Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon from San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia is a medium-to-full-bodied, bone-dry red with aromas of dark plum, dried blackcurrant, pencil shavings, and a cool herbal breath off the Atlantic. On the palate it's concentrated and chewy, with layers of black cherry, dark cocoa, a hint of cedar, and a clean saline edge on the finish that sets it apart from any landlocked Cabernet you've tasted. Winemaker Fabián Valenzuela crafts this wine in collaboration with legendary consulting winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet, the man who made Petrus for 44 consecutive vintages, working from Wapisa's coastal vineyard just 25 kilometres from the South Atlantic. Owner Patricia Ortiz, a former medical doctor turned one of Argentina's most decorated wine producers, was the first woman to serve as president of Bodegas de Argentina. Drink it now through 2030. Pour it alongside BBQ beef long ribs, where the wine's dark fruit and firm structure stand up to the smoke and char, or try it with a tourtière, where the spiced meat filling and buttery pastry bring out the wine's cedar and cocoa notes beautifully. Drink: 2026-2030. 10970 14.60% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 13, 2026 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling 2025, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Elegant and beautifully scented on the nose with green apple, white nectarine, and a thread of citrus blossom, the Claymore Riesling from South Australia is clean and precise on the palate with lemon curd, green apple, and a mineral-edged finish with bracing acidity. Claymore sources from cool-climate Clare Valley sites where the region's limestone soils produce Riesling with a classic austere character and excellent aging potential. Drink it now or cellar for up to a decade. Drink: 2026-2033. 49851 11% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. June 20, 2026 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hiedler Phenomenon Riesling 2023, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Kamptal Riesling tends to combine minerality with real fruit purity, and this bottling shows both in a pale, silvery-green glass. The fruit leans tropical rather than orchard, with citrus zest keeping things bright. Acidity stays sharp through the palate, and just a trace of sugar shows up at the very end. It already drinks beautifully despite its youth. A lively wine like this suits everything from roast chicken to spicy dishes. Drink: 2026-2028. 49083 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 4, 2026 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Tawse Spark Limestone Ridge Sparkling Riesling 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tawse's Spark Limestone Ridge 2020 (375ml) Riesling is a traditional method, off-dry, medium-bodied sparkler produced from grapes sourced from a perfect cool climate site on the Twenty Mile Bench. Perfumed with tropical fruits, honeysuckle, melon, roasted pineapple and balanced with vibrant acidity, this pretty bubble lingers on the palate and finishes on a soft petrol note. A perfect size to enjoy before the main meal, chill and enjoy it with seafood canapes. Drink: 2026-2027. 38392 10% D 375 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. July 4, 2026 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2024, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac Narcissist 2024 is a crisp, juicy, and expressive off-dry Riesling that delights with ripe pear, apple, and minerally notes, complemented by a hint of petrol. Balanced with vibrant acidity, it offers a mouthwatering, fresh character that makes it a versatile pairing for a roasted chicken or a spicy pasta dish. Its lively profile and smooth texture ensure it’s a crowd-pleaser for years to come. Perfect for enjoying now or over the next few years. Drink: 2025-2028. 67587 10.90% MD 750 mL  $19.96 Score: 93/100. June 20, 2026 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Las Piedras, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Drink: 2026-2032. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. July 22, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon from the Aconcagua Valley in Chile is a dry, medium-bodied red crafted by Eduardo Chadwick from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Las Vertientes vineyard in the mid-Coastal Mountain Range, where cooling Pacific breezes temper the heat and give the wine a freshness and elegance that sets it apart from heavier, sun-baked Cabernets. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, it opens with an inviting nose of dried fig, crushed violet and a suggestion of smoked paprika, flowing into flavours of roasted coffee, cardamom and a ribbon of bittersweet cocoa on the palate, all framed by fine-grained, polished tannins and a bright, focused acidity that carries the finish with real grace and length. It is bone dry and best served just below room temperature, drinking well now and rewarding cellaring through 2029. Eduardo Chadwick, scion of the legendary Errázuriz wine family, launched Arboleda as a project dedicated to showcasing Chile's most exciting single-origin terroirs, and the Las Vertientes vineyard has proven itself one of the country's most compelling addresses for elegant, cool-influenced Cabernet Sauvignon. Serve it alongside a slow-smoked brisket with a tangy barbecue glaze, where the wine's dark depth and structured tannins will stand up magnificently to the bold, caramelized flavours of the meat, or pour it with a roast turkey finished with pan gravy and roasted root vegetables, letting its polished structure and savoury undertones complement every bite. Drink: 2026-2029. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2026 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Halos de Jupiter 2024, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.O.P., France: Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône is a dry, medium-bodied blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, crafted by renowned winemakers Philippe Cambie and Michel Gassier from galets and limestone soils, then aged in concrete vats to preserve the wine's natural freshness and sense of terroir. It opens with an inviting nose of dried fig, crushed pomegranate and a waft of incense, flowing into flavours of warm clove, bitter chocolate and a streak of wet stone on the palate, all carried by a vibrant, energetic acidity and a finish of impressive length. It is bone dry with supple, polished tannins, best served just below room temperature, and will reward cellaring through 2032. Philippe Cambie, one of the Rhône Valley's most celebrated consulting winemakers, earned the nickname the Flying Winemaker for his work across more than 100 estates throughout southern France, bringing a level of expertise and ambition to this wine that belies its modest price. Serve it alongside a pepper steak with a mustard cream sauce, where the wine's spiced depth and wet stone minerality will stand up beautifully to the bold, peppery flavours, or pair it with a tray of roasted root vegetables finished with olive oil and thyme, letting its earthy undertones and bright acidity echo the caramelized sweetness of the dish. Drink: 2025-2032. 276956 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Magnol 2023, Haut Médoc, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Château Magnol has been the headquarters of Barton & Guestier since 1978, and the wine house itself dates to 1725 when Irish émigré Thomas Barton arrived in Bordeaux, his grandson later supplied wines to President Thomas Jefferson. This extra-dry Haut-Médoc blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot opens with dried blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, iron-tinged gravel, and warm cedar, then delivers a fruity, structured palate of dark plum, dried herb, and earth with a long finish and firm polished tannins. Cellar it through 2033 or decant for 90 minutes tonight with barbecued steak, pork ribs, or a rib roast. Drink: 2026-2033. 384271 13% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 94/100. June 20, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sohler & Fils Riesling 2023, Alsace A.O.C., France: Properly extra-dry and medium-bodied in a way that many Alsace Rieslings are not, the Sohler & Fils from organically grown grapes earns its credentials with striking aromas of lime zest, wild herb, and cool mineral depth. Sleek and compact on the palate with lemon curd, green apple, and a very long cool crisp finish with racy acidity, it rewards food more than introspection. Drink it now through 2030 with fresh seafood, grilled chicken, or a classic charcuterie platter. Drink: 2026-2030. 49864 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 20, 2026 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Wittmann 100 Hügel Dry Riesling 2024, Rheinhessen, Germany: Wittmann farms this Riesling organically, and the wine shows real energy despite its youth. Citrus fruit leads the nose, with a creamy, buttery note showing up late rather than early. The wine stays dry and food-ready rather than sweet. Its lift makes it an easy match for a wide range of dishes. Try it with roast chicken or a plate of fresh oysters. Drink: 2026-2026. 50692 11.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 4, 2026 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Riffel Riesling 2023, Rheinhessen Q.B.A., Germany: Peachy and apricot-forward in the warmer, rounder Rheinhessen style, the Riffel Riesling Trocken from Erik Riffel's biodynamically farmed estate in Bingen am Rhein is a dry, medium-light entry-level Riesling that showcases the quality revolution transforming Germany's largest wine region. Fragrant and approachable on the nose with ripe peach and green apple, it opens to a clean, fresh palate of white nectarine and lemon curd with a lively finish. Serve it well chilled now. Drink: 2026-2034. 50495 12% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. June 20, 2026 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Landlust Riesling 2023, Mosel, Germany: Landlust's Riesling from Mosel is an intense, medium-bodied white wine offering notes of green apple, yellow peach, Anjou pear and orange blossom. This off-dry, organically grown wine displays lively character and characteristic minerality that will continue to integrate over the next four years. Serve it well chilled with pork schnitzel as the wine's zingy acidity cuts through the breaded coating, or pair it with mild vegetable curries where the wine's honeysuckle sweetness balances the spices. Winemaker Peter Mertes crafts this engaging wine from slate-rich hillside vineyards in the Mosel, creating remarkable freshness alongside lime zest and crushed stone complexity. The wine's fine balance and invigorating character make it excellent for both sipping and food pairing. This fragrant, food-friendly Riesling represents excellent value and will drink beautifully through 2030. Drink: 2026-2030. 37520 11.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2026 Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Giannicola Di Carlo Nobu 1830 Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2016, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Riserva Montepulciano usually means more concentration, and this one delivers plenty of dark fruit. Blackberry, clove and black pepper carry through to a smoky finish touched with ash. The tannins are round and polished rather than rustic, coating the palate evenly. Length is the standout feature here, with flavor lingering well after the sip. Pair it with braised short ribs or a peppery salami board. Drink: 2026-2031. 49059 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. July 4, 2026 Best Beef Wine Full Review