Petite Fleur 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Aromas of purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this robust Argentine red wine. A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes. Pair with barbecued meats.
Drink: 2018-2022. 568923 15.30% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. October 13, 2018
Top Rated Red Wine. Full ReviewViña Cobos Felino Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos Felino 2019 Malbec is from a perfect vintage and ready to drink now. This medium-plus-bodied, unfiltered Malbec is beautifully balanced with dark berry, blueberry, violets, blackberry, cassis and savoury spice flavours. Produced from hand-selected grapes from mountain vineyards in the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyon districts of the Mendoza wine region, planted at altitudes of 2,300 and 3,800 feet above sea level. The cool nights high on the mountainside where the vines for this wine are planted provide a lively vibrancy on this Malbec. Pour with steaks from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 118067 14.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. February 19, 2021
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewProemio Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina: Proemio 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fragrant Cab Sauv. from a single vineyard in the Maipú, Mendoza wine region. Bright on the nose with fresh citrus, blueberry and earthy aromas, dry, medium-plus-bodied, savoury and spicy on the palate with ripe blueberry, violets, lavender and baking spice flavours. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, enjoy it now with sirloin steaks and burgers from the grill. Drink: 2021-2022. 17451 14.30% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2021
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewSusana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo Signature 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, full-bodied and savoury Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend with a splash of Merlot. Juicy with blackcurrant, earthy, nutty flavours lingering and creamy on the palate with a spicy finish. Elegant and well-crafted by a master winemaker, Susana Balbo has been unofficially dubbed the "Evita of Wine" in her native Argentina. Drink: 2021-2024. 260919 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Reviewd'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2017, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: d'Arenberg The Stump Jump 2017 GSM is dry, full-bodied and generous with tart cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, olive and nutty flavours silky smooth and long on the palate. Just Gorgeous... so is the price! Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Drink: 2021-2022. 173294 14.40% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021
Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewHeartland Stickleback Red 2018, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: A great value red blend under $15 made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz with a smattering for Dolcetto. Full-bodied and smooth with dark berry, plum compote, smoky and savoury finishing with toasty oak spice on the palate. Pour with a slow-braised, smoky brisket dish. Drink: 2021-2024. 116574 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewHeath Southern Sisters Reserve Riesling 2005, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A zippy, mouth-watering glass of lime and white flavors. 58487 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2008
Full Reviewd'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine is 50-50 blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes with enticing aromas of fleshy black fruit, spice and pepper. It offers a long finish with polished tannins. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 942904 13.90% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 25, 2015
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewViña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Syrah 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Tarapaca Gran Reserva 2018 Syrah is produced by winemaker Sebastián Ruiz. From a good vintage and from five-year-old vineyards in the Fundo Tarapacá estate. Look for vibrant black cherry, ripe red berry fruit, pepper spice juicy on the palate. Tannins are structured and grippy. Pour it with well-marbled meats from the grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 17133 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewPrimus The Blend 2016, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Primus The Blend 2016 is a vegan-friendly, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot red wine blend produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes from the Colchagua Valley wine region. This is a juicy Chilean red with layers of dark cherry, plum, earthy violets, meaty, spicy and fine herbs flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled veal chops. Drink: 2021-2026. 712463 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2021
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewM. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018, Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.P., France: From Latour-De-France, Roussillon wine region, M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2018 is a Côtes du Roussillon-Villages sourced from one commune of Latour de France. This is a big and rich, full-bodied red blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah loaded with black cherry, black currant, plum, earthy black pepper and baking spice flavours on the palate. Pair with lamb! Drink: 2022-2025. 643239 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 95/100. December 3, 2022
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewCave de Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes 2018, Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun, Languedoc A.C., France: Cave de Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes 2018 is a full-bodied, fruit bomb of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre. Rich and ripe on the nose with blueberry, cherry, strawberry and dark plum aromas and flavours balanced with brilliant food-friendly acidity on the palate. Pour with a roast leg of lamb. Crafted by Winemaker, Alain Rogier, who was International Wine Challenge's 2015 Winemaker of the Year. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2019 Concours des Vins Macon. Drink: 2021-2025. 155804 14.20% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. May 12, 2021
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewDr. Trocken Riesling 2018, Rheinhessen Qualitatswein, Germany: A lovely, off-dry German Riesling with aromas of pear and white peach. Racy acidity for seafood. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2019-2023. 12% XD 750 mL $15.00 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2020
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewBlu Giovello Prosecco Rosé, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco DOC, Italy: A lovely Italian sparkling wine from the brand new category of Prosecco Rose! Fresh, lively and spritely with aromas of small field strawberries. Perfect for the deck or dock. Pair with fresh seafood or enjoy on its own. 11% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 2, 2021
Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full ReviewAttems Pinot Grigio 2017, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Love this mouth-watering, bracingly zesty Pinot Grigio from the Veneto wine region. Attems2017 is a dry and medium-bodied with crunchy green apple, lime zest, grapefruit flavours on the palate finishing with flinty notes. Chill and enjoy now and for the next three years. Pair with fish tacos or grilled calamari. Drink: 2019-2021. 707950 12.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewSan Felice Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, San Felice 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese wine grapes. Earthy, savoury and bright with dark cherry, blueberry, violets and dried fine herbs on the palate finishing with dusty tannins and bright acidity. Pour with your favourite pasta and tomato sauce dish. Drink: 2021-2022. 282996 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2021
Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewMarchesi di Barolo Maraia Barbera Del Monferrato 2017, Piedmont D.O.C, Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Marchesi di Barolo Maraia 2017 Barbera Del Monferrato is a full-bodied northern Italian red wine with a mouthful of black raspberry, black fruit, smoky, spicy and finishing with racy acidity on the palate. Drink now through 2024. Drink: 2021-2024. 748277 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2021
Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewMionetto Extra Dry Rosé Millesimato Prosecco 2020, Veneto, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Mionetto Millesimato 2020 Prosecco rosé is a vegan-friendly dryish bubble produced from Glera and Pinot Noir grapes, and great value under $20. Pretty on the nose with citrus florals, red berry and nougat aromas; well-balanced with a fine mousse of red berry, grapefruit zest, orchard fruit and baked pie flavours fresh on the palate. Mionetto Winery was founded by Francesco Mionetto in 1887. Drink: 2021-2023. 21046 11% MD 750 mL $19.85 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2021
Best Value Sparkling Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full ReviewSileni Straits Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sileni Straits Grand Reserve 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes sourced from a variety of soil types in the Marlborough. Gravels provided the wine's, ripe peach and tropical fruit notes with clay loamy soils giving the wine its herbaceous, citrusy, mineral notes. The wine juice was cool-fermented in stainless-steel tanks to retain its pure and fresh fruit flavours. It was then left to rest on its lees to develop texture and complexity. The wine came by its name from Greek mythology where the Sileni were companions of Dionysus, the Greek God of wine, vineyards and theatre and were always on hand to celebrate and to enjoy these. Drink: 2021-2022. 17550 13% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2021
Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full ReviewPorca de Murça Reserva 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Porca De Murça Reserva 2015 is a robust Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz red wine blend. Lots of toasty oak, blueberry, ripe dark plum, savoury spice, mineral and smoky flavours and so silky on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 684753 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewMan Family Wines Skaapveld Shiraz 2019, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: From the Coastal Region wine region, Man Family Skaapveld 2019 Shiraz is a great value, easy-drinking plummy Shiraz with soft tannins. A splash of Viognier lends lift to a plushy mid-palate of rich dark fruit, dark chocolate with a smattering of cracked black pepper spice. Pour with smoked, braised and roasted meats. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2026. 71332 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 1, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewAltos Ibericos 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Torres, Altos Ibericos Crianza 2016 is excellent value under $16. From the Rioja wine region, this is a full-bodied 100% Tempranillo matured for 12 months in oak barrels followed by a lengthy bottle aging prior to being released from the winery. Look for ripe red plum, red berry, savoury herbs and toasty oak spice on this vibrant red with fine, pleasantly grippy tannins. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 18767 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2021
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewSolà Fred 2019, Montsant D.O., Spain: From Celler Masroig, Solà Fred 2019 is a juicy, full-bodied Spanish red wine produced from Carignan grapes sourced from the Montsant wine region. Look for ripe plum, blueberry, dark cherry, dried herbs and leathery, meaty notes on this vibrant red perfect for a game sausage cassoulet. Tannins are grippy, so decant the wine one hour prior to pouring. The wine was produced and aged in stainless-steel tank. Drink: 2021-2024. 636258 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2, 2021
Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewAtalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2022. 132605 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewIronstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Produced from 40- to-60-year old Zinfandel vines. Juicy with spiced plum, dark berry, dark cherry, baking spice, white pepper and smoky, toasty oak flavours on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Pair with grilled ribs. Drink: 2022-2024. 951889 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2022
Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full ReviewWente Beyer Ranch Zinfandel 2017, California, United States: Wente's Beyer Ranch 2017 is a juicy, full-bodied, estate-grown, Zinfandel-driven red wine with a splash of Petite Sirah from the Livermore Valley in California. Love the dried florals, blueberry, crushed raspberry, dark cherry and figgy flavours on this fruity, mouth-filling Zin. Wente Vineyards was founded in 1883. Drink: 2021-2024. 66118 14.50% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 2, 2021
Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewIronstone Merlot 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Ironstone Merlot is a consistent crowd-pleaser, enticing with its aromas of plushy dark, spiced plum and mocha on the nose. Full-bodied with black plum compote, savoury herbs and plenty of smoky vanilla and sweet oak spice flavours on the palate. The Kautz family, owners and operators of Ironstone, began farming in Lodi in 1926 and have been making wine there for four generations. Drink: 2020-2025. 704353 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2021
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewJ. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: J. Lohr's South Ridge Syrah is full-bodied, food-friendly and silky satin with rich ripe dark cherry, dark berries, dark chocolate with white pepper spice and smoky, toasty oak. Pair with grilled ribs or Portobello mushroom burgers. Drink: 2020-2024. 948240 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. October 6, 2023
Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full ReviewWente Beyer Ranch Zinfandel 2014, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, United States: Wente's Beyer Ranch 2014 is a juicy 80% Zinfandel and 20% Petite Sirah from the Livermore Valley in California. This year marks the 135th anniversary of Wente Vineyards, now the oldest family-operated winery in the United States. Flavours of crushed raspberry, black and red berry with good structure and body. Drink: 2018-2022. 66118 13.90% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. October 3, 2018
Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewWente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Livermore Valley, California, United States: This robust, layered Californian red wine is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Petit Sirah, 5% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc grapes. Solid, balanced and concentrated. Great price for classic Californian Cabernet. Cool-climate influences the structure. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 301507 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.15 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewWente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2016, Livermore, California, United States: A lovely, full-bodied, rich Californian white wine made from the state's iconic Chardonnay grape. Aromas of toasted almond, green apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2020. 175430 13.50% D 750 mL $21.15 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2018
Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full ReviewWente Vineyards Zinfandel 2006, California, United States: Bright blueberries, brambleberries and black raspberries. Wonderfully vibrant and full-bodied with a smooth texture and layers of tasty flavors. A pleasant spicy finish. 66118 13.90% 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2009
Full ReviewOmen Rorick Heritage Vineyard Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills, California, United States: Produced by the Atlas Wine Company, Omen, Rorick Heritage Vineyard 2018 is a Limited Edition, vegan-friendly 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah and 3% Petit Sirah red wine blend from Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills wine region in California. Fresh on the nose with blackberry, cassis, blueberry, vanilla and spicy aromas, on the palate the wine is dry, full-bodied and concentrated with fresh ripe blackberry, dark cherry, blueberry, savoury herb, cedar spice, smoky vanilla and dark chocolate flavours creamy on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 20758 13.90% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 93/100. August 6, 2021
Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full ReviewHahn Family Wines GSM 2018, Central Coast, California, United States: Hahn 2018 GSM is a rich, medium-plus-bodied 69% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 2% Mourvèdre red wine blend fragrant with pink florals, ripe dark berry and spicy aromas, Dry, vibrant and juicy with ripe cherry, strawberry, red berry, anise and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pour with a sauteed, juicy pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2024. 441568 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2021
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