Henry of Pelham Winery Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Blancs De Blanc 2012, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A superb Niagara sparkling wine with great depth, richness and refreshment. Blanc de blancs means that this was made only from white grapes, and Chardonnay to be specific. This bubbly stands up to Champagnes that are two to three times more expensive. Celebrate the holidays in style with this wine. Pair with shellfish and good friends. Drink: 2014-2019. 315200 12.50% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 95/100. November 11, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Bachelder Wismer Vineyard #1 Wingfield Block Chardonnay 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: So in love with Chardonnay again. I thought we had broken up permanently, but turns out if was only a minor break. Aromas of peach and toasted almond and an end-of-the-week Friday night sigh ;). Drink: 2017-2019. 547299 13.90% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 95/100. September 30, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Domaine De Bila-Haut L'esquerda 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde, Midi A.C ., France: An outstanding red wine blend from southern France in the heart of the Rhone Valley! Full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2025. 381020 13% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 96/100. May 12, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Leonardo Da Vinci Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: An elegant, almost feminine wine with a highly refined aroma profile, including black plum, licorice, leather and hints of earth. Dry, with pretty fruit at the start which is nicely supported by ripe tannins on the mid-palate. A Brunello that may be enjoyed in its youth with rare cuts of meat, or cellar it short-term. My note: A stunning wine of marvelous aromatic intensity, yet balanced and refined, very elegant. A superb wine on many dimensions. Aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, mocha, smoke, violets and earth. Full-bodied with silky, polished tannins. Buy this wine for your anniversary. Drink: 2017-2025. 97592 13% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 95/100. January 20, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review