Red Wine
The Foreign Affair Dream 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, succulent, medium-plus-bodied Niagara red wine blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes. About 15% of the grapes were dried for four months in appassimento style and the fermented wine spent 16 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. Lush layers of dried fruit, ripe dark cherries, blackberry, cake spice and dried tobacco leaf fill the palate balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Tannins are firm. Cellar for three years or decant and pour with a dark chocolate mousse or chicken mole. Food pairings: smoky game burgers, beef steak, rack of lamb, smoked cheeses. Drink: 2020 - 2025 364380 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Queenston Mile Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé 2017, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous Niagara rose with aromas of field strawberries and citrus notes. Medium-bodied with mouth-watering, juicy acidity that's perfect for seafood. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: margherita pizza, shrimp tacos, soft cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2023 13% D 750 mL $30.00 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Daou Vineyards Rosé 2020, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Paso Robles wine region, Daou 2020 Rosé is produced by proprietors, Georges and Daniel Daou. The Grenache Noir (95%) and Sauvignon Blanc (5%) are sourced from steep, clay-and-limestone mountain slopes rising over the Coastal Range. Produced in the Provence rosé wine style, this is a dry, fragrant and juicy rosé with fresh strawberry, stone fruit, pear, rose petal, tropical fruit notes finishing with a lemon meringue minerality. Chill and sip with grilled calamari. Rosé food pairings: salads, fresh steamed shrimp, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2023 19527 13.7% XD 750 mL $23.25 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Villa Conchi Brut Selección Cava, Cava D.O., Spain: A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine from Spain that's a fraction of the price of Champagne. Toasty and vibrant. 577148 11.5% MD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Moselland Winery Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Riesling 2020, Mosel, Germany: A light, refreshing German Riesling with notes of lime and lemon. Perfect patio sipper or companion to vegetarian dishes. Riesling food pairings: pork dumplings, glazed salmon, charcuterie, shrimp tempura. Drink: 2022 - 2025 15875 10% M 750 mL $12.00 Score: 87/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clean Slate Riesling Mosel 2020, Mosel, Germany: Clean Slate Riesling Mosel 2019 has aromas of honey, minerals and fresh herbs with citrus and white florals shining through on the palate of this off-dry nicely balanced Mosel Riesling. Plus, a great value coming in at less than $15. Pour with Indian curry dishes. Riesling Mosel food pairings: Asian dishes, spicy foods, sushi, fish, poultry and pork. Drink: 2022 - 2025 286237 11% M 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Deinhard Winery Dry Riesling 2020, Rheinhessen, Germany: A superb value for this spritely, vibrant, dry German Riesling. Enticing aromas of lemon and lime. Pair with seafood and salads. Riesling food pairings: pork chops, sushi, glazed ham, BBQ chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 60004 12% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Deinhard Winery Green Label Riesling 2020, Mosel, Koblenz, Germany: A vivacious, medium-dry German Riesling with notes of chives and citrus. Perfect on it's own as an aperitif or as a companion to light poultry and seafood dishes. Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken, fish and chips, avocado toast. Drink: 2022 - 2025 8094 10% M 750 mL $14.00 Score: 87/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Deinhard Winery Dry Riesling 2019, Rheinhessen, Germany: A superb value for this spritely, vibrant, dry German Riesling. Enticing aromas of lemon and lime. Pair with seafood and salads. Riesling food pairings: pork chops, sushi, glazed ham, BBQ chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 60004 12% D 750 mL $13.10 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Queenston Mile Vineyard Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A delicious medium-plus-bodied Chardonnay with ripe pear, apple pie, butterscotch, dried pineapple, lemon cream and toasty oak spice flavours silky smooth on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster roll, fish tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 10137 13% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peller Estates Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A zesty, refreshing Niagara Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of chives, lime zest and lemongrass. Perfect for seafood, shellfish and vegetarian dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: goat cheese or chevre. Drink: 2020 - 2023 405043 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2020, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Beautifully balanced and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio from one of the country's best-known producers of this wine. Santa Margherita was, in fact, the first to make Pinot Grigio back in 1961, and has led the way ever since. Crisp and lively with racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Also works on its own as a chilled aperitif. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, pork burgers, oysters on the half-shell. Drink: 2021 - 2023 106450 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart