Denise scored this wine: 90/100

great wine to pair with italian food- good value!

Denise scored this wine: 90/100

Light tannin, fruity - great with red meat

Denise scored this wine: 88/100

Cava is a sparkling wine from Spain, using the same production style as Champagne. Traditionally made from macabeu, parellada and xarello grape varieties, the majority of cava comes from Catalonia. This wine exhibits aromas of citrus and pear and a hint of baked bread. On the palate, it is crisp with a pleasing fine mousse and green apple, peach and lime zest. Available for $15.55 at SAQ locations, it makes for a festive sipper or a reasonably priced addition to your Sunday morning mimosas. It also pairs nicely with oysters, salmon, poultry dishes and cow or goat milk cheeses.

Denise scored this wine: 88/100

Description Full body, but lacking complexity In 2009, this wine held the #76 spot on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list. Tasting Note There's a sense of elegance to the well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. Drink now. Smart Buy. Score - 90. (Kim Marcus, www.winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2009)

Denise scored this wine: 84/100

Literally meaning “green or young wine”, Vinho Verde is a Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC) in Northern Portugal. Light, crisp and aromatic, you will find lemon and floral overtones which are also present on the palate. With a slight effervescence, this medium-dry wine is known for its high acidity and loves to be paired with food. At $10.95, you will want to have a few on hand to try with spicy curries, grilled seafood and summertime salads.