J. Watson Paterson
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2019. 84996 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2015
Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review 14 bottles available at Seguin & Miller (705) 746-5591
2 bottles available at Arthur & Neebing (807) 475-4833
1 bottles available at Walkers Line & Dundas (905) 331-5792
1 bottles available at Terry Fox & Campeau (613) 592-1849
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
Top Rated Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. Chary black fruit and loads of toasty oak. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 269464 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review 153 bottles available at Yonge & Summerhill (416) 922-0403
77 bottles available at Bay & Bloor (416) 925-5266
72 bottles available at Avenue & Lawrence (416) 785-6389
57 bottles available at Queensway & Highway 427 (416) 620-5390
57 bottles available at Wilson & Dufferin (416) 636-5349
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the Aconcagua Valley. This wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant cassis along with toasty oak. There's a grip on the palate, so decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 606764 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review 140 bottles available at Yonge & Summerhill (416) 922-0403
115 bottles available at Cornwall & Trafalgar (905) 845-8100
92 bottles available at Golf Links & Hwy 403 (905) 304-9608
85 bottles available at Bayview & St John (905) 727-7288
68 bottles available at Hazeldean & Main (613) 836-3063
Waterkloof Circle of Life 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Waterkloof's Circle of Life is a medium-bodied, leesy and savoury, vibrant white wine blend of 72% Sauvignon Blanc and 28% Chenin Blanc. The wine was left on the primary lees for an extended period before bottling. This helped to add more complexity and weight to the final blend. Drink: 2019-2023. 284588 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review