Argentina
Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2018, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley Catena 2018 Malbec is dry, smooth and spicy with blueberry, spiced plum, earthy florals and juicy acidity to match. Tannins are rounded. So good now. Pour with bison burgers and game sausages from the grill. Malbec food pairings: pepper steak, meat pot pies, roast chicken, turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2024 492413 13.2% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Bousquet Malbec 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Domaine Bousquet 2018 Gran Malbec is a vegan-friendly, easy-to-love fruity red with grapes sourced from two blocks in the winery's Gualtallary vineyards planted in 1998. In this vintage, there is also a splash of Merlot and Syrah added to the mix. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh on the nose and palate with blueberry, bright cherry, red plum, dried fine herbs and subtle spices. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: gourmet burgers, ribs, slow-cooked beef brisket, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2027 21983 15.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Los Haroldos 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Los Haroldos 2019 is a dry, full-bodied and juicy red wine blend of 65% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. Perfumed with ripe cherry, blackberry and spiced plum aromas and fresh on the palate with dark cherry, plum, blueberry, cassis, espresso coffee, anise, cinnamon and well-integrated oak spice flavours with a long and elegant finish. Amazing value at $15. Pour with gourmet burgers from the grill. Food pairings: roast beef, game stew, grilled Porterhouse steaks. Drink: 2022 - 2024 512202 14.2% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pasarisa Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: From Esmeralda, Pasarisa 2019 Malbec is full-bodied, juicy and vibrant with blueberry, mulberry and dark plum flavours with a lingering dark chocolate finish on the palate. Pour with gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: grilled meats, tourtiere, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2024 21986 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Susana Balbo Signature White Blend 2020, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo Signature 2020 is a dry, zesty and fragrant white wine blend of 42% Semillón, 33% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Torrontés. Fragrant with lemongrass, ginger, white florals, yellow plum, grassy, fine herb, vanilla and flinty flavours on the palate. The wine spent some time in new French oak barrels. So unusual and so good. Chill and enjoy with grilled prawns. Drink or hold. White Blend food pairings: fish and chips, calamari, green salads, freshly steamed shellfish dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2027 558734 12.3% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Atamisque Serbal Viognier 2019, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Atamisque Serbal 2019 Viognier is excellent value at $17. Floral on the nose with guava, jasmine, ginger and tropical fruit flavours balanced and zesty on the palate. So good now. Viognier food pairings: roast chicken, grilled ginger pork chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2022 - 2024 21984 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austria
Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2020, Wachau Qualitätswein, Austria: Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel 2020 Grüner Veltliner is a vegan-friendly Grüner produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, and zesty on the palate with lime, lemongrass, ripe pears, grapefruit and mineral notes balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Chill and enjoy (especially at this price) with Jager schnitzel. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: green salads, pan-fried panfish, vegetarian pizza, ceviche, cheese fondue. Drink: 2022 - 2025 31534 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Mission Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia wine region, Mission Hill 2020 Reserve Sauvignon is superb with pinpoint balanced acidity, lemongrass, tropical fruit, white florals and mineral flavours finishing long on the palate. Aged six months in French oak barrels and then stainless-steel tank. Pair with pan-fried pickerel. The SB grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Black Sage Bench. Mission Hill was named the 2019 Winery of the Year at the National Wine Awards of Canada. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled salmon with herb butter, green salads with goat cheese, freshly steamed shrimp with salad. Drink: 2022 - 2022 57430 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flat Rock Chardonnay 2019, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this Chardonnay, and I'm not a Chardonnay lover. So luscious and fall into it loveliness. Rich, full-bodied with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021 - 2024 286278 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stratus Gamay 2019, Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Stratus 2019 is a rich, full-bodied and unfiltered Gamay from Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region. Dry, medium-bodied with ripe red berry fruit, black cherry, savoury herb and pepper spice flavours concentrated on the palate and beautifully balanced with fresh acidity. Tannins are soft and supple. Enjoy with a veal Porterhouse from the grill. Gamay food pairings: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Braised Pork Belly, Rosemary Fingerlings and Tomato Chili Jam. Drink: 2022 - 2025 312082 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Angels Gate Mountainview Chardonnay 2016, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Angels Gate Mountainview 2016 Chardonnay is a dry, full-bodied and zesty Niagara Chardonnay with crisp green apple, butterscotch, toasted nut and baking spices flavours vibrant, creamy and long on the palate. Pair it with pork chops from the grill. Chardonnay food pairings: pan seared scallops, grilled seafood, stuffed chicken roasted. Drink: 2022 - 2024 116384 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Black Hills Estate Winery Per Se 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Black Hills Estate Per Se 2019 is a beautifully-crafted, medium-plus-bodied, dry, rich and elegant 76% Cabernet Franc and 24% Merlot red wine blend produced by Winemaker, Ross Wise. Fresh on the nose with ripe raspberry, black cherry, plum, dried wild herbs and well-integrated oak spice flavours smooth and long on the palate with rich, silky tannins. Pour with roast leg of lamb. Food pairings: grilled steaks, roast beef, roast goose. Drink: 2022 - 2028 19038 14.5% XD 750 mL $57.00 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring Pinot Gris 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate 2019 Pinot Gris is produced from sustainably grown estate grapes from the limestone-clay soils of the Cave Spring Vineyard. So fragrant, fresh and vibrant on the palate with Bartlett pear, citrus zest, passionfruit, pepper spice flavours and a kiss of spring rain minerality on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, pasta with cream sauce, cheeses, salads. Drink: 2022 - 2023 25235 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Adamo Lepp David's Vineyard Riesling 2020, Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-On-The-Lake wine region, Adamo Lepp David's Vineyard 2020 Riesling is a bright, intense and mouth-watering Riesling with grapes sourced from vines over 10 years of age planted in clay, sand and loamy soils. Fragrant with fresh cut apple, pear, lemon-lime zest and flinty mineral flavours matched with bracing acidity. Chill and enjoy with a crown pork roast, niblet corn and potato dumplings. Riesling food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2025 17203 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Matetic EQ Granite Pinot Noir 2016, Casablanca Valley D.O., Chile: From the Casablanca Valley D.O., Matetic Eq Granite 2016 Pinot Noir is a fresh, smooth, medium-bodied, spicy PN with grapes sourced from Valle Hermoso, 10 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean. Because of this maritime influence, the cherry, red berry fruit flavours on this wine are fresh and ripe with fresh acidity and finishes long on the palate. The wine was matured for 14 months in French oak barrels. Lightly chill and pour with grilled chicken dishes. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal stew with sautéed vegetables, roast quail wrapped in prosciutto, beef bourguignon, grilled tuna with a pepper crust, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2023 21952 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Carmenère 2018, Almahue, Cachapoal Valley D.O., Chile: The grapes for Clos de Luz Massal 1945 2018 Carmenère were sourced from old vines that belong to the Edwards family in Almahue, Cachapoal Valley. Look for blueberry, red berry, plum and dried wild herbs, intense and fresh on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Carmenère food pairings: pork tenderloin encroute, gourmet burgers, grilled pork side ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2024 11861 13.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alyan Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Alyan Gran Reserva 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Chile's Colchagua Valley. Lovely on the nose with blackberry, sweet ripe plum, dried wild herbs, pepper, minty and spicy flavours on the palate. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, with medium tannins and good acidity for food. Pour with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef and mushroom stew, steaks from the grill, tourtiere, sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2025 21959 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Causa Cinsault País Carignan 2019, Itata Valley, Chile: From the Itata Valley, La Causa 2019 is a juicy, vibrant blend of 72% Cinsault, 18% País and 10% Carignan wine grapes dry-grown and sourced from old vines. Produced by Miguel Torres, this dry, medium-bodied and zesty south of Chile red is beautifully crafted and is showing elegance and poise with red berry, plum, wild herbs, pepper, anise and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate. La Causa is a Torres Family project where viticulture cannot be mechanized and the vineyard work is completely done by hand. Cinsault País Carignan food pairings: roast chicken, duck, pork roast. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23434 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Undurraga Terroir Hunter Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for Undurraga Terroir Hunter 2018 were sourced from the Pirque commune near the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Love the freshness on this wine with its earthy, minty, herbal and fresh red berry fruit aromas. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, vibrant and silky with layers of fresh red berry fruit, cassis, fine herbs, mint and fresh earthy flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, leg of lamb, turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2026 630350 14.4% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Guillaume Aurèle Viognier 2020, Pays D'oc, South Of France I.G.P., France: Guillaume Aurèle 2020 Viognier is luxurious and just amazing value at $13. Dry, full-bodied, fragrant and lush with honeysuckle, jasmine, ripe stone fruit, pink grapefruit, ginger and soft citrus zest flavours crisp and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled shellfish dishes. Viognier food pairings: grilled seafood, veal chops with apricot coulis, pork tenderloin with sautéed figs and apricots. Drink: 2022 - 2024 380741 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Du Tariquet Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Côtes De Gascogne, Midi I.G.P., France: Produced by the Famille Grassa, prop.-récolt., Domaine Du Tariquet 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly, full-bodied and produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from 20-year-old vines from the Côtes De Gascogne wine region. Dry, juicy, zesty and fragrant with dried apple, melon, guava, dried pineapple and wild herb flavours with a briny mineral finish. An excellent food-friendly SB and amazing value at $14 . Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh fish dishes, roast lemon chicken, veal scaloppini. Drink: 2022 - 2023 484139 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Lafage Nicolas Grenache Noir 2019, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Domaine Lafage Nicolas 2019 is a great value Côtes Catalanes red produced from Old Vines Grenache Noir. Dry, medium-bodied, fragrant on the nose and rich with liquid cherry, smoked meat, dried wild herbs, dark spice flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety. So good now. The wine saw elevage in demi-muids and was aged eight months on its lees. Grenache Noir food pairings: turkey, roast beef, lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2025 354191 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de Nugues 2019, Beaujolais A.C., France: Domaine de Nugues 2019 is a zesty Beaujolais Villages made from the classic Gamay grape. Produced from Old Vines Gamay, this wine is zesty, fruity and light with fresh cherry, raspberry, dried fine herbs and pepper spice flavours long and juicy on the palate. Pour with pan-fried veal cutlets. Food pairings: roast chicken, veal cutlets, lamb chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 526533 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Tour Castillon 2016, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Pierre Montagnac, Château Tour Castillon Cru Bourgeois 2016 is a great value Bordeaux from the Médoc wine region. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous on the palate with ripe blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, violets, dried fine herbs with balanced acidity and velvety tannins. Well-structured and harmonious on the palate, the wine is a plushy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Pour with filet mignon. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled sirloin steaks, turkey, roast pork, veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 22949 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Sainte-Cécile Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine les Grands Bois Philippine Sainte-Cécile 2019 is an excellent value Côtes Du Rhône Village blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. Look for ripe dark cherry, blueberry, plum, cracked pepper, dried wild herbs and vanilla flavours smooth and harmonious on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 Concours Général Paris. Food pairings: rare prime rib, gourmet burgers, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2024 286344 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine du Pré Baron Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Touraine, Loire A.C., France: Crafted by Jean-Luc Mardon, vign. from the Touraine in the Loire A.C., Domaine du Pré Baron 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced with sustainably grown grapes. A classic Touraine with ripe grapefruit, gooseberry, lemongrass, fine herb and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Loving this SB! Domaine du Pré Baron is a member of the Terra Vitis organization committed to growing high-quality grapes without the use of chemicals, using sustainable agricultural principles, organic and biodynamic viticulture. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: field greens, grilled seafood, crab cakes. Drink: 2022 - 2023 107128 12% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Pinot Gris 2020, Baden Qualitätswein, Germany: Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen 2020 Pinot Gris is a fragrant, dry, lush and vibrant PG from the Baden-Kaiserstuhl wine region. Produced from 100% Pinot Gris from a single-vineyard on a steep slope of an extinct volcano. Look for ripe apple, pear, stone fruit, dried fine herbs and a kiss of smoke on this very juicy white wine. Chill and enjoy with wiener schnitzel and cheese spaetzle. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled fish, veal schnitzel, pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breasts, salads. Drink: 2022 - 2025 597500 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greece
Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2019, Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: From Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Boutari Naoussa 2019 is a 100% Xinomavro, full-bodied and fruity with dark berry, cherry and earthy florals on the nose; zesty with a mouthful of dark berry fruit, plum, vanilla, olive and savoury herb flavours balanced with great acidity for food. Tannins are rich. Enjoy with moussaka or lamb stew. Boutari was founded in 1879 and is one of Greece's most renowned wineries. Xinomavro food pairings: lamb, pizza, paté, spanakopita. Drink: 2022 - 2028 23218 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Cantina di Montalcino Brunello Di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Cantina di Montalcino 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino is an earthy, full-bodied red from the Tuscany wine region. Produced by C.S.M. Coop Serl Montalcino, fragrant on the nose and rich on the palate with ripe black plum, dark cherry, clove, cigar box, dark chocolate and smoky flavours concentrated on the palate. Tannins are grippy and the wine would benefit from a few more years in cellar to marry and mellow. Try in 2024. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled game sausages, cheesy pizza, roast chicken Mediterranean style. Drink: 2024 - 2028 17704 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Trasqua Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Villa Trasqua 2017 Chianti Classico is a dry, medium-bodied, fragrant and fruity red with violets, pink florals, dried red berry, cherry, pepper spice and grilled herbs aromas and flavours savoury and zesty on the palate. Produced from organically grown grapes. Good value at $20. Chianti Classico food pairings: wild-mushroom risotto, veal parmigiana, roast turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2024 121160 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viticcio Morellino Di Scansano 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Viticcio Morellino Di Scansano 2017 is a dry, robust red wine from the Tuscany wine region. The 2017 vintage marks its first year of production and is a red wine blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Fragrant with blackberry, dark plum, under brush and well-integrated oak spice flavours with bright acidity and pleasantly chewy tannins on the palate, the wine is built to age. Warming on the palate, pour with a boar roast or bison burgers. Food pairings: meaty lasagne, meat-lover's pizza, Bistecca Florentine. Drink: 2022 - 2024 574186 14.3% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gaja Ca'marcanda Promis 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Created by the legendary Gaja family, Gaja Ca'marcanda Promis 2019 is a full-bodied Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese red blend with grapes fermented and matured separately and aged up to one year in oak barrels prior to the final blend. Beautifully balanced and elegant with dark cherry, dark berry, plum, wild herbs intense and smooth on the palate. Tannins are structured. Pour with roast rack of lamb. Food pairings: grilled steaks, roast chicken, pork chops. Drink: 2022 - 2025 174334 14% XD 750 mL $63.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2019, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia 2019 is the Second wine of Ornellaia. From the Bolgheri, Tuscany wine region, the wine is a dry, full-bodied red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, rich, textured and vibrant on the palate with dark plum, crushed raspberry, black currant, earthy black pepper and anise spice. Delicious now, pour with a juicy pork roast or cellar for 10-plus years. Food pairings: lamb tagine, roast rack of lamb, beef long ribs on the barbie. Drink: 2022 - 2030 606194 14% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 94/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poggio Civetta Governo All'Uso 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Farnese, Poggio Civetta Governo All'uso 2019 is a smooth and sensuous red wine blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot with the balance in Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah wine grapes. This wine is easy to love and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and well-balanced. As the name suggests, it is made using the governo method of partially drying a portion of the grapes prior to winemaking adding extra richness and a lush mouthfeel. Delicious! Food pairings: meatballs and spaghetti, veal parmesan, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2022 - 2024 14362 13.5% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Produced by Castelli del Grevepesa, Clemente VII 2015 Chianti Classico is a muscular and robust earthy Chianti with brilliant red berry fruit, pepper, wild herbs, leather, mint, iron, smoky and gamey flavours on the palate. Tannins are robust and grippy as well. Decant a couple of hours prior to pouring it with a grilled Tomahawk-style pork chop or enjoy with Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna, tourtière, aged cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2029 573493 13.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 92/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ornellaia 2018, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Ornellaia 2018 is fragrant with dried florals, red berries and spice, multi-layered and seductive with red berry, spiced plum, mocha, savoury herbs and licorice flavours fresh and long on the palate. A medium-plus-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the wine is still quite youthful, but showing a great deal of poise and promise. Try in 2024. Food pairings: wild boar roast, grilled venison steak, roast saddle of rabbit. Drink: 2025 - 2038 722470 14.5% XD 750 mL $249.95 Score: 97/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva 2018 Chianti Classico is a full-bodied, mouth-watering Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. Look for bright cherry, plum, blue florals, vanilla, and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Enjoy with pasta Bolognese. Chianti Classico food pairings: mince sirloin, sausage and cheese pizza, Tuscan rabbit, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2022 - 2025 930966 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Michele Castellani Colle Cristi 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is lovely and layered with fresh and dried cherry, red berry fruit, dried fig, earthy mushroom, savoury herbs and a kiss of spice with fresh acidity to match. Tannins are velvety. Produced from 70% Corvina Veronese and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. Pour with braised beef short-ribs. Drink or hold. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: pepperoni, Italian sausage and pancetta pizza with mozzarella cheese, feta cheese stuffed hamburgers, Italian wedding soup. Drink: 2022 - 2026 222109 15.5% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 95/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Petra Zingari Toscana 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Produced by Petra, Zingari 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot red wine blend with ripe cherry, red currant, nutty, dark chocolate and savoury herb flavours balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. So Juicy! Originally, the vineyard created as an experimental vineyard to see how Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot varietals would fare and Zingari (Gypsies) is so named for the Pilgrims and Wayfarers who would rest or stop over at the crystal clear springs there. Food pairings: roast beef, roast chicken Mirabella, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2028 244228 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poggio Al Tufo Vermentino 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Tommasi, Poggio Al Tufo 2020 Vermentino is a fragrant, dry, medium-bodied and zesty Tuscany white wine with fresh apple, lime zest and blanched almond flavours so fresh and mouth-watering on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pour with pan-fried pickerel filets. Vermentino food pairings: seafood Alfredo, green salads, fresh steamed shellfish. Drink: 2022 - 2023 23041 12.1% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pitars Braida Santa Cecilia Pinot Grigio 2019, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Pitars Braida Santa Cecilia 2019 Pinot Grigio is fresh and lovely with notes of white grapefruit, orange peel, white flowers and limes with a vibrant finish on a mineral note. A medium-bodied, crisp, refreshing and food-versatile wine from the Friuli wine region. Pinot Grigio food pairings: antipasto plate, baked sole, cheese straws, fried shrimp with seafood cocktail sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2023 22800 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fabiano Rugola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Fabiano Rugola 2016 Amarone Valpolicella Classico is an elegant, rich and concentrated blend of 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Croatina wine grapes. Dark ruby in the glass with ripe red berry, cherry and balsamic aromas on the nose, the wine is dry, full-bodied and intense with liquid cherry, red berry, savoury herbs, chocolate and dark spice flavours finishing smooth and long on the palate. Pour with rich meaty dishes or a Bistecca Florentine. Drink or hold. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: roast pork, turkey, cheesy pizza, grilled meats. Drink: 2022 - 2026 96867 14.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Fiuza Eminente 2018, Tejo, Portugal: Fiuza Eminente Reserva 2018 is a fragrant, dry and robust red wine blend of Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tejo wine region. Excellent value at $16, with lots of dark berry, black currant, cherry, mint, clove, anise and pepper spice smooth and generous on the palate. Enjoy with a rosemary and garlic roast rack of lamb. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, grilled pork tenderloin, rabbit stew. Drink: 2022 - 2024 646042 13.3% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Romania
Cotnari Grasa De Cotnari 2019, Cotnari, Moldavia D.O.C., Romania: From Moldavia D.O.C., Cotnari 2019 Grasa De Cotnar is a botrytis-affected semi-sweet dessert wine with apricot compote, exotic florals, praline and candied lemon peel flavours vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy with duck paté, fruit tarts and blue veined cheeses. Grasa has about 450 hectares of vines in the world with all of it in Romania. The first archaeological evidence of grapevines and wine in this area was in the Neolithic period, 5,500-2,700 BC. Grasa De Cotnari food pairings: blue-vein cheeses, roasted nuts, apricot galette. Drink: 2022 - 2025 73205 11.5% S 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Burgo Viejo Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Burgo Viejo Crianza 2018 is an amazing value Rioja at $14. A red blend of mostly Tempranillo with some Graciano added to the mix, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and spicy with dark plum, blackberry, dried tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolate, pepper and well-integrated oak spice flavours with balanced acidity on the palate. Tannins are structured. The wine was matured for one year in American oak barrels. Pair with aged, sharp cheeses. Crianza food pairings: smoked sausages, lamb stew, venison steak. Drink: 2022 - 2024 168815 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres La Carbonera Las Pisadas 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Miguel Torres, La Carbonera Las Pisadas 2016 is produced from 100% Tempranillo from the Rioja wine region. Lovely on the nose with ripe plum, crushed raspberry, anise and dried wild herbs finishing long and velvety with liquid raspberry on the palate. Excellent quality and amazing value at $20. So good now. Food pairings: roast pork, veal chops, pork tenderloin, turkey tournedos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23634 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hermanos Peciña Señorío de P. Peciña Crianza Crianza 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by Hermanos Peciña, Señorío De P. Peciña Crianza 2015 is a full-bodied, smoky Rioja red wine made from the country's flagship Tempranillo grape with a splash of Graciano and Garnacha added to the mix. Ruby red in the glass with pink florals, spicy and smoky aromas on the nose, dry, full-bodied with dark cherry compote, plum, dark spices and balsamic notes beautifully balanced and elegant on the palate. Crianza food pairings: prime rib, veal chops in red wine sauce, roast turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2027 313726 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodegas Los Frailes Caliza 2018, Valencia D.O., Spain: Los Frailes, Caliza La Parada De Tordos Vineyard 2018 is a 100% Monastrell produced from organic-certified, dry-farmed vines growing in calcareous, ochre soils. "Los Frailes" translates to "the Friars" who lived and made wine there long ago. The vineyard, “La parada de tordos” (the stop of the thrushes) rises 600 metres above sea level and the Monastrell grapes are sourced from bush vines planted in 1978. Bright ruby in the glass, the wine is fresh with dark plum, cherry, fine herbs, savoury and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled chicken, roast duck, vegetarian burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2024 23806 14.5% M 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Irony Pinot Noir 2018, Monterey County, California, United States: From the Delicato Family Vineyards, Irony 2018 Pinot Noir is a small lot reserve PN produced from sustainably grown grapes. The cooling fogs over Monterey vineyards are a relief to the Pinot Noir grapes and in return the grapes give beautiful, elegant and vibrant wines with fully-ripened fruit and fresh acidity. This example is bright on the nose and elegant on the palate with dark cherry, red currant, blueberry, earthy florals, fine herb, cinnamon, pepper spice and smoky nuances. Tannins are silky. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled beef and mushrooms, bison burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2022 - 2025 353227 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Noble Vines Collection 181 Merlot 2018, Lodi, California, United States: From the Delicato Family Vineyards, Noble Vines Collection 181 2018 Merlot is a well-priced, spicy and full-bodied red from the hot, dry Lodi wine region. The"181" signifies vine stock from Pomerol, Bordeaux. Dry and concentrated on the palate with rich dark plum, dark cherry, chocolate, cinnamon, anise, cloves and smoky vanilla flavours smooth with balanced acidity on the palate. Pour with a meat-lover's pizza or a juicy pork roast. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, pepper steak, hard cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2024 226530 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Avalon Appellation Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, Avalon Appellation Series 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh and full-bodied with layers of dark berry, plum, cassis, vanilla, dark chocolate finishing long on the palate. Tannins are rich throughout. Wine grapes for this vintage were sourced from higher elevation vineyards adding freshness and finesse to the wine. A juicy Cab to pour with a steak dinner. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: T-bone steaks, veal roast, lamb stew. Drink: 2023 - 2028 16457 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. March 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Produced from 40- to-60-year old Zinfandel vines. Juicy with spiced plum, dark berry, dark cherry, baking spice, white pepper and smoky, toasty oak flavours on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Pair with grilled ribs. Zinfandel food pairings: barbecued ribs, wings, burgers, spaghetti Bolognese, aged cheddar. Drink: 2022 - 2024 951889 14.5% D 750 mL $19.25 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: Stags' Leap Winery 2019 Chardonnay is produced by winemaker Christophe Paubert. This is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, crisp and vibrant Chardonnay with baked apple, smoky and toasty oak spice aromas on the nose; vibrant with bright apple, fresh pear, lemon zest, apple pie spice flavours wrapped up in a smoky veil and finishing on a mineral note. So fresh and good now. A portion of the wine (25%) was aged in French oak barrels. Chardonnay food pairings: veal masala, veal and ham casserole, veal breast with herb stuffing. Drink: 2022 - 2024 655381 14.3% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. March 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carabella Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2016, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Carabella Estate 2016 is a dry, vibrant, medium-plus-bodied Pinot Noir from Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley wine region. This PN is fragrant, elegant and plushy on the palate with bright cherry, raspberry, pink florals, violets, fine herbs, cinnamon and nutmeg spice. Drink or hold. 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: 2022 - 2024 180125 14.4% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Bogle Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon continues to be a crowd pleaser and perennial favourite. This California Cab is dry, full-bodied and smooth with ripe blackberry, cream of cassis, dried sweet tobacco leaf, chocolate and toasty oak flavours balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. Great value at $23 and a wine to be enjoyed with burgers and ribs from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goat shoulder with green beans and shallot and lemon dressing, venison curry, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 904565 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valley of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: This is a ripe Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. Loaded with dark berries, chocolate and toasty oak notes. Perfect for barbecued pork ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast, Porchetta, roast chicken, turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2025 10042 15.1% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. March 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart