Argentina

BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Benmarco 2019 is a classic Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Árboles in the Uco Valley. Great value under $20. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh with bright dark plum, blackberry, cassis, savoury herb and dark spice flavours with great acidity for food on the palate. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tannins are firm. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steak, beef empanadas, chicken cacciatore, venison burgers, hard cheese. Drink: 2021 - 2025 232637 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Esteco Blend de Extremos Malbec 2020, Calchaquíes Valley, Argentina: From Calchaquíes Valley, El Esteco Blend De Extremos 2020 Malbec is produced from grapes sourced from two high-altitude vineyards in the valley; one vineyard in Chañar Punco is over 2000 metres above sea level with the winery's Cafayate vineyard over 1700 metres above sea level. Excellent value at $18, the wine is fresh on the nose and palate with blackberry, blueberry, savoury herbs and spice. Tannins are velvety. Pour with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: bison burgers, roast duck, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2028 24863 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cadus Tupungato Appellation Malbec 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Bodegas Nieto Senetiner, Cadus 2018 Malbec is great value at $21. A full-bodied Argentine Malbec with grapes sourced from two sites in Gualtallary, both of them above 1,250 metres, the wine is fragrant with anise, bay and ripe dark berry aromas; dry, fruity and spicy with blueberry, blackberry, savoury herbs zesty and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine and velvety. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks. Drink: 2022 - 2027 482992 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Enemigo Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo 2018 Malbec has a splash of Cabernet Franc added to the mix and is a joint project of Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Beautifully balanced and fresh, the wine is dry, medium-bodied with dark berry fruit, violets and dried wild herbs finishing on a flinty mineral note and textured on the palate. El Enemigo translates to "The enemy" and the back label of wine bottle reflects on this: At the end of the journey, we remember only have one battle: the one we fought against ourselves, the original enemy. The one that defined us." Malbec food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, pasta with rich meat sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2025 400150 13.9% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Otronia Rugientes 45 Pinot Noir 2019, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina: Otronia Rugientes 45 2019 Pinot Noir is a vegan friendly, dry, medium-bodied and savoury Patagonian PN with bright cherry, dried herbs, anise, nutmeg and pepper spice, citrus zesty with a briny mineral and chalky finish. Produced from organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification. Lightly chill and enjoy with lamb chops from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled lamb lollipops, veal cutlets, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2023 26097 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Riglos Gran Cabernet Franc 2018, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Gualtallary, Uco Valley wine region, Riglos Gran 2018 Cabernet Franc is produced from grapes sourced from Las Divas Vineyard. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with pink florals, elegant with bright raspberry, green leaf, fine herb, anise and pepper spice flavours lingering and satisfying on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Drink or hold. Cabernet Franc food pairings: roast duck, turkey, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2028 26102 14.9% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Susana Balbo Signature 2020 is a dry, full-bodied, vegan-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Malbec added to the mix. Beautifully crafted by master winemaker, Susana Balbo, this youthful Argentinean red is concentrated with black currant, savoury herbs, spicy and smoky flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Tannins are firms and the wine would benefit from a little bottle aging. Try in 2024 or cellar to 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued ribs in sauce, New York strip loin, hard cheese. Drink: 2024 - 2028 260919 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Clarence Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From Nick Haselgrove, Clarence Hill 2019 Shiraz is enticing on the nose with dark berry, dark spices, wild herbs and toasted nut flavours silky, satisfying and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: roast shoulder of lamb, bison burgers, roast duck. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26929 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hollick The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Hollick The Bard 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Coonawarra Cab and great value at $17. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe dark berry fruit, plum, cherry, vanilla and bramble leaf flavours zesty and spicy on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink or hold. Pour with grilled game meats or a roast duck or goose. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib eye roast, pork tenderloin, rack of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2028 18525 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2019, South Australia, Australia: Yalumba 2019 Shiraz is a vegan friendly, full-bodied and fruit-driven Shiraz produced from organically grown grapes sourced from both young and older vines that are between 12 and 35-plus years of age thriving in red brown earth, sandy loam and dark clay soils giving elegance and complexity wine. Look for layers of ripe dark plum, dark cherry, spicy red currants, smoky spices and dark chocolate flavours, food-friendly and concentrated on the palate with a long and smooth finish. Amazing value at $18. Drinking beautifully now and to 2025. Pour with bison burgers from the grill topped with blue cheese. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, mutton with mint and coriander, pizza, barbecued beef, pork. Drink: 2022 - 2025 280883 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barossa Valley Wine Company Gravel Track Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, Gravel Track 2019 is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (GSM) red wine blend with a nod to the long gravel-and-limestone track that winds its way through the winery's historic 60-year-old Farms Vineyard. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy on the palate with concentrated flavours of bright cherry, red berry, strawberry, anise spice and vanilla with a long and silky finish. Enjoy with roast of pork. Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre food pairings: roast chicken, tourtiere, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2022 - 2028 26877 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Skulls Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From Fullglass Wines, Skulls 2019 Shiraz is always a crowd-pleaser with it rich, dark compoted plum, blackberry, dark cherry fruit flavours, notes of wild herbs, violets and pepper spice. A monster at 15.9% abv but incredibly smooth and supple. Excellent value at $22. Pour with a big, honkin' Tomahawk steak or chops from grill. Drink to 2026. Shiraz food pairings: lamburgers, grilled beef long ribs, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2026 428565 15.9% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley, Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve 2019 Shiraz is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. It is dry, full-bodied, fruit-driven and spicy with ripe black currant, earthy florals, meaty, deli and pepper spice flavours savoury and long on the palate. At 16 years of age, Ed Schild took over operations of the family vineyard following the death of his father in 1956. This wine is a tribute to his father. Pour with rack of lamb. Shiraz food pairings: roast Porchetta, beef long ribs from the grill, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2025 58727 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, Australia: From Nagambie Lakes, Victoria, Tahbilk 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh and rich with dark berry, cassis, dark plum, earthy, savoury and spicy flavours concentrated on the palate and excellent value at $23. The 70 acre estate vineyard is certified carbon neutral and the winery traces its winemaking roots back to 1860. It was purchased by the current winemaker's great grandfather, Reginald Purbrick, in 1925 and since then five generations of the family have been involved in the winemaking. The current vintage was aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 138818 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Claymore London Calling Cabernet Malbec 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Claymore London Calling 2019 is a Cabernet Malbec red wine blend and a great value at $20. Dry, full-bodied and fragrant with smoky, spicy and dark fruit aromas, elegant on the palate with ripe dark berry, chocolate, bay leaf and toasty spices rich and vibrant on the palate. Good complexity and nicely balanced with ripe, rich tannins. Pour with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Malbec food pairings: kangaroo tenderloin, bison burgers, rare rib steak. Drink: 2022 - 2028 522110 13.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer 2019 Shiraz is a complex and concentrated red produced from a parcel of Shiraz grapes from the Hamlet of Greenock. Look for ripe dark berry, baking spice and blood orange zest flavours, spicy, zesty and velvety on the palate. Easy to love and elegant with the judicious use of French oak and lees ageing. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: striploin roast, pork tenderloin, game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2031 271486 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam The Red 2018, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: From High Eden, Eden Valley, Mountadam The Red 2018 Is a dry, full-bodied red blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Shiraz matured in French oak barrels for 24 months. Produced from grapes sourced from the cool-climate High Eden, the wine is fresh with bright black currant, dark cherry, red berry, pepper and well-integrated toasty oak spice generous and juicy on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained. Drink or hold. Established in 1972, Mountadam High Eden Estate is one of Australia’s oldest cool climate vineyards. Food pairings: vegetable and beef stir-fry, asparagus and sugar snap sea soup, autumn hodge-podge, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2029 931105 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Old Testament 2019 is a great value Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon under $20. Coonawarra is known for its red iron-oxide terra Rossa soils, one of the most distinct terroirs . The Old Testament vineyard is located in the heart of that wine region and the 2019 vintage is rich, lush and smoky, with ripe blackberry, dark plum, savoury herbs, mocha, spicy and mouth-filling with a long finish. The 2019 vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips, rib steak, slow-braised brisket. Drink: 2024 - 2030 478271 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Lehmann The Barossan Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Peter Lehmann, The Barossan 2018 is a dry, full-bodied and soul-satisfying Cabernet Sauvignon, fragrant with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, fresh earthy florals, smoky vanilla, cigar box and cedar spice flavours supple and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meaty stews, slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce, prime rib, steaks from the grill, ribs, roast beef, venison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2028 12331 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Pertaringa Undercover 2019 Shiraz is fragrant with dark berry, vanilla and cake spice aromas; dry, full-bodied and solid on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, smoky vanilla, cinnamon, anise and cocoa flavours long and mouth-filling with velvety tannins. Enjoy now with a roast leg of lamb or cellar to 2030. Shiraz food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal scaloppini, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2030 920967 14.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pauletts Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Clare Valley, Pauletts Polish Hill River 2017 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Merlot. Look for bright dark cherry, dark berry, plum, dried wild herbs on this bold and generous red with food-friendly acidity. Neil and Alison Paulett took ownership of the winery in 1983 and have extended the vineyards and welcoming their son, Matthew, to work with them. Both Neil and Matthew graduated from Roseworthy Wine College with Neil spending some time at Penfolds and Rosemount before starting his own winery and vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot food pairings: game stews, pork roast, lamb chops. Drink: 2022 - 2023 18518 14.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Hills Are Alive Shiraz 2018, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep, Hills Are Alive 2018 Shiraz is a vegan-friendly, opulent and juicy Shiraz from cool-climate Adelaide Hill's, South Australia. Intense and spicy on the palate with rose petal, ripe plum, dark cherry, violets finishing zesty, smooth and long with pepper and cedar spice notes. Tannins are supple. Shiraz food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, bison burgers, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2028 522342 15.1% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sister's Run Calvary Hill Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Calvary Hill 2019 Shiraz is produced from 100% Shiraz grapes sourced in Lyndoch, Barossa Valley wine region. A beautifully-crafted, full-bodied and lush Shiraz layered with ripe blackberry, dark plum, chocolate and baking spice flavours savoury and smooth on the palate. Tannins are velvety. An excellent value Barossa at $20. Shiraz food pairings: pork chops, roast lamb, roast, wild mushroom stuffed quail. Drink: 2022 - 2035 222018 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and silky smooth Cab produced from grapes sourced from the winery's Heron Pond vineyard. Grapes were given some hang time to obtain perfect ripeness while maintaining fresh acidity. Fragrant with earthy violets, black currant, sweet dried tobacco leaf, pepper, toasted hazelnut and oak spice flavours with a kiss of vanilla vibrant, plushy and long on the palate. The wine was aged 18 months in American oak barrels. Pour with a roast breast of veal smothered in a wild mushroom sauce. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, gourmet burgers, beef ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2028 30666 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Premier Cuvée Sparkling 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: 13th Street premier cuvée 2015 is a traditional method sparkler produced from equal amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes; dry, medium-bodied and elegant with a creamy mousse of ripe apple, pear, baked pastry, hazelnut, lemon zest flavours and a crisp, clean lingering mineral finish. Sparkling food pairings: Fresh steamed shellfish, seafood tapas, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2022 - 2024 142679 12.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Union Wine Forté 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Taste-wise this is a cross between tawny port and a nutty sherry -- lovely dessert wine! Aromas and flavours of toffee, dry caramel and toasted nuts. Try it with hard cheeses and nuts. Food pairings: pecan pie, pavlova, bread pudding. Drink: 2016 - 2022 361758 18% S 500 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fogolar Hughes Vineyard Riesling 2019, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fogolar Hughes Vineyard 2019 Riesling is produced from grapes sourced from the warmer Hughes Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore wine region. Grapes were hand-harvested and whole cluster pressed with a halted fermentation at 26 g/l residual sugar and at 9% abv. Acidity is beautifully balanced so the wine seems drier than it is. Look for ripe apple, peach, citrus zest, apple pie spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Riesling food pairings: fruit cobblers, veal cutlets, pork tenderloin,. Drink: 2022 - 2028 30664 9.1% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Locust Lane Sparkling Riesling 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Locust Lane 2019 sparkling Riesling is produced in the Charmat method from 100% Riesling sourced from two estate vineyards. So much to love on this off-dry, medium-bodied, crisp apple, citrus zesty, minerally bubble with a lip-smacking mousse and fresh acidity. This vintage was awarded Bronze at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Sparkling Riesling food pairings: sushi, mild curries, smoke fish, pork tenderloin, seafood crepes. Drink: 2022 - 2024 30665 11.5% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pelee Island Winery Empress Sparkling 2019, South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Lake Erie North Shore wine region, Pelee Island Empress 2019 is a vegan-friendly sparkler produced in the traditional method from sustainably grown grapes. Dry and light-bodied this tasty bubble is produced from a cuvee of mostly Chardonnay with 5% in Pinot Noir grapes. Look for ripe red apple, nutty, brioche and lemon tarte flavours on a crisp and vibrant mousse. This vintage was awarded Silver at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Sparkling food pairings: brunch dishes, cheese and spring vegetable quiche, flatbreads, creamy cheeses,. Drink: 2022 - 2024 30671 11.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nomad Reserve Sparkling, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Hinterbrook, Nomad Reserve (1500 ml) is the perfect size for a Christmas brunch with the family. Produced in the Charmat method from 100% Merlot, this pretty in pink versatile bubble will go with smoked salmon Bennies to a roast turkey dinner. Look for bright red berry, plum and citrus zest flavours on a lively mousse. The Nickel family first planted vitis vinifera grapes in 1998 and Hinterbrook Estate Winery opened to the public in 2011. Sparkling food pairings: salads, seafood canapes, crudité platter. Drink: 2022 - 2024 30672 12% MD 1500 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rockway Vineyards Riesling 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Rockway Vineyards 2020 Riesling is brilliant and off-dry with a mouthful of ripe pear, apple, white-fleshed stone fruit, honeyed quince and minerally flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with smoked salmon, brunch dishes and sushi. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2022 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition. Riesling food pairings: sushi, grilled sweet chili garlic shrimp, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2024 30739 10.5% M 750 mL $20.00 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Emiliana Salvaje Syrah Roussanne 2021, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Emiliana Salvaje 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied and vegan friendly Syrah and Roussanne red wine blend produced from organically-grown grapes from the Casablanca Valley. Fragrant on the nose and elegant with ripe red berries, dark cherry, plum, chocolate, anise and pepper spice flavours bright and fresh on the palate. Enjoy now with braised lamb shanks in a red wine sauce. Syrah Roussanne food pairings: lamb Bolognese, veal Porterhouse, smoked blade roast in red wine sauce. Drink: 2022 - 2024 19246 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Maipo Valley, Chile: Ventisquero Grey Glacier 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from a single block of grapes in the Trinidad Vineyard. Excellent value at $20, this youthful, medium-bodied Chilean red is bright with blackberry, black currant, blueberry, rose petals and dried fine herbs creamy on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. Enjoy with roasted meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: potato and chick pea stew, grilled sirloin steak, bobtje. Drink: 2022 - 2025 485474 14.4% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laberinto Cenizas Mezcla Tinta 2018, Colbún, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: Laberinto Cenizas Mezcla 2018 is a fresh and fragrant, dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of mostly Merlot with 14% Cabernet Franc and 8% Syrah added to the mix; fresh with blue florals, red berry, blue plum, spicy and savoury flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Tinta food pairings: roast pork, turkey, duck. Drink: 2022 - 2028 27209 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol White 2019, Lolol Valley D.O., Chile: From Lolol Valley wine region, Hacienda Araucano Clos De Lolol 2019 is produced by François Lurton. Crafted from mostly Sauvignon Blanc with 10% in Chardonnay grapes sourced from a single vineyard, the wine was barrel-fermented in oak (70% new). Look for citrus zesty, fine herb, lemongrass and toasty oak spice flavours textured on the palate. Drink or hold. White food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, fish tacos, calamari. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26108 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miguel Torres Ándica Gran Reserva Carmenère 2020, Maule Valley, Chile: Miguel Torres, Ándica Gran Reserva 2020 Carmenère is produced from grapes sourced from a certified organic vineyard in the Maule Valley. Amazing value at $18, look for a rich concentration of blueberry, mulberry, nutmeg, anise and toasty oak spice elegant and fresh on the palate. Pour with grilled game sausages. Carmenère food pairings: slow-braised beef blade roast, lamb chops, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2028 27203 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Pinot Noir 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha Zapallar Vineyard 2019 Pinot Noir is as juicy on the nose as it is on the palate. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, fragrant and fresh with ripe red berry, cherry, pink florals, violets, spicy, zesty and silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb and dried apricot stew, grilled pork chops, veal Marsala. Drink: 2022 - 2025 19288 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Purple Angel 2019, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Purple Angel 2019 is an elegant 92% Carmenere with the balance in Petit Verdot sourced from vines growing in granitic, clay, glacial and fluvial soils of the Colchagua Valley. Look for ripe and concentrated dark fruits, dark spices, mocha, vanilla and toasty oak spice on this juicy, beautifully balanced and popular Chilean red. Pour with bacon-wrapped filet mignon or hold in cellar for eight-plus years. Food pairings: veal roast, slow-cooked brisket of beef, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2022 - 2031 62364 14.5% XD 750 mL $96.95 Score: 97/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Las Veletas Cuartel N°73 Carignan 2019, Alquihue, San Javier, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: Las Veletas Cuartel N°73 2019 Carignan is intense on the palate with juicy red berry fruit, blackberry, plum, spicy and vibrant with grippy tannins. Produced from grapes sourced from vineyards over 80 years of age in the, Alquihue, Maule Valley wine region. Give it some time to marry and mellow. Try it in 2024. Carignan food pairings: BBQ Pork long ribs, sausage cassoulet, grilled chicken breasts Mediterranean style. Drink: 2022 - 2025 28584 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Croatia

Rizman Nonno Oaked Posip 2019, Dalmatia, Continental P.D.O., Croatia: From Dalmatia, Continental wine region, Rizman Nonno Oaked 2019 Posip is a dry, medium-bodied and creamy white wine blend of 85% Posip with the balance in Chardonnay. Fragrant with orange blossom, hazelnut, ripe apple, plum and toasty oak spice flavours juicy on the palate with a long finish. Chill and enjoy with smoked whitefish or smoked ham. Posip food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pan-fried halibut in a lemon butter sauce, grilled shrimp. Drink: 2022 - 2025 27893 13.5% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Tour de Haut-Moulin 2015, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Lionel Poitou, prop., Château Tour De Haut-Moulin 2015 is a rich, full-bodied maturing red wine blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes. On the palate the wine is showing brambleberry fruits, plum, cedar brush spice and a lingering mocha finish. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Since 1870, Chateau Tour du Haut-Moulin has been owned by the Poitou family. Lionel Poitou is its 6th generation owner. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast pork, beef bourgignon, tourtiere. Drink: 2022 - 2025 26295 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Yon-Figeac 2016, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux wine region, Château Yon-Figeac Grand Cru Classé 2016 is a deep dark red fragrant and layered with dark berry, plum, dark cherry, mint, savoury herbs and anise spice concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine and structured. Drink or cellar to 2030. Pour this beautiful Bordeaux with roast beef dinner. Food pairings: roast beef, grilled farmer's pork chops, grilled veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2032 28567 14.5% D 750 mL $73.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marc Hebrart Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes Brut Champagne 1er Cru, Mareuil Sur Aÿ, Champagne A.C., France: From Mareuil Sur Aÿ, Champagne wine region, Marc Hebrart Mes Favourites Premier Cru (Vielles Vignes) is a new, non-vintage champagne based on the 2015 vintage. Fragrant with summer florals, pear, soft citrus and nutty aromas, dry, medium-bodied and playful on the palate with a lively, elegant mousse. Disgorged August 2019. Drink or cellar to 2030. Brut Champagne 1Er Cru food pairings: brunch dishes, eggs Benedict, smoke salmon on baguette, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2032 26655 12% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire 2020 Chablis is smoky, flinty and minerally on the nose and brilliant with green plum, melon, lime-lemon zest and spicy flavours textured on the palate. Chill and enjoy with steamed mussels. The organically-farmed Chardonnay grapes were sourced from a single vineyard from 30-plus year old vines. Drink or hold. Chablis food pairings: pan-fried halibut steaks, fish tacos, oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels. Drink: 2022 - 2026 356634 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Boizel Brut Réserve Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Boizel Brut Reserve is a fragrant and vibrant traditional blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Perfumed with ripe plum, apple and anise spice aromas with a mouth-filling and lively mousse of ripe plum, apple dumpling, crème fraîche, liquorice and citrus zest flavours bright on the palate. Champagne food pairings: creamy cheeses, fish and chips, sushi, brunch dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2025 25514 12% D 750 mL $64.95 Score: 95/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Anita Tres Vieilles Vignes Les Caves Moulin-à-Vent 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Anita Les Caves Moulin À Vent 2020 is produced from "tres vielles vignes" Gamay, that are over 45 years old. Grapes are hand-harvested and are 100% whole cluster fermented. Semi-carbonic maceration takes 11 days and the wine is aged six months in concrete tanks with four months in bottle prior to release. Look for fresh violets, ripe blackberry with mineral notes creamy and concentrated on its medium-bodied frame. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. The wine is so named after Anita Kuhnel who has been making wine under the Domaine Anita name since 2015. Food pairings: burgers, ribs, tourtiere, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2030 28706 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Montlandrie 2016, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Montlandrie 2016 is a rich and concentrated red wine blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that was planted in 2009 by winemaker Denis Durantou. The wine is dry, full-bodied, fragrant and fruit-driven with red currant, cassis, dark plum, loamy earth, smoky and dark chocolate flavours with beautifully balanced acidity and velvety tannins. One not to miss! Drink or cellar to 2030. Food pairings: slow-braised beef blade roast, lamb chops, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2032 27401 14.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey L'Or de Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2015, Sauternes A.C., France: L'or De Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2015 Sauternes is the perfect size (375 ml) for two to chill and enjoy over rich blue-veined, or rind washed cheeses. Produced from mostly Semillon with splashes of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle giving this sweet dessert wine a beautiful fragrance of ripe apricot, honeyed quince, lemon curd and earthy mushroom aromas and flavours lushly layered on the palate. Sauternes food pairings: fresh fruit cup, lemon tarte, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 28568 13.5% S 375 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Côte de Léchet Chablis 1Er Cru 2020, Côte De Léchet, Bordeaux A.C., France: Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Premier Cru 2020 Chablis is fragrant with bright, lemon-lime zest, green apple, fine herbs and minerally aromas and flavours balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. Côte de Léchet premier cru produces some of the most ageable Chablis. Chill and enjoy now or cellar for 10-plus years. Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: oysters on the half shell, grilled prawns, seafood bisque, steamed shellfish dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2030 181305 12.5% XD 750 mL $57.00 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grand Corbin Manuel 2015, Saint Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Grand Corbin Manuel Grand Cru 2015 is a mature Bordeaux red blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak barrels (60% new). Love the earthy mushroom, dark berry, red fruit, subtle spice and savoury herb aromas and flavours on this elegant Saint Émilion. Drink or cellar to 2030. Food pairings: filet mignon, prime rib, rack of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2033 27403 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Fourchaume Premier Cru 2020 Chablis is rich and concentrated with green apple crunch, white-fleshed stone fruit and white pepper spice flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Drinking beautifully now but can easily hold for five-plus years. Chill and enjoy with oysters on the half shell. Chablis 1Er Cru food pairings: seafood hotpot, pan-fried lemon sole, oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2022 - 2026 22776 13.3% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Halos de Jupiter 2020 is a great value, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre with the balance in Syrah. Look for ripe cherry, red berry, blueberry, earth florals and cracked pepper spice flavours on this beautifully balanced and vibrant Côtes Du Rhône. Tannins are ripe and fine. Pour with a grilled ribeye steak. Produced by Philippe Cambie & Michel Gassier. Food pairings: pepper steak, hamburgers, roasted root vegetables. Drink: 2022 - 2026 276956 15% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Saint-Roch Chimères Grenache Syrah Carignan 2019, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Château Saint-Roch Chimères 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and fruity Grenache, Syrah and Carignan red wine from the Côtes Du Roussillon wine region. Produced by winemaker Jean-Marc Lafage, this Midi wine region red overdelivers for the price. Look for dark berry, strawberry, dark cherry, pepper, anise and cinnamon spice flavours plushy on the palate. Drink or hold. Grenache Syrah Carignan food pairings: smoky game burgers, beef steak, rack of lamb. Drink: 2022 - 2028 119354 15% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut Champagne 2013, Champagne A.C., France: Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 Extra Brut is smoky and toasty on the nose with baked bread, ripe apple, peachy and bright citrus flavours on a lively and persistent mousse with a mouth-watering finish. Enjoy from 2023. Champagne food pairings: pasta with cheese-based sauce, caviar, lobster thermidor, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2030 69773 12% D 750 mL $100.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fresne Ducret La Grande Hermine 1er Cru Champagne 2008, Champagne A.C., France: Fresne Ducret La Grande Hermine Premier Cru 2008 Champagne in an elegant, vibrant and crisp medium-bodied bubble with nutty, lemon meringue, brioche, fine herb, soft citrus and minerally flavours delivered on a fine perlage. Very refined with a long and satisfying finish. Champagne food pairings: chips and dip, seafood canapes, fruit cups, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2026 14636 12% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 96/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Charles Mignon Cuvée Comte de Marne Brut Grand Cru Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Charles Mignon Cuvée Comte de Marne is a bone-dry Grand Cru Champagne produced from a cuvée of wine grapes sourced from vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Look for a persistent fine mousse rich and vibrant with ripe orchard fruit, citrus, nutty and mineral flavours with a long citrusy and creamy finish. Grand Cru Champagne food pairings: fish and chips, grilled shellfish, crab cakes, brunch fare. Drink: 2021 - 2026 18133 12% D 750 mL $67.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château du Chatelard Les Vieux Granits Fleurie 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Château du Chatelard Les Vieux Granits Fleurie 2020 Gamay is fragrant with pink florals, bright cherry aromas and just as juicy on the palate with bright cherry, blue plum, cracked pepper and savoury spices vibrant and textured on the palate. Tannin are grippy. Good now, better in 2023. Food pairings: roast turkey sandwiches, beet salad and goat cheese, grilled flat iron steak MINE: Château du Chatelard Les Vieux Granits Fleurie 2018 is produced from 100% Gamay grapes from the Northern Beaujolais wine region. Medium-bodied, bright and youthful wi. Drink: 2023 - 2026 207886 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gratiot Delugny Emile Champagne 2005, Champagne A.C., France: Gratiot Delugny Emile 2005 is a mature vintage Champagne, earthy on the nose with fresh mushroom, toasted bread, honeyed apricot, candied orange peel and nutty flavours delivered on a delicate and fine mousse. Pour with brunch dishes like smoked salmon Bennies, or creamy cheeses. A great opportunity to taste a mature vintage champagne. Drink or hold. Champagne food pairings: smoked salmon Bennies, pan-fried Arctic char in a buttery lemon sauce, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 29493 12% D 750 mL $125.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brotte Bord Elegance Laudun Côtes du Rhône-Villages Blanc 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From Brotte, Bord Elegance Laudun 2021 is a great value Côtes du Rhône-Village Blanc under $20. Produced from mostly Grenache Blanc, fresh on the nose with bright apple, pear, white-fleshed stone fruit flavours textured and juicy on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a seafood hot pot. Drinking beautifully now. Blanc food pairings: crab cakes with tartar sauce, fish tacos, seafood Shepherd's pie. Drink: 2022 - 2023 644385 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Peymouton 2018, Saint Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Peymouton Grand Cru 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied and elegant red wine blend of 70% Merlot , 23% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon silky smooth and generous with ripe blackberry, blueberry, bramble and sweet dried tobacco leaf flavours fresh on the palate. Finishes long and chocolatey. Beautifully crafted, an outstanding wine with a lot of finesse. Drink, hold or cellar to 2033. Food pairings: roast beef, filet mignon, grilled veal chops. Drink: 2022 - 2034 28785 14% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Trimoulet Jean de Trimoulet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2014, Saint Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Jean De Trimoulet Grand Cru 2014 is a great value dry, full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc sourced from the Saint Émilion wine region. Look for rich dark berry, plum, dark chocolate, subtle spice and savoury herbs fresh and pillowy on the palate. Pour this mature and elegant red wine with a filet mignon. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal scaloppini, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2024 26300 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Closerie des Alisiers Trilogie de Terroirs Pouilly-Fuissé 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Closerie des Alisiers Trilogie De Terroirs 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé is produced from Chardonnay sourced from three plots in the Burgundy wine region from vines averaging 70 years of age, and so the named "Trilogie de Terroirs." Dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering, the wine is bright with ripe green apple, lemon-lime zest and minerally flavours zesty on the palate. Produced by Stéphane Brocard. Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: grilled scampi, linguine alle vongole, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2022 - 2028 26440 13% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Rombeau L'Élevé Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2018, Côtes Du Roussillon, Languedoc A.P., France: Château Rombeau L'élevé 2018 is an amazing value Côtes du Roussillon-Villages at $22. Produced from 60% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache, the wine is dry, full-bodied and spicy with ripe dark fruits, dark cherry, smoky spices, vibrant and textured on the palate with a long finish. Food pairings: rack of lamb, roast goose, slow-braised wild duck. Drink: 2022 - 2028 28411 15% D 750 mL $21.85 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos du Château de Bligny 6 Cépages Brut Nature Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Clos Du Château De Bligny 6 Cépages Brut Nature non-vintage Champagne is an elegant and tasty blend of six grapes (6 Cépages) Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Arbane, Pinot Blanc and Petit Meslier. Unusual for sure for a champagne, but resulting in a fragrant and concentrated creamy mousse of ripe apples, tropical fruits, brioche, ginger spice, soft citrus, cream and mineral flavours elegant and long on the palate. Brut Nature Champagne food pairings: apple dumplings, creamy cheeses, smoked whitefish on savoury crackers, crudité platter. Drink: 2022 - 2025 21300 12% XD 750 mL $110.00 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muré Clos Saint Landelin Vorbourg Pinot Gris 2018, Alsace A.C., France: Muré Clos Saint Landelin Vorbourg Grand Cru 2018 Pinot Gris is dry, medium-bodied and intense with rock melon, peach, pear, blanched almond, soft citrus, white pepper spice and stony mineral notes mouth-filling and zesty on the palate. Very refined. Drink or hold. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal cutlets, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2022 - 2027 969345 13.1% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri de Villamont Fixin 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: Henri de Villamont Fixin 2018 Pinot Noir is perfumed with rich Morello cherry, dark berry, spicy aromas and flavours juicy, fresh and generous on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. So good now. Lightly chill and enjoy it with roast chicken or duck. Food pairings: salmon Wellington, roast duck, partridge. Drink: 2022 - 2025 26436 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Shalva Gvaramadze Qvevri Khikhvi 2018, Kardenakhi, Kakheti, Georgia: From Kardenakhi, Kakheti Shalva Gvaramadze 2018 is an orange wine produced from 100% Khikhvi in qvevri. Incredibly fragrant with cold black tea, dried fruit and spicy aromas, the wine is zesty and velvety with fresh melon, fig, fine herbs and honeyed citrus fruits, enticing and elegant on the palate. Khikhvi is an ancient grape widely grown in Eastern Georgia. Khikhvi food pairings: salads, grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2025 21549 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Attems Pinot Grigio 2021, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Attems 2021 Pinot Grigio is a bright and zesty PG fragrant with ripe pear, apple, white pepper and stony mineral flavours mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with calamari or grilled shrimp. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled chicken, summer salads, frittata, basil pesto, salmon burgers, grilled lake fish. Drink: 2022 - 2023 707950 13% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Col d'Orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Col d'Orcia 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is produced from low-yielding, certified organic Sangiovese wine grapes. From a warm vintage, the wine is dry, full-bodied, fresh and juicy despite this. Bright on the palate with ripe black cherry, pink florals, dried wild herbs, anise, clove and cinnamon spice flavours framed by firm and grippy tannins. Good now, better in 2024 with a bit of taming of those tannins. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: roast pork, venison stew, lamburgers. Drink: 2024 - 2036 306852 14.5% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tornatore Etna Bianco 2021, Etna, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Tornatore 2021 is a zesty, dry, medium-bodied 100% Carricante with grapes sourced from vineyards between 950 and 1,050 metres above sea level on Sicily's Mount Etna. Perfumed with sun-kissed white florals, ripe pear, lemon zest and blanched almond nut flavours zesty and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Food pairings: fish tacos, vegetarian pizza, grilled shellfish. Drink: 2022 - 2026 577676 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Sughere di Frassinello 2018, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Frassinello Le Sughere 2018 is dry, full-bodied and fruit-driven red wine blend of 50% Sangiovese with the balance in Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz. The wine is intense and vibrant on the palate with blackberry, dark cherry, red berry, wild herbs, mint and spicy flavours textured and long on the finish. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Food pairings: hardy meat dishes, meat-lover's pizza, venison roast. Drink: 2022 - 2027 25700 15% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo Di Manduria 2020, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Masseria Borgo dei Trulli 2020 Primitivo Di Manduria is a vegan friendly Primitivo and excellent value at $20. Grapes were sourced from low-yielding vines of up to 35 years of age. Full-bodied, deep dark red and broody in the glass, rich, spicy and savoury on the palate with fresh blackberry, black currant, dried wild herbs and well-integrated toasty oak spice. A perfect pairing to turkey dinner. Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: gourmet burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26259 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo 2020, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Fontanafredda 2020 Nebbiolo is great value at $21. Produced from grapes sourced from the Langhe, Piedmont wine region, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with bright cherry, red berry, fine herbs and subtle spicy flavours. Matured in oak barrels for eight months and a delight with cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano, Manchego and Pecorino cheese. Nebbiolo food pairings: rich lamb, beef stroganoff, barbecued venison ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2030 638312 13.3% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria Montecchio Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Fattoria Montecchio Riserva 2017 Chianti Classico is a stylish Chianti zesty and intense on the palate with ripe bright cherry, red berry, savoury herbs, subtly spiced with a lingering vanilla finish. Pour with beef stroganoff. Produced from mostly Sangiovese grapes with a smattering of local grapes. Elegant and velvety. Enjoy with a classic steak “Fiorentina”. Chianti Classico food pairings: cheesy pizza, veal Parmesan, roast chicken dishes topped a rich tomato sauce and cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26262 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantina del Giusto San Claudio II Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Cantina del Giusto, San Claudio II 2018 Nobile Di Montepulciano is perfumed with sun-kissed summer florals and pink roses; it's a wine you can sniff at all day. Produced from 85% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), 10% Canaiolo Nero and 5% Mammolo with fermentation and maceration on grape skins up to 35 days in controlled temperature tanks with spontaneous malolactic fermentation and regular batonnage over 15 days. The wine was aged six months in stainless-steel tanks and 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks. Look for flavours of dried florals, dark plum, savoury herbs and spices vibrant and velvety on the palate. Enjoy with grilled game sausages, roasted meats or mature cheeses. Drink or hold. The wine is so named for the old farm built in 1958. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: meaty lasagne, sausage cassoulet, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2028 541292 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pradio Rok Rosso 2017, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: From Cielo e Terra in the Friuli wine region, Pradio Rok 2017 is a fragrant and intense red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Refosco with layers of ripe red berry fruit, tart cherry, anise, cinnamon and pepper spice flavours zesty on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with a grilled pork tenderloin. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 Berliner Wein Trophy. Rosso food pairings: roast pork, turkey, chicken Kiev. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26254 13.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Produced by Maria Caterina, Dei 2018 Nobile Di Montepulciano is a robust Tuscan red elegant and enticing with aromas of dark cherry, crushed raspberry, cake baking spices tangy and intense on the palate. Pour with your favourite pasta and rich tomato sauce dish or gourmet burgers from the grill topped with blue cheese. Tannins are rounded. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: braised pork shoulder in Chianti sauce, slow-roasted lamb shank, hearty beef dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 285510 13.5% D 750 mL $36.40 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Belcanto di Bellussi Extra Dry Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Terrific party bubbly: won't break the bank yet it's tasty and toasty. Fresh acidity and aromas of green apples on the finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings. Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Superiore food pairings: oysters, canapés, beef, pasta. Drink: 2021 - 2023 53215 11.9% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. December 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Fratelli Povero Terre del Conte Roero Arneis 2021, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Tenuta Fratelli Povero Terre Del Conte 2021 is a great value, off-dry, medium-bodied Roero Arneis at $18. Fragrant with lime leaf, minty and pineapple flavours balanced with crisp acidity long on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a creamy pasta dish. Roero Arneis food pairings: mild vegetable curries, sushi, salads. Drink: 2022 - 2024 436915 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bolla Le Origini Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Bolla Le Origini Riserva 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is so rich and savoury on the nose with cherry compote, dried fruits, dark spices, dried herbs and smoky vanilla flavours savoury and tangy on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Produced from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella wine grapes sourced from the Veneto wine region. Bolla is one of the oldest Amarone houses. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: grilled lamb, roast of pork, grilled sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2026 204792 15.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Primo Franco Brut Prosecco 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Primo Franco Grave Di Stecca 2016 Prosecco is produced by Nino Franco. Made from 100% Glera wine grapes, this bright bubble is light and juicy with a lively mousse of white-fleshed stone fruit, yellow apple, pear, soft citrus zest and creamy notes fresh and foamy on the palate. Drink or hold. Brut Prosecco food pairings: seafood appetizers, Chinese dumplings with a mild hot sauce, salads. Drink: 2022 - 2024 422758 12% D 750 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocche Costamagna Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Rocche Costamagna, Rocche Dell'annunziata 2017 is produced from 100% Nebbiolo and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with pink florals, bright cherry, tar, subtle spicy flavours savoury and zesty on the palate. Tannins are firm, rich and chewy. Give it some time to unwind, try in 2025 or cellar to 2030. Barolo food pairings: rabbit stew, roast pheasant, grilled venison steak. Drink: 2022 - 2034 413484 14.5% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giacosa Fratelli Basarin Vigna Gianmaté Barbaresco 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Giacosa Basarin 2017 Barbaresco is produced from 100% Nebbiolo sourced from vines grown in the rich clay and sandstone soils of Gianmatè Vineyard in the Piedmont wine region. Fragrant with pink florals, violets, cherry and red currant jelly; dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant on the palate with red berry, bright cherry, spicy, long and rounded on the palate with fine velvety tannins. Very elegant, pour with roast duck or a wild mushroom and leek stuffed quail. Barbaresco food pairings: burgers topped with blue cheese, veal Parmesan, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2028 291401 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicosia Lenza di Munti 2020, Etna D.O.C., Italy: From the Etna wine region, Nicosia Lenza Di Munti 2020 is produced from sustainably-grown Carricante grapes referred to as a "plant full of fruits". Fresh with citrus and briny mineral aromas on the nose; dry, medium-bodied with citrus zest, saline mineral and mouth-watering flavours textured on the palate. Beautifully balanced and easy to love. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled seafood dishes, pork, chicken, mild hard cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2025 27625 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Castellani I Castei Costamaran Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Michele Castellani I Castei Costamaran Superiore 2018 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico is a fantastic value Veneto Valpo at $20. Enticing on the nose with ripe dark berry, dark cherry, mocha and spicy aromas, mirroring same on the palate with nutty and smoky vanilla flavours. Decant 1 hour and pour with your favourite meaty lasagne dish. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: barbecued ribs, rich tomato sauce and pasta, vegetarian lasagne. Drink: 2022 - 2028 972406 13.2% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bottega Vinai Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Trentino D.O.C., Italy: From the Trentino wine region, Bottega Vinai 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the Vallagarina Valley. Full-bodied and juicy, look for ripe blueberry, cassis, clove and savoury spices with a kiss of vanilla velvety on the palate. The wine was aged for more than a year in a mix of French and Slavonian oak barrels. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal Porterhouse, pork tenderloin, pepper steak. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26255 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Vermentino 2021, Bolgheri, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From Antinori, Guado al Tasso 2021 Vermentino is a dry, medium-bodied and beautifully balanced white wine from Bolgheri, Sicily. Produced from a near perfect vintage from grapes that were able to evenly ripen and were picked in tries between mid to end of September resulting in a fresh, balanced and elegant wine. Look for sun-kissed white florals, soft citrus zest, tropical fruit flavours and mineral notes on the finish. Drink or hold. Vermentino food pairings: pan-fried panfish, fish tacos, salads, salads topped with fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2022 - 2024 473736 13.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Julicher 99 Rows Pinot Noir 2018, Te Muna Road, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: From Martinborough, North Island, Butterworth Estate's Julicher 99 Rows 2018 Pinot Noir is rich and fragrant with dark cherry, plum, dried wild herbs, lavender, earthy mushroom and smoky, spicy aromas, elegant, supple and harmonious on the palate. Lovely now, lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb chops from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: turkey, roast stuffed quail with wild mushrooms, lamb lollipops from the grill. Drink: 2022 - 2024 25805 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: What a joyful name! Hãhã 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes and is a mouth-watering SB with ripe passion fruit, lemon-lime zest and fine herb flavours made for fish tacos, crab cakes and grilled prawns. HãHã is the Maori word for savoury and luscious, and a great description of this wine. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish.. Drink: 2022 - 2023 388363 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kim Crawford Signature Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Kim Crawford Signature Series Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from select small lots from a number of Marlborough sub-regions, each with their own unique character. Fresh and bright with citrus zest, tropical fruits, fine herbs and briny mineral notes on the palate, a very sophisticated SB crafted by award-winning winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, seafood chowder, pan-fired panfish, grilled lemon zesty prawns. Drink: 2022 - 2024 924555 11.6% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Villa Maria, Esk Valley 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is so lush on the nose with tropical fruits, apple, fine herb aromas and mouth-watering on the palate. Finishes on a stony mineral note. Chill and enjoy with brunch dishes and salads topped with warm, herbed goat cheese. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiches, salads, grilled whitefish. Drink: 2022 - 2023 12638 12.8% D 750 mL $22.00 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Villa Maria 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from select sites in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys. Fresh and fragrant with tropical fruit, feijoa and lime zest, dry, medium-bodied and balanced with juicy acidity. Drink or hold. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, shellfish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2022 - 2024 974527 13% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Wither Hills 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Zesty and intense with bright apple, peach, grapefruit, tropical fruit, herbal and lemon-lime zest flavours textured on the palate and balanced with brilliant acidity. The Sauvignon Blanc spent some time on its lees following fermentation giving texture and finesse to the final wine. Pair it with grilled chicken and seafood dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, apple stuffed chicken breast, steamed mussels, herbed couscous salad. Drink: 2022 - 2023 919514 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Auntsfield 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a single vineyard. Intense and mouth-watering on the palate, this Marlborough SB is a mouthful of passionfruit, wild flowers, lime leaf and rock melon flavours with a juicy long finish. Drink or hold. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: oriental chicken salad with yoghurt and citrus dressing, grilled lemon herb chicken breast, roast duck breast on sliced poached pears. Drink: 2022 - 2027 663286 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Craggy Range 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant and concentrated with ripe tropical fruits, apple and citrusy flavours zesty with driving acidity on the palate. So good now! Chill and enjoy this Marlborough SB with grilled fish dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: sushi, grilled prawns, lemon-butter sauteed sea scallops. Drink: 2022 - 2023 14560 13% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Invivo Chardonnay 2019, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand: From Gisborne, North Island, Invivo 2019 Chardonnay is tangy, creamy and elegant with ripe peach, tropical fruits, nutty and creamy flavours silky smooth and enticing on the palate. Nicely done and drinking beautifully now. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled whitefish, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2022 - 2023 499855 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Matawhero Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand: Matawhero 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a vegan friendly North Island SB produced from dry-farmed, sustainably-grown grapes. Fresh on the nose with gooseberry, peach, citrus zest and fine herbs flavours crisp, clean and mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Drinking beautifully now to 2025. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: oyster poor boy sandwiches, grilled turkey burgers, grilled lemon Dijon chicken breasts. Drink: 2022 - 2024 422428 12.4% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Anthony Joseph Vidal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Vidal Estate Reserve 2021 is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Look for fresh and juicy tropical fruits, bright apple, lime zest creamy and mouth-watering on the palate. Chill and enjoy with salads or spicy fish tacos. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed quiche, watercress soup, seafood hot pot. Drink: 2022 - 2023 17562 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muddy Water Skin Ferment 2021, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand: Muddy Water 2021 is a skin-fermented orange wine and a blend of 67% Riesling, 30% Gewürztraminer, 1% Grüner Veltliner, 1% St-Laurent and 1% Chardonnay from a single vineyard that is certified organic. Half of the grapes were whole bunch fermented for 21 days, so there are some lovely, complex flavours here of fine herbs, lavender, pink florals, tangerine balanced with vibrant acidity and finishing fruity and long. Drink or hold. Skin Ferment food pairings: salads, quiches, flatbreads. Drink: 2022 - 2024 17825 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Calem Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Calem 20-year-old Tawny Port is fragrant with dried fruit, marmalade, toffee, cocoa and candied citrus zest rich and smooth on the palate. Drinking beautifully now. Tawny Port food pairings: blue veined cheeses, patés, dark chocolate, dried fruits and roasted nuts. Drink: 2022 - 2026 10902 19.6% S 750 mL $56.95 Score: 96/100. December 2022. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caves Santa Marta Vintage Port 2000, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Caves Santa Marta 2000 Vintage Port is rich with ripe black plum, chocolate, vanilla, anise and Christmas spice flavours concentrated on the palate. Produced from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz grapes. Enjoy with blue-veined cheeses and chocolate desserts. Port food pairings: dark chocolate truffle cake, red berry fruit custard flans, blue cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2030 26680 20% S 750 mL $54.95 Score: 95/100. December 2022. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Olifantsberg Grenache Noir 2019, Breedekloof W.O., South Africa: From Breedekloof wine region, Olifantsberg 2019 Grenache Noir is produced by Elizma Visser. About 20% of the grapes for this vintage were whole bunch fermented giving the wine a beautiful lift and fresh flavours of dark raspberry, cherry with stony mineral and spicy notes elegant and velvety on the palate. Very nicely done. Drink or hold. Grenache Noir food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, veal cutlets, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2026 26340 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Constantia Uitsig Sémillon 2020, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa: From Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, Constantia Uitsig 2020 Sémillon is dry, medium-plus-bodied and creamy on the palate with white florals, fine herbs and lime zest. This vintage was barrel-fermented and aged for seven months on its lees in large French oak barrels (30% new) giving the wine a lovely, rounded mouthfeel. Sémillon food pairings: veal chops from the grill, pan-fried almond crusted Walleye filets, linguine vongole. Drink: 2022 - 2025 20426 14% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz Viñedo Singular Tinto 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Hermanos Hernáiz Finca La Emperatriz 2017 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of 76% Tempranillo, 22% Garnacha and 2% Viura with grapes sourced from the winery's vineyard in the Baños de Rioja. Fresh and fragrant with ripe dark berry, cassis, red berries and well-integrated oak spice elegant and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Nice now, but better in 2024 when this lovely Rioja red will begin to show its best. Cellar to 2030. Tinto food pairings: roast duck, pork tenderloin, beef prime ribs. Drink: 2022 - 2030 16594 14.5% XD 750 mL $58.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

U Mes U Cygnus Organic Sador Brut Nature Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: Toasty and earthy rather than fruity Spanish sparkling wine. Still refreshing at an exceptional price. Cava is the Spanish term for bubbly and translates to "cave." Buy by the caseload for holiday parties. Love the refreshing acidity here to enjoy this wine as an aperitif or companion to fried chicken. This sparkler is a blend of 40% Parellada, 30% Macabeo and 30% Xarello grapes and the producer uses the classic Champagne method for the second fermentation in the bottle. Cava food pairings: turkey, cheese, shellfish. Drink: 2022 - 2024 352856 11.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

¡Hola! Organic Brut Cava 2019, Penedès, Cava D.O., Spain: Crisp, dry and refreshing Spanish sparkling wine made from traditional Prosecco grapes including 30% Macabeo, 40% Xarello, 30% Parellada. Green apple and toasted almond notes. Great value. Pair with seafood. Cava food pairings: seafood tapas, charcuterie, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022 - 2026 545848 11.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Chandon Blanc de Pinot Noir Sparkling, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine producer is owned by one of Champagne's most revered wineries, Moët & Chandon, the same house that makes top-of-the-line Dom Pérignon. Chandon is actually no newcomer to the scene having been founded in the 1970s, and the first winery to make sparkling wine using the traditional Champagne method (Méthode Traditionelle). Blanc De Noirs This bubbly offers terrific value for the money; a great bottle to serve at small or larger gatherings given its taste: price ratio. Crisp, clean and dry with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Terrific! Blanc De Pinot Noir Sparkling food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, fried chicken, fish tacos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 100693 13% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Westmount Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Willamette Valley wine region, Westmount 2019 Pinot Noir is fresh and detailed with wild red berry, lemon zest, wild herbs and sweet spice flavours generous on the palate. Tannins are firm and grippy. Good now, better in 2022. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal Medallions in a rich red wine sauce, grilled pork tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 10704 13.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Decoy Limited Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: From the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County wine region, Decoy Limited 2019 Pinot Noir is a spicy, vibrant PN from the Duckhorn Portfolio of wines. Look for bright red currant, tart cherry, red plum, dried herbs and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, lamb chops, roast duck. Drink: 2021 - 2025 20774 14.2% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Napa Valley wine region, Cakebread Cellars 2021 Chardonnay is a top tier, elegant Chard sourced from some of Napa Valley's most well known vineyard sites. This is a beautiful, dry, full-bodied, barrel-fermented Chardonnay with layers of ripe apple, pear compote, lemon tarte and buttery, toasty flavours with a kiss of Madagascar vanilla and a long finish. Chill and enjoy with grilled lobster tails in lemon butter or Dijon-crusted pork chops. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2026 709717 14.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pickett Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Eisele Vineyard, Pickett 2018 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, rich and concentrated red wine blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot with the balance in Syrah. On the palate, the wine is supple and sensuous with cassis, red berry compote, dark cherry, blue florals, anise, cinnamon and clove spice flavours. Tannins are velvety. Drink or cellar to 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef tenderloin, bison burgers, prime rib. Drink: 2022 - 2032 548297 15.3% XD 750 mL $103.95 Score: 91/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

SeaGlass Pinot Noir 2019, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: SeaGlass 2019 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied and supple on the palate with juicy red cherry, plum, violets, fine herbs and smoky spice aromas and flavours. So expressive and inviting, enjoy it salmon steaks from the grill. SeaGlass refers to the shards of glass turned into art by the Ocean's wind and wave motion and washed up on California beaches. Pinot Noir food pairings: spaghetti and meatballs, vegetarian lasagne, roast turkey. Drink: 2022 - 2026 539163 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Specialyst Lodi Zinfandel 2019, Lodi, California, United States: From Sutter Home Winery, The Specialyst 2019 Zinfandel is a big, bold and beautifully balanced Lodi Zin, rich with dark plum, blueberry, red berry, fine herb and white pepper spice flavours velvety smooth on the palate. Pour with bison burgers and BBQ beef long ribs from the grill. Zinfandel food pairings: burgers, ribs, tourtiere, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2028 27033 14.1% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Matchbook Estate Bottled Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States: Matchbook Red Gravel 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep, dark and rich red with ripe blueberry, sweet dried tobacco leaf, anise, mint, mocha and savoury herb flavours with a spicy, toasty oak finish on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Good now, better in 2024 with a bit of cellar time to marry and mellow the wine. Pour with a well-marbled steak from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb chops, steaks from the grill, burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 478743 13.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Josh Reserve Buttery Chardonnay 2020, Central Coast, California, United States: Josh Reserve Buttery 2020 Chardonnay is produced by Joseph Carr and is indeed a rich, buttery wine delish with ripe apple, toasted nut, buttery butterscotch flavours vibrant on the palate. Very expressive and impressive, pour with pan-seared, lemon buttered halibut steaks. Yummy! Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, sauteed salmon filets with a squeeze of lemon juice, wild mushroom stuffed roasted quail. Drink: 2022 - 2028 28132 13.9% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shannon Ridge Ye Old Buck Shack Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lake County, California, United States: From Lake County, California, Shannon Ridge, Ye Old Buck Shack 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Look for ripe dark berry, cassis, mint, black olive and spicy flavours concentrated and mouth-watering on the palate with a long finish. Tannins are soft and velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: bison burgers, duck, goose, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022 - 2028 16201 14.9% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys 2020, Sonoma County, California, United States: Ridge Three Valleys 2020 is a dry, full-bodied and intense red wine blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Alicante Bouschet, fragrant with ripe raspberry, dark cherry, savoury herbs, clove, anise and cinnamon spice that all come together nice and rich on the palate. Enjoy with a venison stew. Food pairings: zesty ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, lamb shanks. Drink: 2022 - 2029 652875 14.4% D 750 mL $65.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hoopla The Mutt Red Blend 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Hoopla The Mutt 2018 is a dry, full-bodied and juicy red wine blend of 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petite Sirah. The wine aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Look for bright cherry, red currant, spiced plum and smoky vanilla flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity and a satisfyingly long finish. Pour with prime rib. Red Blend food pairings: prime rib roast, venison filet mignon, roast goose, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2022 - 2028 27070 14.3% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calera Mt. Harlan Chardonnay 2019, Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California, United States: From Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California, Calera 2019 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied and rich on the palate with ripe pineapple, tropical fruit, citrus zest, vanilla, nut and baked apple pie flavours smooth, long and zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a seafood chowder. Chardonnay food pairings: herbed flat breads with cream cheese, lemon and herb roast chicken, grilled white-fleshed fish. Drink: 2022 - 2025 16406 14.4% XD 750 mL $70.95 Score: 96/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County, Seghesio 2018 Zinfandel is produced from Old Vines Zin. Full-bodied and fruity with dark cherry, forest blackberry, smoky herbs, anise and cedar brush spice zesty, lushly layered and velvety on the palate. Pour with BBQ beef long ribs from the grill. Drink now to 2028. Zinfandel food pairings: crown pork roast with corn niblets, roast duck, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2029 56879 15% D 750 mL $63.95 Score: 92/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, Silver Oak 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is fragrant with ripe blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, dried wild herbs, anise, toasted nutty, smoky vanilla and cedar brush spice flavours and is dry, full-bodied and zesty with fine-grained and firm tannins. Good now, better in 2024 when it will begin to show its best. Silver Oak is LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified and Living Building Challenge certified from the International Living Future Institute. Cellar to 2038. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, grilled pork, roast chicken. Drink: 2024 - 2040 943472 13.7% XD 750 mL $163.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region, Hartford Court 2020 Chardonnay is a barrel-fermented, dry, creamy and full-bodied 100% Chard layered with flavours of ripe, white-fleshed stone fruit, toasted nut, lime zest and apple pie spice plushy and long on the palate. Grapes are sourced from Middle Reach, Green Valley, Laguna Ridge, Santa Rosa Plain and Sebastopol Hills in the Russian River Valley and the wine was matured 10 months in oak barrels. Chardonnay food pairings: pork roast with spiced applesauce, seafood chowder, fish tacos, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2026 404277 14.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 94/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley, Washington, Waterbrook 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy to love, bright and cheery Cab with fresh cherry, red berry, dried fine herbs and toasty oak spice flavours fresh and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, mushroom burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 90365 13.1% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 2022. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Beringer 2020 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from Gamble Ranch in Oakville. Grapes were harvested at their optimum ripeness and barrel fermented giving the wine a lovely rounded mouthfeel. Fragrant with tropical fruits; dry, full-bodied, fresh and plushy on the palate with mango, guava, lemon custard and buttery flavours. Aged in French oak barrels (80% new). Chardonnay food pairings: roast duck, rabbit fricassee, turkey burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 26682 14.7% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 93/100. December 2022. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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