Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Laborium Finca El Retiro Torrontés 2023, Valle De Cafayate, Salta, Argentina: Bodega El Porvenir De Cafayate Laborum Finca El Retiro 2023 Torrontés is a single-estate wine from pergola-trained vines over 70 years old in Block Ten. Perfumed with exotic white florals, this dry, lush and mouth-filling Torrontés was fermented and aged in concrete eggs, delivering a focused, textural sip of lemongrass, soft citrus and tangerine. The palate brims with pithy clementine and subtle spice, anchored by a stony mineral undercurrent and a faint struck-match note that evokes Burgundian nuance. Drink 2025–2030. Pairs well with pan-fried sole, fish tacos, and salads. Drink: 2025-2030. 489179 12.90% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor 2022 Malbec from Mendoza (70% Valle de Uco, 30% Agrelo) pours a deep violet and greets the nose with fresh blueberries, black cherry and a hint of dried herbs mingled with subtle white-pepper spice. On the palate it’s pristine and vibrant—ripe berry fruits driven by a streak of smoky spice and earthiness, all framed by soft, juicy tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and fruit-expressive, carrying a touch of clove and tobacco leaf. A beautiful match for roast pork with herb gravy and roasted root vegetables, grilled sausage with chimichurri or a wild-mushroom risotto. Drink: 2025-2027. 178657 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sur De Los Ande Reserva Pinot Noir 2022, Patagonia, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva 2022 Pinot Noir pours a translucent ruby and greets you with fragrant layers of ripe strawberry and plum, accented by balsamic nuances and a twist of blood-orange zest. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and invigorating, the juicy red-berry core framed by crisp acidity and velvety, rounded tannins. A touch of licorice and warm spice emerges on the long, lively finish, keeping the wine fresh and elegantly focused. A great Pinot for pairing with pan-seared duck breast with cherry gastrique, grilled salmon with blood-orange glaze or roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2025-2025. 21991 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.90 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2025 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Laurenz V. Singing Grüner Veltliner 2023, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Bright pomelo tang and honeydew sweetness are laced with tarragon and dill-weed accents, all riding a wave of salinity and subtle almond-pastel warmth. Pair with smoked-pepper tuna tataki and herbed goat-cheese tart. Drink: 2025-2027. 87627 12% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 92/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review

The Organized Crime Pipe Down 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This French oak–aged (15 months) Bordeaux-style quartet of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot unfurls a lavish bouquet of mixed-berry cobbler—think juicy blackberry, tart currant and a dusting of brown sugar—woven with mocha spice and a waft of smokiness. The palate is plush and broad-shouldered yet surprisingly supple, delivering waves of dark fruit, espresso bean and a savory, smoldering finish that lingers with a whisper of toasted oak. Perfect alongside char-grilled ribeye with chimichurri, sticky BBQ pork ribs or a smoked brisket sandwich with melty sharp cheddar. Drink: 2025-2025. 356865 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Rosehall Run JCR Chardonnay 2022, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Rosehall Run Jcr Chardonnay This wine is sourced from old vines (20+ years) grown in two historic blocks of Rosehall Run's estate vineyard in Prince Edward County. It was vinified in French oak and spent a total of 20 months maturing in barrels before bottling. Gorgeously graceful and deftly oaked, it suggests crunchy tree fruit, pressed flowers and slivered almond, with a mineral underpinning. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025-2027. 45615 13% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Toasted-hazelnut and warm-spice aromas weave through honeyed apricot and golden-peach notes in this glossy Chardonnay. Plush yet bright, its mineral seam keeps it poised. Best with truffle-poached chicken and brown-butter gnocchi. Drink: 2025-2027. 417774 13% XD 750 mL  $33.70 Score: 92/100. August 30, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Adamo Bistro Red Blend 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy raspberry and red-currant layers from Cabernet Franc mingle with Merlot’s plush core and a flash of Bordeaux spice. Bright acidity and supple tannins make this an ideal easy-drinking red. Pair with beef-barley stew and goat-cheese tartlets. Drink: 2025-2027. 46783 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Carmenère 2022, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Deep garnet in the glass, this Special Cuvée is plush with macerated blackberries, roasted paprika and a whiff of olive-tapenade. Beneath it lies tobacco-ash minerality, dark chocolate and graphite notes. Sumptuously silky tannins glide into a decadent, sustained finish—unapologetically lush yet elegantly poised. Try it with espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak or grilled steaks. Drink: 2025-2027. 42098 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. August 30, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Las Piedras, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Imagine a Maipo Valley powerhouse that pours like liquid velvet. San Pedro’s Cabernet unfurls bright cherry and mulled-herb aromas, then floods the palate with juicy red berries spiked by minty bay leaf. Firm, mouth-coating tannins lock in structure, while lively acidity keeps every sip fresh. At this price point, it’s a wardrobe-basic cabernet that punches above its weight. Drink: 2025-2027. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. August 30, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Montes Limited Selection Rosé 2024, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A Chilean rosé (85% Syrah, 15% Grenache) made by a storied Spanish producer, this one pours a pale coral hue and opens with lifted aromas of wild cherry blossom, prickly-pear flesh and pomegranate arils, all threaded through with a whisper of sarsaparilla root. On the palate it’s light-bodied and brisk. Try it alongside charcuterie, vegetarian pizza or grilled shrimp dishes. Drink: 2025-2026. 43407 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Rosé Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review

Château la Tour de l'Évêque Rosé 2024, Côtes de Provence, Provence A.C., France: This long-standing organic rosé pours a pink glow and greets the glass with waves of sun-ripened cranberry, wild strawberry and a twist of grapefruit peel. On the palate it’s lithe and succulent, the juicy red-berry core buoyed by brisk citrus oil. A crisp, mouthwatering finish leaves you reaching for another sip. a long-time favourite for lunches consistng of grilled prawns with lime butter or a watermelon-feta salad sprinkled with mint. Drink: 2025-2026. 319392 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Domaines André Aubert Visan Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2023, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaines André Aubert Visan 2023 Côtes du Rhône Villages pours a vibrant ruby and greets you with lifted prune and dried mulberry aromas, woven through flashes of strawberry and cherry. On the palate it’s lush and full-bodied, unfurling juicy red-fruit flavors underpinned by peppery spice and a streak of flinty minerality. Chalky-textured tannins lend structure without weight, delivering impressive concentration and balance at just $18. Perfect for a meat lover's pizza, vegetarian lasagna, or veal cutlets in a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2025-2027. 224915 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Cellier des Dauphins Réserve Côtes du Rhône 2022, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Here’s your new go-to Rhône at $17: Cellier des Dauphins Réserve 2022. A balanced blend (60 % Grenache/40 % Syrah) bursting with blueberry and bramble, accented by anise spice. Medium-bodied and crisp, it’s wrapped in satiny tannins that cradle the fruit and coax a lingering blueberry echo. Enjoy now through 2028 with a meat and cheeseboard or roast chicken. Drink: 2025-2027. 14081 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Sol Calcaire Pinot Gris 2020, Alsace A.C., France: White-flower lift and pear-nectar ripeness unfurl over a streak of wet-stone minerality in this limestone-driven Pinot Gris. Ripe yet nimble, its balanced sweetness is offset by a crisp, saline finish. Pair with crab-cakes and goat-cheese-sage salad. Drink: 2025-2027. 19482 12% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Château La Rose de Vitrac de Vitrac 2022, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Lush cassis and bright cherry intertwine with Cabernet’s graphite-dust tannins in a poised, muscular frame. A silky mocha echo lingers on the finish. Match with porcini-creamed polenta and charred-peach bruschetta. Drink: 2025-2030. 43908 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Famille Perrin Peyre Blanche Châteauneuf Du Pape 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Here’s a sumptuous southern Rhône-inspired blend—60 % Grenache cushions 40 % Syrah across sun-kissed terraces of clay, gravel and buttery sandstone. Plush waves of red-berry sweetness roll into a pepper-spiced core, while whispering garrigue herbs lend Provençal intrigue. Velvety enough to enjoy now, it will only gain nuance through 2030. Think char-grilled lamb chops, or even crispy seitan tenders cloaked in harissa mayo. Drink: 2025-2030. 650960 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. August 30, 2025 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Oenops Wines Apla Dry Red Blend 2022, Drama P.G.I., Greece: A playful red with wild strawberry and tart raspberry entwined with forest-floor hints of fresh mushroom and lemon leaf. Medium-bodied and lively, its zesty acidity keeps the berry fruit bouncing, while subtle grainy tannins add just enough grip. Charming and effortless—ideal for an al fresco midweek pour. A great dinnercompanion to grilled game meats or steak. Drink: 2025-2027. 27480 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Tolaini Al Passo 2021, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Al Passo’s 2021 cuvée unfurls Morello-cherry compote and cedar smoke threaded with licorice root and a whisper of incense. A harmonious trio of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dances on a spine of lively tension. Cellar through 2036 or enjoy now with rosemary-fried chicken and fennel-grilled sausage. Drink: 2025-2036. 164954 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. August 30, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review

Monte Schiavo Ruviano Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2023, Marche D.O.C., Italy: Wild-herb perfume and crisp green-apple notes leap from the glass, underpinned by zesty lemon-pith snap and a faint bitter-almond flourish. Taut and enlivening, its mineral backbone adds welcome tension. Pair with grilled sea bass and fennel-citrus salad. Drink: 2025-2027. 44279 11.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Accornero Campomoro Barbera Piemonte 2023, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: This dense red melds blackberry compote, bittersweet chocolate and warm clove notes into a poised framework of firm tannins. Balanced yet bold, it finishes long and resonant. Enjoy now through 2030 with Moroccan lamb tagine and roasted-root hash. Drink: 2025-2030. 475269 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Sant'antonio Scaia Chardonnay 2023, Trevenezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Pineapple-guava brightness and jasmine perfume dance across the palate, giving way to creamy white-peach and tart-mango layers on a spine of flinty minerality. Textured yet light, its focused finish delivers a punch of freshness. Pair with coconut-curry shrimp and grilled halloumi salad. Drink: 2025-2026. 44233 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Folonari Prosecco DOC Extra Dry, Abruzzo, Italy:  32541 11% MD 750 mL  $17.95. September 13, 2025 Full Review

Querchecchio Brunello di Montalcino 2020, Montalcino, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2020 Quercecchio Brunello di Montalcino is strikingly accessible right out of the gate. Made from 100% Sangiovese, it spent three years in a mix of French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle. The bouquet opens with high-toned cherry, plum and pressed violet petals, giving way to a hint of herbaceousness, leather and a touch of spice. On the palate it’s both concentrated and lithe—firm, rich tannins balanced by bright acidity and a juicy, food-friendly finish. Drink now through the 2030s. Bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged Tuscan Pecorino or a wild-mushroom ragù over pappardelle forms a perfect foil to its savory depth. Drink: 2025-2030. 438580 14.50% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: This Valpolicella upends expectations with an intricate nose of ripe cherries, bay leaf and dried porcini mushroom. On the palate it’s remarkably light and vibrant, buoyed by fresh red-fruit acidity and framed by silky, refined tannins that resolve into a chalky, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now to enjoy at its most energetic. Tagliatelle al ragù di funghi, grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus or a platter of aged pecorino and olives all highlight its cherry-herb complexity. Drink: 2025-2028. 45030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Banfi ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2021, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Banfi’s Aska unfolds cedar-and-leather aromas threaded with cassis and minty eucalyptus. A taut, fresh backbone carries through to a savory, oak-spice close. Gorgeous with porcini arancini and aged-gouda croquettes. Drink: 2025-2037. 459644 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Gorghi Tondi Coste a Preola Grillo 2023, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Pouring a pale straw with bright chartreuse highlights, this wine opens with ripe papaya, juicy passionfruit and a hint of freshly cut grass. On the palate it’s crisply dry, unveiling tangy lemon peel and grapefruit pith balanced by a subtle savory note that adds depth. A medium-length finish driven by vibrant acidity invites another pour. Best enjoyed through 2026, it’s an ideal match for ceviche, fresh oysters or goat-cheese crostini drizzled with olive oil. Drink: 2025-2026. 11670 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Planeta Terebinto Grillo 2023, Menfi, Sicily D.O.C, Italy: Planeta Terebinto from Menfi in Sicily is made from sustainably grown, 100 percent Grillo—a mid-19th-century hybrid of Zibibbo and Catarratto. Fresh and fragrant, it greets the nose with honeydew melon, medlar, ripe apricot, tropical fruit and a hint of beeswax, while the palate is zesty and bright, carrying citrus-lime lift through a clean, persistent finish. Chill and enjoy with seafood Alfredo or a platter of crudités and cheesy dips. Drink: 2025-2027. 36666 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Santa Margherita Rosé 2024, Trevenezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: This dry, medium-bodied Rosé merges crisp Chardonnay from Trentino’s high-altitude sites, sun-warmed Sauvignon Blanc from the Adriatic foothills and a streak of Pinot Nero from Veneto. It pours a delicate salmon hue and unfolds aromas of wild strawberry, baked apple and a whisper of garden-fresh herbs. On the palate, tangy red-berry compote and orchard-fruit sweetness are threaded with subtle white-pepper spice, all lifted by a crisp, palate-refreshing acidity. Enjoy it with herb-tossed pasta salads or an assortment of creamy, soft cheeses. Drink: 2025-2026. 25752 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Rosé Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Tenute Orestiadi Ile Rosso di Ludovico Riserva 2019, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Orestiadi Ludovico Riserva 2019 (Sicily) is a $20 steal of hand-harvested Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified on stainless steel (4–6 months) before 16–18 months in French oak. The nose shows smoky blackberry compote, ripe plum, violet petal and a whisper of laurel leaf. Medium-full and impeccably balanced, the palate delivers juicy dark fruit, cracked black pepper, graphite and savory herb nuances, all underpinned by bright acidity and fine-grain tannins. A lingering, mineral-tinged finish seals the deal. You'll want to try this one with a Meat-lover’s pizza, fennel-spiced sausage, or a hearty eggplant parmigiana. Drink: 2025-2025. 388645 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Caparzo Sangiovese 2022, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: This lively red greets you with a perfumed swirl of ripe cherry, dried raspberry and orange-peel aromas, edged by violet florals and a whisper of wet stone. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and electric, its juicy acidity interlocking with fine, crunchy tannins that trace a taut, mineral spine all the way through the long finish. Ready to drink now. Try it with a Margherita pizza, tomato-based pasta, or veal parmiggiana. Drink: 2025-2027. 44090 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, Villa Maria Reserve 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes. This dry, medium-bodied expression bursts with pristine passionfruit, juicy mango, tangy gooseberry and a twist of lemon-lime zest. Subtle grassy and herbal whispers add complexity, while vibrant acidity carries the fruit into a crisp, refreshing finish. It’s drinking beautifully now and will continue to impress through 2030. Perfect for seafood ravioli with Alfredo sauce or pan-fried fish. Drink: 2025-2030. 536201 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. July 5, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lifted feijoa perfume and Granny Smith-apple freshness unfold into starfruit and lemongrass notes in this vivacious Sauvignon. Seamless acidity keeps each mouthful dancing. Pair with wasabi-seared ahi and mint-cucumber salad. Drink: 2025-2027. 981670 13% XD 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 93/100. August 30, 2025 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: La Motte’s 2018 Cabernet cascades blackcurrant jelly, violet-stem perfume and mint-kissed mocha, wrapped in discreet oak spice. Medium-full with a polished tannin weave. Try with beef-Wellington bites and porcini-ravioli. Drink: 2025-2028. 21155 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 30, 2025 Best Beef Wine Full Review