Here are my top picks from the May 12 Vintages Release. You can also get all 73 of my Best Value Wines and Top Rated Wines for red, white, rose, sparkling and dessert wines that encompass many price points, styles and regions. I’ve also already posted my picks for June 9 Vintages Release.
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2010 Lingenfelder Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz, Germany
Mild and tasting; perfect aperitif. Light-bodied with some fleshy ripe peach sweetness. Pair with: soft cheeses, pork roast with peach salsa. Drink: 2012-2016. 87593 11% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2012 Best Value White Wine
2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from one of the leading producers. This half bottle size is perfect for nights own your own. Lemon and lime zest brighten the heart of this wine and any day. Pair with: seafood, salads, veggie-based finger foods. Drink: 2012-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL $9.95 Score: 90/100. Best Value White Wine
2009 Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, California
Smoky with a lemon-bright finish. Long and contemplative on the palate with lovely flavours of lime and melon that roll over one another. Drink: 2012-2018. 147488 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. Top Rated White Wine
2008 Cave Spring Riesling, Beamsville Bench, Ontario
Canada’s best riesling! Lemon light cuts through a cloudy day and washes over your senses. Petrol (don’t be afraid) and lime and loveliness. Drink: 2012-2018. 566026 11.5% MD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. Top Rated White Wine
2010 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy
Want a tasty, full-bodied, reasonably priced Italian red for pizza or pasta? This is your wine! Stunning for the price. This organic wine has just 16 mg/l of free sulphur. Pair with: organic burgers, gourmet sausages. Drink: 2012-2015. 134585 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. Best Value Red Wine
2008 Liberty School Syrah, California
Juicy and succulent with aromas and flavours of fleshy dark plums. Loaded with mulberry and blackberry notes that glide and slide along polished tannins with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Lovely! Drink: 2012-2015. 942383 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. Best Value Red Wine
2010 Two Hands Shiraz Angels’ Share, Mclaren Vale, Australia
A gusher of a wine with mouth-watering fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of blackberries and dark raspberries. Loaded with flavour and character. Smooth and full-bodied with a delightfully long finish. You’ll want to hold on to this wine with two hands, lest someone try to snatch it from you! Drink: 2012-2016. 9480 14.6% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. Top Rated Red Wine
2010 La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
Whenever I see La Crema pinot noir on a restaurant list, I know it’s going to be a great meal, no matter what we’re having food-wise. This subtle red is silky smooth enough not to clash with seafood yet it’s loaded with fleshy cherry flavours for meatier dishes. Perfection though is roast chicken or planked salmon. Absolutely phenomenal for this price. Pair with: chicken, duck, pork. Drink: 2012-2016. 719435 13.9% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. Top Rated Red Wine
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