Red Wine
Sledgehammer Zinfandel 2009, North Coast California, United States: Gorgeous dark dark chocolate and black plum aromas on the nose, followed by a rich, smooth, full-bodied texture on the tongue: yum! There's some dark berries and dried tobacco notes on the finish. Superb quality for this price point. Drink: 2010 - 2014 230466 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano 2009, Abruzzo, Italy: A smooth, medium-bodied red with pleasant aromas of dark red fruit and smoke. Nice mouth-watering juiciness for food. Montepulciano food pairings: tomato with pasta sauce, meat dishes, sausages. Drink: 2010 - 2015 269985 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. March 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Rosehall Run Pixie 2016, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A light, pretty Ontario sparkling wine with notes of field strawberries. Works as an aperitif or companion to steamed lobster. Food pairings: summer salads, hors d'oeuvres. 492959 11% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. March 2012. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Grant Burge Summers Chardonnay 2007, Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: A lovely round, buttery, full-bodied chardonnay with layers of green apple notes and toasty oak. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2015 57315 14.2% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Open Riesling Gewurztraminer 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The pretty floral notes and zesty lime refreshment are terrific with a wide range of dishes, as well as making this an excellent aperitif. The wine also proves that wine and vegetables can make a terrific match. Lovely balance, packed with flavour but no heavy oak. This is an incredible wine for the money: stock up for your parties and informal gatherings. Riesling Gewurztraminer food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, veal cutlets. 134965 11.1% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. March 2012. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: Lime zest lift with herbal refreshment! Mouth-watering acidity makes this a lovely aperitif or companion to many dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: spinch quiche, vegetarian dishes, seafood, steamed mussels. Drink: 2010 - 2013 619452 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2010, Valdadige, Italy: White melon and lime zestiness. This wine is incredibly versatile with many dishes. Mouth-watering acidity also makes this a crisp, clean aperitif. Pinot Grigio food pairings: vegetarian dishes, seafood, steamed mussels, field green salads, brie, camenbert. Drink: 2010 - 2014 106450 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2012. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Charles Baker Wines Picone Vineyard Riesling 2011, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Bring you to your knees flavour: peach essence, sun-dappled pear and a host of heavenly green apple. A deep, resonant core of minerality and complexity. One of Canada's best producers of Riesling, if not the best. Drink: 2014 - 2027 241182 10.5% D 750 mL $37.20 Score: 95/100. March 2012. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart