Kew Blanc de Blancs 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region in Ontario, Kew 2017 is a traditional method bubble produced from 100% Chardonnay that has been barrel-aged. This sparkler spent five years ageing on its lees in barrel giving the wine more character, richness and depth. Look for ripe pear, apple, nutty and citrus curd flavours on this toasty bubble with a fine perlage. Drink: 2024-2026. 438994 13% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 90/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Ferraton Père & Fils Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2023, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From Ferraton Père & Fils, Plan De Dieu 2023 is a full-bodied, vibrant Côtes du Rhône Villages produced from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan grapes sourced from the Southern Rhône wine region. Fresh and fragrant with pink florals, bright raspberry, dark chocolate, incense, herbs, spice, and ripe dark fruits on the palate, it is ready to drink now through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 74229 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Laurent Perrachon et Fils Roche Bleue Juliénas 2022, Juliénas, Beaujolais A.C., France: Laurent Perrachon et Fils Roche Bleue 2022 is a great value fruity and supple Gamay at $22. Zesty and concentrated on the palate with dark berry, raspberry, cherry fruit leather, cold tea and spicy flavours, it is a complex Gamay but so easy to enjoy. Tannins are medium and fine. The wine was so named after the bluestone soils in Juliénas wine region. Drink: 2024-2029. 487165 13.10% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône wine region, Château d'Ampuis E. Guigal 2023 is an elegant and fragrant Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne white wine blend from one of the most trustworthy producers of Rhône wines from Côte Rotie to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fresh with ripe stone fruit, soft citrus zest, ginger spice and minerally notes rich and silky from beginning to end, it finishes long and creamy. A beautifully balanced white wine from the Rhône! Drink: 2024-2028. 290296 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Domaine du Crêt d'Oeillat Vieilles Vignes Régnié 2020, Régnié, Beaujolais A.P., France: From the Beaujolais wine region, Domaine Du Crêt D'oeillat 2020 Gamay is produced from Old Vines Régnié Gamay and is fragrant with red berry, cherry, pepper spice and fine herb flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Tannins are elegant and velvety. Lightly chill and enjoy it through 2028 with grilled chicken breasts or roast turkey. Drink: 2024-2029. 38088 13.20% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Foss Marai Millesimato Guia Brut Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco 2023, Valdobbiadene, Prosecco D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Valdobbiadene, Prosecco D.O.C.G., Foss Marai Guia 2023 Millesimato Valdobbiadene Superior Brut is a fresh, elegant and lovely fizz produced from the Glera grape. To qualify as Prosecco Superiore DOCG, the wine must be from one of a handful of historic communes (Valdobbiadene) and meet strict quality benchmarks. Elegant with fresh pear, apple, soft citrus and minerally notes, this is a fine prosecco to chill and enjoy on its own or with grilled calamari. Drink: 2024-2025. 39641 11% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 14, 2024 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review