Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Barossa, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. Try is with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2022. 167189 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017
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Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: Lots of fresh acidity and green apple notes in this well-priced French sparkling wine. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2017-2021. 991562 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2020
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BonPas Bonus Passus Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France 621862 15% D 750 mL $37.95. June 29, 2022
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Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 729392 11.50% D 750 mL $18.95. November 13, 2008
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Tenuta S. Anna Prosecco Extra-Dry, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Crisp and toasty with a touch of melon sweetness. Perfect for fresh seafood. 388710 11% MD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2022
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino DOC, Italy: Beautifully balanced and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio from one of the country's best-known producers of this wine. Santa Margherita was, in fact, the first to make Pinot Grigio back in 1961, and has led the way ever since. Crisp and lively with racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Also works on its own as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2017-2021. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2019
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Val D'Oca Valdobbiadene Prosecco 2016, Veneto, Italy: Crisp, vibrant, dry sparkling wine made from the classic Italian grape Glera. Aromas of freshly baked bread, pear and peach. Bottled with a Medieval scroll-like label that makes the vintage hard to find. Lemon zest and minerality throughout. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 340570 11% D 750 mL $17.70 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018
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Longshot Pinot Grigio 2017, California, United States: Lots of fresh white and green melon notes on the nose and palate California Pinot Grigio. Light-bodied. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to light seafood dishes. Drink: 2018-2020. 633354 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2018
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