Red Wine
Hester Creek Estate Winery Syrah 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A stunning full bodied BC red wine made from the Syrah grape and a dash of Viognier for a floral lift mid-palate. Aromas of violets, dark plums and smoke. Smooth and luscious with a long finish. Pair with rack of lamb. Syrah food pairings: charcuterie, roast chicken, lamb chops, beef kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2027 14.1% D 750 mL $29.99 Score: 93/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Josh Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, North Coast, California, United States: From Joseph Carr, Josh Reserve 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from select sites in Napa, Sonoma, Lake County and Mendocino. Full-bodied and fruity, this California Cab is rich with ripe dark cherry, cassis, mint, hazelnut and vanilla flavours comfy, cozy on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Pour with braised short ribs and aged cheddar cheeses. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised short ribs, grilled beef bavette steak, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2028 648675 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Left Field The Hatchling Merlot Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay, North Island, Left Field's The Hatchling 2019 is a unique, dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty red wine blend of 60% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Tempranillo. Fragrant and rich with plum, dark berry and spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are firm. Merlot Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc food pairings: meat pies, ribs from the grill, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25807 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From Willamette Valley, Oregon, Erath 2019 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied, juicy PN bright with fresh red berry, raspberry, fine herbs, subtle spicy flavours with notes of cola on the finish. Good now, better in 2024 when it begins to show its best. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops, roast chicken, lamb lollipops from the grill. Drink: 2024 - 2027 28366 13% XD 750 mL $48.95 Score: 92/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Character Red 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Character Red 2021 is a blended red wine from Hester Creek Vineyards. Layered with blackberry, red berry, mocha and toasty spice, the wine is silky on the palate with a plummy chocolate finish. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Pour with burgers from the grill. Character Red food pairings: ossobuco, pork tenderloin, ribs, meaty pasta. Drink: 2023 - 2026 13.7% D 750 mL $22.99 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif 2019, Suisun Valley, California, United States: From the Wagner Family of Wine, Caymus-Suisun 2019 Durif is produced from Petite Sirah. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, and a broody deep violet in the glass, but fragrant with blue florals, bright blueberry and plum, mint, dark chocolate, bay leaf and savoury herbs silky smooth on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Pour with prime rib from the grill done rare. Grand Durif food pairings: well-marbled ribeye steak, pork roast, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15425 15.4% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 93/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery King's Ransom Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Okanagan Falls, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous BC Cabernet Sauvignon that still needs cellar time. Aromas of cassis and wild blackberry wrapped in toasty oak. Complex and concentrated. Only 175 cases produced. Decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020 - 2026 15% XD 750 mL $150.00 Score: 93/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vine Cabernet Franc 2020, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full bodied red wine from Hester Creek Vineyards with cherry aromas with plum and mocha flavours. Pair with braised beef dishes. Old Vine Cabernet Franc food pairings: slow roasted duck confit with fresh garden herbs. Drink: 2023 - 2025 467332 14.6% D 750 mL $29.99 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Reif Estate Winery Fortune Gamay Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Niagara rose made from the Gamay grape. Notes of field strawberries, watermelon and cherry. Pair with seafood. Gamay Rosé food pairings: barbecued chicken, grilled pork, grilled bell pepper sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 372466 12.5% D 750 mL $20.15 Score: 89/100. March 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château d'Aquéria Tavel Rosé 2021, Rhône A.C., France: Château d'Aquéria 2021 Tavel is dry, full-bodied Tavel fragrant with sage, lavender, rose petals, dried strawberry and earthy aromas with a soft orange finish on the palate. Produced from mostly Grenache with Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc and Picpoul added to the mix. Chill and enjoy with grilled salmon . Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2022 - 2024 319368 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Adobe Reserva Rosé 2021, Casablanca Valley, Chile: An organic, vegan wine from Emiliana Vineyards, Adobe Reserva Rosé 2021 has aromas of field strawberries and watermelon. Pair with spinach feta quiche. Rosé food pairings: cold chicken salad, shrimp tempura, grilled fish. Drink: 2023 - 2024 274399 12.5% D 750 mL $13.80 Score: 89/100. March 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Cabernet Franc Rose 2022 from Hester Creek has red berry aromas and flavours with a melon and limestone finish. Pour this with pork chops from the grill. Cabernet Franc Rosé food pairings: Cured meats, medium to strong cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 776500 12.9% D 750 mL $19.99 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé Champagne, Reims, Champagne, France: A stunning Rosé Champagne with lively notes of field strawberries and melon. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to shellfish or grilled seafood. Drink: 2021 - 2026 19661 12.5% XD 750 mL $98.90 Score: 93/100. March 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Creekside Backyard Bubbly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A sparkling Ontario V.Q.A. wine from Creekside Estates with aromas of apple, pear and zesty, racy citrus flavours. Pour with pineapple pizza and trip to the beach. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: pad Thai, Hawaiian pizza, spring greens salad. Drink: 2023 - 2024 398628 14.4% D 750 mL $30.00 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Crisp, clean New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of fresh lime and lemongrass. Pair with shellfish or seafood. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fish and chips, lentil and cold bean salad, goat cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2024 308288 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Westcott Vineyards Lillias Chardonnay 2021, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lillias Chardonnay 2021 is a vegan frindly white wine from from Westcott Vineyards with aromas of golden apples, pear and honeycomb. Pour with vegetarian dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fired scallops, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2024 425322 12.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Adobe Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Casablanca Valley, Chile: An organic zesty white wine with aromas of asparagus and canned peas with sunshine citrus on the palate. A great pairing with veggie dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shellfish, light fish, sushi, pastas with seafood sauces, cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2024 266049 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.00 Score: 90/100. March 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc is always so good year after year and the 2020 SB is dry, balanced and so concentrated with ripe stone fruit, guava, grapefruit zest, chalky oyster shell and briny mineral flavours zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy with pan-fried oysters with a squeeze of lemon juice. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Masala salad, saffron potato cakes, spinach and watercress salad with raspberry dressing. Drink: 2023 - 2024 677450 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. March 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart