Argentina
Versado Ancient Reserva Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Owner and winemaking consultant Peter Gamble and chief winemaker Roberto de la Mota have created a blockbuster Argentine red for the 2014 vintage. Made from the iconic Malbec grape, this wine underwent a spontaneous fermentation, rather than one induced by the winemaker with specific yeasts. The wine was aged in oak barrels. This is another gorgeous red wine from Versado - this wine and winemaker perform consistently well every year. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, dried herbs, spices and pepper. Pair with grilled lamb. Highly recommended. Malbec food pairings: roasted veal, hearty soups, roasted duck breast, hamburger. Drink: 2022 - 2025 316984 14% XD 750 mL $58.95 Score: 95/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: This Malbec is deep, dark and gorgeous with rich blackberry, mulberry, ripe dark fruit and spicy flavours finishing long on the palate with food-friendly acidity Tannins are structured. Pair with grilled steaks. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, hamburger, roasted veal, sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2025 29280 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Versado Malbec 2017, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From world renown wine producers, Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble, Versado 2017 is a full-bodied and spicy Argentinean Malbec from the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza wine region. The 2017 growing season was somewhat drier than 2016 and this fresh and savoury Malbec is showing concentrated flavours of dark plum compote, dark berry, earthy, anise and savoury on the palate. There was very little handling of the wine which was wild fermented in concrete vats and with some aging in older French oak barrels. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: marinated steaks, beef stews, grilled sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 317008 13.8% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tapiz Alta Collection San Pablo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Tapiz Alta Collection, San Pablo Vineyard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate with blueberry, ripe blackberry, cocoa and espresso coffee flavours matched with vibrant acidity. Tannins are firm and grippy. Decant for a couple hours prior to pouring it with a juicy rib roast. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, burgers and ribs, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2025 403345 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jasmine Monet Organic Brut Sparkling 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Jasmine Monet 2019 is a traditional method, vegan-friendly sparkling wine produced from organically-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and zesty with a persistent mousse of ripe fresh apple, citrus zest and toast. Chill and enjoy on its own or with seafood dishes. This vintage was awarded Gold at 2021 Mundus Vini. Organic Brut Sparkling food pairings: smoked salmon on baguette, quiches, fish and chips,. Drink: 2022 - 2024 21234 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sur de los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir 2018, Patagonia, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva 2018 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and produced from grapes sourced from the Rio Negro vineyard. Fragrant and enticing on the nose with rich ripe cherry, red berry, baking and pepper spice flavours vibrant and silky on the palate. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal stuffed Portobello mushrooms, veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2026 21991 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
El Enemigo El Mirador Single Vineyard Bonarda 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Crafted by Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil, El Enemigo El Mirador 2017 Bonardo is produced from a single vineyard in El Mirador, Rivadavia. Inviting on the nose with ripe raspberry, bright cherry, wild herbs, spicy, vibrant and silky on the palate. One for the barbeque. Drink or hold. Bonarda food pairings: roast chicken, duck confit, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2028 15120 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lorenzo Lobendito Malbec 2017, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina: From Agrelo, in the Mendoza wine region, Lorenzo Lobendito 2017 Malbec is a dry, medium-bodied, plushy and vibrant Malbec with ripe red and dark berry fruit, cedar brush spice and dried sweet tobacco leaf flavours with a lingering mineral finish. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: steak Florentine, grilled bavette steak, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2022 - 2024 19599 14.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sur de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva 2017 Cabernet Franc is a dry, full-bodied and juicy Argentinean red from the Mendoza wine region. Rich on the nose with ripe dark plum, blackberry and toasty oak spice aromas, the wine is fleshy on the palate with plum compote, blackberry, dried herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice. Tannins are velvety. Pour with veal chops from the grill. Cabernet Franc food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket, Coq au vin, paupiettes de veau. Drink: 2022 - 2023 21992 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: From Familia Arizu, Luigi Bosca 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied and fleshy Cab Sauv. with grapes sourced from estate vineyards that are 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level in the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, Mendoza. Look for savoury flavours of black currant, cherry, mint, dried tobacco, vanilla and toasty oak spice on the palate. The wine spent a total of 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Pour with smoked and braised red meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled thick cut steaks, roast duck, venison stew. Drink: 2022 - 2026 128629 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
El Enemigo El Barranco Single Vineyard Bonarda 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo El Barranco 2017 Bonarda is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard in the Junín, Mendoza wine region. A portion of the grapes (40%) received carbonic maceration giving this vibrant wine, fresh fruity flavours of blackberry, red plum, strawberry and cherry lingering with an earthy and savoury herb finish. Drink or hold. Bonarda food pairings: grilled pork chops, veal medallions in a creamy wild mushroom sauce, lamburgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 15132 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodega Del Rio Elorza Verum Malbec 2019, Patagonia, Argentina: Del Rio Elorza Verum 2019 Malbec is a vibrant and silky red wine from the Patagonia wine region in Argentina. Look for ripe blueberry, cherry, mulberry and earthy violets on this creamy red. Tannins are velvety. Pour with pork chops from the grill. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: veal cutlets, lamb kebabs, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2024 22000 14.1% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: A beautifully balanced, zesty and tasty Chardonnay from El Enemigo. The 2018 Chardonnay is another excellent vintage with white florals, ripe apple, fresh pear, white peach and nectarine creamy and long on the finish. Outstanding. Drink or hold. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, pork tenderloin, seafood chowder. Drink: 2022 - 2027 482984 14.3% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austria
Rabl Langenlois Grüner Veltliner 2020, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: From the Kamptal D.A.C., Rabl Langenlois 2020 Grüner Veltliner is an elegant, lean and youthful Gruner. Spicy on the nose with white pepper, soft citrus and briny mineral aromas, dry and vibrant on the palate with bright lemon-lime zest, white-fleshed stone fruit and white pepper flavours. Chill and enjoy with green salads or a veal schnitzel with cheese spätzle. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: pan-fried pickerel, fish tacos, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2022 - 2029 377457 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2020, Niederösterreich, Kremstal, Austria: Lots of juicy, mouth-watering acidity on this Gruner Veltliner to pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Weighty with ripe tropical fruit, lemon meringue, flinty smoky mineral flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a lime zesty seafood ceviche and fish tacos. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: lentil soup, smoked salmon, boiled ham, salads, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2023 71233 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Queenston Mile Vineyard Mile White 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula, Queenston Mile, is a fresh and flavourful blend of Sémillon, Viognier, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Not overly fragrant on the nose, this vibrant white wine blend is ripe with white-fleshed stone fruit, melon, soft citrus and tropical fruit notes, like a fresh fruit cup cocktail. Absolutely lovely. Chill and enjoy with turkey tournedos. Mile White food pairings: seafood dishes, seafood chowders, grilled chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2024 24753 12.5% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Burrowing Owl 2019 Chardonnay is dry, full-bodied, rounded and generous with layers of ripe apple, lemon tart, tropical fruit and buttered toast flavours, creamy and perfectly balanced with natural acidity. A beautifully-crafted and elegant Okanagan Valley Chardonnay from British Columbia, chill and enjoy it with buttered, fresh steamed lobster or roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: deep sea scallops, pan-fried cod, pasta in an Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2025 208694 14% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Meritage 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love the dark cherry, smoky, spicy plum and vanilla aromas on this Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Merlot red wine blend from the Niagara Peninsula wine region. Dry and juicy on the palate with cherry compote, cassis, plum, oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours with a long and smooth finish. Meritage food pairings: grilled red meats, gourmet sausages, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2026 594002 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lakeview Cellars Cabernet Franc Icewine 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: This Cabernet Franc Icewine from Lakeview Cellars is rich, lush and weighty on the palate with strawberry, cherry, capsicum and spice. Perfect stocking stuffer. Cabernet Franc Icewine food pairings: chocolate desserts, berry mousse, raspberry truffle cake. Drink: 2022 - 2030 53397 11% S 200 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely aromas of apricot jam, peach preserves and honey on the nose and palate of this Niagara dessert wine. Pair with crème brûlée. Vidal Icewine food pairings: crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, chocolate cake, Camembert.. Drink: 2022 - 2028 565861 9.5% S 200 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, Four Mile Creek, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Inniskillin Montague Vineyard 2019 is a single-vineyard Chardonnay gorgeous on the nose with apricot, peach, honeysuckle, lemon pudding and tropical fruit notes. On the palate, the tropical fruit comes through with ginger, clove, lemon curd and praline flavours balanced with vibrant acidity. Expressive and absolutely delicious. Four Mile Creek sub-appellation is located on the Eastern side of the Niagara. The vines are planted in clay loam pockets on top of the Queenston Formation (bedrock that forms a significant piece of Ontario) and are exposed to intensely dry summer heat. That heat, along with the rapid cooling which takes place at night, produce extremely ripe and tropical-fruit Chards with structure and plenty of aromatics. Chardonnay food pairings: prawn bisque, oyster poor boy, cheese fondue, stuffed chicken breast. Drink: 2022 - 2024 238642 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lakeview Cellars Reserve Baco Noir 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Lakeview Reserve 2017 Baco Noir is a bright, medium-bodied red wine produced from the Baco Noir hybrid grape developed in 1894 by François Baco with an aim to producing phylloxera-resistant vines. This Baco Noir is bright on the palate with fresh red berry, cherry fruit, dried fined herbs, dark spices with a touch of smoke. Pour with chops and ribs from the barbie. Baco Noir food pairings: game stews, smoked meats, meat pies. Drink: 2022 - 2025 347310 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Vidal Icewine, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeously rich and concentrated with succulent aromas and flavours of pear, peach preserves, honey and orange marmalade. Finishes with golden apricots, honeysuckle and some baking spice. Extraordinary length and persistence of flavours. Drink: 2022 - 2027 389411 9.6% S 375 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stratus Riesling Icewine 2020, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sweet and mouth-watering, a delicious icewine with peach preserves, honeysuckle and a kiss of orange blossom honey. Chill and enjoy with biscotti. Great now and for the next eight years. Riesling Icewine food pairings: rhubarb pie, baked apples with cinnamon, fresh fruit cup. Drink: 2022 - 2040 56671 12.5% S 200 mL $44.95 Score: 94/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Osoyoos Larose Pétales d'Osoyoos Red 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Osoyoos Larose Pétales D'osoyoos 2018 is an elegant and supple blend of 70% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot wine grapes and is the second label for this winery. Grapes are sourced from younger vines on the 32-hectare Osoyoos Larose estate. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks and the wine was aged up to 12 months in a mix of second and third use French oak barrels. Look for ripe dark cherry, red berry, plum, white pepper, sous bois and cedar spice flavours on this smooth and silky red from the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Red food pairings: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, New York striploin steak with sautéed wild mushrooms. Drink: 2022 - 2025 276741 13.8% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kew Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Kew Vineyards 2018 Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced from the winery's estate vineyard on the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment. Fragrant with bright cherry, earthy violets and spicy aromas, elegant and vibrant on the palate with fresh strawberry, raspberry, cherry, anise and pepper spice flavours lingering on a mineral note. Lightly chill and enjoy with duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled lamb chops, turkey, veal Porterhouse, duck confit, rabbit fricassee, wild mushroom stuffed quail. Drink: 2022 - 2026 520080 13.8% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Erasmo 2015, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: From Viña La Reserva de Caliboro, Erasmo 2015 is an unfiltered red blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes that have been dry-farmed. Dry, full-bodied, smoky and spicy on the nose with plushy dark plum, earthy florals, cedar brush spice vibrant on the palate. Produced from grapes grown on the banks of the Perquilauquen River in the Maule Valley D.O. Food pairings: meat stews, meat-lover's pizza, long beef ribs from the grill. Drink: 2022 - 2025 311837 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva 2018, Central Valley, Chile: Escudo Gran Reserva 2018 is a full-bodied blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Carmenère, 20% Syrah and 2% Cabernet Franc with a portion of the wine aged up to 12 months in second use French oak barrels. Fragrant with ripe blackberry, chocolate and spicy aromas, plushy on the palate with cassis, dark cherry, chocolate, mint, wild herbs and spice creamy on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Excellent value at $20. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast pork, sausage cassoulet, roast partridge. Drink: 2022 - 2028 21470 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Marnes et Caillottes Sancerre 2019, Loire A.C., France: From Jean-Max Roger, Marnes Et Caillottes 2019 Sancerre is so enticing with fine herbs and floral aromas on the nose. This Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire is dry, mouth-watering and elegant with silky bright apple, citrus, pineapple and flinty, briny mineral flavours on the palate. Food versatile and always so good, chill and enjoy with anything from quiche and brunch dishes to oysters on the half shell and chicken from the grill. Sancerre food pairings: freshwater fish, seafood, shellfish, goat cheese. Drink: 2021 - 2025 196667 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold Organic White 2020, France: Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold 2020 is a rich and fragrant blend of organically grown Chardonnay, White Grenache, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac, Muscat and is deep gold in the glass. So many aromas and flavours on this wine. We start with white and yellow florals on the nose, ripe peach, fresh apple and fragrant orange zest to wake up the senses, finishing long and zesty on a mineral note. There are light tannins on this wine. Orange Gold is made using an ancient winemaking technique whereby grapes are whole bunch vinified and fermented. Maceration is with stems and skins and gives this wine an iridescent orange-gold colour. Orange Gold Organic White food pairings: bouillabaisse, pan-fried scallops in ginger and mandarin, duck a l'orange. Drink: 2022 - 2023 23729 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cellier des Princes Les Hauts des Côteaux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.C., France: Cellier Des Princes Les Hauts Des Côteaux 2016 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Rhône wine region. Fragrant with pink florals, lavender and bright cherry aromas, the wine is silky, mouth-filling and concentrated on the palate with black cherry, red berry, dried wild herbs and white pepper spice. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: prime rib roast, rack of lamb, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2026 21325 14.5% XD 750 mL $50.95 Score: 94/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Cilorn 2018, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Bordeaux wine region, Château Cilorn 2018 is a full-bodied 100% Merlot. Love the pronounced aromas of cassis, dark cherry, plum and cedar brush spice concentrated on the palate. An excellent value Bordeaux Supérieur under $20. Pour with a grilled pork tenderloin. Food pairings: pork roast, lamb tagine, lentil and duck ragu. Drink: 2022 - 2026 21092 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Grand Colombier Montagne-Saint-Émilion 2016, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Château Grand Colombier 2016 is an excellent value full-bodied, Cabernet-Sauvignon-driven red wine form the Bordeaux wine region. Rich and plushy with cassis, dark berry, dark plum and savoury flavours with beautifully balanced acidity on the palate. Very elegant. Pour with veal medallions in a red wine sauce. Food pairings: filet mignon, veal Porterhouse, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2022 - 2025 21090 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Aires Hautes Tradition Minervois 2017, Minervois, Languedoc A.C., France: Domaine Aires Hautes 2017 is juicy, full-bodied red wine blend of 65% Carignan with the balance in Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Fragrant with pink florals, wild herb and red berry aromas typical of the Minervois, Languedoc wine region; dry, juicy and silky with crushed dark raspberry, dried wild herbs, cedar and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket, shoulder of lamb, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 20953 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos des Saumanes Gadagne 2016, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Clos Des Saumanes Gadagne 2016 is a great value Côtes du Rhône-Villages under $20 produced from 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre. This pretty Rhône red is dry, full-bodied, creamy and concentrated on the palate with dark cherry, plum, pepper spice and savoury herb flavours. Tannins are velvety. Food pairings: rib and burgers from the grill, pork chops, tourtiere. Drink: 2022 - 2023 20948 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Collet Art Deco 1er Cru Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: What a pretty bottle! Love this bright and elegant premier cru Champagne, Collet Art Deco (hence the pretty label). Fresh on the nose with crisp apple, lemon zest and toasty aromas with a bone dry, vibrant, fine and persistent mousse. Produced from an assemblage of seven Grands Crus and 13 Premiers Crus, a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. 1Er Cru Brut Champagne food pairings: fish tacos, fish and chips, pan-fried halibut in beurre blanc,. Drink: 2022 - 2023 23421 12.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Monrecueil 2010, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Monrecueil 2010 is a mature, full-bodied Bordeaux red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and amazing value at $21. Rich on the nose with dried red berry, cassis, plum with well-integrated toasty oak spice and savoury herb flavours velvety and long on the palate. Food pairings: grilled steak, pork roast, meat pies. Drink: 2022 - 2026 22948 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Closerie des Alisiers Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2019, Burgundy A.P., France: Produced by Stéphane Brocard, Closerie des Alisiers 2019 Chablis is made from Old Vines Chardonnay and is so zesty. Fragrant with bright green apple, spring florals, yeasty and lemon zest aromas; dry, medium-plus-bodied and mouth-watering with creamy apple, lemon-lime zest, chalky and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. A good candidate to cellar for eight-to-10 years. Chablis food pairings: oysters on the half shell with a strawberry mignonette, fresh steamed mussels, smoked whitefish, caviar. Drink: 2022 - 2038 20912 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de la Présidente Patrick Galant Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône, Patrick Galant 2019 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône Villages red blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Cinsault. Intensely fragrant with crushed raspberry, wild herbs, pepper and cedar brush spice aromas and plushy flavours. Tannins are velvety. So good now. Pour with grilled chicken dishes. Food pairings: crown roast of pork, roast leg of lamb studded with rosemary and garlic, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2026 20640 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Griffe Bernard Chéreau Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2020, Sèvre Et Maine, Loire A.P., France: La Griffe Bernard Chéreau Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine sur lie 2020 is an excellent value ($17) 100% Melon de Bourgogne from the Loire wine region. Softly floral, with bright green apple, citrus zest, briny mineral and leesy flavours creamy on the palate, it's a crowd pleaser Muscadet that pairs with fresh or steamed shellfish dishes, crab cakes and salads. Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine food pairings: steamed mussels, paired with pan seared scallops, pan-seared trout. Drink: 2022 - 2024 948182 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer 2020, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Pfalz wine region, Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten 2020 Gewürztraminer is produced by Kurt Darting and is a single-vineyard Gewürztraminer from the village of Dürkheimer. This is a classic Gew with rose petal, lychee, grapefruit, clove and white pepper spice flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a vegetable curry. Gewürztraminer food pairings: BBQ chicken, Korean-style ribs, spicy pork dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2023 944181 12.7% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castiglion Del Bosco 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino is a dry, medium-bodied Brunello from the Tuscany wine region and is produced from 100% Sangiovese. Fragrant with rose petals, fine herbs, cherry aromas and just as juicy with ripe dark cherry, cassis, dried herbs, leather, anise, pepper spice and mocha flavours silky and long on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: spaghetti Bolognese, meat-filled pasta with rich tomato sauce, vegetarian lasagne. Drink: 2022 - 2026 956391 14% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luce 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Luce della Vite, Luce 2018 is a Super Tuscan, rich and robust with ripe blackberry, cassis, earthy fresh mushrooms and vibrant acidity to match. Tannins are structured and chewy. Needs some time in cellar to marry and mellow. Try in 2024. Food pairings: bean-based dishes, lamb chops, grilled cheese sandwich, chateaubriand, cheddar cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2028 685263 14.5% XD 750 mL $199.95 Score: 96/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antinori Pian delle Vigne Rosso Di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Antinori, Pian Delle Vigne 2019 Rosso di Montalcino is a silky, supple and complex red wine produced from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes and is intensely fragrant with ripe dark cherry, pepper spice, stony and flinty aromas with lots of ripe dark cherry, dried sweet tobacco leaf, pepper spice and cocoa flavours smooth, silky and finishing long on the palate. An outstanding Tuscan red from an outstanding producer. Rosso Di Montalcino food pairings: Italian beef ragu, penne pasta with a rich meaty tomato sauce, pan-fried veal liver with onions and bacon. Drink: 2022 - 2025 467787 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poliziano In Violas Merlot 2017, Cortona, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Azienda Poliziano In Violas 2017 Merlot is a dry, full-bodied spicy and rich Tuscan red vibrant with dark plum, chocolate, nutty and cedar brush spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and pleasantly chewy. Decant one hour and pour with a juicy roast Porchetta. Drink or hold. Merlot food pairings: roast pork, slow-braised lamb shanks, roast duck. Drink: 2022 - 2028 22794 15% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2017, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Casalforte 2017 Amarone Della Valpolicella is full-bodied, rich and concentrated with sweet black cherry, dark berry, ripe red plum, fig, baking and cedar spice flavours plushy and vibrant on the palate. Produced from 60% Corvina, 30% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella grapes. Pour with a rich meaty pasta and tomato sauce dish. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: chicken piccata, veal parmesan, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2026 496414 15% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Carraia Tizzonero 2016, Umbria I.G.P., Italy: La Carraia Tizzonero 2016 is a deep dark and full-bodied Sangiovese-driven red wine from the Umbria wine region. Rich and intense with blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, chocolate, leather and spicy notes vibrant on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy with a Bistecca Florentine. Food pairings: pasta Bolognese, Osso Buco, meat pies. Drink: 2022 - 2024 19878 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castello di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Castello di Bossi C. Berardenga 2018 Chianti Classico is produced from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes from the Castello di Bossi estate in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, located in the southern part of the Chianti Classico zone, 50 kilometres southeast of Florence. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with ripe black cherry, blackberry, cedar brush and white pepper spice savoury on the palate with a blood orange zest finish. Tannins are fine-grained and pleasantly chewy. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: cheese pizza, rich pasta and tomato sauce, roast leg of veal. Drink: 2022 - 2025 994608 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Silvestro Patres Barolo 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: San Silvestro Patres 2016 Barolo is excellent value at $35. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from 11 villages in the Piedmont wine region. Look for dark cherry, pink florals, tar, flint, leather and dried tobacco flavours on this generous Barolo. The wine was aged up to 38 months in Slavonian oak cask. Pour with a veal Porterhouse steak, or mature cheeses. Barolo food pairings: prime rib roast, rack of lamb, roast duck. Drink: 2022 - 2027 377986 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montresor Soave Classico 2020, Veneto D.O.P., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Montresor Soave Classico 2020 is a lovely, easy-to-enjoy white wine, with the promise of long summer days and dining on the patio. Look for fresh melon, fine herbs, hay, almond and citrus flavours refreshing on the palate. Very moreish. Soave Classico food pairings: pan-fried almond-crusted pickerel, smoked whitefish on baguette, bouillabaisse. Drink: 2022 - 2023 408302 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria 2020 Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from select sites in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. Wine grapes are harvested in the cool of the night and are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tank. Love the fresh, grassy and lime zest nose on this dry, medium-bodied SB silky on the palate with ripe passionfruit, lemongrass, lemon-lime zest and vibrant acidity. From a great vintage and very well done! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2021 - 2023 974527 13% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trinity Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with lime-lemon zest, fine herbs, melon, ripe apple flavours with a lingering peppery finish. At its best now. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled turkey tournedos, salads, warm herbed goat cheese on baguette, herbed quiche and breads. Drink: 2020 - 2023 247221 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Two Rivers of Marlborough Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Two Rivers Convergence 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Super fresh with bright acidity to match, this zesty white is dry, medium-bodied with fresh melon, gooseberry, lime zest and capsicum flavours concentrated on the palate. A terrific SB from the Awatere and Wairau. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: goat cheese and cranberry bake, beet salad spinach and goat cheese salad with red berry dressing, grilled artichoke and asparagus galette. Drink: 2022 - 2028 277707 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rapaura Springs Wairau Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Rapaura Springs Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Lovely on the nose with ripe tropical fruit, fresh melon, fine herb, feijoa and lime zest flavours; it's a fresh mouthful with mouth-watering acidity. So good now! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken salad, pork tenderloin, seafood, barbeque lobster. Drink: 2022 - 2024 465880 13.4% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hãhã Pinot Noir 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Hãhã 2020 Pinot Noir is a youthful and vibrant PN with juicy raspberry, red plum, clove, cinnamon spice, dried fine herbs and toasty nut flavours silky on the palate. Fresh, rounded and very approachable now. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal cutlets, pork tenderloin en croute, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2023 331116 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.00 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Emilio Lustau Vermut Rojo, Jerez D.O., Portugal: Emilio Lustau Vermut is a newcomer to the Sherry Vermouth market. A blend of 80% Amontillado and 20% Pedro Ximenez with a smoky, nutty, dried herb nose and a palate of toffee, citrus peel and dried stone fruit flavours on the palate. A nice addition to cocktails or as an aperitif, lightly chilled and with a squeeze of orange peel. Vermut Rojo food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, fruit cake, cocktails, spicy dark chocolate, salted roasted nuts. Drink: 2022 - 2032 482869 15% S 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
José de Sousa 2017, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo, José de Sousa 2017 is a full-bodied red made from Grand Noir, Trincadeira and Aragonêz wine grapes and produced by José Maria da Fonseca. Look for dark cherry, plum, dried fruit, earthy florals, dried tobacco leaf, oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. A portion of the wine was made in amphorae with the balance in stainless-steel tanks. The wine was aged up to eight months in new American and French oak barrels. Enjoy with a meat-lover's pizza topped with more meat. Food pairings: game roasts, lamb tagine, tourtière, BBQ ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2025 494153 11.7% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Rioja Bordón Reserva 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Franco-Españolas, Bordón Reserva 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Old World Rioja red produced from mostly Tempranillo with the balance in Grenache and Mazuelo wine grapes. An excellent value Spanish Reserva at $20, look for ripe plum, red berry compote, pepper and toasty oak spice, savoury and long on the palate. Tannins are structured and fine-grained. Pour with roasted meats. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata, grilled steak. Drink: 2022 - 2024 194753 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CVNE Imperial Reserva 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: CVNE Imperial Reserva 2016 is a robust and savoury Rioja red fragrant with smoky dark fruit, dried wild herbs and earthy florals with dark plum, berry fruit, meaty, savoury herb and cedar spice flavours on the palate. Produced from Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha grapes sourced from the Rioja Alta. A good cellaring candidate for five to eight years. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast rosemary lamb, bison burgers, roast grouse. Drink: 2022 - 2029 424390 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Familia Bastida Cimal Garnacha 2016, La Mancha D.O., Spain: From La Mancha D.O., Cimal 2016 Garnacha is an excellent value Spanish red at $15. Produced by the Familia Bastida, the wine is fragrant with wild herbs, lavender, dark cherry aromas and is dry, full-bodied and plushy on the palate with dark cherry, wild herbs, sage, lavender, pepper spice and stony mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Pour with veal chops from the grill. Garnacha food pairings: grilled chicken, vegetarian pizza, BBQ pork ribs, gourmet burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2022 - 2024 646836 13.8% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Red wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castillejo de Robledo Silentium Tempranillo Crianza 2016, Ribera Del Duero, D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero D.O., Castillejo de Robledo Crianza 2016 is produced from 100% Tempranillo and was aged up to 12 months on its lees. The wine is dry, vibrant and full-bodied with juicy, ripe red fruits, savoury herbs, pepper and anise spice flavours creamy and long on the palate. Excellent value. Tempranillo Crianza food pairings: red meat, roast leg of lamb, venison flank steak stuffed with herbs, meat stews. Drink: 2022 - 2027 24077 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monasterio de las Viñas Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena 2017, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2017 is a gorgeous, spicy Spanish red blend of 40% Garnacha, 40% Tempranillo, 10% Cariñena from the Cariñena wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, nicely balanced and smooth with ripe blackberry, dark plum, spicy and savoury on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Pour with beef long ribs from the grill. Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena food pairings: grilled lamb chops, roast of pork in wine jus, veal chops. Drink: 2021 - 2027 166579 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Eguía Reserva 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Viña Eguía Reserva 2016 is produced from 100% Tempranillo from 40-year-old vines. The wine is a dry, full-bodied Rioja red smooth and velvety with dried red berries, plum, dark cherry, sweet dried tobacco leaf and savoury herb flavours on the palate. The wine was aged 24 months in American oak casks. Founded in 1982, the Bodega gets its name from a Basque term meaning 'truth'. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 Berliner Wein Trophy. Food pairings: lasagna with three cheeses, pizza Margherita, grilled pork sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2024 325845 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2020, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Palacios Remondo, La Vendimia 2020 is medium-bodied, smooth and vibrant Rioja red blend of Tempranillo and Grenache produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from the Falda del monte Yerga Vineyard in La Rioja Baja wine region. Fresh on the palate with dark cherry, plum, dark berry and orange zest flavours that linger on the palate. Nicely done. Drink or hold. Food pairings: leg of lamb, cheese, venison stew, hearty lasagne. Drink: 2022 - 2025 674564 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2019, California, United States: Oh, harken to this dry, full-bodied barrel-fermented Chardonnay! Harken 2019 Chardonnay is creamy and lush with ripe apple, pineapple, sweet caramel, toasted nut, ginger and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours on the palate with pinpoint natural acidity. Outstanding, particularly at this price ($22). Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork chops, veal cutlets smothered in mushroom sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2025 16957 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: Ferrari-Carano 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the cooler Sonoma County wine region in California. Fresh on the nose and palate with cassis, blackberry, bramble leaf, rose petals and cocoa flavours. Tannins are velvety. Pour with roast Cornish gamebirds. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast turkey, gourmet burgers from the grill, game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 38166 14% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Iris Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Iris Vineyards 2019 Pinot Noir is a spicy, complex and juicy PN with dark cherry, blueberry, fine herb aromas on the nose and is dry, vibrant and fruit driven on the palate with cherry, red currant, blueberry, earthy mushroom, pepper spice, nutty and dried fine herbs. Tannins are velvety and there is good acidity for food. Pour with a roast breast of veal stuffed with wild mushrooms. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal stuffed Portobello mushrooms bake, lamb kebabs, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2026 15576 13.8% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot 2018, Paso Robles, California, United States: Margarita Vineyard 2018 Merlot is a dry and robust red from the Paso Robles wine region in California. The wine is intensely fragrant and concentrated with black cherry, red berry, plum, baking and pepper spice with just a hint of mint and dried fine wild herbs vibrant on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Merlot food pairings: roast pork, burgers and ribs, veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2025 22642 14.1% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018, California, United States: Bogle 2018 Petite Sirah is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Clarksburg wine region. Sixth generation winemakers, the Bogle Family, have been involved in making wine for over 50 years and received the 2018 Green Medal Leader Award for the vineyard that best demonstrates "environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable sustainability practices." Bogle 2018 is a dry, rich and full-bodied Petite Sirah, velvety with ripe dark berries, plum, dark chocolate and earthy flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Petite Sirah food pairings: game roast, roast duck, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 982504 13.7% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Cambria's Katherine's Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Santa Maria Valley. Dry, full and creamy with fresh white-fleshed stone fruit, baked pastry, sweet baking spices and caramel flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Drink or hold. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled lobster, roast chicken, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2024 980490 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. February 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Boneshaker Old Vine Zinfandel 2019, Lodi, California, United States: From the Lodi wine region, Boneshaker 2019 Zinfandel is sourced from Old Vines averaging 40 year of age. Smoky and rich on the nose with ripe strawberry, raspberry, red currant and vanilla aromas, this Zin is a mouthful of ripe red berry fruit, mocha, smoky vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours finishing long on the palate. A perfect pairing for ribs from the BBQ. Zinfandel food pairings: grilled pork ribs, smoked meat brisket, grilled rib eye steak. Drink: 2022 - 2026 394221 15% XD 750 mL $30.00 Score: 90/100. February 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Union Wine Company, Kings Ridge 2019 Pinot Noir is a juicy, medium-bodied PN from the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Bright ruby in the glass and fragrant with fresh cherry, raspberry, violets and anise flavours vibrant and creamy on the palate. Tannins are fine and silky. Very impressive! Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: cold roast beef sandwiches, turkey, pork tenderloin, coq au vin. Drink: 2022 - 2025 237776 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Uruguay
Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño 2020, Maldonado, Uruguay: Love this Reserva Albariño Bodega Garzón. The 2020 vintage is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with warm white florals, ripe peach and lemon pudding aromas and flavours, beautifully-balanced with vibrant acidity on the palate. Excellent now. Albariño food pairings: pan-fried trout, seafood ragu, green salads. Drink: 2022 - 2023 646802 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart