Argentina
Don Cristóbal 1492 Bonarda 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Great value on this Bonardo and Merlot blend with ripe blueberry, blackberry, soft plummy, black olive flavours, matched with good acidity for food. Tannins are easy. Pair with burgers and ribs. Bonarda food pairings: turkey tetrazzini, tagliatelle alla Bolognese (pasta), roasted veal. Drink: 2020 - 2023 261941 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos de los Siete 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by the much-respected consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, this is a medium-bodied, lush and savoury mostly Malbec with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Creamy on the palate with ripe blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and toasty nut flavours finishing long. Tannins are velvety. Pour with a juicy rib eye steak. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, liver and onions, pork sausages and grilled veggies. Drink: 2020 - 2024 622571 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Piattelli Vineyards Torrontés 2019, Cafayate Valley, Argentina: A well-balanced and zesty Torrontés produced from grapes sourced from Parral vineyards in the Cafayate Valley. A quarter of the wine is fermented in American oak barrel with the balance of the wine on its lees to give more structure and finesse to the wine. Vibrant with yellow pear, pineapple, lemongrass, lime zest and mineral flavours. Chill and enjoy now with mild spicy curries. Torrontés food pairings: prawn salad, grilled chicken breast with mango mandarin coulis, seafood pizza. Drink: 2020 - 2021 536672 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Mountadam High Eden Estate Chardonnay 2016, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Eden Valley in South Australia, Mountadam High Eden Estate Chardonnay can be mistaken for a Meursault Chardonnay from Burgundy. Dry, medium-plus-bodied elegant in texture, creamy on the palate with tropical fruit, stone fruit, grapefruit and well-integrated toasty oak flavours. Pair with fresh steamed lobster in melted butter. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. Drink: 2020 - 2024 333211 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Produced by the Ashmead Family, a full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Shiraz and Merlot grapes. Select barrels of each of the finished wines are chosen for this blend which is partially fermented in concrete and barrel. Elderton winery is certified Carbon Neutral. Look for ripe blackberry, cassis, black plum, cherry, garrigue herb and spicy flavours on this Big Barossa red. Tannins are smooth with a long elegant finish. Pair with roast beef. 'Ode to Lorraine' is a tribute to their mother Lorraine instrumental in the success of Elderton. Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot food pairings: meatloaf, pork tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2035 976423 14.5% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A rich ruby Cab with bright cassis, black fruit, mocha, meaty, minty, cedar spice and smoky vanilla flavours. Full-bodied and juicy. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, beef bourgignon, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2020 - 2037 487777 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: A robust and intense red produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra, South Australia. Seductive with ripe dark berry fruit, mint, espresso, vanilla and smoky, toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meaty chili, game meats, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2040 84996 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hollick Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: A rich South Australia Shiraz aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Juicy with ripe dark berries, liquorice and bitter chocolate. Drink now and for the next five years. Pair with ribs from the grill. Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb, roast of pork, grilled sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2024 165944 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2013, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: A dark and robust red wine fragrant with ripe cherry, blackberry, blueberry and subtle spicy aromas. Powerful and intense on the palate with spiced plum, black currant, blackberry, minty, savoury herbs and structured tannins. Drink or hold. Pair with game dishes. Pyrenees Shiraz food pairings: filet mignon, peppery or spicy hearty meat dish, radicchio, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2020 - 2026 311480 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, Australia: A voluptuous, mouth-filling Australian Shiraz that tastes twice as expensive as it costs = bargain. The grapes are grown in the cool climate of the Mclaren Vale, which results in both freshness and complex depth of flavour. Winemaker Chris Hatcher manages the vineyards for his wines very intensely, even using overhead infrared mapping to determine which soils are best for which grapes, and how much to water or not. Drink: 2015 - 2025 390872 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jim Barry The Barry Bros Shiraz 2017, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wow! Love the vibrant raspberry, violet, red cherry and spicy aromas on this Shiraz. Medium-plus-bodied with ripe black plum compote, grilled herbs, brambles, spice and a hint of toasty oak, well balanced and lingering on the palate. Nicely done. Shiraz food pairings: grilled pork chops, rack of lamb, grilled flat iron steak. Drink: 2019 - 2023 16036 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
3 Rings Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value on this big (15% abv) and robust Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Deep ruby in the glass, with oodles of dark raspberry and blackberry aromas, spicy and rich with crushed raspberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, black pepper spice, anise and cedar spice flavours layered and lush on the palate. Pair with barbequed ribs. Shiraz food pairings: hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2026 15495 14.9% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red Blend 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A fragrant red wine blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro with dark plum, dark cherry and toasty oak spice aromas on the nose. Juicy and mouth-filling with ripe red and blackberry flavours and a minty, savoury herb finish. Drink or hold. Red Blend food pairings: grilled red meats, roast chicken, pork tenderloin Wellington. Drink: 2020 - 2026 90241 14.8% XD 750 mL $21.25 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austria
Weingut Weinrieder Ried Schneiderberg Grüner Veltliner 2017, Niederösterreich, Austria: A bright and zesty creamy Grüner Veltliner with ripe pear aromas; rich ripe pear, honeyed citrus fruit and lemongrass flavours finishing long on the palate. Pair with grilled veal chops or veal schnitzels. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: quiche, onion tarte, grilled pork tenderloin, veal steak. Drink: 2020 - 2022 17603 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Westcott Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2019, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium-bodied Burgundian-style Chardonnay aged in French oak barrels for 11 months, of which one-third were new. Look for spiced, baked apple pie, citrus cream, stone fruit and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: Asian dishes with black bean, steamed mahi Mahi, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin.. Drink: 2020 - 2024 424507 12.6% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A second vintage of this classic Chardonnay, full-bodied, rich and layered with ripe tropical fruits, pineapple, baked apple, perfumed spring blossoms, lemon custard and subtle vanilla flavours on the palate. Pour with smoked salmon eggs Benedict or lobster bisque. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, smoked salmon. Drink: 2020 - 2025 184549 13% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Lost Boys Limited Edition Bin 106 Baco Noir 2019, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular, limited edition Baco Noir from the Niagara masters of the genre, Henry of Pelham. Aromas of rich, dark and deeply delicious ripe blackberries, dark plums and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Baco Noir food pairings: roast goose, turkey, grilled pepper steaks, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2020 - 2024 13421 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sperling Vineyards Market White 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Produced from 45% Bacchus, 45% Pinot Blanc and 10% Riesling wine grapes this is a crisp and vibrant white wine blend with citrusy, lime, mineral and subtle spice flavours on the palate. Chill and pour anytime. Market White food pairings: light and mild curries, pad Thai, sushi, calamari, fish tacos, pan-fried trout. Drink: 2020 - 2021 551374 10% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone Red Tail 2017 Merlot is ripe cherry, plum and smoky on the nose with lush plum, savoury herbs and spicy on the palate, finishing with lingering mocha notes and a zesty acidity for rich meat dishes. Pair with a roast of pork. Red Tail is made from 100% Merlot wine grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario. The wine was so named for the red-tailed hawks that patrol the skies above the vineyards of Niagara. Merlot food pairings: beef, cheese, poultry, pork tenderloin , quesadillas, game. Drink: 2019 - 2024 131540 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château des Charmes Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant sparkling wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake with aromas of white peach and freshly baked bread. Winemaker Amélie Boury created a rich and satisfying bubbly made from Chardonnay grapes (blanc de blancs). Pair with seafood or potato chips. Blanc De Blancs Sparkling food pairings: grilled chicken, smoked fish, watercress and cold turkey sandwiches, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2019 - 2022 423111 12.5% MD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied golden Niagara Chardonnay with baked apple and pear, pasty dough and soft lemon. Look for baked apple, vanilla and toasted nut flavours creamy and smooth on the palate. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fried scallops, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2019 - 2023 1552 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Growers Blend Cabernet Franc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A mouth-watering, cool-climate Cabernet Franc from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Beautifully aromatic with bright cherry, strawberry, dried sweet tobacco leaf, sous bois, earthy cocoa, espresso and baking spice flavours balanced with food-friendly vibrant acidity. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Cabernet Franc food pairings: Game meat, hard cheeses, grilled bavette steak stir fry. Drink: 2020 - 2025 284570 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Undurraga Trama Pinot Noir 2016, San Antonio Valley D.O., Chile: Produced from 100% Pinot Noir and so fresh and fragrant on the nose with ripe berry, cherry and spicy aromas with same on the palate balanced with vibrant acidity. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal cutlets, lamb kebabs, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2024 16812 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.00 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Boya Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Coast Zone, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: Fantastic value on this Sauvignon Blanc from the Leyda Valley, zesty and creamy on the palate with ripe peach, fine herb, mineral flavours and liquid lemon acidity. The Boya Vineyards are influenced by the Pacific Ocean's moderating and cooling breezes bringing cool temperatures for the wine grapes to develop and evenly ripen. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, lemon sole in white sauce, tuna burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2021 389726 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Odfjell Vineyards Orzada Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile: Juicy and delicious, there is so much going on in this full-bodied red. Blackberries, black cherry, sous-bois, wild herbs, smoke and a hint of tobacco. Stunning and an excellent choice for the BBQ. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2020 - 2024 542407 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gillmore Vigno Dry Farmed Old Vines Carignan 2014, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: A fresh, focussed and vibrant 100% Carignan, ruby-red color and fragrant with red cherry, mint and flinty aromas on the nose, vibrant with bright cherry, mint, savoury herb and spicy flavours silky on the palate. Carignan food pairings: roast goose, roast Cornish game hens, Mediterranean chicken stew. Drink: 2020 - 2028 16811 14.9% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Parcela El Cerro Reserva Especial Syrah 2017, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: Easy to love this Syrah with fresh blackberry, red currant jam, juniper, grilled herbs and anise spice flavours all balanced with lively acidity. Nicely done! Tannins are rounded. Enjoy with a bavette steak from the grill. Syrah food pairings: roast beef, bison burgers, roast pheasant. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16801 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A rich and smooth silky Cab with ripe blueberry, dark cherry, leather, toasty oak spice and subtle smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and fine. Warming at 14.5% abv so pair with your favourite roast beef dinner. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, roast Cornish game hens. Drink: 2020 - 2025 16495 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2017, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: A robust Vinsobres red produced by the Famille Perrin. Dark cherry, leather, cedar and pepper spice flavours on this Rhone red with mouth-watering acidity for food. Good now, better in 2021. Pair with tourtière and grilled games sausages. Food pairings: grilled meats, venison steak, roast duck. Drink: 2021 - 2025 566844 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Famille Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras 2017, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by the Famille Perrin, this is a smoky, full-bodied red wine from the Vacqueyras, Rhône wine region, ripe with raspberry, blueberry, sweet baking and pepper spice flavours juicy and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Good now, better in 2022. Food pairings: pepper steak, roast beef, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2022 - 2025 973453 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trimbach Réserve Pinot Gris 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A wildly refreshing Pinot Gris with vibrant citrus, melon, yellow plum and ripe pear flavours concentrated, crisp and zesty on the palate. Pour with a sautéed pork tenderloin. Pinot Gris food pairings: breaded veal cutlets, salad, cheese, poultry in a rich sauce, quiche. Drink: 2020 - 2025 971762 13.5% M 750 mL $31.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Jean-Pierre Sève Terroir Pouilly-Fuissé 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: An Old World-style, medium-bodied Chardonnay from the Burgundy wine region considered as one of the best for quality in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. The Chardonnays are more fruit-driven with this example showing bright green apple and matching acidity. Pair with a roast chicken. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: roasted chicken, grilled fish, basil pesto, prawn bisque, cheese fondue. Drink: 2020 - 2023 681056 13.4% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Hamelin Beauroy Beauroy Chablis 1Er Cru 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A dry, medium-bodied, Burgundian Chardonnay, elegant with ripe apple, citrus cream, mandarin, white pepper, nutty and stony mineral flavours on the palate matched with vibrant, food-friendly acidity. Pour with oysters Rockefeller. Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: grilled lake fish, garden salad, shellfish, crab cakes. Drink: 2020 - 2026 391805 12.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2018, Loire A.C., France: Produced by Jean-Max Roger, Cuvée Genèse a mouth-watering Sancerre . This is a smoky Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire with laser-like acidity to match bright pear, grassy, fine herb and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. A classic from the Loire. The French winemaking family Roger has been producing wines in the Loire Valley since the 17th century. Cuvée G.C. Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the "Le Grand Chemarin" vineyard in the village of Bué. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2020 - 2021 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2018, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Rhône Valley, a juicy, medium-bodied Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre red wine blend from the Côtes Du Rhône. Elegant with ripe dark cherry, blueberry, baking spice and dried wild herb flavours satiny smooth on the palate. Highly quaffable at this price. Pair with a meaty lasagne or grilled rib eye steak. Food pairings: meat pizza, roast pheasant, Porchetta pork roast. Drink: 2020 - 2024 297317 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Brotte Domaine Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.C., France: A classic Châteauneuf du Pape from Domaine Barville. Full-bodied, layered with ripe black fruits, wild herbs and baking spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next 10 years. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: rich stews, osso Bucco, roast chicken. Drink: 2019 - 2028 148841 14.5% XD 750 mL $56.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gerard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2017, Côtes Du Roussillon, Rousillon A.P., France: Produced by Gérard Bertrand, this is a juicy and savoury red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Dry, medium-bodied with bright red raspberry, cherry, wild herb, anise and cracked pepper spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache food pairings: roast leg of lamb, lamb liver and sautéed sweet onions. Drink: 2020 - 2022 413245 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: Produced from the world-renown Pierre Sparr, a delicious, smooth and creamy Pinot Gris with ripe pear, baking spice and soft citrus flavours fresh on the palate. Pinot Gris food pairings: Caesar Salad, fried Gruyere cheese sandwich, raclette, egg dishes. Drink: 2020 - 2022 983395 13.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Recougne Bordeaux Superieur 2017, Bordeaux A.C., France: A Merlot-dominated red blend with some Cab Franc and Cab Sauv added to the mix. Full-bodied and concentrated with rich dark fruit, cherry, spicy plummy and dried herb flavours on the palate. The wine saw elevage in cement tanks. Pair with roast beef. Food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, pork shoulder roast. Drink: 2020 - 2024 368167 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2018, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France: A dry, vibrant Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne white wine blend with the Roussanne wine being barrel-fermented. Bright with peach, melon and white florals on the palate finishing smooth and smoky with clean mineral notes. Pour with seafood dishes. Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork chops, veal medallions in creamy white sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2023 17401 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.00 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Michel Gassier Fleur De Syrah 2018, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Michel Gassier, this is a well-priced, medium-plus-bodied, elegant Syrah with a splash of Viognier. Look for ripe liquid cherry, plum, savoury herbs and subtle spice flavours smooth and silky on the palate. Fleur De Syrah food pairings: rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2024 678086 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tinel-Blondelet Génetin Pouilly-Fumé 2018, Loire A.P., France: From the Loire wine region, a fragrant and zesty, lime-flavoured and grapefruit zest laced Sauvignon Blanc with stone fruit, fine herb, steely, flinty notes and a mouth-watering finish. Does need some time to marry and mellow. Good now, better in 2021. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: steamed mussels, goat cheese, stuffed pork tenderloin, chicken and feta tostadas. Drink: 2021 - 2023 653154 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2018, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: Produced by Kurt Darting, a single-vineyard Gewürztraminer form the Pfalz wine region - a classic with lychee, grapefruit, rose petals and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with smoked fish on baguette. Gewürztraminer Kabinett food pairings: BBQ chicken, Korean-style ribs, spicy pork dishes. Drink: 2020 - 2021 944181 12.5% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Selbach-Oster Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2018, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: An intense and concentrated Spätlese Riesling, elegant with flinty, citrus and mineral aromas mirrored on the palate. Lush, sweet and balanced with brilliant acidity. Good now, but can age for years. Pour with spicy fish dishes, curries and Korean-style ribs. Riesling Spätlese food pairings: mild curries, roast chicken, Korean-style ribs, garlic pork roast. Drink: 2024 - 2040 17498 8.5% S 750 mL $45.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Nicolay Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling 2017, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: A vibrant Kabinett Riesling from the Mosel with tropical fruit, ripe apple, lime-lemon zest and steely mineral flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy. Riesling food pairings: mild curries, roast chicken, garlic pork roast. Drink: 2020 - 2022 17605 9.5% S 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Amastuola Primitivo 2016, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: A robust Primitivo rich on the palate with dark cherry, ripe red plum, savoury olive, herbs, mint, finishing with a smoky touch and great acidity for food. Pair with burgers and ribs. Primitivo food pairings: hearty stews, sausage cassoulet, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 300004 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied Brunello Di Montalcino from the Tuscany wine region, savoury and vibrant with dark cherry, plum, dried strawberry, fig, dates, cedar spice and caramel flavours finishing with a touch of smoke on the palate. Pour with grilled veal chops. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2020 - 2028 113357 14% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Guado al Tasso 2017, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: a beautifully-crafted 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot plushy with ripe dark berry, black raspberry, plum, spicy on the palate. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Good now, better in a 2022. Food pairings: filet mignon, prime rib, rack of lamb, gourmet burger. Drink: 2022 - 2045 986380 13% XD 750 mL $204.95 Score: 96/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust and full-bodied red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot wine grapes rich with ripe cassis and nutty flavours velvety on the palate. Oreno food pairings: hearty beef stew with fall vegetables, three sausage and bean cassoulet, Mediterranean spiced lamb. Drink: 2021 - 2030 735597 15% D 750 mL $86.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Attems Pinot Grigio 2019, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: A bright and juicy medium-bodied Pinot Grigio with crunchy green apple, white florals, lemon-lime zest, grapefruit and soft spicy, flinty flavours on the palate. Pair with fish tacos. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled chicken breast, summer salads, salmon burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2021 707950 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A well-priced, classy Chianti Classico Riserva, produced from mostly the Sangiovese wine grape with a smattering of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brilliant and mouth-watering with sour cherry, pink florals, fine herbs and dusty tannins. Pair with a meaty lasagne. Chianti Classico food pairings: stuffed roasted turkey, steak topped pizza, pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets. Drink: 2020 - 2021 943613 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beni di Batasiolo Riserva Barolo 2011, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: A deep, dark garnet Barolo ripe with dried cherries, rose petals, dark chocolate, subtle spice flavours. Ready to enjoy! Barolo food pairings: game burgers, beef steak, rack of lamb. Drink: 2020 - 2022 330704 15% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Vidal Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: An intense and lush Sauvignon Blanc with tropical fruit, lime zest, green apple and mango fruit flavours creamy, generous and vibrant on the palate. Chill and pour with salads and cold roast chicken sandwiches. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiche, watercress soup, seafood hot pot. Drink: 2020 - 2021 12636 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Loveblock Pinot Noir 2018, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Love this Pinot Noir from the Central Otago wine region, lush and juicy with ripe fresh cherry, raspberry, white pepper and anise spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm, textured and grippy. Pair with roast duck. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, roast chicken, turkey. Drink: 2020 - 2030 313924 13.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2019, New Zealand, New Zealand: HãHã is a medium-bodied, dry New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with bright lime zest, lemongrass and chive aromas on the nose. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood. HãHã is the Maori word for savoury and luscious. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2020 - 2022 388363 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elephant Hill Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2016, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Love the cassis and dark plum nose on this medium-plus-bodied Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec red wine blend from Hawke's Bay. Vibrant, rich and plushy with spiced plum, violet, cedarbrush and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with a pork roast. Merlot Cabernet Malbec food pairings: grilled lamb, roast of pork, grilled sausages. Drink: 2020 - 2026 630517 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Palliser Estate Wines Pencarrow Chardonnay 2018, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: A creamy, medium-bodied Chardonnay with almond, peach, nectarine, tropical fruit, lemon curd, vanilla and flinty mineral flavours on the palate balanced with great acidity for food. Pair with grilled chicken breasts Dijonnaise. Chardonnay food pairings: salads, grilled chicken, grilled trout. Drink: 2020 - 2022 14552 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Awatere Valley, a bright and zesty Sauvignon Blanc, 90% fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in oak barriques. Elegant and poised with bell pepper, subtle tropical fruit, nettle, lime and mineral flavours creamy on the palate. Enjoy with salads topped with warm, herbed goat cheese. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, asparagus and linguine carbonara, asparagus and sugar snap pea soup, avocado and papaya salad. Drink: 2020 - 2021 141499 13% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greystone Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand: A fragrant Sauvignon Blanc with ripe peach, dried fruit and nutty aromas on the nose. Vibrant and rich with ripe stone fruit, fine herbs, lime zest, toasted nut flavours lingering and silky on the palate. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: quiche, grilled pork tenderloin, veal steak, salads. Drink: 2020 - 2024 14565 13% D 750 mL $29.00 Score: 95/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paper Road Pinot Noir 2018, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: A medium-bodied, succulent Pinot Noir from the Wairarapa wine region with great acidity for food. Subtle with light cherry, strawberry and floral notes on the nose, fresh with ripe red cherry, subtle spice plushy on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Ready to enjoy now. Pair with grilled veal chops. Pinot Noir food pairings: beef bourguignon, roast turkey, meat lover's pizza topped with more steak. Drink: 2020 - 2023 179770 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
C. Da Silva Dalva Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Love the nose on this tawny port. Rich with dried fig, raisins, treacle and roasted nut aromas, full-bodied and lushly sweet with dried fruit, toasted nut and earthy savoury flavours on the palate. Tawny Port food pairings: fruit cake, dark chocolate mousse, meat patés. Drink: 2020 - 2025 583021 19.5% S 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Aveleda Solos de Granitos Alvarinho 2018, Minho, Portugal: A full-bodied vibrant white with citrus fruit, green apple and mineral notes on the palate. Structured and textured, pour with a seafood curry. Good now, better in 2021. Alvarinho food pairings: grilled sardines, freshly-steamed shellfish, salads. Drink: 2021 - 2023 17514 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Jardin Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: A rich, smoky and spicy, medium-plus-bodied Chenin Blanc from the Stellenbosch wine region with ripe yellow apple flavours, tropical fruit, baking spices, vanilla and toasty oak flavours creamy on the palate with good acidity for food. Enjoy with a sautéed pork tenderloin. Chenin Blanc food pairings: seafood stew, broiled scallops, seafood cocktail. Drink: 2020 - 2023 443473 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Chocolate Block 2018, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Chocolate block is a delish, full-bodied red wine blend from the Swartland wine region with smoky dark cherry, cinnamon, clove, pepper spice, savoury herbs, menthol, cocoa and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured, grippy. Decant two hours prior to pouring with an equally, smoky, grilled ribeye steak, or cellar for three more years to take the beast. Food pairings: Bobtje, roast chicken Marbella, western BBQ chicken, vegetable chilli. Drink: 2022 - 2033 129353 14% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2016, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Produced by Louis Strydom, a Cabernet Sauvignon-driven, full-bodied red blend with the balance in Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Deep dark ruby in the glass with dark berry fruit, ripe cherry, violets, espresso, fine dried herbs flavours, well-balanced and vibrant on the palate. Proprietor's Blend food pairings: pork roast, roast pheasant, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15779 14.5% D 750 mL $36.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nederburg The Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied Cab with a splash of Merlot and Tannat added to the blend. Nicely layered with ripe dark fruit, sweet dried tobacco leaf, smoky vanilla and oak spice flavours on the palate supported by structured tannins. The wine was aged 18 months French and American oak barrel. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of venison, roast garlic and herb partridge, fresh green herbs lamb hamburgers. Drink: 2020 - 2024 68767 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Gran Vino Tinto 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A fresh and juicy blend of 70% Tempranillo, 28% Garnacha and 2% Viura produced from older vines, 60% uncrushed (destemmed) grapes were fermented in concrete vats and matured in French and previous-use American oak barrels for 18 months. Gran Vino Tinto food pairings: roast duck, pork tenderloin, beef prime ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2034 16594 14.5% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alceño 12 Meses Monastrell 2016, Jumilla D.O., Spain: A value-priced Monastrell, fragrant with ripe dark cherries and spicy on the nose. Full-bodied with ripe dark plum, blackberry flavours, elegant and juicy on the palate. Pair with a pork tenderloin Wellington. Monastrell food pairings: veal, pizza, rare steak. Drink: 2020 - 2024 398925 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
R. Lopez de Heredia Bosconia Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A tasty blend of mainly Tempranillo with some Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Rich with black fruit, cassis, herbs, smoke and tobacco flavours on the palate. An old-school Rioja that has spent a minimum of 36 months in oak with a further three to five years in bottle prior to release. Food pairings: slow-braised lamb shanks, venison stew, pork roast. Drink: 2020 - 2028 529586 13% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Les Vins Bonhomme el Petit Bonhomme 2018, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Love the deep cherry colour on this spicy 55% Monastrell, 30% Garnacha and 15% Syrah red wine blend. Fragrant with wild herbs, ripe dark fruit and black pepper aromas on the nose, this is a fleshy, full-bodied, vibrant red with food-friendly acidity and velvety tannins. So easy to enjoy. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza. El Petit Bonhomme food pairings: cheese stuffed tortellini with rich tomato sauce, veal parmesan, chicken stew and roasted vegetables. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16578 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Palacio Quemado Vendimia Seleccionada 2018, Ribera Del Guadiana D.O., Spain: A well-crafted Tempranillo and Grenache red wine blend, delicious on its own or pair with ribs and wings on a Wednesday night. Fresh and fruity with bright plum, cherry, red currant and subtle spice flavours supple on the palate. Easy to love. Food pairings: cheese pizza, roast chicken, duck confit. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16588 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monasterio de las Viñas Special Selection Old Vine Garnacha 2016, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: Produced from 100% old vines Grenache, so fragrant with liquid cherry, fine herb and anise aromas on the nose; dry, medium-bodied and supple with ripe red berry fruit, cherry, rose petal, sweet spice and savoury herb flavours on the palate. This wine over delivers! Garnacha food pairings: rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2020 - 2021 10635 14.7% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ardal Selección Especial Reserva Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: A full-bodied Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with dark plum, blackberry, anise, earthy and smoky on the nose. Dry, intense and muscular with blackberry, black currant, smoky and mineral flavours on the palate. Tannins are chewy. Pair with a smoked, slow-braised beef brisket. Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2028 167700 14% XD 750 mL $25.25 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tahon Reserva 2012, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced from 100% Tempranillo, hand-harvested from vines averaging 50 years of age. Aged a minimum of 16 months prior to its release. Fragrant with ripe red plum, tobacco leaf, toasty, spicy oak aromas; elegant and intense with ripe blackberry, damson plum, cocoa, baking spice and smooth vanilla flavours on the palate. Pour with a pork roast or grilled game sausages. Food pairings: pork roast, roast pheasant, bison burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16619 14% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Olarra Cerro Añon Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A savoury and meaty, full-bodied red wine blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo wine grapes. Plushy on the palate with ripe dark and red berry fruit, plum, baking spice and savoury herb flavours finishing long. Cerro Añon Gran Reserva food pairings: prime rib steak, pork tenderloin Wellington, tourtière. Drink: 2020 - 2024 190827 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Decoy Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: Produced by the Duckhorn Wine Company, a rich and generous Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with some Merlot, Zinfandel, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah sourced from vineyards in Sonoma County, California. Medium- to full-bodied with aromas of dark fruit, grilled fine herbs, spicy and smoky on the palate. Pair with chicken mole or dark chocolate studded with dried red berry fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, strong cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2026 186171 13.9% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Duckhorn Greenwing Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A new Cabernet Sauvignon from Duckhorn to complement their Canvasback brand. Mocha is right up front on this Cab with fresh black currant, fresh red cherry, plum, savoury herb and spicy flavours creamy and plushy on the palate. Pair with a duck confit. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal Porterhouse, roast duck, rib steak, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2020 - 2025 15846 14.2% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Silenus Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: A classic Cab from the Napa Valley with plushy dark berry, crushed raspberry, dark chocolate, savoury herbs and toasty smoky oak spice flavours on the palate. Good now, better in one year. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2021 - 2030 422394 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Raymond Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petit Sirah. Look for black currant aromas, spice and smoky vanilla flavours from oak aging finishing long on the palate. Nicely done. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steak, stew, bison, venison, boar. Drink: 2020 - 2029 715979 15% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Primarius Pinot Noir 2017, Oregon, United States: A velvety smooth Oregon Pinot Noir nuanced and delicious with layers of ripe red cherry, raspberry, fine herb, rosewater and rooibos tea flavours. Smooth and sleek with soft tannins, well-balanced acidity and lingering notes of fresh red berry fruit. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled lamb chops, grilled salmon, sautéed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2021 402180 12% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Paso Robles, California, United States: From Paso Robles where the Hope family have been making wines since 1978, a juicy and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with dark berry, dark chocolate with baking and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Pair with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: dark chocolate bars studded with dried cherry and blueberry fruit, roast breast of veal, roast turkey. Drink: 2020 - 2025 578005 15% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carabella Estate Pinot Noir 2015, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon, United States: A rich Pinot Noir with dark cherry, red currant, mocha, underbrush and baking spice flavours on the palate with food friendly acidity and a lingering spiced chocolate cherry finish. Beautiful now. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled lamb sirloin with cocoa rub, veal chops, grilled duck sausages, grilled pork tenderloin with cauliflower purée and cherry compote. Drink: 2020 - 2021 180125 14.4% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 87/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: A delicious, big, full-bodied and fleshy Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Malbec red wine blend made for BBQ ribs! A crowd-pleaser, structured with juicy dark cherry, dark fruit, dried herbs, underbrush, cracked pepper, and meaty flavours on the palate. So easy to enjoy. Food pairings: rare ribeye, lamb tagine, pork chops smothered in wild mushroom and wine sauce. Drink: 2019 - 2026 495333 14.8% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 87/100. December 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with some Merlot. Love the layers of ripe blackcurrant, crushed raspberry, mocha and toasty oak spice flavours, beautifully balanced with vibrant acidity on the palate. Pair with a roast duck. Tannins are structured and fine. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib roast, roast chicken, roast breast of veal. Drink: 2020 - 2027 24190 14.5% D 750 mL $90.95 Score: 93/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roserock Chardonnay 2017, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A very fresh and zesty Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley wine region, with bright acidity and juicy ripe orchard, tropical fruit, smoky with clean mineral flavours finishing long and mouth-watering. Good now, better in 2022. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, crab cakes, sautéed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2033 573568 14.1% XD 750 mL $50.00 Score: 92/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Matchlock Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: A juicy California Cabernet bursting with black cherry, dark berry and red berry compote flavours. Aged one year in a combination of neutral and new French oak barrels. Pair with a juicy grilled steak or a roast leg of lamb. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtière, burgers, BBQ ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2024 16408 13.8% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: A lush and layered, full-bodied, seductive California Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe cassis, raspberry, blackberry, black currant and herbal flavours plushy on the palate balanced with food-friendly acidity. Try it with grilled rib eye on the bone with truffle butter. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled rare steaks, blackened ribs with BBQ sauce, coq au vin, Cornish game hen, tomato tarte. Drink: 2020 - 2030 936039 14.5% XD 750 mL $282.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2018, California, United States: A lush, barrel-fermented Chardonnay, rich with ripe apple, tropical fruit, baking spices, buttered toast, creamy and luxurious with balanced acidity on the palate. Pour with roast Cornish game hens. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork chops, veal Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2020 - 2023 16957 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tarot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, a concentrated and juicy blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, of which a portion is aged in new French oak barriques. Dark ruby in the glass with cassis, liquid blueberry, earthy florals, cedar spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and velvety. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow-braised lamb shanks, venison stew, pork roast. Drink: 2020 - 2030 16563 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart