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.
Rosés
The Foreign Affair Amarosé 2024, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula, The Foreign Affair Amarosé 2024 is a full-bodied, richly concentrated rosé offering exceptional value at \$20. Made primarily from Gamay Noir with 13% Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, it gains depth and intensity from its Appassimento-style dried fruit influence. Bursting with ripe watermelon, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tropical fruit, and citrus zest, its zesty and generous palate makes it a perfect match for salmon steaks and grilled veggie burgers. Produced using dried wine skins and lees contact, Amarosé is a uniquely Canadian take on the renowned Veneto winemaking method best known for Amarone. Food pairings: mild curry dishes, white turkey meat, fish tacos, salads. Drink: 2025 - 2025 388702 12.4% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Cleebourg Gewurztraminer 2022, Alsace A.C., France: This Cleebourg 2022 Gewürztraminer unmistakably showcases its heritage. It opens with an aromatic burst of delicate pink rose petals and zesty citrus, intertwined with a medley of exotic spices. On the palate, rich layers of musky orchard fruit evolve alongside elegant hints of lychee, ginger, and a subtle peppery kick. The well-balanced acidity masters the intensity, ensuring a refreshing finish that makes it an ideal companion to pad Thai or Korean-style BBQ pork ribs. Enjoy it now, with its charm set to carry you through to 2027. Gewurztraminer food pairings: sushi, Korean-style BBQ pork ribs, pad Thai. Drink: 2025 - 2027 18560 13.5% D 750 mL $17.85 Score: 91/100. June 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart