Number of Wines Recommended: 73
Review date: December 5, 2009
The highlights in this Vintages release include:
– 17 wines under $20
– Best value white: Orange zest and apricot lively Pinot Gris from Alsace for seafood and pork $13.95
– Favourite white: Chardonnay from the wine that put New Zealand on the map for for roast chicken 93/100
– Best value red (tied): Berry-ripe red from Chile for steak and hamburgers $14.95
– Best value red (tied): Spanish red for mushroom and rice dishes $15.95
– Favorite red: Cult Cabernet from Napa Valley that will age for decades 95/100
– Favourite Sparkling Wine: A Champagne to toast the New Year in style 90/100
– Best Value Sparkling Wine: A tasty, bargain bubble from Italy $17.95
– Favourite Dessert Wine: Niagara’s iconic dessert wine maker gives you a sparkling version for holiday treats 91/100
You can see a complete sample set of reviews here.
Here are the text-only shopping lists for the reviews with wine names, tasting notes, scores, food matches & recipes:
– December 1
(bonus set: general list)
