Dessert Wine
Lillet Blanc Aperitif, Bordeaux, France: This fortified wine from Bordeaux is made from the same grapes as the dry table wines there: sauvignon and semillon. About 15% liqueur is added by macerating sweet and bitter oranges in brandy. This is then aged for about a year in oak barrels. There are terrific aromas of bitter orange zest in this lively aperitif. You can also try is as a cocktail in a flute glass with about 1 oz of Lillet and 5 oz of sparkling wine. Pair with chocolate and bitter orange zest peel or dark chocolate. 322297 17% MS 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. December 2021. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Other Wines/Drinks
Wayne Gretzky Estates Salted Caramel Cream, Ontario, Canada: A gorgeous cream liqueur from the Gretzky distillery. Aromas of caramel, toffee, butterscotch and sea salt. Medium-bodied, smooth as liquid velvet. Enjoy on it's own over ice, in a coffee or hot chocolate. Perfect after-dinner treat.
Drink: 2020 - 2030 18524 17% S 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Merlot 3L, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This boxed wine is the equivalent of four regular glass bottles of wine and offers extraordinary value for the taste and size. It's a full-bodied VQA red wine with aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. 18393 12.5% D 3000 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Oak Aged Red 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2019 Red is aged in whisky barrels, imparting a seductive smokey character. Pair this full-bodied red with seared meats in rich red wine reductions; roasted leg of lamb; mushroom stews and of course Hockey Night in Canada. Food pairings: grilled steak, veal cutlets, lamb chops. Drink: 2021 - 2027 617738 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
L'Aventure Winery Optimus Estate 2018, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, California, United States: The L’Aventure Optimus 2018 is a rich and robust red wine blend of mostly Syrah, with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot that’s aged for over a year in 70% new French oak barrels. It features dark florals, ripe red berries, and toasty oak. It’s luscious and full-bodied, with some lingering notes of dark pepper on the finish. I’d pair this with a pepper steak or Porterhouse, grilled beef sliders or slow braised lamb shanks with coriander, fennel and star anise. This would make for a spectacular gift. Drink: 2022 - 2027 683409 15.6% D 750 mL $85.00 Score: 94/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015, Burgundy, France: A lovely Burgundian Pinot Noir with tart cherry and earth notes. Lots of racy acidity for roast chicken. Drink: 2021 - 2024 69914 12.5% D 750 mL $26.15 Score: 88/100. December 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: A juicy, full-bodied California Cabernet with aromas of dark plums and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Pork tenderloin, herbed roasted duck, mushroom burgers. Drink: 2021 - 2025 14369 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sea Sun Pinot Noir 2018, California, United States: This medium-bodied, silky smooth red wine features aromas of ripe berries, plum, bing cherry, vanilla, and toasty oak. Pair with veal or roast turkey or chicken. Sea Sun 2018 Pinot Noir is produced by Charlie Wagner from wine grapes sourced from California's cool-climate coastal vineyards. The Wagners come from a long line of Napa Valley wine grape growers and winemakers dating back to the 1850s. They're also the family who produce the coveted Caymus wines. Drink: 2020 - 2024 16027 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Longshot Pinot Noir 2019, California, United States: A juicy, smooth, medium-bodied California Pinot Noir. Aromas of strawberries and field berries. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork tenderloin, grilled chicken, sausages, mushroom burgers. Drink: 2021 - 2024 21969 13.5% D 750 mL $17.00 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trefethen Family Vineyards Estate Merlot 2018, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, complex Napa Valley Cabernet with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and smoke. Pair with rare and grilled meats. Drink: 2021 - 2027 147462 14% XD 750 mL $68.00 Score: 93/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bonanza Lot 3 California Cabernet Sauvignon, California, United States: A savoury, juicy, full-bodied California Cabernet with dark fruit and toasty oak aromas. Non-vintage. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: dark chocolate studded with dried dark berries, grilled sausages, grilled burgers. Drink: 2021 - 2025 660241 14.6% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Sandhill Rosé 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous BC rose with aromas of field strawberries. Refreshing and crisp. Serve chilled with seafood. Rosé food pairings: salmon burgers, salads topped with Edam or Fontina cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2021 - 2022 19532 13.1% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 2021. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Niagara Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2020 Gretzky Rosé is a vibrant blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. Notes of field berries and a touch of spice. Zesty and crisp and mouth-watering. Pair this with crab cakes, gazpacho, cold cuts and charcuterie. Rosé food pairings: seasoned pork tenderloin, crabcakes, creamy chicken carbonara. Drink: 2021 - 2022 14870 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xoxo Mini Rosé, Ontario, Canada: A terrific, refreshing Rosé with aromas of field berries and summer sunshine. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2021 - 2022 16783 11% M 250 mL $3.95 Score: 87/100. December 2021. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Gray Monk Estate Winery Odyssey Brut Rosé 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A beautiful BC sparkling wine that's a blend of Pinot Meunier, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir grapes. Aromas of orange zest and strawberry. Enjoy on its own or with seafood. Drink: 2020 - 2023 12.4% D 750 mL $26.00 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gray Monk Estate Winery Odyssey White Brut 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular BC sparkling with crisp, toasty refreshment. Layers of green apple and freshly baked bread. Long, persistent finish. Pair with more of the same please ;) Drink: 2018 - 2023 711218 11.3% D 750 mL $30.00 Score: 94/100. December 2021. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
De Chanceny Cremant de Loire Rosé Brut, Loire Valley, France: Pretty with tart strawberry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Great bubbly for weddings and large gatherings. Awesome price! Rosé Brut food pairings: shellfish, potato chips, fried chicken. 211466 12.5% D 750 mL $20.05 Score: 87/100. December 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: This classic, well-known Champagne is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Try the ultra-shabby chic combo here between French Champagne and a bucket of KFC chicken. Why wait for New Year’s or a wedding before you pop open bubbly when it’s so tasty? The bonus is that it’s just about the best partner for fried food on the planet: it’s mouth-watering acidity and bubbles wash away the fat, making you want more of course. Brut Champagne food pairings: potato chips, fried food, sushi, seafood, vegetarian dishes. 563338 12% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 92/100. December 2021. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Château de Sancerre Sancerre 2014, Loire A.C., France: This Sauvignon Blanc from the Old World has some lemon and smoke notes. Pair with fish in a lemon burr sauce. Drink: 2016 - 2018 340893 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. December 2021. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wayne Gretzky Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant, mouth-watering Niagara Sauvignon Blanc with fresh aromas of chives and lemon. Pair with shellfish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: blackened lemon-pepper-crusted chicken, applewood-smoked cheddar. Drink: 2020 - 2022 20260 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 2021. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sea Sun Chardonnay 2018, California, United States: A luscious, buttery Californian Chardonnay with notes freshly baked bread and lime zest. This wine is produced by the Wagner family who've been making wines for five generations in California and also produce the coveted Caymus wines. Enjoy with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2021 - 2023 15548 14.3% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. December 2021. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, zesty NZ SB that delivers vintage after vintage. Aromas of lime citrus and grass with racy acidity perfect for seafood. Drink: 2021 - 2023 293043 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 2021. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart