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Wine Picks November 7, 2018

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Dessert Wine

Cálem Colheita Single Harvest Tawny Port 2000, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: One of my favourite tawny port producers! This lovely toffee-rich, toasted almond wonder is a superb after-dinner drink or pair it with crème brûlée or biscotti. Tawny Port food pairings: crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2013 - 2022 264259 20% S 750 mL $46.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Winery Cabernet Icewine 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this wine vintage after vintage. Try it with Thai and spicy food -- bang on! Oh, happy cherry pie, welcome to my taste buds. Cinnamon spice sprinkled over my senses. Gorgeous and complex Niagara icewine made from Cabernet grapes. Pair with chocolate cheesecake and a smile. Cabernet Icewine food pairings: cheesecake, chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, banana-split.. Drink: 2017 - 2021 672402 9.5% S 200 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A lovely wine, especially for the money! A robust Italian red wine made from the classic Sangiovese grape. Aromas of dark red fruit and a lick of spice. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1-2 hours. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal chops, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2017 - 2020 3962 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Achával Ferrer Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, supple Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, cheese pizza, duck breast, spicy sausage. Drink: 2018 - 2021 24737 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Vincenti Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tannic and rustic with not a lot of fruit. Blacked, charry notes and loads of toasted oak. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Chianti Classico food pairings: Margherita pizza, vegetarian lasagna, cannelloni with three cheeses. Drink: 2018 - 2024 399907 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 86/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A classic, well-crafted Californian red wine with terrific depth, concentration, balance and length. Decant 2 hours. Savoury and rich with aromas of cedar brush, dried herbs and cassis. There is a splash of Merlot in this wine. Pair with rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, grilled pork, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2028 943472 13.9% XD 750 mL $162.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Merlot Cabernet 2014, Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: A rich, supple New Zealand red wine blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes grown on vines planted in warm region in the Hawkes Bay thus the more full-bodied and flavourful style. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Merlot Cabernet food pairings: Morgan veal stew with mushroom and pearl onions, pork schnitzel, vegetable kebabs. Drink: 2016 - 2022 447433 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Abbotts & Delaunay Cumulo Nimbus Syrah 2014, Minervois, France: A gorgeous, full-bodied southern French red wine. Aromas of fleshy black plum, dark spice and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Syrah food pairings: stewed meats, grilled rabbit, duck breast or a cheese platter. Drink: 2014 - 2021 561126 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 93/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bel Air 2011, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Despite a challenging vintage in 2011, this Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is solid value. Classic aromas of cassis and black currant with toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: grilled Hangar steak, roast duck, slow-braised smoked meats. Drink: 2017 - 2020 416172 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely, rich and dark with toasty, smoky goodness. Black fruit and cigar box with some coffee notes. So delicious. Pair with prime rib. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, venison, beef daube, polenta dishes. Drink: 2017 - 2026 324137 15% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 95/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2015, Coteaux De Languedoc La Clape, South Of France A.P., France: A full-bodied southern French red wine blend are planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Pair with grilled meats. Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre food pairings: rustic stews, meat lover's pizza, hard cheeses. Drink: 2016 - 2022 370262 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luis Cañas Crianza 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A voluptuously layered, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grapes. Attractive aromas of dark fruit, cigar box, tanned leather and dried tobacco leaves. Pair with a juicy, rare steak. Terrific wine for your cellar. Food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2021 336719 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos de los Siete 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive aromas of ripe black plums, blackberry, cassis, smoke and dark spice. A lovely dark garnet hue with violet tints in the glass. A blockbuster Argentine red wine with grapes sourced from seven premium vineyards, thus "Siete." The much-respected consulting winemaker Michel Rolland manages the winery and oversees production. Polished tannins with superb balance. Judicious and subtle integration of oak. Finishes with some eucalyptus aromas, and mocha hints. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, liver and onions, pork sausages and grilled veggies. Drink: 2018 - 2023 622571 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2016, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi's Serie A 2016 Bonarda is produced with wine grapes sourced from the Santa Rosa, Mendoza wine region with blueberry, blackberry, violet and sugar plum flavours on the palate. Chill like you would Pinot Noir and enjoy with slow-roasted long beef ribs. Bonarda food pairings: pulled pork sammies, grilled meats in a black bean sauce, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2018 - 2021 355560 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut Ladoix 2015, Burgundy A.C., France: A lovely, medium-bodied Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of tart cherry, earth and smoke. Produced by the Ravaut family, who are sixth generation winemakers. The grapes for this smooth Pinot Noir are sourced from the commune of Ladoix-Serrigny in Côte de Beaune. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Food pairings: roast chicken, duck confit, veal Scaloppini. Drink: 2018 - 2022 557777 13.2% XD 750 mL $40.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palacios Remondo La Montesa Crianza 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Palacios Remondo La Montesa Crianza 2015 is a full-bodied Rioja red blend of estate-grown Grenache and Tempranillo (88%/12%) with supple and smooth ripe cherry, red berry, cake spice, citrus zest and toasty flavours matched with great acidity. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Food pairings: roast chicken, roast leg of lamb, grilled pork ribs, beef stews. Drink: 2018 - 2025 674572 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

16 Mile Cellar Rebel Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: 16 Mile Cellar Rebel 2014 is an unfiltered Pinot Noir from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Pale ruby in the glass, the palate the wine is dry with vibrant acidity and raspberry, tart cherry, tobacco leaf and cigar box flavours finishing with a pronounced minerality. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork chops, gourmet hamburgers, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2024 520783 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Réva Barolo 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: This Barolo has a firm tannic grip. Produced with 100% Nebbiolo wine grapes, it is a big and bold, dry with sour cherry, truffle, tar, roses, raspberry, dark bitter chocolate, spice with orange zest and toasty oak on the finish. Does need time in cellar to integrate and mellow -- about 5 years. Barolo food pairings: roast venison, roast leg of lamb, Porterhouse beef steak. Drink: 2018 - 2026 490045 14% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Obra prima Reserva Malbec 2014, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust Argentine red wine with attractive aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, dark berries, spice and smoke. This wine is made from 100% Malbec grapes from a 100-year-old vineyard planted 950 metres above sea level. The grapes are hand-picked and the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: roast pork, barbeque chicken, roast gamebirds. Drink: 2018 - 2022 574517 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A robust Californian red wine blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot, 7% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc grapes. Aromas of blackberry, black currant, spice, toast and oak. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District deeply concentrated. Pair with rare meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast Tomahawk rib steak with sautéed mushrooms, grilled venison steak, roast pheasant. Drink: 2018 - 2025 14217 15% XD 750 mL $124.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Drouhin Roserock Pinot Noir 2015, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Domaine Drouhin Roserock 2015 is an elegant, dry and medium-bodied Oregon Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley. Ruby in the glass, the 2015 Roserock Pinot Noir is still youthful with chewy tannins, bright cherry, raspberry, dried herbs and some cracked pepper on the palate. Farmed by Phillipe Drouhin, Roserock is certified sustainable. Drink now and for the next three years. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, sausage cassoulet, grilled hanger steak. Drink: 2018 - 2024 529107 14.5% XD 750 mL $50.00 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca delle Macìe Sasyr Sangiovese Syrah 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied, juicy and deeply concentrated Italian red wine blend of Sangiovese and Syrah grapes. Aromas of dark plums, smoke and mocha. Supple. Pair with grilled meats and hamburgers. Sangiovese Syrah food pairings: meaty lasagne, meatlover's pizza, grilled veal chops in red wine sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2022 68510 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alto Moncayo Veraton Garnacha 2015, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: From the Campo De Borja wine region, Alto Moncayo Veraton 2015 is made from 100% Grenache wine grapes. Savoury with zesty acidity, this is a delicious juicy red with ripe cherry, plum, anise and chocolate flavours on the palate. Pair with roast beef. Garnacha food pairings: roast beef, Porchetta, slow-cooked venison ribs. Drink: 2018 - 2022 173211 15.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 93/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2015, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California, United States: Goldeneye 2015 is a cool-climate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir produced by the Duckhorn Wine Company. This is a full-bodied, mouth-coating Pinot with ripe black plum and cherry flavours finishing smooth with toasty spice. Pair with duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, grilled chicken breast stuffed with Pisano ham and Gouda. Drink: 2018 - 2024 659854 14.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Sage Vineyard Merlot 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Black Sage Vineyard 2015 is a fleshy, juicy full-bodied Merlot with ripe black plum, blueberry, spice and smoky flavours on the palate. Pair with a roast of pork. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, meat lovers' pizza, veal roast. Drink: 2018 - 2025 593053 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seriously Cool 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Seriously Cool 2016 is a fun and easy drinking and vibrant, juicy red blend of 85% Gamay Noir, 10% Pinot Noir and 5% Zweigelt and great value under $16. The Southbrook Winery lives in the heart of Niagara and farms sustainably. Red berry fruit, spiced black tea, orange zest on this nicely balanced red. Pair with roast chicken or grilled pork chops. Food pairings: dried meat platters, steak frites, duck confit, pizza and pasta with red sauce.. Drink: 2018 - 2024 453639 12.9% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Sainte-Cécile 2016, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Sainte-Cécile 2016 is an intense, rich and full-bodied red blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 10% Carignan with ripe dark cherries, dried herbs, pepper and anise with a long smooth finish. Drink this Cotes du Rhone-Village beauty now and for the next five years. Food pairings: rare prime rib, gourmet burgers, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2022 286344 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Wirra Wirra Catapult 2016 is full-bodied with ripe dark fruits, mint, savoury spice and more chocolate flavours on the mid-palate. Drink now or hold for five years. Shiraz food pairings: rib roast, pork long ribs on the barbeque, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2018 - 2024 278564 14.5% D 750 mL $24.05 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Schug Pinot Noir 2015, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Schug 2015 is a plushy Californian Pinot Noir with earthy blue floral, dark plum and blueberry flavours on the palate. Tannins are well-integrated. Great value. Schug 2015 is a plushy medium-bodied Californian Pinot Noir with earthy blue floral, dark plum and blueberry flavours on the palate. Tannins are well-integrated. This 100% Pinot Noir cuvee is from grapes grown within the cool microclimate of the Sonoma Coast AVA, from select vineyards in the western portion of Carneros and the Petaluma Gap allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to mature slowly while retaining their natural acidity and bright flavours The 2015 vintage was aged in large neutral oak casks and older French oak barrels. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, planked salmon, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2024 577221 13% D 750 mL $36.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Teliani Valley 2016, Alazani Valley, Kakheti, Georgia: From the Alazani Valley in Georgia, Teliani Valley's Kakheti 2016 is a medium-sweet red wine produced from the Saperavi wine grape. Sweet ripe red berries, blueberry, cake spice flavours with a flinty finish on the palate. Pair with roast turkey and cranberry sauce or smoked duck breast with plum sauce. Food pairings: oriental duck salad, stir fried duck and lemon and orange zest, Mandarin duck salad. Drink: 2018 - 2023 143578 12% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 85/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moraine Pinot Noir 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Moraine 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. This winery is located on the Naramata Bench in Penticton, British Columbia with ripe black cherry, dried herbs and underbrush flavours on the palate. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops, roast leg of lamb, roast duck. Drink: 2018 - 2022 393827 13.3% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gabriel Meffre Sainte-Catherine 2015, Rhône A.P., France: Gabriel Meffre's Sainte-Catherine 2015 is a full-bodied and juicy red wine blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Cinsault from the Gigondas wine region. Lots of ripe dark fruit, dark berries, tobacco leaf, dried herbs and toasty oak on the finish. The Gigondas district was awarded Rhône Cru status in 1971, a very coveted designation. Decant and pour with a roast leg of lamb, or hold in cellar for three years. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast crown pork and corn niblets, roast Cornish hens and wild rice.. Drink: 2018 - 2025 370270 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: Roche De Bellène Cuvée Réserve Bourgogne 2016 is a classic Old World Pinot Noir, dry, medium-bodied with blue earthy florals, tart cherry, light herb, spice and earthy notes on the palate. Good acidity for food. There are 4,620 hectares planted for this Pinot Noir and the vines are 35 to 70 years old. They're planted at a density of 10,000 per hectare. Pair with roast Cornish hens. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal scaloppini with a mushroom sauce, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin. Drink: 2018 - 2023 299859 13% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Two Hands Lily's Garden 2016 is a cool-climate, full-bodied and concentrated Shiraz from the McLaren Vale in South Australia with rich and juicy blackberry, black currant and spicy flavours with a dark chocolate finish. A portion of the wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak, hogsheads and puncheons and the remainder in older American and French oak. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: Muscovy duck, grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb. Drink: 2018 - 2028 683086 15.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cloudy Bay 2017 Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied red wine from New Zealand's South Island. This vintage is a strong one with juicy dark red berries, plum, savoury spice and earthy flavours matched with a vibrant acidity on the palate. Pinot Noir food pairings: planked salmon, roast beef, turkey, pork tenderloin, coq au vin. Drink: 2019 - 2025 598813 13% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: An elegant, long-lived Brunello with aromas of tanned leather, blackberry, smoke, and cigar box. Full-bodied and balanced. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with rare meats. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: hearty meat stews, roast pork, venison stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2018 - 2025 154609 14% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ondarre Reserva 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Ondarre Reserva 2014 is a great value Rioja red blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha and 5% Mazuelo wine grapes aged in American and French oak barrels with ripe red berries, cherries, plum and spicy flavours finishing with soft vanilla spice. Tannins are firm. Pair with a slow-braised brisket. Food pairings: cheesy pizza, grilled pork chops, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2024 723452 12.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2014, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Elderton Command 2014 is a single-vineyard Shiraz from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Lots of ripe, tarry dark fruit, cake spice and creamy chocolate on the mid-palate finishing with a light smokiness from barrel ageing. Pair with a rare roast of beef. Shiraz food pairings: beef prosciutto, black bean soup, blue cheese, lamb shank. Drink: 2018 - 2025 716142 14.5% D 750 mL $99.95 Score: 94/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brigaldara Cavolo Amarone Della Valpolicella 2013, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A towering, blockbuster Italian red wine made from grapes grown in a single vineyard, and a blend of 55% Corvinone, 25% Corvina and 20% Rondinella grapes. The wine was aged 2 years Slavonian oak barrels. Aromas of blackberries, smoke, cigar box and spice. Pair with roast beef. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: veal roast, slow-cooked brisket of beef, rabbit fricassee, rich meaty lasagne. Drink: 2018 - 2027 568766 15.8% D 750 mL $46.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alceno Premium 50 Barricas Syrah 2015, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Alceno Premium 2015 is a full-bodied 85% Syrah and 15% Monastrell red wine blend from the Jumilla wine region. Look for ripe blackberry, raspberry leaf flavours on the palate. For Alceño Premium 50 Barricas, the winemaker chooses the Syrah wine juice from among 50 barrels to make the final blend which is then matured in French and American barriques for 6 months. Great with grilled veggie burgers topped with aged cheddar. 50 Barricas Syrah food pairings: spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2018 - 2020 398933 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2015, Western Cape W. O., South Africa: Produced by Anthonij Rupert & Benjamin de Rothschild, Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2015 is a rich blend of Merlot with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Wine grapes are sourced from the Stellenbosch, Darling and West Coast wine regions. Look for ripe black fruit, coffee, dried herbs, tobacco leaf and toasty oak on the palate. Pair with rare filet mignon. Food pairings: rare roast beef, grilled flank steak, blue cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2023 717991 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lantides Neméa Agiorgitiko 2015, Peloponnese, Neméa P.D.O., Greece: Juicy, tart and mouth-watering Greek red wine made from the country's classic Agiorgitiko grape. Lantides Neméa 2015 is a full-bodied 100% Agiorgitiko with ripe dark plum, dark chocolate and sweet spice flavours on the palate. Agiorgitiko food pairings: venison steak, bison burgers, roast pheasant. Drink: 2018 - 2024 286708 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Pendulum 2016 is a dry, savoury and spicy full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley wine region with black cherry, savoury spice and toasty flavours on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drink now and for the next three years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goose, aged cheddar, hearty meat meals. Drink: 2018 - 2023 533711 14.3% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Produced by Francis Ford Coppola, Archimedes 2014 is a medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley with liquid blueberries, cedar brush, savoury spice and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Still young, this wine would benefit from some time in cellar. The wine is named after the Greek mathematician Archimedes who nearly 2,000 years ago established the laws of physics. Archimedes' principle, a law of physics, indicates that the upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid that the body displaces. But does that mean we get more wine? Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steak, grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2027 431825 14.5% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Fontenelles Cuvée Renaissance 2015, Midi A.P., France: Château Fontenelles Cuvée Renaissance 2015 is a full-bodied Corbieres from the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. Fleshy, textured and juicy the wine blend is 55% Syrah and 25% Grenache with a smattering of Mourvèdre and old-vines Carignan. Rich mulberry, blueberry and raspberry flavours on the palate wrapped up in a veil of smoke. Food pairings: braised meat dishes, blackened peppercorn steaks, char-grilled burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2025 148692 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tedeschi Capitel San Rocco Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tedeschi Capitel San Rocco 2016 is a Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. This Ripasso is a full-bodied red blend with layers of dried cherry, ripe plum, sweet spice and savoury herbs on the palate. Pair with grilled meats and happiness. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage, prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2018 - 2024 719294 14.5% D 750 mL $22.25 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Xavier Vignon Ventoux 2016, Rhône A.P., France: Xavier Vignon was the consulting winemaker for several respected Rhone Valley wineries. Building on this work, he now creates his own wine under this label from the southeastern region of the Rhône. On Xavier 2016, look for ripe and spicy dark fruit flavours on this full-bodied Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah red blend. Pair with grilled pork sausages. Food pairings: sausage and bean cassoulet, gourmet hamburgers, Salisbury steak. Drink: 2018 - 2022 413211 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carpineto Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Carpineto Riserva 2013 Chianti Classico is an elegant, medium-plus bodied 80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo red wine blend with juicy black cherry, leather, dried herbs and florals with a touch of smokiness on the finish. Pair with a rich, sun-dried tomato sauce dish. Chianti Classico food pairings: pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets, stuffed roasted turkey. Drink: 2018 - 2026 47118 13.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barón de Ley Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Barón De Ley Gran Reserva 2011 is a full-bodied and elegant Rioja red blend of Tempranillo and Graciano from the Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental (previously Rioja Baja) wine regions. Spicy, with ripe dark fruits and blackberry, savoury and balsamic flavours on this mouth-watering red and juicy for a wide range of dishes from lamb to roast beef. Highly recommended. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast beef, venison steak and sautéed wild mushrooms. Drink: 2018 - 2023 642496 13.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2016, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Elena Brooks, the winery's vintner, is known to wear steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (love that!). Pair with big, juicy steaks. Sister's Run Epiphany is a great value, medium-plus bodied, cool-climate Shiraz from the McLaren Vale in South Australia. The vignerons (grape grower) for this robust Australian red wine is Anthony John Parkinson. Silky, savoury and smooth, look for ripe blackberry, plum and cocoa on this flavoursome Shiraz. Shiraz food pairings: rare roast beef, grilled pork chops, blue cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2024 269464 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravenswood Zinfandel 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Ravenswood 2014 is produced from Old Vines Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California with 14% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane. Savoury and meaty on the palate with lots of brambly black berry, plum and spice. Pair with gourmet burgers. Zinfandel food pairings: veal chops in red wine sauce, slow-cooked pork ribs in red cherry and wine sauce, lamburgers. Drink: 2018 - 2024 673798 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quercecchio Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Quercecchio 2013 is a savoury Brunello Di Montalcino from the Tuscany wine region with wild mushroom, savoury herbs, leather and smoky flavours on the palate. Pair with aged cheeses. (Vintages panel, Jan. 2018). Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: hard cheese, veal piccata, grilled steak, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2018 - 2024 438580 14.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Stonehedge Reserve 2005 is a full-bodied Californian Cabernet Sauvignon produced from wine grapes from cool climate Alexander Valley. Intense with dark cherry, plum coffee, dried herbs all wrapped up in a whiff of smoke. Drink now and pair with a slow-braised brisket. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast, gourmet burgers, tourtière. Drink: 2018 - 2020 552174 13.7% D 750 mL $71.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: This Californian red wine is actually a blend, mostly Petite Sirah (usually around 80%), then the remainder usually leads with Syrah and Grenache grapes and a splash of Viognier and Carignan. Petite Sirah food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2020 590356 14.2% D 750 mL $60.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kadabra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A mouth-watering, supple, smooth, medium-bodied Argentine red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Aromas of sweet blackberries and juicy black cherries. Pair with hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goose, aged cheddar, grilled game sausage. Drink: 2018 - 2024 568873 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escondido Tempranillo 2015, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Produced by Bodega La Milagrosa. This is a bone-dry, savoury, full-bodied red with ripe dark fruit, cocoa and smoky, toasty oak on the palate. Pair with a meatlover’s pizza topped with more meat. Tempranillo food pairings: bison burgers, tourtière, roast goose. Drink: 2018 - 2020 132597 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Serafino Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Lots of concentrated blackberry, dark fruit, coffee and smoky, toasty flavours on the mid-palate on this vintage of Serafino (2015). Serafino (Steve) Maglieri arrived in Australia from Italy in 1966 as a teenager. Together with his father Giovanni he planted the first vines in the McLaren Vale. The winery is now run by his daughter Maria Maglieri. Shiraz food pairings: espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, lamb cutlets, burgers with blue cheese, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2018 - 2025 407718 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. November 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thunevin-Calvet Cuvée Constance 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: Thunevin-Calvet Cuvée Constance 2015 is an entry-level Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages. A dry and robust red wine blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Carignan aged in concrete tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavours of crushed raspberry, dark berries and in a smattering of black pepper. Food pairings: filet mignon, pepper steak, hard cheeses. Drink: 2018 - 2020 168690 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Pinot Noir Rosé 2017, Baden Qualitätswein, Germany: Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen 2017 is a great value dry Pinot Noir Rosé Qualitätswein from the Baden wine region in Germany with light ripe cherry, pink grapefruit and light herb notes on the palate matched with vibrant acidity. Pair with grilled turkey and pork sausages. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: turkey tetrazzini, turkey sandwiches, salmon burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2020 168237 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2017, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand 2017 is the magnum size format (1500 ml) of this dry, Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah rosé wine grape blend from the Côte Des Roses with light raspberry, cherry and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food to pair with creamy cheeses and charcuterie. Rosé food pairings: crab cakes, cedar-planked salmon, cold turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2018 - 2020 490912 13% D 1500 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Bellissima Prosecco Brut, Italy: This crisp, refreshing Italian sparkling wine features aromas of Asian pear and toast. This Prosecco is made from organically grown grapes. It's a partnership with Christine Brinkley, former super model and wife of singer Billy Joel. Great value. Pair with shellfish. Prosecco Brut food pairings: grilled shellfish, crab cakes, smoked fish, seafood tapas. Drink: 2018 - 2021 548164 11.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Aveleda Alvarinho 2017, Minho V.R., Portugal: Aromas of lime and white grapefruit. This zesty northern Portuguese white wine is a Colheita Selecionada or a single vineyard special selection wine from the winery's estate vineyards and made from the mouth-watering white grape Alvarinho in the Minho region of northern Portugal. Medium-bodied with good viscosity. Terrific racy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Alvarinho food pairings: fresh steamed shellfish, grilled sardines, fish tacos. Drink: 2018 - 2022 610295 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: Joseph Cattin 2016 is a great value Classic Gewürztraminer from the Alsace wine region with rose petal, lychee and baking spices on the nose with ripe peach and soft orange flavours on the palate. Nice acidity for food, pair this dry Gewurztraminer with mild curries or garlic pork roasts. Gewurztraminer food pairings: ham, pork tenderloin topped with unsweetened apricot chutney, curried rice with cloves, cinnamon and cardamom, pork schnitzels. Drink: 2018 - 2021 224626 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2017, Victoria, Australia: Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Wild Ferment 2017 Chardonnay is a creamy on the palate with tropical and ripe stone fruit flavours wrapped up in soft vanilla. Great acidity for food, enjoy this one now and for several years. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: fish tacos, crab cakes, grilled herbed chicken breasts. Drink: 2018 - 2022 298380 13.2% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Marnes Et Caillottes Sancerre 2016, Loire A.C., France: Crisp and clean with fresh with lemon sunshine on this Old World Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. Perfect for seafood and shellfish. Sancerre food pairings: freshwater fish, seafood, shellfish, goat cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2021 196667 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Bosca Reserva Chardonnay 2017, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: A lovely, full-bodied, balanced Argentine white wine made from the classic grape Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh green apple and lemon with just the right amount of toasty oak. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pork tenderloin bits. Drink: 2018 - 2021 575985 13.9% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A full-bodied, generous Washington white wine made form the classic Chardonnay grape. Aromas of butterscotch and apple. Pair with roast turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pork tenderloin bits. Drink: 2017 - 2021 232439 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Seriously Cool Chardonnay 2016, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Clean and crisp with green apple notes and racy acidity for roasted chicken. Medium-bodied with great vibrancy on the finish. This winery practices sustainable viticulture. Chardonnay food pairings: fresh and bloomy rind cheeses, white bean spreads, pasta with cream sauce, white finned fish and roast chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2020 457481 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Clean and crisp with notes of green apple and lime zest. Great acidity for fresh seafood. Unplugged references the fact that this wine was not oak aged. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken cacciatore, pasta, potato salad, liver pâté, cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2020 68015 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave Spring Estate Gewürztraminer 2015, Cave Spring Vineyard, V.Q.A. Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Cave Spring Estate 2015 Gewürztraminer is spicy and floral on the nose with rosewater, lychee, honey and ginger flavours and great acidity for food. Pair with mild curries or sushi. Gewürztraminer food pairings: chicken kebabs with lemon. Lemon herb roast pork tenderloin, pan-fried poorboy oyster sammies. Drink: 2018 - 2021 302059 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Griffe Bernard Chéreau Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2017, Loire A.P., France: Produced by Chéreau-Carré, La Griffe Bernard Chéreau 2017 is a Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine sur Lie from the Loire wine region. A consistently great producer of Loire classic, on the nose it is floral with crunchy green apple notes and a touch of ocean brine floral blossoms, citrus, leesy and mouth-watering on the palate Served chilled with a steamed mussel and clam hotpot. Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine food pairings: steamed mussels, paired with pan seared scallops, pan-seared trout. Drink: 2018 - 2021 948182 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Jean-Pierre Sève Terroir Pouilly-Fuissé 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Jean-Pierre Sève Terroir 2016 is an Old World-style, medium-bodied Chardonnay from the Burgundy wine region. The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation is regarded as the most coveted and best quality in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. This dry white wine has crunchy green apple and toasted oak on the palate. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: roasted chicken, grilled fish, basil pesto, prawn bisque, cheese fondue. Drink: 2018 - 2020 681056 13.4% D 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Greywacke 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Kevin Judd, of Cloudy Bay wine fame. Light tropical and citrus flavours on the palate. Nice acidity for any seafood dish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cheese, shellfish, Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2018 - 2020 164228 13% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Te Pa 2017 is a dry, crisp and lean Sauvignon Blanc with wine grapes sourced from cooler climate Wairau Valley. Fragrant on the nose with musk melon, tropical fruit, green herbs and lime zest flavours. Pair with a creamy chicken dish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: baked white fish with corn and mashed potatoes, clam, mussel and scallop hot pot, steamed lemon shrimp fresh vegetables and vermicelli in rice wraps. Drink: 2018 - 2020 450668 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Clos Pegase's Mitsuko's Vineyard 2016 is an estate-grown Chardonnay from the Carneros. This Chardonnay is full-bodied and rich with ripe apple, lemon rind, light green herbs, sweet spice and buttery flavours. Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster in butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2022 986737 14.1% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Cakebread Cellars, the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc has a smattering of Semillon added to it. This is a medium-body, zesty and dry white wine with grapefruit and stone fruit flavours finishing with a touch of smoke. Pair with grilled halibut steaks. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: smoked salmon, smoked whitefish, pan-fried pan fish. Drink: 2018 - 2020 27659 13.9% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Maligny L'homme Mort Chablis 2016, Burgundy A.P., France: Lots of zesty acidity on the palate of this northern Burgundian Chardonnay made from grapes grown in Chablis vineyards not damaged by frost and hail in 2016. Aromas of green apple and Asian pear. Match with roast turkey. Chablis food pairings: grilled fish, crab cakes, steamed shrimp and shellfish. Drink: 2018 - 2022 556498 12.5% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 89/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2015, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Mosel, Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler's Wehlener Sonnenuhr Prädikatswein 2015 is a medium-dry Riesling with ripe red apple, pear, sweet peach and lemon curd flavours on the palate. Pair with mild curries or spicy Thai dishes. Riesling Kabinett food pairings: Bengali risotto, Asian chicken salad, apple strudel, black bean soup. Drink: 2018 - 2020 557652 8.5% M 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Davis Bynum River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2015, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rich and full-bodied with luscious layers of butterscotch, toffee, fresh b baked bread and golden apple. Long finish. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled shellfish, fish patties, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2018 - 2021 205815 14.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. November 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rockway Fergie Jenkins Limited Edition Riesling 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region Rockway Fergie Jenkins Limited Edition 2016 Riesling is off-dry, juicy and delicious with crunch green apple, lime zest, honey and mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with spicy Korean barbeque ribs. Riesling food pairings: shellfish curries, sushi, mild Thai curries, pork schnitzels. Drink: 2018 - 2020 485326 10% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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