Dessert Wine
Barbeito Malvasia, Maderia D.O.P., Portugal: From Maderia D.O.P. Barbeito is a 5-year-old Reserva Malvasia (aged in French oak casks for 5 years) produced in the Canteiro method from select wines from Barbeito's warehouses that see stable temperatures year round giving a balanced sweet and mouth-watering dessert wine with marmalade, toasted nut, honey and minty flavours with honey and smoky notes silky long on the palate. Lightly chill and pour it with blue-veined cheeses. Malvasia food pairings: rich savoury cheeses, Christmas pudding, dried fruit and nuts. Drink: 2024 - 2030 39480 19% S 500 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cotnari Grasa de Cotnari 2021, Cotnari, Moldavia D.O.C., Romania: From Cotnari, Moldavia D.O.C., Grasa De Cotnari (2021) is a botrytis-affected semi-sweet dessert wine with apricot compote, praline and candied citrus peel flavours vibrant and rounded on the palate. An excellent value Cotnari from Romania at $15. The total plantings of Grasa grapevines is about 450 hectares with the first archaeological evidence of grapevines and wine in this area around the Neolithic period, 5,500-2,700 BC. Food pairings: blue-vein cheeses, roasted nuts, apricot galette. Drink: 2024 - 2027 73205 11.5% S 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 2024. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
Lyme Bay Winery Moniack Mead, England, United Kingdom: Pure honey essence…I can hear the bumble bees on a sun-dappled day. Pair with angel food cake. Mead food pairings: mild vegetarian curries, grilled pork chops, ripe cheeses, apple pie, peach cobbler, cheesecake. Drink: 2024 - 2028 987263 13% S 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. October 2024. Best Value Mead Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Eligo Dell'ornellaia Grappa, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Eligo Dell'ornellaia Riserva (500 ml) is produced from the pomace skins of Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot , Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (54%/27%/16%/3%). The pomace is taken to an artisanal distillery in the Tuscan countryside, distilled in small copper stills. The grappa is then aged for a minimum of three years in Ornellaia’s very own barrels prior to blending the young grappa with older vintage reserves to give more depth and character to it. Grappa food pairings: Grappirinha cocktail, dried fruit, bitter chocolate, savoury meat pies. Drink: 2024 - 2040 522821 42% D 500 mL $99.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Paso Robles, Bread & Butter 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bright, bold and juicy Cab layered with fresh dark berry fruit, cherry, savoury black olive, mint and subtle toasty oak spice flavours fresh and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold, it is a perfect Cali Cab to pour with steak from the grill and rosemary roasted potatoes. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb lollipops, venison ragu, roast goose. Drink: 2024 - 2027 39253 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Brunely Trésor Gigondas 2022, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Brunely Trésor 2022 is a dry, fruity and juicy Gigondas red wine blend of 80% Grenache with 20% Mourvèdre sourced from vines up to 80 years of age. Enticing with a jammy red fruit nose, the wine is medium-bodied and supple with dark cherry, baking spice and cracked pepper notes supple, savoury and rounded n the palate. Decant it for one hour if having tonight, or give it another year in bottle to marry and mellow. Enjoy it through 2034. Food pairings: roast rack of lamb, roast chicken, veal cutlets in a rich wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2025 - 2034 15905 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Lost Boys Limited Edition Bin 106 Baco Noir 2022, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham's Lost Boys Bin 106 Limited Edition 2022 Baco Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes from one of the winery's oldest vineyards hand-planted by Paul, Matthew and Daniel Speck in 1984. Dry and zesty, the wine is medium-plus-bodied with bright raspberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, smoky an toasty oak spice flavours juicy and silky on the palate. Drink through 2030. Baco Noir food pairings: roast goose, turkey, grilled pepper steaks, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2030 13421 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quadrus 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Quadrus Reserva 2016 is produced from a blend of Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz grown by Toronto-born brothers Tony and Mario Amaro of the famed Opus Restaurant. Vines for this wine thrive in a terraced vineyard rich in schist soils, 650 metres above sea level. This concentrated and rich red is dry, full-bodied and flavoursome with layers of dark berry, plum, clove, black licorice and pepper spice. Enjoy it with smoked or braised meats. Food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket, hard cheeses, roast blade of beef. Drink: 2025 - 2030 534271 14% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
R. López de Heredia Tondonia 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, R. López de Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2012 (375 ml) is a dry, full-bodied Rioja red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with 20% in Garnacha and 5% each in Graciano and Mazuelo. The 2012 vintage comes from a drier year, with 25% less rain than average, with lower grape yields showing a good balance between alcohol and polyphenols. The wine was aged in barrel for six years and is currently showing spicy ripe dark fruits, sous bois flavours and dusty tannins full, rounded with a long, dry finish. A perfect size to enjoy a glass or two with mature cheeses, enjoy it through 2035. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal Porterhouse, roast chicken, prime rib roast, pork chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2025 - 2035 19022 12.5% XD 375 mL $41.95 Score: 95/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Skyfall Merlot 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Skyfall 2019 is produced from 100% Merlot sourced from the Columbia Valley wine region in Washington and is great value at $19. A big fruit bomb with oodles of blackberry, plum and black currant flavours, spicy and creamy on the palate, it finishes long on a dark chocolate note. Tannins are fine and structured on this delish Merlot to enjoy now through 2028. Merlot food pairings: charcuterie, mushroom ragu, veal cutlets, venison burgers. Drink: 2024 - 2028 39252 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva 2020 Chianti Classico is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Tuscan red produced from mostly Sangiovese with some Merlot grapes in support. Grapes were sourced from vines 15-to-30 years of age. The wine is fragrant with earthy violets and savoury with ripe red berry, raspberry, earthy violets, citrus zest and chocolate notes framed by structured, fine-grained tannins. Very nicely balanced and finishes long on the palate. Drink or hold to 2030. Chianti Classico food pairings: meaty lasagne, meat lover's pizza, veal Parmigiano. Drink: 2024 - 2030 288530 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Wolf Blass Grey Label 2021 Shiraz is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated mouthful of blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate, anise, cracked pepper, cedar spice and gravelly mineral flavours velvety and supple on the palate. This is such a beautiful, plushy Shiraz, generous and richly flavoured. The wine was aged for 17 months in a mix of neutral and new French and American oak barrels (30% new). Enjoy it through 2031. Shiraz food pairings: steaks from the grill, roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2024 - 2031 390872 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 95/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emmolo Napa Valley Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: A rich, full-bodied, smooth California Merlot with seductive notes of ripe black plums, dark berries and mocha. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Merlot food pairings: slow-cooked roast beef with root vegetables, braised pork ribs, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2029 96024 14.9% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calcu Tiny Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Chile, Chile: Calcu Tiny Blocks Gran Reserva 2020 is produced from sustainably grown Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from the granitic soils of Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley in Chile. An excellent value Cab Franc at $15, enticing with its juicy crushed raspberry, fine herbs, sweet dried tobacco leaf and flinty notes elegant on the palate. Tannins are firm, so enjoy it with roast duck or leg of lamb. Tiny Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast breast of veal, lamb chops from the grill, roast duck, pheasant. Drink: 2024 - 2030 37867 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castorani Amorino Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2018, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: From the Abruzzo wine region, Castorani Amorino 2018 Montepulciano D'abruzzo is a rich, full-bodied and fruity red wine with dark plum, rich blueberry, spicy and flinty flavours with rich tannins and a lovely lingering dark berry finish. Enjoy it with grilled game dishes or a meat-lover's pizza. Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: meaty stews, lasagne, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2024 - 2028 366732 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Lestours Clocher Les Pénitents 2019, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France: From the Vacqueyras, Château Lestours Clocher Les Pénitents 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Rhône red blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Deep violet in the glass and fragrant with sandalwood, ripe red berry, dark cherry, plum, smoked meat and cracked black pepper spice flavours generous and juicy on the palate, it's just full of character! Enjoy it through 2028. Food pairings: grilled filet of venison, rack of lamb, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38771 14.5% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Antinori, Pian Delle Vigne 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is produced from sustainably grown Sangiovese grapes and is richly layered and zesty on the palate with rose petal, bright cherry, wild herbs, bramble leaf, minty and meaty flavours with a long finish. Good now, better in 2025 to drink to 2034. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2025 - 2033 651141 14% D 750 mL $82.95 Score: 96/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Vincens Origine Malbec 2022, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: From Cahors, Southwest France, Château Vincens Origine 2022 is a great value Malbec at $22. Dry, medium-bodied, rich and silky with oodles of ripe dark fruit, blackberry, black currant, sweet toasty oak spice, savoury and brilliant on the palate, it is nicely balanced with food-friendly acidity and framed by firm and structured tannins. Enjoy this 100% Malbec through 2030 with red meats from the grill. Malbec food pairings: cheesy pizza, veal, beef, chicken herb-rubbed roast, hearty soups. Drink: 2024 - 2029 343400 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
McManis Petite Sirah 2022, Lodi, California, United States: From Lodi, California, McManis 2022 Petite Sirah is produced from certified sustainable grapes sourced from the winery's estate vineyard. Dry, full-bodied and juicy with blueberry, plum, smoked meat and dark chocolate flavours concentrated and savoury on the palate, this is a beautifully balanced wine to enjoy with hearty foods like tourtiere, burgers, ribs or venison stew. Petite Sirah food pairings: grilled beef ribs, smoked brisket sandwiches, lamb shoulder roast. Drink: 2024 - 2030 15101 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Serna Imperial Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Escudero family, Serna Imperial Reserva 2010 is a full-bodied Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Garnacha red wine blend sourced from 40 year old vines grown 450 to 800 metres above sea level. The wine was aged for 14 months in five-year-old American oak barrels followed by a further 28 months in bottle. This is a beautifully balanced, structured and elegant Rioja red with ripe dark fruit, dark cherry, anise and supple savoury flavours that linger on the palate. Pour with Porchetta. Food pairings: crown pork roast, veal chops in red wine sauce, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2025 19047 13.5% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quilt The Fabric of the Land Red Blend 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Copper Cane, Quilt, The Fabric Of The Land 2020 is a dry, rich and juicy Petite Sirah, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot red wine blend produced from grapes sourced from Napa Valley sites from Calistoga to Oak Knoll. Deep, dark red in the glass, fragrant and expressive with dark berry, black olive, mint, subtle spices, dark chocolate and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Pour with a beef bavette from the grill. Red Blend food pairings: juicy prime rib, pork chops, lamb shanks in a rich mushroom sauce, Osso Buco. Drink: 2022 - 2026 20777 15.1% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Versado Malbec 2018, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza wine region, Versado 2018 Malbec is produced by Canadian winemakers, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling, jointly with Esteban and caretakers, Oscar and Soledad at Villa Viamonte. Look for rich cassis, dark plum, ripe red berry, violets, savoury herbs and spices on this concentrated and supple Malbec. Lovely now, better in 2024 as it will continue to evolve in bottle and will start to show its best then. Malbec food pairings: marinated steaks, beef stews, grilled sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2029 317008 13.8% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2020, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: L.A. Cetto 2020 Petite Sirah is great value at $15. A dry, full-bodied red wine produced from old vines in Baja California from the largest winery in Mexico established in 1975. Deep and dark red in the glass, look for ripe dark fruits, plum, cracked pepper, meaty and smoky flavours concentrated on the palate. Enjoy with steak and cheese enchiladas. Petite Sirah food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2028 983742 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2020, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Cabriz 2020 is an amazing value, dry, full-bodied red blend from the Dão wine region at $14. Produced from 40% Alfrocheiro Preto, 40% Aragonez and 20% Touriga Nacional, you can expect this robust, smoky and vibrant red to be a perfect match with anything from the BBQ. Look for smoky, brambly red with dark fruit, savoury herbs, dark spices and vibrant food-friendly acidity. Tannins are firm. Food pairings: blackened chicken, barbecued beef roast, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2024 247973 13% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Les Tourelles 2019, Cadillac Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Jean Darriet, prop.-vitic., in the Cadillac Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Les Tourelles 2019 is an amazing value rich and plushy Merlot at $18. Tannins are rounded on this dry, full-bodied and juicy red with dark plum, savoury herb balanced with food-friendly acidity. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from a 24-acre property in Loupiac, near Cadillac. Drink or hold. Food pairings: meat stews, grilled game sausage, roast partridge. Drink: 2023 - 2026 426247 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Coufran Haut-Médoc 2009, Haut Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Haut Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Coufran 2009 is very elegant showing great quality and depth of fruit. A very impressive and expressive Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend, it is dry, full-bodied and fragrant with plum compote, dark berry, black cherry, black currant, sweet spices, loamy flavours long and supple on the palate. Tannins are velvety and it is drinking beautifully now through 2026. Food pairings: slow-braised veal ribs, lamb ragu, medallions of veal in a rich mushroom sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2026 38194 13% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Pey La Tour Réserve du Château 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Vignobles Dourthe, Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château Supérieur 2019 is an excellent value Bordeaux at $24. Produced from sustainably grown Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and elegant with dark berry fruit, pink florals, cedar brush spice, sous bois and savoury herb flavours with a kiss of spice on the palate. Nicely balanced and in total harmony, tannins are also fine-grained and elegant. Enjoy it now through 2034 with roast pheasant or a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Food pairings: prime rib roast rare, New York strip loin steak, Porterhouse veal chop. Drink: 2024 - 2034 349308 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tenuta Di Renieri 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied Chianti Classico fragrant with crushed blackberry, dark cherry, orange-peel and flinty flavours, savoury and bright on the palate. Produced from organically grown Sangiovese grapes, it is a well-priced Chianti at $23. Chianti Classico food pairings: mushroom gnocchi, lamb ragu, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2027 540849 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ippolito 1845 Calabrise Rosso 2021, Calabria I.G.T., Italy: From Calabrise, Calabria wine region, Ippolito 1845 2021 Calabrese di Montenuovo is dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant with sour cherry and dried rosemary flavours juicy on the palate. Calabrese di Montenuovo was discovered in the early 2000s and was been proven to be one of the parent grapes of Sangiovese along with Ciliegiolo. Calabrise Rosso food pairings: prime rib roast rare, New York strip loin steak, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2024 - 2029 338970 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cameleon Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Domaine Bousquet in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Cameleon 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, medium-bodied and juicy with ripe strawberry, red currant, plum, cherry and a kiss of fresh herbs. Tannins are fine and chalky-textured. A great value Cab. Sauv. at $17 produced from organically grown grapes from the Mendoza wine region, enjoy it now through 2025. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meaty pastas with a rich tomato sauce, tourtiere, wild mushroom ragu, grilled red meats. Drink: 2024 - 2025 15079 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Suau Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux 2009, Cadillac Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Suau 2009 is a rich and supple red wine blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot sourced from the Cadillac Côtes De Bordeaux wine region. Excellent value at $25, it is intense with blackberry, tart cherry, anise and sweet baking spice flavours harmonious on the palate. Tannins are still quite firm, so decant the wine for at least one hour and pour it with a juicy prime rib roast. Food pairings: roast lamb and white bean cassoulet, osso bucco, crown roast of pork. Drink: 2024 - 2025 38198 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Stoneleigh Latitude 2020 Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced from a strip of land called the Golden Mile that is known for its quality Pinot Noir. This example is bright and mouth-filling with spiced plum, cherry, savoury herbs and mocha notes juicy and concentrated on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb kebabs from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast turkey, planked salmon, pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin. Drink: 2024 - 2026 325654 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 94/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Chevalière Rasteau 2022, Rasteau, Rhône A.C., France: La Chevalière 2022 is a Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Syrah red wine blend with grapes sourced from the Rasteau. Dry and full-bodied this is a juicy, plushy, fruit-driven Rhône red with red berry, garrigue herbs and cedar spice flavours with meaty and flinty mineral notes savoury on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and there is great food-friendly acidity to go with a flavourful shoulder roast of lamb rubbed in rosemary, garlic and thyme. This vintage was awarded gold at the 2023 Concours des Vins Avignon. Rasteau food pairings: veal Porterhouse, tourtière, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 18502 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal: From Nuno Franco & Alexandre Relvas, São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2021 is a dry, full-bodied and rich red wine blend of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional sourced from the Alentejo wine region. Look for pink and blue florals, dark cherry, plum, blueberry and red berry flavours on the palate, smoky and spicy with a smooth and long finish. Food pairings: vegetarian lasagne, veal parmesan, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2026 445122 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montes Wings Carmenère 2020, Colchagua Valley, Apalta D.O., Chile: From Colchagua Valley, Apalta wine region, Montes Wings 2020 is a Carmenère-driven red with a splash of Cabernet Franc (15%) added to the mix. Dry, medium-bodied and juicy, the wine is fragrant with pink florals and juicy on the palate with black cherry, red plum, pepper spice and a kiss of cocoa on the finish. Tannins are fine-grained and firm and if having tonight, decant it one hour prior to pouring it with an equally juicy game roast. Enjoy it through 2035. Carmenère food pairings: baked marinated olives topped with cheese, roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2025 - 2035 33354 14.5% XD 750 mL $67.95 Score: 97/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fattoria Svetoni Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Fattoria Svetoni 2019 Nobile Di Montepulciano is dry, medium-bodied and fresh with aromas of bright cherry, orange zest, savoury herbs crisp and crunchy on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2028 with a pepperoni pizza. Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: roast beef, bison burgers, wild boar. Drink: 2024 - 2028 36916 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xavier Vignon 2021, Ventoux, Rhône A.P., France: From the Ventoux, Rhône wine region, Xavier Vignon 2021 is an elegant and well-priced Rhône red at $19. Produced from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre wine grapes, the wine is fresh, dry, medium-bodied and juicy with dark cherry, blackberry, wild herbs, subtle spice and stony flinty flavours savoury and lingering on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and rounded. Food pairings: sausage and bean cassoulet, gourmet hamburgers, Salisbury steak. Drink: 2024 - 2024 413211 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tabalí Pedregoso Carmenère 2022, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Tabalí Pedregoso 2022 is a great value Colchagua Valley Carmenère at $20. Produced with grapes purchased from Peumo and Almahue in Cachapoal, it is an entry-level red, fruity and fresh with black fruit, violets, cherry and pepper spice flavours harmonious and smooth on the palate. Lovely and elegant with a long finish. Very nicely done, enjoy it through 2026. Carmenère food pairings: empanadas, grilled red meats, mushroom and veal ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2026 37798 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dievole Petrignano Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Dievole Petrignano 2020 Chianti Classico is a 100% Sangiovese produced from organically grown grapes. Bright and delish with red berry, cherry, subtle spicy and savoury herb flavours on the palate, tannins are fine and creamy-textured. Lovely now through 2035. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, veal Parmigiano , medallions of veal baked in a rich red wine and mushroom sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2035 39448 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Podere Montale Montecucco Sangiovese 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Podere Montale Montecucco 2017 Sangiovese is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with ripe plums, dark chocolate, coffee, black olive and spicy flavours with fresh earthy notes on the nose and palate. Tannins are fine-grained and firm. Enjoy this rich Tuscan red with your favourite meaty lasagne dish. Drink or hold. Sangiovese food pairings: meat lover's pizza, meaty lasagne, Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Drink: 2024 - 2028 25591 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot Noir 2019, California, United States: From Landmark Vineyards, Overlook 2019 is produced from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from across the state with more than half coming from Monterey County. Fresh and fragrant with aromas of ripe strawberry, earthy violets, red cherry with a kiss of vanilla and a supple spicy cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice finish, lightly chill it and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes through 2026. Pinot Noir food pairings: crown roast of pork, Veal Porterhouse, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2027 457820 14.4% XD 750 mL $32.75 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beni di Batasiolo Nebbiolo 2021, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: From the Langhe, Piedmont wine region, Beni di Batasiolo 2021 Nebbiolo is great value at $20. The Nebbiolo grape is responsible for two of Italy's greatest wines (Barolo and Barbaresco) and is as expressive as Pinot Noir for its ability to show terroir with the wines from the Langhe offering amazing value. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo, look for ripe raspberry, dried herbs, apple, loamy and light toasty oak spice notes. Nebbiolo food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast pork, pheasant. Drink: 2024 - 2030 908079 13.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Battle Creek Unconditional Pinot Noir 2021, Oregon, United States: The Pinot Noir grapes for Battle Creek Unconditional 2021 were sourced from prime sites in Battle Creek, Waldo Hills, Howell Prairie, Windhorse, and Sunshine Mountain. Bright, fresh and fragrant with pink and blue florals, cherry, ripe raspberry, earthy and spicy notes supple and silky on the palate, it is a delightful Oregonian PN to enjoy lightly chilled through 2026. Pinot Noir food pairings: duck confit, roast saddle or rabbit, elk osso bucco. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38842 13% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2021, Italy: Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2021 is amazing value at $18. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar method as Amarone wines, "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest. Tommasi partially dries the grapes for this wine and partially ages the wine in oak casks. This method enhances the body and flavours in the wine with this dry, medium-bodied example showing dark cherry, ripe plum, dried herbs, mocha and subtle spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy it with a roast rack of lamb. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, lamburgers, prime rib, lasagne, sausage. Drink: 2024 - 2029 338939 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bruce Jack Lifestyle Shiraz 2021, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Bruce Jack Lifestyle 2021 is a great value Western Cape Shiraz at $16. Richly layered and beautifully balanced, it is dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant with ripe plummy fruit, raspberry, exotic spices, pepper, smoke and dark chocolate. Enjoy it through 2026 with veggie burgers or steaks from the grill. Shiraz food pairings: Korean-style beef ribs, grilled game sausages, roast game hens. Drink: 2024 - 2026 37533 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
M Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Paso Robles, California, United States: From McPrice Myers, M Paso Robles 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby-purple in the glass and fragrant with aromas of cassis, dried herbs, lavender, toasty oak spice and flinty mineral flavours plushy and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are grainy and there is great food-friendly acidity on this Cab for burgers and ribs. Finishes long on a dark chocolate note, enjoy it through 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, roast beef, lamb shank, osso bucco, hard cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38032 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tassajara Pinot Noir 2021, Monterey County, California, United States: From Monterey County, California, Tassajara 2021 Pinot Noir is light ruby in the glass and fragrant with bright cranberry, pomegranate, fine herbs and mocha notes with an orange zesty finish. Very nicely done! Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops, veal Porterhouse, roast duck. Drink: 2024 - 2027 38028 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Borgo Conventi Refosco Dal Peduncolo 2023, Friuli Isonzo, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: From Friuli Isonzo, Friuli wine region, Borgo Conventi 2023 Refosco Dal Peduncolo is a brambly-fruited Refosco with earthy and mineral notes vibrant on the palate. Vines for this wine grow on the left bank of the Isonzo River in clay-rich soils layered with red gravel. Great value at $22, enjoy it lightly chilled with a mushroom risotto. Refosco Dal Peduncolo food pairings: lamb, tri-tip roast, burgers topped with blue veined cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39125 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenacity Shiraz 2022, Mclaren Vale, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Two Hands, Tenacity 2022 Old Vines Shiraz is dry, full-bodied and generous on the palate with dark cherry, plum, dark fruits and spicy flavours. Savoury and delicious, it will continue to evolve through 2030. A great value Barossa Shiraz from a highly respected producer, Two Hands was founded in 1999 and is one of Australia's best wine producers of Shiraz. Shiraz food pairings: roast leg of lamb, meat and veggie kebabs from the grill, skillet steak. Drink: 2024 - 2030 12998 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Atamisque Serbal Cabernet Franc 2023, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Atamisque Serbal 2023 Cabernet Franc is great value at $18. Produced from grapes sourced from younger vineyards planted about 10 years ago at Atamisque's property in the San José zone of Tupungato in the north of the Uco Valley. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous with raspberry, fine herbs, bell pepper with toasty oak spice notes juicy on the palate, enjoy it with a charcuterie platter. Cabernet Franc food pairings: meat lover's pizza, beef bourgignon, rosemary, thyme and garlic-rubbed roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2024 - 2028 38468 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2022, Gomersal, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: From Gomersal, Barossa, Sister's Run Cow's Corner 2022 is a fragrant and juicy red wine blend of mostly Grenache with Shiraz and Mourvèdre in support. Fragrant with exotic spices, ginger, plum, cherry, mulberry, toasty oak and pepper spice flavours generous and vibrant on the palate, the wine finishes long, smooth and harmonious. Great value at $19, enjoy it through 2028. Grenache Shiraz Mataro food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, sausages, meat-lovers’ pizza, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2028 346510 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Megalomaniac To Be Frank Cabernet Franc 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Megalomaniac's To Be Frank 2021 Old Vines Cabernet Franc is a full-bodied and bold, dark-fruited red from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Look for black cherry, smoked meat, tobacco, savoury herbs and spicy notes vibrant on the palate. Enjoy it with meat-stuffed bell peppers or lamb chops from the grill. Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled veal Porterhouse, duck confit, beef sliders. Drink: 2024 - 2027 205021 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Serie A 2022 Malbec is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red with grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Uco Valley, including San José, Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista Flore and La Consulta. Fresh and fragrant with potpourri, blueberry, mulberry, dark cherry, wild herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours, it is balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. A great value Malbec at $19 to enjoy through 2026. Malbec food pairings: roast leg of lamb with herbs and garlic, grilled pork chops, roast pheasant. Drink: 2024 - 2026 167619 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2018, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Santa Sofia 2018 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is fragrant with black raspberry, dark cherry and savoury herb aromas, and is dry, full-bodied and mouth-watering with layers of dark berry, cherry, leather, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and cake spice flavours silky and fresh on the palate. A perfect pairing for a slow-braised beef brisket or ribs from the grill. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, polenta dishes, venison, beef daube. Drink: 2024 - 2031 713669 15% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta Rocca Barolo 2019, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Rocca 2019 Barolo is smoky and spicy with aromas of black cherry, dried herbs, dark spices balanced with vibrant acidity for food on the palate. Tannins are still quite fresh and firm. Needs a bit more time in bottle to mellow, marry and show its best. Enjoy it from 2028 through 2045. Barolo food pairings: herbed roast beef, roast veal, lamb, hamburgers, aged meats and cheeses, venison. Drink: 2028 - 2045 395103 14.5% XD 750 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: This Malbec is gorgeous cool-climate red wine with aromas of ripe blackberry, mulberry, ripe dark fruit and spicy flavours finishing long on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are structured. Pair with grilled steaks. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, hamburger, roasted veal, sausages. Drink: 2024 - 2026 29280 14% Dry 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Gérard Bertrand Côtes des Roses Art Edition Rosé 2023, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Côtes Des Roses Art Edition 2023 is a dry, lively and elegant rosé blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault and 10% Syrah. Brilliant pink in the glass, the wine is fragrant with pink florals, cherry, rosehip and strawberry cream that lingers on the palate on a fresh red berry note. Gérard Bertrand's daughter, Emma Bertrand, collaborated with Australian artist Morgan Jamieson to add artistic pizzazz to this fresh and lively rosé. Rosé food pairings: salmon tartare, gravlax, ceviche, seared tuna steaks. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39144 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Rotari, Trentino, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: From Nosio S.P.A, Trento, Alto Adige Trentino wine region, Rotari is produced in metodo classico. The high altitude breezes, diverse temperatures and the mineral-laden mountains to the north, as well as the Mediterranean influences of Lake Garda to the south create the terroir for the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes for these sparkling wines. Vineyards are located on the hills along the Adige Valley at 1,150 to 2,000 feet above sea level giving this zesty bubble ripe yellow apple, pear, sun-kissed white florals, citrus zest and delicate yeasty notes on an elegant and persistent perlage. Chill and enjoy it on its own or with seafood canapes. Food pairings: brunch dishes, quiche, fried chicken, fish and chips. Drink: 2024 - 2025 708495 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Margherita Brut Sparkling Rosé, Venezie, Italy: This lovely Italian sparkling rosé from Santa Margherita is fresh and lively in the glass. This bubbly is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Glera (Prosecco) and 5% Malbec grapes. Aromas of small field berries and toast. Pair with seafood, shellfish and vegetarian dishes. Great price. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, oysters Rockefeller, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2023 302752 11.5% D 750 mL $22.00 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Oyster Bay Brut Sparkling Cuvée, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty and vibrant New Zealand sparkling wine with green apple. Zesty refreshment. Creamy, mouth-filling texture. Pair with fried chicken. Brut Sparkling Cuvée food pairings: grilled calamari, oysters, pan-seared scallops, squash soup, pork spare ribs.. Drink: 2024 - 2026 163634 12% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Cattin Brut Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace A.C., France: This crémant from Alsace is made in Méthode Traditionnelle. Joseph Cattin's Brut is a crisp, lemony and toasty Alsatian sparkler with a great price point. Cattin has been perfecting its winemaking for centuries. Persistent mousse, long finish. Food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, gougère, pork tenderloin, steamed mahi mahi with lime, garlic and chilies.. 281329 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Conundrum White 2022, California, United States: Conundrum 2022 is a great value California white wine blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli and Viognier produced by Charles F. Wagner. No conundrum here whether to buy it or not at $19. Fragrant, medium-bodied and off-dry, look for ripe peach, tropical fruits, melon and soft citrus flavours on this zesty, food versatile white to enjoy chilled on its own or to sip with seafood or seacuterie dishes. Conundrum was first made in 1989 and has increased in popularity ever since. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from prime California sites from Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County. White food pairings: coquilles St Jacques, Greek salad, salmon tartare served on shaved carrot and zucchini, fish tacos, grilled Mahi Mahi, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2024 - 2026 694653 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2022, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2022 Chardonnay is an amazing value Columbia Valley Chard at $22. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with tropical fruit, orchard fruit, spicy and buttery notes on the palate with a long and luxurious leesy finish (from lees stirring), it is very nicely crafted. Washington State's oldest and most awarded winery (founded in 1912) has been producing top-quality wines since 1934. Interesting fact: during the summer, Columbia Valley sees about two more hours of sunlight per day than California, allowing grapes to fully ripen and retain their fresh acidity as well due to this region's cool summer nights. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pork riblets. Drink: 2024 - 2028 232439 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Featherstone 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Produced by David Johnson, this SB is fragrant with white florals and is dry, mouth-watering and intense with fresh green apple, stone fruit, kiwi fruit, melon and lemon grass flavours with a zesty grapefruit zest and minerally finish. Winemaker and co-owner David Johnson worked a vintage in New Zealand in 2007 to learn how to make a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc here. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled lemon and herbed chicken breasts, soft cheeses, spring green salads. Drink: 2024 - 2025 89011 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Radford Dale Vinum 2022 is a vegan-friendly Chenin Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes from 40-plus year old bush vines. Look for rich ripe pear, melon, stone fruit and soft orange citrus flavours on this zesty and expressive Chenin. Amazing value at $20, enjoy it now through 2026. Chenin Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, quail stuffed with dried apricot fruit and wild mushrooms, grilled fish. Drink: 2024 - 2027 13338 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena High Mountain Vines 2022 Chardonnay was produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from four vineyards that are 950 to 1,450 metres above sea level. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty, look for ripe peach, pineapple, lemon zest, nutty almond and vanilla flavours creamy and textured on the palate. About 60% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 10 months while the remainder was brought up in stainless-steel tanks. Drink through 2025. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted stuffed chicken, seared scallops, pasta with primavera sauce, fish and chips. Drink: 2023 - 2026 918805 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 94/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bord Elegance Laudun 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From Brotte, Bord Elegance Laudun 2022 is a great value Côtes du Rhône-Village Blanc under $20. Produced from mostly Grenache Blanc, it is fresh on the nose with bright apple, pear, white-fleshed stone fruit and honeysuckle aromas and is dry, medium-bodied and juicy on the palate with a clean, crisp and bright finish. Chill and enjoy with a fresh catch of pan-fried lake trout. Food pairings: crab cakes with tartar sauce, fish tacos, seafood Shepherd's pie. Drink: 2024 - 2027 644385 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fogolar Grimsby Hillside Vineyard Riesling 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula wine region, Fogolar Grimsby Hillside Vineyard 2021 Riesling is perfumed with citrus florals, ripe stone fruit, apple, lime zesty, briny mineral and ginger spice flavours matched with racy acidity and a long finish. Chill and enjoy it through 2031 with an equally juicy roast of pork. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, veal schnitzel, pork hocks and sauerkraut. Drink: 2024 - 2031 39764 9.1% M 750 mL $27.95 Score: 94/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2023, New Zealand, New Zealand: Kim Crawford 2023 Pinot Gris is a well-crafted and harmonious, dry, medium-bodied PG with ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest and fine herb flavours fresh on the palate with a white pepper spicy finish. Always a crowd pleaser, chill and enjoy it on its own or with seafood and brunch dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: seacuterie, stir-fried shrimp, grilled salmon. Drink: 2024 - 2025 369850 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire 2022 Chablis is bone-dry, medium-bodied and zesty with bright green and yellow apple, lime-lemon zest, sagey and briny mineral flavours creamy on the palate. So good chilled and paired with steamed mussels in their own juice. Chill and enjoy it in all of its freshness now! Chablis food pairings: pan-fried halibut steaks, fish tacos, oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels. Drink: 2024 - 2028 356634 12.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2023, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Banfi San Angelo 2023 Pinot Grigio is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry and medium-bodied, this PG lemon zesty and vibrant with white florals, creamy apple and peachy, grapefruit zest flavours mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with your favourite seafood dish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: smoked whitefish on baguette, quiches, onion tarte, herbed flatbreads. Drink: 2024 - 2025 26716 12.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2022, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva 2022 Chardonnay is a fresh, dry and medium-bodied, vegan-friendly, Chilean Chard with creamy yellow apple, lemon curd and spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Produced from organically grown grapes and great value at $18. Chill and enjoy it now through 2025. Chardonnay food pairings: Tandoori chicken, roast pork tenderloin with applesauce, seafood chowder. Drink: 2024 - 2025 37755 12.9% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Heaphy Pinot Gris 2023, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: From Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, Heaphy 2023 Pinot Gris is a dry, juicy and elegant PG fragrant with white flesh stone fruit, Asian pear, subtle spice and jasmine aromas, and is juicy, supple and rounded on the palate with fresh acidity for food. Chill and enjoy it with fish tacos through 2026. Pinot Gris food pairings: green salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp, soft cheeses, Thai green chicken curry.. Drink: 2024 - 2026 36901 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Bianco 2023, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali 2023 is a zesty white wine blend of 41% Insolia, 33% Grecanico, 21% Catarratto and 5% Chardonnay sourced from the Sicily wine region. Fresh on the nose with sun-kissed white florals, yellow apple, lime-zesty notes, it is just as juicy on the palate with balanced food-friendly acidity and a long finish. Very nice now and great value at $18. Bianco food pairings: pasta with grilled vegetables, herb and lemon mustard chicken breasts from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2028 531780 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Errázuriz Chardonnay 2023, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2023 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Aconcagua region of Chile. This wine region benefits from cooling breezes and temperatures from the Andes Mountains as well as morning fog that drifts in from the Pacific Ocean and the Chardonnay grapes for this wine were sourced from vines planted in 2005 and 2009 in volcanic soils. Look for layers of ripe pear, soft citrus, lemon zest and flinty mineral flavours on this zesty Chard. The Aconcagua Costa area was officially recognized in 2012 following a lengthy effort by Errázuriz. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, stuffed fillet of sole, sautéed scallops. Drink: 2024 - 2026 556118 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Crema Pinot Gris 2022, Monterey County, California, United States: From Monterey County, California, La Crema 2022 Pinot Gris is an easy-to-love PG, beautifully balanced and fresh with fuzzy peach, lemon, nectarine, yellow pear and minerally flavours zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy it on its own or with grilled shellfish dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: sushi, grilled seafood dishes, roast chicken, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2026 18625 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trius Showcase Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara ON The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara on the Lake wine region in Ontario, Trius Showcase Wild Ferment 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with ripe melon, white peach, tropical fruit and toasted oak spice flavours zesty on the palate. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: lemon-herb grilled chicken breasts, goat cheese, grilled salmon. Drink: 2024 - 2025 39763 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.00 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2023, Alto Adige, Alto Adige Trentino D.O.C., Italy: From Alto Adige Trentino wine region, Peter Zemmer 2023 Pinot Grigio is dry, vibrant, medium-bodied and flavoursome with ripe apple, fresh-sliced pear, lemon zest, almond, citrus zest and flinty mineral flavours crisp on the palate. Excellent value at $19 to chill and enjoy now. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood chowder, cheese, poultry. Drink: 2024 - 2025 95802 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: From Invivo & Co., Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, Graham Norton 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, rich, fruity and so fragrant with ripe kiwi, green melon, feijoa and lemon-lime zest flavours, savoury, brilliant and super expressive on the palate. Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled shellfish dishes, herbed goat cheese quiche, herbed flatbreads with cream cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2026 560284 11.8% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Adega Ponte da Barca Loureiro Alvarinho 2023, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Adega Ponte Da Barca 2023 Loureiro Alvarinho is a great value Vinho Verde at $13. Produced from equal amounts of the two most popular white wine grapes from this wine region, it is fresh, fragrant and showing flavours of ripe tropical fruit, saline mineral notes and a kiss of mint on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with grilled white-fleshed fish dishes. Loureiro Alvarinho food pairings: grilled fish, bourgots (sea snails) in black bean sauce, pan-fried, almond-crusted Walleye filets. Drink: 2024 - 2025 37785 12% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bachelder L'Ardoise Niagara Chardonnay 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: L'ardoise 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied 100% Chardonnay sourced from some of the oldest plantings in the Niagara Peninsula. "L'Ardoise" is "The Slate" in English which gives you an idea of what you will find on this brilliant Chardonnay crafted by Thomas Bachelder. Much of the geology of Twenty Mile Bench is made up of clay mixed with slate and shale. Fermented and aged in barrels, the wine is fresh and vibrant with honeysuckle, ripe yellow apple, pear, vanilla and is creamy and long on the palate with a silky cinnamon kiss and flinty mineral finish. Chill and enjoy it with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled swordfish, turkey dinner, chicken breast. Drink: 2024 - 2027 302083 12.6% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: From Wairarapa, North Island, Matahiwi Estate 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fresh and fragrant with tropical fruits, ripe red apple, peach, fresh herbs and grapefruit zest flavours, it lingers on a fine herb and stony mineral note. This is a juicy, mouth-watering, rich and fruity SB. Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads topped with herbed goat cheese, grilled chicken, fish tacos. Drink: 2024 - 2026 402677 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.55 Score: 92/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Tohu 2022 is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from the Awatere Valley, South Island, New Zealand. Elegant, polished and so flavoursome with its tropical fruit, passionfruit, lime-lemon zest, sweet basil flavours and extremely moreish! Chill and enjoy it through 2025. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood canapes, seafood pizza, grilled chicken dishes, sauteed halibut with a lemon beurre sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2025 536177 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert Mondavi Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Napa Valley, California, United States: Robert Mondavi 2022 is a stellar Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc-driven Fumé Blanc with 15% in Semillon. Rich and silky on the palate, the wine is dry, full-bodied and intense with roasted herbs, green apple crunch, melon, vanilla, toasty and tropical fruit notes steely and bright on the palate. A versatile, food-friendly wine to pair with turkey dinner or grilled fish dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken salad, pork tenderloin, seafood, barbecued lobster. Drink: 2024 - 2027 221887 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. October 2024. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet x Nathan Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Bordeaux A.C., France: Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mouton Cadet X Nathan 2023 is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh and fragrant with almond, ripe apple, pear, grassy and leafy notes with lemon-juice freshness on the palate, there is lots to love here on this well-defined SB from the Bordeaux wine region. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled whitefish, poached lemon sole, salads topped with mild Edam and Fontina cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2026 38021 12% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2024. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: New Zealand's top Sauvignon Blanc: this wine put the country on the world's wine map. It's fresh and crisp with notes of honeydew, passionfruit, and lemongrass. Perfect for seafood, roast turkey and stuffing. Drink: 2024 - 2026 304469 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 95/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring Estate Grown Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cave Spring, Estate Grown Cave Spring Vineyard 2021 Chardonnay is produced from estate-grown fruit and is fresh, creamy, rounded and elegant on the palate with ripe apple, pear, lemon curd, baking spice, vanilla and minerally notes. A consistently great and expressive Chardonnay with grapes sourced from high-elevation vineyards in dolostone, clay, limestone and gneiss soils, the grapes also benefit from the cooling breezes off of Lake Ontario. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster in butter, corn dishes, pork, fried chicken, almonds, brie, camembert. Drink: 2024 - 2026 256552 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 2024. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart