While millions watched the Superbowl yesterday, our crack team of Sommeliers gathered for a Super-Sunday Tasting of more than 70 wines, quarterbacking hundreds of wine reviews posted live on the site as well as shares on Twitter, Facebook and other social media.
You can get the complete shopping list of these wines showing how many bottles are in stock at your closest liquor stores. Our next team tasting will be April 12.
In the video above, Kristin Perrin, a Certified Sommelier who judges the Algonquin College Sommelier Program Service Exam, talks about her favourite wine of the tasting: Benjamin Bridge Sparkling Wine from Nova Scotia.
Amid tables of bottles, glasses, spittons, smartphones, tablets, and even a few retro pencils and pads, the team worked their way through a wide range of wine styles, price points and regions to find the best values for our readers.
Certified Sommelier and Wine Events Planner Monique Ippolito talks about pairing wine with the seasons, and even your moods.
Half time for us was grabbing a slice of cheese and baquette …
Sommelier Instructor Olivier de Maisonneuve has found a terrific wine for your Valentine’s Day dinner: Henry of Pelham Baco Noir Reserve.
Sommelier in training Courtney Flood talks about Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz and food pairings.
Sommelier Lori Kilmartin talks about Heartland Stickback, an Australian red wine blend of Shiraz, Cabernet and Dolcetto.
Certified Sommelier Doug McMillan talks about Henry of Pelham’s Cabernet Merlot blend.
Here are some of our previous team tastings:
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Below are all of the wines we tasted together on Sunday. Click on “Full Review” for each wine to see the team’s tasting notes, scores, food pairings and recipes:
White Wine
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Chardonnay 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
E. & J. Gallo Winery Bear Flag Soft White Blend, California: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Errazuriz Chardonnay 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
McWilliams Pinot Grigio 2013, South Eastern Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Pinot Grigio 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
McWilliams Hanwood Estate Chardonnay 2012, South Eastern Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2013, Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, California, United States: Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Mirassou Winery Pinot Grigio 2013, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Chardonnay 2013, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Riesling 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
McWilliams Hanwood Moscato 2013, South Australia, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Folonari Pinot Grigio 2013, Veneto, Italy: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Ruffino Classico Orvieto 2013, Umbria, Italy: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Franciscan Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Red Wine
E. & J. Gallo Winery Bear Flag Red Blend, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Barossa Valley, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2012, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
JJ Mcwilliam’s Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Ruffino Il Ducale 2011, Tuscany, Italy: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Dancing Bull Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
McWilliams Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, New South Wales, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
McWilliams Hanwood Estate Shiraz 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Fifty Shades of Grey Red Satin 2011, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Folie À Deux Zinfandel 2012, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Argentina, Argentina: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Vieni Estates Aglianico 2011, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2011, South Africa: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Wynns The Gables Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Coonawarra, Australia: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Merlot 2013, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Axia Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro 2010, Florina P.G.I., Greece: Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Baco Noir 2013, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Simi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Chateau Timberlay 2011, Bordeaux AOC, France: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Cusumano Nero D’avola 2013, Sicily, Italy: Plush Pork Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Mayor De Castilla Crianza 2010, Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 2012, Barossa Valley, Australia: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Alceño 12 Meses Monastrell 2011, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
[yellow tail] Big Bold Red, New South Wales, Australia: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Beronia Reserva Tempranillo 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia: Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Trapiche Extravaganza 2013, Argentina, Argentina: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, United States: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Southbrook Vineyards Connect Red 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Gayda Syrah 2012, Languedoc, France: Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Heartland Stickleback Red 2012, South Australia: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Clos Du Bois Merlot 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Plush Pork Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Syrah 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Plush Pork Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Apothic Wines Apothic Red California 2013, United States: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Alamos Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Best Beef Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Whitehaven Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany, Italy: Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Ruffino Ducale Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Torres Infinite 2012, Catalunya, Spain: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Laguna De La Nava Gran Reserva 2008, Valdepenas, Spain: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Rosés
Kim Crawford Pansy! Rose 2014, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Harwood Estates Winery Friends Rosé 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Sparkling Wine
Benjamin Bridge Brut Reserve 2008, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Cuvée Rosé Sparkling Wine, New Zealand: Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Oyster Bay Brut Cuvée Sparkling, Marlborough, New Zealand: Splendid Salad Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Benjamin Bridge Brut 2008, Nova Scotia, Canada: Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Barefoot Cellars Bubbly Pinot Grigio, California, United States: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Dessert Wine
Creekside Cabernet Icewine 2012, Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry Of Pelham Icewine Cabernet 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Divine Dessert Wine Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Riesling Icewine 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full Review Add to: Shopping List Cellar
