Red Wine
Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A smooth and sensuous, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of plum, currant, blueberry, cedar and dark chocolate. Look for ripe dark berry, blueberry, mint, fine herbs, toasted nut and cedar spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, hearty meat stews, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2022 135202 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pieropan Vigna Garzon Amarone della Valpolicella 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Pieropan Vigna Garzon 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella is fragrant with ripe dates, dried cherry, chocolate and spicy aromas on the nose. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate with a mouthful of dark berry, dried cherry, raisins, chocolate, spice and savoury herb flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are firm. Decant two hours prior to pouring it with a Bistecca Florentine. Produced from organically-grown Croatina, Corvina, Rondinella wine grapes. Drink or hold. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: well-marbled prime rib roast, rack of lamb, roast pork. Drink: 2021 - 2029 16087 16.5% XD 750 mL $72.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emiliana Coyam Organic Red Blend 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This dazzling, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend is made from organically grown grapes. Aromas of dark spice and fleshy ripe black fruit. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: roast leg of venison with sautéed mushrooms and sweet onions, roast pheasant, fried wild rabbit on toast. Drink: 2023 - 2029 63891 14.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mascota Unánime Gran Vino Tinto 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Mascota Unánime 2018 is a big and robust red wine blend produced from sustainably grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc grapes (60%/25%/15%). The wine is rich and plushy with layers of cassis, black currant, blueberry, savoury herbs and spicy flavours vibrant and juicy on the palate. Tannins are structured. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from the San Carlos zone at the south end of the Uco Valley. Drink or hold. Food pairings: rib steak, slow-braised beef ribs, venison stew. Drink: 2023 - 2027 466938 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Knappstein Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2020, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Knappstein 2020 is a dry, full-bodied and supple Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec red wine blend lush with cassis, dark cherry, blueberry, minty and dark chocolate flavours balanced with vibrant acidity. Finishes long on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drink or hold. Cabernet Malbec food pairings: roast beef, grilled bavette steak, game sausages, goose. Drink: 2023 - 2026 26984 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de La Madone Le Perréon 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine de La Madone Le Perréon 2021 is produced by Jean Bererd et Fils. This dry, medium-bodied Beaujolais Village 100% Gamay is as enticing on the nose as it is on the palate with fragrant pink florals, raspberry, citrus zest, anise, white pepper spice and smoky flavours on the palate and a briny mineral finish. Tannins are supple. A lovely expression of Gamay produced from grapes sourced from the high-altitude granitic slopes of Perréon in the southern Beaujolais. Food pairings: grilled chicken, roast breast of veal, chicken and blueberry sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2025 981175 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pieropan Ruberpan Vigna Monte Garzon Valpolicella 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From Pieropan, Ruberpan Vigna Monte Garzon 2019 Valpolicella is produced from sustainably grown grapes from vines thriving in clay and calcareous soils at an altitude of 350 to 500 metres above sea level. This dry, spicy and flavoursome Valpo is a medium-bodied blend of 60% Corvina Veronese, 35% Rondinella Corvinone and Croatina Veronese with 5% grapes from old traditional vines. Fragrant with wild herbs, lavender, dark berry, cherry fruit flavours smooth and spicy on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and supple. Drink or hold. Valpolicella food pairings: rich meat pasta and tomato sauce, slow-braised beef brisket, roast boar. Drink: 2023 - 2027 22769 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Menguante Garnacha 2017, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: From Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo in the Cariñena wine region, Menguante 2017 Garnacha is excellent value at $18. This winery is located in Sistema Iberico in Aragon and vineyards are 550 to 750 metres above sea level, creating a wide variance between day and night temperatures and allowing the fruit to ripen, but still remain fresh. Old vines are between 30 and 80 years of age and the wine was aged eight months in French and American oak barrels. Deep red in the glass, the wine is fragrant with dark plum, dark berries, crushed raspberries, vanilla, toasty oak spice flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are supple. Drink or hold. Garnacha food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork. Drink: 2023 - 2024 313833 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Firriato Santagostino Baglio Sorìa 2015, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Firriato Santagostino Baglio Sorìa 2015 is a full-bodied, meaty Nero d'Avola and Syrah red wine blend from Sicily and is lushly layered with ripe dark cherry, plum, citrus zest and smoky, spicy flavours on the palate. Food pairings: mushroom risotto, duck confit, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2025 291369 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Tanesse 2018, Côtes De Bordeaux Cadillac, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Tanesse 2018 is a dry, juicy mouthful of ripe dark plum, blackberry, cassis, crushed raspberry, dried fine herbs and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant and silky on the palate. Produced from sustainably grown Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from a 130-acre estate close to Garonne river in Côtes De Bordeaux Cadillac, Bordeaux wine region. Pretty delish now! Food pairings: roast beef, steaks, lamb ragu, roast pheasant. Drink: 2023 - 2028 666628 13.7% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vignobles & Compagnie Les Sources De Montmirail 2018, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: From Vignobles & Compagnie, Les Sources De Montmirail 2018 is a vibrant, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre sourced from vines growing in clay-limestone and stony soils on alluvial terraces and steep hillsides in the Gigondas, Rhône wine region. The wine is unoaked and is bright on the nose with liquid cherry, red berry, flinty mineral flavours balanced with vibrant acidity on the palate. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast pork, leg of lamb, veal chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28610 14.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Solanera 2019, Yecla D.O., Spain: From Castaño, Solanera 2019 is an easy-to-enjoy red wine blend of Viñas Viejas Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache sourced from Spain`s Yecla wine region. Grapes were hand-harvested and the wine was aged for 10 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and smooth on the palate, look for blueberry, dark plum, black cherry, cedar brush spice, subtle savoury herbs and pepper spice flavours. Pour with an equally juicy roast of pork. Food pairings: roast lamb, grilled pork chops, pepper steak. Drink: 2023 - 2028 276162 14.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone Red Tail 2020 Merlot is a vegan-friendly 100% Merlot sourced from the Featherstone Vineyard in the Niagara Peninsula. Great value at $20, look for fresh black cherry, plum, spicy and savoury herb flavours smooth and supple on the palate. Featherstone's Red Tail Merlot pays homage to the winery's use of falconry to protect those juicy Merlot grapes from the flocks of birds in the know. Merlot food pairings: beef, cheese, poultry, pork tenderloin , quesadillas, game. Drink: 2023 - 2027 131540 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carpineto Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Carpineto Riserva 2017 Nobile Di Montepulciano is produced from mostly Sangiovese with some Canaiolo. Most of the wine was aged in Slavonian oak casks for two years with a portion in French oak barrels. Fragrant with bright cherry and baking spice aromas, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant with ripe, tart red berry and cherry, dried herbs, pepper and well-integrated oak spice. Tannins are fine-grained and rounded. Decant for two hours if having tonight, but can easily cellar to 2030. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: grilled sirloin steak, tourtière, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2033 368910 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 95/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chilensis Signature Series Pinot Noir 2017, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Chilensis Signature Series 2017 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied PN produced from sustainably grown grapes. Lovely and fresh with tart cherry, red currant and spicy aromas and flavours smooth and supple on the palate. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, veal chops from the grill, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28591 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rymill Shiraz 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Rymill 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the winery's Riddoch Run vineyard in the Coonawarra wine region, and is plushy with ripe dark fruit, blackberry, plum, black olive, dried wild herbs and toasty oak spice flavours textured on the palate. Tannins are fine. The wine was matured for 20 months in French (25% new) and American (4% new) oak barrels with an additional 18 months in bottle prior to its release. Shiraz food pairings: roast beef dinner, duck confit, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2024 26951 15.6% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Fond Croze Le Serre De La Garde 2020, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine Fond Croze Le Serre De La Garde 2020 is produced from organically grown Grenache and Syrah wine grapes from the Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône wine region. Amazing value at $17, the wine is fragrant with fresh violets, blueberry, dark cherry and raspberry flavours with a hint of minerality on the finish. Very nicely done! Tannins are supple. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled bavette steak, rack of lamb, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28545 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Posta Paulucci Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: La Posta Paulucci 2020 Malbec is crafted by Laura Catena and is produced form sustainably grown grapes sourced from a 45-year-old site in Ugarteche at the southern end of Luján de Cuyo. Excellent value at $20, the wine is dry, full-bodied and bright with dark plum, ripe red cherry, blackberry, anise, toasty oak spice and minerally flavours concentrated on the palate. Tannins are supple. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: pepperoni pizza, beef, turkey, hamburgers, cheddar. Drink: 2023 - 2028 75515 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Aylesbury Waterfall Gully Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Ferguson Valley, Western Australia, Australia: From Ferguson Valley, Western Australia, Aylesbury Waterfall Gully 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied, elegant and beautifully crafted Cab with fresh black currant, dark cherry, mint, chocolate, toasty nut and oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drinking beautifully now. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast turkey, rabbit fricassee, New York striploin steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 27363 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vinedressers Pinot Noir 2018, Lake Erie North Shore, South Islands, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Pelee Island Winery in the South Islands wine region, Vinedressers 2018 Pinot Noir is bright and fresh with aromas of red plum, cherry, raspberry, savoury herb, earthy mushroom, chocolate and smoky spicy flavours rich on the palate. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the Lake Erie North Shore wine region. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, lamb chops, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 325282 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Brunely 2020, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France: From Vacqueyras, Rhône wine region, Domaine Brunely 2020 is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is a rich, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with a splash or two of Cinsault and Carignan. The wine was aged in concrete vats to retain the wine's fresh fruit flavours and florals. look for juicy red berry, rose petals, fine herbs and white pepper flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are Velcroish. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours Général Paris. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast chicken, pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 20629 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Donnachiara Irpinia Aglianico 2020, Campania D.O.C., Italy: Donnachiara Irpinia 2020 Aglianico is a fragrant and juicy red wine from the Campania wine region. Bright with aromas of wild blackberry, red berry fruit, rosemary, plum and baking spice flavours smoky and savoury on the palate. Drink or hold. Aglianico food pairings: vegetarian pizza, rich tomato sauce and pasta, meat lasagne. Drink: 2023 - 2027 262956 13% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Martinez Lacuesta 2010, Rioja Alta, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Martinez Lacuesta Gran Reserva 2010 is a mature Rioja produced from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and elegant with plum, savoury herb, dried red berry fruit, fig and subtle spicy flavours silky on the palate. This Gran Reserva was aged 36 months in American-oak barrels and a further 54 months in bottle. Tannins are polished. Decant for one hour prior to pouring it with a juicy roast pork. Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta was founded in 1895 in Haro, Rioja and was one of the original bodegas instrumental in establishing the Regulatory Body of the Rioja wine D.O. Food pairings: tourtiere, burgers, ribs, pork chops. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30316 14.1% XD 750 mL $48.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tarapacá Biodiversity Edition 2020, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Tarapacá Biodiversity Edition Gran Reserva 2020 is a vegan-friendly, organic red wine blend produced from 58% Carmenère, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc grapes. Grapes were organically grown and Ecocert certified. Fragrant, dry and medium-plus-bodied, look for ripe blackberry, dark cherry, dried tobacco leaf, nutty and spicy flavours bright, textured and lingering on the palate. Tannins are polished. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast breast of veal, sirloin steaks from the grill, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2030 28598 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Penley Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Penley Phoenix 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, elegant, medium-bodied and earthy Coonawarra Cab with dark plum, liquid cherry, cocoa, baking and cedar brush spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast, grilled game sausages, meaty stews, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2028 639575 14.8% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vivaldi Valpolicella Ripasso 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Vivaldi 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Ripasso produced from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. Look for ripe dark fruits, dark cherry, anise, cinnamon and clove spices on this juicy, vibrant red with velvety tannins. Enjoy with game sausages from the grill. Valpolicella Ripasso food pairings: meaty lasagne, cheesy pizza, Bistecca Florentine. Drink: 2023 - 2028 16222 14.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sophenia Karma Malbec 2020, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Sophenia Karma 2020 Malbec is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fruity with ripe blueberry, mulberry, dried fine herbs, pepper and clove spice flavours brilliant on the palate. Tannins are structured. Good now, better in 2024. Malbec food pairings: duck confit, tourtiere, veal cutlets. Drink: 2024 - 2029 28085 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Silkwood Estate The Walcott Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia: From Pemberton, Western Australia wine region, Silkwood Estate The Walcott 2018 is a single vineyard Shiraz and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and savoury with black cherry compote, plum, herbal and subtle spicy flavours supple on the palate. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: rib steak, slow-braised beef ribs, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2028 26990 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castello di Radda Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castello di Radda 2019 Chianti Classico is produced from mostly Sangiovese with a splash or two of Colorino and Canaiolo added to the mix. Dry, brilliant and concentrated with sour cherry, red berry, dried fine herbs, chocolate, subtle spicy flavours refined and silky on the palate. Drink or hold. The Radda zone enjoys cool growing conditions and vines thrive in the wine region's compact clay and 'alberese' soils giving the wine its brightness and elegance. Castello Di Radda is a modern winery located in the heart of the Classico zone. Chianti Classico food pairings: spaghetti and meatballs, vegetarian lasagne, cheese ravioli with a rich meat sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2029 16448 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zaha Toko Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley wine region, Zaha Toko Vineyard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, fruity and robust red rich and concentrated with blackberry, plum, chocolate and spicy flavours creamy and brilliant on the palate. Tannins are structured. Enjoy with a sirloin steak from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: game stews, beef ribs from the grill, roast goose. Drink: 2023 - 2025 28080 13.9% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Doudet-Naudin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Doudet-Naudin 2020 Pinot Noir is a bright and beautifully balanced PN from the Burgundy wine region. Look for ripe black plum, cold black tea, vanilla, pepper and oak spice flavours savoury, fresh and lingering on the palate. Tannins are Velcroish. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, veal medallions in a rich mushroom sauce, grilled lamb sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2026 29937 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Malivoire Vivant 2021 Rosé is a vegan-friendly rosé produced from sustainably-grown 88% Pinot Noir and 12% Pinot Gris grapes sourced from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Fresh with vibrant cherry, rhubarb, crab apple, lavender and citrus zest flavours with a long citrusy finish. Produced by Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar. Rosé food pairings: soft herbal cheeses with dried fruit, strawberry and spinach salad with poppy seed dressing, fresh oysters or citrus poached shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2024 498535 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lakeview Cellars Serenity Pinot Noir Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Lakeview Cellars Serenity 2020 is a Pinot Noir driven-rosé blend with 10% Gamay Noir and 5% Chardonnay Musqué. As lovely on the nose as it is on the palate with ripe strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and citrus zest flavours. Says "summer" right out of the glass. Chill and enjoy this medium-bodied sipper with goat cheese and garden salads. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: roast turkey, salmon, salads with a berry vinaigrette. Drink: 2022 - 2023 16953 12% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Sant'anna Prosecco 2021, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Sant'anna 2021 Prosecco is vivacious, dry and vibrant with fresh apple, pear, citrus and subtle fine herb flavours on the palate. A lovely, refreshing sparkler to chill and enjoy on its own or with charcuterie and creamy cheeses. Prosecco food pairings: creamy cheeses, charcuterie, sushi, salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31462 11% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
l'Ormarins Brut Rosé Cap Classique Sparkling 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From South Africa's Western Cape wine region, L'ormarins 2016 is a Cap Classique sparkling rosé blend of 70% Pinot Noir with the balance in Chardonnay. Produced by Anthonij Rupert, this traditional method bubble is weighty and rich from resting two years on its fine lees. Look for ripe red berry, apple, lemon curd and creamy flavours delivered on a fine and persistent mousse. Absolutely delish and amazing value as well at $20. Sparkling food pairings: seafood canapes, salads, grilled prawns, smoked salmon on baguette. Drink: 2023 - 2024 28586 12.3% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pitars Prosecco Rosé 2020, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Pitars 2020 Prosecco is great value at $19. Produced from mostly Glera grapes with 10% in Pinot Nero, this lively Prosecco rosé is fragrant with ripe strawberry, citrus zest and fine herb flavours delivered on a sparkly persistent mousse. A fun bubble to enjoy chilled on its own or with salads and seafood canapes. Prosecco Rosé food pairings: seafood canapes, salads, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 29946 11.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vincent d'Astrée Equinoxe Champagne 2005, Champagne A.C., France: Vincent d'Astrée Equinoxe Premier Cru 2005 vintage champagne is complex and nuanced all at the same time ;) Golden in the glass and on the palate with a fine and persistent mousse of dried apple, bready, toasted nut, honeyed citrus flavours balanced with vibrant acidity and finishing long and savoury on the palate. Champagne food pairings: creamy cheeses, caviar and crackers, fish and chips, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2025 29947 12% D 750 mL $76.95 Score: 92/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Staete Landt Annabel Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Staete Landt Annabel 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown estate grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Fragrant with lemon-lime zest, tropical fruits and zesty on the palate with yellow apple, peach, soft orange zest and tropical fruit flavours mouth-wateringly long on the finish. Drink or hold. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: brunch dishes, green salads topped with herbed goat cheese, pan-fried lemon sole, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2024 648691 12.5% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Chardonnay 2021, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses 2021 Chardonnay is great value at $20. A dry, medium-bodied and fresh Chardonnay, grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines thriving in limestone and schist soils in high-altitude vineyards near the sea in the Languedoc. The wine is fragrant with aromas of ripe yellow apple, pear, ripe peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest flavours and minerally notes satin-silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy it on its own or pour with a pork tenderloin en croute. Chardonnay food pairings: seafood salad, chilled prawns with strawberry champagne dressing, seafood ceviche. Drink: 2023 - 2024 10621 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Muddy Water Growers' Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand: From Waipara, South Island, Muddy Water Growers' Series 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a weighty, dry, medium-bodied SB rich with ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, soft orange citrus and fine herb flavours on the palate finishing on a briny mineral note. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tanks to retain its full flavours and enticing aromas. Chill and enjoy with a seafood ceviche. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiche, brunch dishes, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30158 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc 2021, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Radford Dale Vinum 2021 is a vegan friendly Chenin Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes from 40-plus year old bush vines. Excellent value at $20, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and citrus zesty on the palate with layers of ripe pear, peach and quince finishing long on a stony mineral note. Drinking beautifully now. Chenin Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, quail stuffed with dried apricot fruit and wild mushrooms, grilled fish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 13338 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos 2020 Chardonnay was produced under the direction of Thomas Bachelder. A portion of the Chardonnay grapes for this vintage came from the Talon Ridge Vineyard and blended into the Chardonnay from Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard. Expressive and impressive with a lovely, pillowy mouthful of fresh pear, quince, Meyer lemon, nutty and nuanced on the palate with subtle spicy and mineral notes. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, buttered lobster rolls, roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, smoked salmon. Drink: 2023 - 2026 184549 13% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Skouras Salto Wild Yeast Mavrofilero 2021, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: Skouras Salto Wild Yeast 2021 Moscofilero is produced from a Mavrofilero clone. The wine is fragrant with rose petal, white florals, sweet spices, melon and citrus zest flavours mouth-watering and richly textured on the palate. This vintage was produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard, 1968 feet above sea level and the wine was aged in stainless steel tank with a short period on its fine lees to retain its fruit freshness and florals. Chill and enjoy it with traditional calamari or grilled prawns. Drink or hold. Mavrofilero food pairings: calamari, fried fish canapes, chicken souvlaki, Greek salad. Drink: 2023 - 2027 31521 12% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tyrrell's Chardonnay 2019, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: From Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Tyrrell's 2019 Chardonnay comes from a long winemaking family lineage established in 1858. This stylish Chard is fresh and bright with ripe stone fruit, orchard fruit, citrus zest and nuanced oak spice flavours, dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant on the palate. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine also spent five months in a combination of new and neutral French oak barrels. Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, grilled chicken dishes, pan-fried halibut in lemon butter. Drink: 2023 - 2025 22985 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Allan Scott 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes from Marlborough, South Island. The wine is so named after Allan Scott who helped launch the New Zealand wine revolution when he planted vineyards in the Marlborough in 1973. Look for soft citrus, lime zest, fine herbal flavours, wild thyme and grassy notes on this vibrant, mouth-watering and delish SB. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiche, brunch dishes, pasta Primavera, grilled chicken, butternut squash risotto. Drink: 2023 - 2024 27022 12.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cap Royal Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Médocaine, Cap Royal 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Bordeaux SB at $19. This wine is bone-dry, fresh and elegant with summer-kissed white florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, pepper spice and vanilla flavours silky on the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barrels and was crafted by world renown winemaker Jean-René Matignon. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, goat cheese and grilled artichoke galette, grilled chicken, herbed flatbreads. Drink: 2023 - 2024 18491 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Pinot Gris 2020, Alsace A.C., France: Pierre Sparr Grande Reserve 2020 Pinot Gris is a fresh, elegant and silky Alsatian PG, fragrant with honeysuckle, fresh pear and fine herbs, lithe and lovely on the palate. So easy to love and excellent value as well at $22. Pinot Gris food pairings: Caesar Salad, fried Gruyere cheese sandwich, raclette, egg dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 983395 13.1% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dr. Zenzen Gewürztraminer 2021, Rheinhessen Qualitätswein, Germany: From the Rheinhessen wine region, Dr. Zenzen 2021 Gewürztraminer is fragrant with rose petals, lychee and ginger spice aromas and is fresh, mouth-filling and silky-smooth on the palate. Excellent value at $19 on this medium-sweet Gew. Chill and enjoy it with spicy Asian foods. Gewürztraminer food pairings: sushi, Korean-style chicken wings, ham steak, wiener schnitzel. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31819 10% M 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Jacky Marteau Sauvignon Touraine 2021, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire wine region, Domaine Jacky Marteau 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is great value at $16. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Touraine in the Loire, the wine is juicy and citrus zesty with fresh herbs, bell pepper and lime-lemony flavours vibrant on the palate. Brother and sister Rodolphe and Ludivine oversee the estate and are the winery's fourth-generation winemakers. Sauvignon Touraine food pairings: Thai green curry fish, fresh oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 745349 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2021, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: From the Kamptal wine region, Loimer 2021 Grüner Veltliner is a dry, medium-bodied and zesty Gruner from a great vintage. Look for ripe stone fruit, green herbs, grassy and white pepper flavours intense on the palate and lingering on a mineral note. Produced by Loimer, a well-respected winemaker in Austria. Chill and enjoy it with some smoked salmon on baguette or herbed quiches. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: linguini with rose sauce, creamy green herb risotto, seafood pasta carbonara. Drink: 2023 - 2026 142240 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio, California, United States: Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio has lemon-lime aromas and zesty flavours. Pair with grilled chicken. . 112995 13% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2021, South Of France, France: Gérard Bertrand 2021 Viognier is an amazing value at $17. Dry, bright and elegant, concentrated with flavours of peach, tropical fruits, citrus zest and ginger spice balanced with mouth-watering acidity. An excellent value Viognier from Southwest France. Viognier food pairings: grilled shrimp, lobster, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 147975 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Drea's Wine Co. Drea's Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp and fresh with aromas of gooseberries and lime citrus. Perfect for salads and seafood. Medium-bodied and vibrant. Drink: 2022 - 2024 16452 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.50 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Pinot Grigio 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Vibrant, mouth-watering and refreshing, this BC Pinot Grigio is a great aperitif or companion to seafood. Light-bodied without any heavy oak. Great price! Drink: 2021 - 2023 12.4% D 750 mL $14.99 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Wagner Family of Wine's winemaker Jenny Wagner, Emmolo 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with lime, citrus, tropical fruit, lemongrass, fine herb and minerally flavours on the palate. The wine is so named for Jenny's great-grandfather, Salvatore Emmolo, who immigrated from Italy to Rutherford in 1923 and started a grapevine rootstock nursery. Chill and enjoy with seafood dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, light pastas, spring green salads, goat cheese and baguette. Drink: 2022 - 2025 96016 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lakeview Wine Co. Mindful Pinot Grigio, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mindful Pinot Grigio is a fresh low alcohol Niagara white wine from Lakeview Wine Co. Peach and green apple aromas carry nicely with the clean light finish. Also a great value less than $15. Pair with grilled chicken. Pinot Grigio food pairings: Grilled chicken, summer salads, veggie burgers. 25461 8% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marchand-Tawse Chardonnay 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Marchand-Tawse 2020 Chardonnay is a dry, full-bodied, savoury, rich and nutty Old World Burgundian Chardonnay and a collaboration between French vigneron Pascal Marchand and the Niagara winery Tawse. The wine is delicate and elegant with fresh apple, pear, stone fruit and citrusy notes with beautifully balanced acidity and a long minerally finish. The Chardonnay grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines 36 years of age grown in limestone soils. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed with the wine spending 15 months on its lees in French oak barrels. The wine was racked once prior to bottling. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes with lemon sauce, seafood, oysters on the half shell with strawberry mignonette. Drink: 2023 - 2026 414557 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 89/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kellerei Bozen Pinot Grigio 2020, Südtirol Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Kellerei Bozen 2020 Pinot Grigio is a stylish, zesty and cool-climate PG from the Alto Adige in northern Italy. Grapes are grown in gravelly soils in Bolzano, known for creating wines with light smoky aromas. The wine was produced in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks to retain maximum freshness and aromas. Look for fresh, ripe apple, pear, nutty, honeysuckle flavours and smoky notes zesty on the palate. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Berliner Wein Trophy. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, baked mussel and clam casserole, spring greens salad with pear and apple. Drink: 2023 - 2024 249466 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart