Ferox White Blend 2023, Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This 2023 Riesling–Sauvignon Blanc blend from Ferox bursts with floral and tropical notes—peach, pineapple, mango and lychee—underpinned by herbal lift and racy acidity. Try it with spicy coconut curry or grilled scallops. Drink: 2025-2027. 47634 10.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 25, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc, France: Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is a vegan-friendly, bone-dry, crisp white wine sourced from vineyards all along the Loire Valley with a slight tinge of lees stirring to give backbone, revealing fresh green apple, white jasmine and citronella with bright stony flavors that are vibrant and impressively long on the finish. Serve it chilled with grilled halibut with herb butter, where the wine's mouth-watering acidity and herbal notes complement the delicate fish while its mineral backbone cuts through the richness, or pair it with fresh goat cheese and arugula salad as the wine's crisp character and citronella notes harmonize with the tangy cheese while standing up to the peppery greens. Winemaker Arnaud Bourgeois represents the tenth generation of the Bourgeois family to craft wine in the Loire Valley, continuing a winemaking tradition that dates back centuries in Sancerre and the surrounding appellations. This vibrantly good wine melds easy-drinking fresh qualities with impressive length and can be enjoyed now through 2027. Drink: 2025-2027. 672345 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2025 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Donnafugata Dea Vulcano Etna Rosso 2022, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Donnafugata Dea Vulcano is a medium-plus-bodied Etna Rosso from Sicily with a firm weight and dry profile, best served at room temperature. Winemaker Donnafugata blends mostly Nerello Mascalese with a touch of Nerello Cappuccio, aged in a combination of cement tanks and neutral oak with additional bottle aging, offering tart cranberry, alpine raspberry, Mediterranean scrub, peppery spice, and smoky mineral notes with velvety, polished tannins. At 13.5% alcohol, it has moderate aging potential through 2026, remaining vibrant and refined. Pair it with rustic meat stews to highlight its stony and spice character, or grilled game sausages to complement its nuanced red fruit. This wine reflects the unique volcanic terroir of Etna with grace and approachable structure. Drink: 2025-2028. 32533 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 16, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review