Australia
Maxwell Ellen Street Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A beautiful, smooth, full-bodied Australian Shiraz from the cool climate of the McLaren Vale. Aromas of fleshy ripe dark berries, plum, spice and savoury herbs. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2026 14.5% D 750 mL $42.00 Score: 92/100. April 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Creekside Backyard Block Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A bone-dry, single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Creek Shores wine region with fresh cut grass, lemongrass, lemon and lime zest aromas on the nose. Dry, zesty with more lemongrass, gooseberry, fresh apple and citrus flavours on the palate with a lingering flinty mineral finish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, oysters on the half shell, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2020 - 2021 341792 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.00 Score: 88/100. April 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gray Monk Estate Winery Rosé 2020, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, refreshing BC rosé with notes of small field berries and strawberries. Racy acidity makes this a terrific companion for seafood and salads. Drink: 2021 - 2023 12.6% D 750 mL $17.99 Score: 92/100. April 2022. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greece
Boutari Moschofilero 2018, Mantinia, Greece: A lovely, aromatic Greek white wine made from the country's classic Moschofilero grape. Great value. A profusion of aromas of grapefruit and white florals. Pair with fresh seafood and shellfish.
Drink: 2020 - 2023 172387 11.5% D 750 mL $16.15 Score: 89/100. April 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh and fragrant Pinot Gris with ripe stone fruit, pear and light tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Balanced and elegant. Chill and enjoy on its own or with green salads topped with fresh-steamed shrimp. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled lobster tail in butter, stir-fried shrimp, grilled salmon. Drink: 2022 - 2024 369850 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Gonzalez Byass Nutty Solera Medium Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain: Lovely! You need to acquire a taste for sherry, but it's a lovely change from the usual. Nutty, warm aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts. It offers terrific balance with acidity. Try this well-priced sherry as an after dinner drink. Sherry food pairings: cheeses, nuts, tapas. 35204 20% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 2022. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ego Bodegas El Gorú Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2020, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: A lush and full-bodied red blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot from the Jumilla wine region. Fragrant with ripe dark plum and blackberry aromas on the nose. More ripe dark berry, cherry, plum and mocha flavours lingering on the palate. Pair with a roast of pork Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot food pairings: beef burgers, stuffed flank steak, grilled flat iron steak, wine-braised beef, turkey with gravy, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 443945 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: This superb, full-bodied Californian Cabernet sources fruit from three regions: Paso Robles, Lodi and Monterey. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is then matured in American oak barrels for nine months. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and plums wrapped in smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019 - 2025 15760 13.5% D 750 mL $19.00 Score: 92/100. April 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, La Crema 2017 Pinot Noir is produced from 11 vineyards across the county. Dry, medium-bodied, intricate and complex with layers of fresh ripe black cherry, blue and pink florals, sous-bois, savoury and citrus peel flavours silky and long on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. The final blend was aged 10 months in French oak barrels (35% new). Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled radicchio, zucchini frittata, barbecued duck, veggie mushroom burger. Drink: 2021 - 2023 906404 14.5% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. April 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Merlot 2017, Napa, Sonoma, California, United States: A robust, complex, balanced California Cabernet with aromas of cassis and blackberry and smoke. Fruit is coursed from Napa and Sonoma. Pair with grilled meats. Merlot food pairings: grilled meats and poultry, hearty tomato-based pastas, pork chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 454876 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart