Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
Red Wine
Salentein Malbec 2023, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Salentein's 2023 Reserve Malbec layers crushed-strawberry and plum aromas with leafy notes and black-pepper spice across a firm, structured frame. Try it with grilled beef kebabs or roasted-tomato pasta. Malbec food pairings: lamb shanks in red wine and roasted garlic, grilled lamb lollipops, stuffed lamb tenderloin. Drink: 2026 - 2032 640854 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2026. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Alvi's Drift Signature Chardonnay 2024, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Alvi's Drift Signature Chardonnay from the Western Cape is a bright, elegant, and light-footed white that punches well above its price point, fermented in stainless steel and aged on the lees to develop a subtle creamy texture without sacrificing its lively, sun-drenched freshness. The nose opens with inviting aromas of white peach blossom, kiwi, and toasted coconut, while the palate delivers a crisp, refreshing wave of passion fruit, green apple, and a zesty squeeze of preserved lemon, all anchored by a clean, river-stone minerality that lingers pleasantly on the finish. This wine earned a Gold Medal at the Lumo Awards in 2025, a fitting recognition for a Chardonnay that delivers genuine complexity and finesse at an everyday price. Alvi's Drift, a family-owned estate with deep roots in the Breede River Valley, has built a reputation for crafting approachable yet characterful South African wines that reflect the warmth and generosity of the Western Cape. Best served well chilled and drinking beautifully through 2030, it is a natural companion for smoked salmon eggs Benedict on a lazy weekend brunch, where the wine's citrus brightness cuts through the richness of the hollandaise, or pair it with a golden grilled chicken breast with avocado and mango salsa, letting the wine's tropical fruit core mirror every vibrant element of the dish. Chardonnay food pairings: smoked salmon Bennis, brunch dishes, grilled chicken, quiches. Drink: 2026 - 2030 21151 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart