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.
White Wine
Forrest Wines The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This pale straw Sauvignon Blanc leaps from the glass with tart gooseberry, crisp Granny Smith apple and a hint of passionfruit perfume, underscored by fresh-mown lawn and bell-pepper leaf aromas. On the palate it’s vibrant and energetic, unfolding crunchy green-apple flesh, verdant capsicum and a kiss of tropical sweetness, all carried along a zesty, mouthwatering spine that leads into a long, chalk-clean finish. Best enjoyed between now and 2028, it pairs beautifully with oysters dressed in shallot-vinegar mignonette, goat-cheese tartlets sprinkled with chives or avocado-shrimp ceviche brightened with lime and cilantro. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, seafood, pasta with cream-based sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2027 317842 9.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2025. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Marziano Abbona I Due Ricu 2021, Langhe D.O.C., Italy: This expertly crafted red blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Pinot Nero was each fermented and aged on its own before being married in bottle. It pours a deep ruby and opens with a swirl of ripe cherry, raspberry compote and blood-orange peel, unfolding into layers of forest-floor earth, bittersweet chocolate and a whisper of exotic spice. On the palate, the juicy Barbera acidity lifts the bright red-fruit core, while Nebbiolo contributes fine-grained, gripping tannins and Pinot Nero lends a silky, fragrant elegance. The result is both powerful and poised—perfect with a char-grilled ribeye with rosemary-garlic butter, spiced sausage skewers with chimichurri or a wild-mushroom and goat-cheese flatbread drizzled with honey. Food pairings: steaks from the grill, burgers, ribs. Drink: 2025 - 2027 638338 13.7% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart