbs and pencil led. Long finish. Highly recommended. Pair with a grilled steak. Food pairings: grilled bison steaks, creamy gorgonzola cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2024 14.7% D 750 mL $30.00 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buena Vista Legendary Badge Petite Sirah 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: This wine is named for Count Agoston Haraszthy, a pioneer Californian winemaker. Made from Petite Syrah grapes grown by the Buena Vista Winery. Aromas of dark berries, mocha, espresso and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Petite Sirah food pairings: grilled meats on the BBQ, bison burgers, grilled vegetables. Drink: 2019 - 2023 545772 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Decoy 2016, produced by the Duckhorn Wine Company, is a robust Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc sourced from vineyards in Sonoma County, California. Generous black and blueberry fruit with vanilla, mocha and savoury notes. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, strong cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2024 186171 13.9% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Plaisance 2006, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend that leads with Merlot. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak with mouth-watering acidity. Tannins are fairly smooth, but still decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, roast pheasant. Drink: 2018 - 2022 404285 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Tenuta Sette Ponti's Oreno 2016 is a robust and full-bodied red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot wine grapes from the Tuscany wine region with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, flinty and nutty flavours on the palate. Oreno food pairings: hearty beef stew with fall vegetables, three sausage and bean cassoulet, Mediterranean spiced lamb. Drink: 2025 - 2029 735597 15% D 750 mL $86.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2016, Lodi, California, United States: From the Lodi wine region this Old Vines Zinfandel is created from one of California's top producers. Ravenswood 2016 includes 17% Petite Sirah and 1% Alicante Bouschet in the blend which spent 18 months in French oak barrel. Look for ripe strawberries, blue and blackberries with earthy and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Ideal for the barbie. Zinfandel food pairings: hearty meat meals, pasta, aged cheddar, pulled pork. Drink: 2019 - 2025 942599 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lake Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A gorgeous, savoury, cedary Cab that's full-bodied and concentrated. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled bison strip steaks, spice-braised lamb, stuffed pork chops. Drink: 2019 - 2024 380188 14.8% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Geyser Peak Winery Walking Tree Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A robust, flavourful Californian Cabernet from Geyser Peak. Aroas of dark berries and black currant. Firm tannins. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb, pork roast, rib steak. Drink: 2019 - 2024 161323 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon A.P., France: Robust, concentrated and satisfying southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. Fleshy ripe black fruit, pepper and cedar forest. Fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, mouth-watering red that will pair perfectly with grilled meats. Grenache Syrah Carignan food pairings: rare steak, rustic stew, game pot pie. Drink: 2018 - 2024 272575 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Esteco Malbec 2015, Valle Calchaquies, Argentina: A juicy, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with generous notes of fleshy ripe black plums, sweet blackberries and mocha. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: grilled vegetables, lamb kebabs, grilled chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2028 113191 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Manos Negras Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Manos Negras mean "black hands" and refer to the fact that "real winemakers" get their hands dirty (and dark) in making wine. Spicy on the nose with ripe black fruit aromas, dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe dark berries, savoury herbs and great acidity for food on the palate. Enjoy now with grilled barbeque fare. Malbec food pairings: BBQ beef ribs, gourmet burgers, tourtière. Drink: 2019 - 2020 271205 13.9% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied and supple mostly Sangiovese red wine with crushed raspberry, flinty, pepper flavours on the palate with dusty tannins and a fresh finish. Very approachable now. Pair with a meat-lover's pizza or hold for a couple of years. Chianti Classico food pairings: wild-mushroom risotto, veal parmigiana. Drink: 2019 - 2022 121160 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Bonnard Sancerre 2016, Loire A.C., France: This Sancerre is a vibrant and juicy red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, although the region is know for its crisp and mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc wines. Look for bright cherry, red berry, fine herb flavours on this equally mouth-watering Pinot Noir. Pair with roast turkey. Sancerre food pairings: lamb chops with mint sauce, veal scaloppini, roast pork. Drink: 2019 - 2024 24693 13% XD 750 mL $31.00 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Caminade Malbec Merlot 2017, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: Produced by Resses & Fils, a robust and juicy red blend of 70% Malbec, 25% Merlot and 5% Tannat with earthy, dark cherry and spicy aromas on the nose, ripe dark plum, blueberry, garrigue herbs and savoury flavours on the palate. Decant for one hour and enjoy now with a rib roast or hold for three years. Malbec Merlot food pairings: beef stew, hard cheese, roast duck. Drink: 2019 - 2024 102954 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mollydooker Two Left Feet 2016, South Australia, Australia: From Sarah & Sparky Marquis, a robust, structured and intense red blend of 71% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet and 14% Merlot with ripe dark cherry, berry compote, dark plum and minty flavours full on the palate. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. , Food pairings: slow-roasted crown of pork stuffed with corn niblets chickpea green onion and cilantro, stir-fried pork tenderloin, veal parmesan. Drink: 2019 - 2024 327106 16.5% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2017, Terre Degli Osci I.G.T., Italy: An easy-to-understand and easy-to-enjoy Sangiovese red wine with dried fruit, dried herbs, toasty oak flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are soft and rounded. Sangiovese food pairings: braised pork shoulder in Chianti sauce, slow-roasted lamb shank. Drink: 2019 - 2023 591974 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A smoky, coffeed nose with rich black fruit, raspberry, spicy with a lick of smoke and oak on the finish. Full-bodied and dense. Very tasty! Shiraz food pairings: saucy ribs, smoked leg of lamb, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2019 - 2024 89599 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Ségure Vieilles Vignes Fitou 2017, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Full-bodied, rich and concentrated red wine blend made from Old Vines Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from Fitou. Spicy with dark fruit and ripe red berry flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled ribs. Food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2019 - 2025 370254 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaines André Aubert Visan Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2016, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: A full-bodied mostly Grenache and Syrah red wine blend from the Rhone with ripe black cherry, red berry and white pepper flavours on the palate. Pair with burgers and ribs. Drink or hold. Food pairings: meat lover's pizza, vegetarian lasagna, veal cutlets in rich tomato and wine sauce. Drink: 2019 - 2024 224915 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benmarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A Savoury, juicy and full-bodied, fresh Cabernet Sauvignon unfined and unfiltered with bright red and dark berry fruit. The Cab Sauv. wine grapes for this vintage were brought up in rocky soils 1,200 meters above sea level in the Tunuyán Department. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steak, beef empanadas, chicken cacciatore, venison burgers, hard cheese. Drink: 2019 - 2024 232637 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chapel Hill Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Lovely aromas of dried flowers, blackberry, blueberry and sweet spice on the nose, dry, robust and textured on the palate with smoky ripe dark plum, dark berry and dark chocolate flavours finishing long and spicy. The vineyard was established in 1865 and is nestled between olive groves, overlooking the hills of the McLaren Vale. Cooling sea breezes roll in from the Gulf of St Vincent allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and to greater complexity. Decant for two hours prior to pouring or hold for another couple of years for lush beauty to show its best. Pair with steak, for sure. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, mutton with mint and coriander, pizza, steak. Drink: 2021 - 2025 743989 14.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Val di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: a rich, earthy and robust Brunello Di Montalcino brute with dark plum, meaty, savoury spice and herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are chewy. Decant for two hours and pair with all things game, venison stew and sausages or hold in cellar for two years to tame the beast. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: sundried tomato and fresh basil sauce over fusilli, ratatouille and shell pasta with tomato sauce, linguini marinara. Drink: 2019 - 2020 713719 13.9% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 93/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Franc 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A lovely, youthful and mouth-watering 100% Cabernet France produced by Hervé Joyaux. Bright plum, dark raspberry, raspberry leaf and flinty flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled pepper steak or veal chops. Cabernet Franc food pairings: veal chops, roast quail, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2019 - 2023 492736 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

H J. Fabre Barrel Selection Malbec 2016, Patagonia, Argentina: A robust Argentine Malbec with aromas of dark berries, smoke and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: lamb kebabs, grilled flat iron steak, game sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2019 - 2022 114983 14.4% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yalumba The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A dry, medium-bodied, vibrant Barossa Valley Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre (GSM). Juicy with sweet cherry, red berry and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Pair with BBQ sticky ribs. Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre food pairings: BBQ T-bone steak, seasoned wedges, pasta with bacon and truffle. Drink: 2019 - 2023 295873 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conde Valdemar Crianza Tempranillo 2015, Rueda, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A bright and savoury mostly Tempranillo red wine blend. Fragrant with ripe cherry, plum, baking spice and sweet, dried tobacco leaf aromas on the nose. Dry with ripe Bing cherry, dark berry, black tea, anise and smoky flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and well-integrated. Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, meat stuffed Portobello mushroom, lamb chops. Drink: 2019 - 2024 356089 13.5% X 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colomé Estate Malbec 2016, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina: The Malbec wine grapes for Colomé Estate 2014 were sourced from La Brava, El Arenal, Altura Máxima and Colomé vineyards. Fragrant with earthy florals and savoury herb aromas on the nose, juicy with dark berry, dried herb and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast Mediterranean vegetables and grilled lamb chops. Malbec food pairings: game pot pie, grilled meats on the barbie, bison burgers. Drink: 2019 - 2024 477315 14.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Conde Valdemar Rosé 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A dry, vibrant rosé is blend of Grenache, Viura and Carignan wine grapes. Juicy and floral with bright red berry, citrus and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Refreshing. Chill and enjoy with grilled seafood dishes. Rosé food pairings: grilled salmon, grilled chicken salads, grilled pork dishes. Drink: 2019 - 2020 168278 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Sparkling, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California, United States: A bone-dry bubble, fragrant with crushed raspberries, ripe stone fruit and citrus flavours on the palate delivered on a fine, persistent mousse. Rich with a vibrant, long red berry finish. Just lovely!. Enjoy now and often. Rosé Sparkling food pairings: Bengali risotto, Asian chicken salad, fried chicken. Drink: 2019 - 2023 479758 12% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Domaine Bonnard Sancerre 2018, Sancerre, Loire A.C., France: A mouth-watering, medium-bodied Old World Sancerre with green able, herb, citrus zest and grassy flavours on the palate finishing with a flinty minerality. Pair with grilled trout or shellfish dishes. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2019 - 2024 140525 12.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied and smooth, dry white blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Macabeu, Vermentino and Marsanne, so lush and textured on the palate with soft orange, white florals and zesty citrus flavours with a tangy mineral finish. Food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, seafood ceviche, whitefish and potato saffron cakes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 485656 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Riesling 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A dry and zesty Riesling with lemongrass, lemon zest and mineral flavours finishing long on the palate with mouth-watering citrus and great acidity grilled shellfish and Dijon honey herbed chicken breast. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Riesling food pairings: seafood ceviche, barbeque shrimp drizzled with lime, fresh crab or pork belly. Drink: 2018 - 2022 308312 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lundy Manor Chardonnay 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, nutty, full-bodied Ontario Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple, butterscotch, toasted almond and hazelnut. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled halibut steak, buttered lobster roll, grilled chicken breast. Drink: 2019 - 2022 644732 13.5% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street White Palette 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Produced by 13th Street Winery, a perfect white wine blend for a Sunday afternoon brunch or to simply enjoy chilled on the patio. A blend of 94% Riesling and 6% Gewürztraminer, so fragrant with a white floral and lychee nose with sweet apple, grapefruit zest, citrus and spicy flavours on the palate. So zesty. Chill and enjoy now. Pair with brunch dishes and salads. Food pairings: grilled calamari, steamed mussels, crab cakes. Drink: 2019 - 2023 207340 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montecillo Winery Verdejo 2018, Rueda D.O., Spain: A fresh, vibrant Spanish white wine with attractive aromas of white peach, melon and lemongrass. Medium-bodied with zippy acidity. Perfect on its own or with grilled seafood or veggies, field greens and roast chicken. Drink: 2019 - 2022 13% D 750 mL $18.00 Score: 90/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montecillo Winery Albarino 2018, Rias Baixas D.O., Spain: Clean, crisp and fresh Spanish white wine made from the country's iconic white grape Albariño. Aromas of lemon zest and grapefruit. It's also quite lovely on it's own as an aperitif, especially with low alcohol of just 12.5%. Racy acidity makes this medium-bodied wine a perfectc pairing for seafood and shellfish, which is customary in the Galicia region. Albarino food pairings: Indian, Mexican and Pad Thai cuisine, chicken Tikka Masala, Pad Thai, tacos, seafood, clams, oysters. Drink: 2019 - 2022 12.5% D 750 mL $18.00 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Simi Winery Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied chardonnay with sunshine ripened fruit offering aromas of green apple, peach and pear wrapped in toasty oak. Some spices and cedar smoke on the finish. Try it with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken spinach and chick pea salad with citrus honey dressing, Circassian chicken, grilled chopped chicken in crepes and white mushroom sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2022 673806 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Forrest The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this low-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc under 10% abv. Dry, smooth and zesty with ripe tropical fruit and grassy flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy a glass or two. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, seafood, pasta with cream-based sauce. Drink: 2019 - 2020 317842 9.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pighin Pinot Grigio 2018, Friuli Grave D.O.C., Italy: A vibrant Pinot Grigio from the Friuli Grave wine region in Northern Italy with ripe pear, apple, melon and mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with pan-fried walleye and perch. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish, salads, frittata, basil pesto, herbed chicken breast. Drink: 2019 - 2021 987545 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontanafredda Gavi Di Gavi 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2017 vintage of this juicy Frontanafredda Gavi de Gavi is made from 100% Cortese wine grapes. On the palate this dry white is ripe yellow apples, almonds and creamy and finishes with a zingy acidity. Pir with seafood and shellfish. Gavi Di Gavi food pairings: grilled seafood, pasta primavera, grilled chicken breast. Drink: 2018 - 2021 366948 12.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Da Lixa Pouco Comum Alvarinho 2017, Vinho Regional Minho, Vinho Verde, Portugal: A medium-plus-bodied, zesty white, fragrant with mandarin, lemon zest and mineral aromas on the nose. Zesty, with soft orange, ripe apricot, leesy and waxy flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with sushi and sashimi dishes. Alvarinho food pairings: double boiled soup made from duck, pork, ginger and aged tangerine peel. Drink: 2019 - 2021 316968 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kew Vineyards Marsanne 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kew 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied 90% Marsanne and 10% Viognier white wine blend with grapes sourced from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Zesty with ripe orchard fruit, marzipan, ripe peach flavours and a smoky, flinty finish. Pair with roast turkey. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2018 National Wine Awards of Canada. Marsanne food pairings: barbecued chicken, barbecued pork ribs, roast duck. Drink: 2019 - 2023 485334 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Line 39 O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Chardonnay 2017, California, United States: A full-bodied, luscious Californian Chardonnay with aromas of freshly baked bread and melting butter, pear, peach and apple. The wine's name refers to the 39th parallel which runs through the heart of California wine country. Try this with fish tacos. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken stuffed with garlic and herbs, poached halibut with lemon and herbs. Drink: 2019 - 2023 13.5% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Marlborough, New Zealand: A full-bodied, generously flavoured New Zealand Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, vanilla spice, golden apple and peach. LUxuriously textured and mouth-filling, with a long finish. Pair with rost chicken or turkey for extra pleasure. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken, white meats. Drink: 2019 - 2024 13% D 750 mL $28.00 Score: 92/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block Pinot Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand: A captivating, medium-bodied New Zealand white wine made from the Pinot Blanc grape. Lovely aromas of green and white melon. The grapes are grown in the winery's Pioneer Block 28, Camp Block so named for the Royal New Zealand Air Force who camped there during the Second World War. Try this vibrant wine with grilled seafood. Pinot Blanc food pairings: fresh fish, seafood, shellfish,salads. Drink: 2019 - 2021 12.5% D 750 mL $18.00 Score: 91/100. August 2019. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Indomito Falanghina Del Beneventano 2018, Campania I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Francesco Minini, refreshing with bright acidity to match ripe stone fruit, soft orange and bright apple flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled Mahi Mahi. Falanghina Del Beneventano food pairings: grilled shrimp, poached whitefish, seared trout. Drink: 2019 - 2022 562454 12.3% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 2019. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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