Argentina
Mascota Unánime Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Mascota Unánime 2017 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Mendoza wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, elegant and graceful with ripe blackberry, citrus zest and savoury herb flavours fresh and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: grilled steaks, sausages, tourtiere, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 24862 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Piedra Negra Reserva Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From François Lurton, Piedra Negra Reserva 2019 Malbec is a powerful, full-bodied Uco Valley Malbec with lots of fresh blackberry, blueberry, spicy and savoury flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy and the wine is drinking lovely now. Pour with a mixed grill. Malbec food pairings: mixed grill, winter stew, tourtiere. Drink: 2023 - 2024 483909 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Cobos Felino Malbec 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: Excellent value on this Malbec from Viña Cobos Felino (2021) at $20. Produced from hand-harvested grapes from mountain vineyards in the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo districts of the Mendoza wine region, planted at altitudes of 2,300 and 3,800 feet above sea level. Cool nights on the mountainside allow the grapes to keep their vibrancy. The wine is dry, medium-bodied with bright and pure fruit flavours of blueberries, plum, earthy violets balanced with bright acidity. Tannins are medium and fine. Enjoy with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: beef, turkey, tomato sauces, hamburgers, spaghetti and meat balls. Drink: 2023 - 2025 118067 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Excellent value on Sister's Run Epiphany (2019) under $18. Produced by Elena Brooks, founder & winemaker; Anthony John Parkinson, vign., this juicy Shiraz is fragrant with ripe blackberry, plum, chocolate and dried herbs savoury, concentrated and finishing long on the palate. A popular and easy-to-love Shiraz made for the BBQ. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: rare roast beef, grilled pork chops, blue cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2030 269464 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Altus Rise Wildlight Shiraz 2020, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Altus Rise Wildlight 2020 Shiraz is an amazing value Margaret River Shiraz at $20. Fragrant and enticing on the nose with pink florals, violets, ripe dark cherry, plum, black olive and savoury herb flavours vibrant and supple on the palate. Lovely now to 2025. Pour with a prime rib roast. Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb chops, tourtiere, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 18411 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: d'Arenberg D'arry's Original 2018 is a dry, full-bodied Grenache and Shiraz red wine blend with grapes sourced from the McLaren Vale wine region in South Aus. From an outstanding vintage, there is excellent value here at $20, on this juicy red blend with dark raspberry, dark berry and liquorice flavours with a vibrant finish on a mineral note. Tannins are chalky. Grenache Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled rack of lamb, rare roast beef. Drink: 2023 - 2025 942904 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Layers Shiraz Mourvèdre Tempranillo Grenache 2021, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide, South Australia, Peter Lehmann's Layers 2021 is excellent value at $17 and a unique blend of Shiraz, Tempranillo, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Fruity, full-bodied and intense with lots of dark fruit, dark cherry, savoury herbs, cracked black pepper, spicy and generous on the palate with a lingering vibrant finish. The late Peter Lehmann, a.k.a. the Baron of the Barossa, was the first Australian wine industry figure to be appointed to the Order of Australia. Shiraz Mourvèdre Tempranillo Grenache food pairings: tourtière, roast pork, leg of lamb, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 138883 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sidewood Stablemate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Sidewood Stablemate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is as rich on the nose as it is on the palate with pink rose petals, ripe blackberry, cassis, sweet dark cherry, savoury herbs and soft spicy flavours. tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast done rare, steaks from the grill, smoked meats, roast goose. Drink: 2023 - 2028 26926 14.6% XD 750 mL $17.90 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Heirloom Barossa Shiraz 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Heirloom 2019 Shiraz is a beautiful, bold Barossa Shiraz and a new release from Heirloom. Dry, full-bodied and vibrant, look for fresh ripe plums, mulberry, dark berry, loamy earthy flavours with a smooth and silky chocolate finish. Lovely balance and long length on this Barossa beauty. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: rack of lamb, veal Porterhouse, beef long ribs from the BBQ. Drink: 2023 - 2030 26924 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Konzelmann Estate Winery Reserve Series Merlot Shiraz 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Konzelmann Reserve 2019 Merlot Shiraz is fragrant with sweet dried tobacco leaf, dark spice and red berry aromas; dry, medium-plus-bodied and delish on the palate with cherry compote, savoury herbs, dark berry, anise and spicy flavours long and textured on the palate. Enjoy with tourtiere, bison burgers or a juicy roast of pork. Merlot Shiraz food pairings: BBQ chicken, ribs, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30968 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monte Creek Ranch and Winery Hands Up Red 2020, Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Thompson Okanagan, wine region in British Columbia, Monte Creek Hands Up Red 2020 is a smoky, bright and fruity, full-bodied red produced from Frontenac Noir, Marquette, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The finished wine spent nine months in oak barrels. Look for ripe dark cherry, red berry, nutty, caramel and savoury herb flavours on this toothsome red made for the BBQ. Monte Creek won the 2021 Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association's Sustainable Project of the Year award. Food pairings: mushroom dishes, duck, tomato based pastas. Drink: 2023 - 2025 15769 13.8% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marynissen Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant with sun-kissed white florals, baked apple, pear, apricot, tropical fruit, vanilla and caramel flavours generous, fresh with a lingering mineral kiss on the palate. Produced by one of Ontario's pioneering producers of Chardonnay, Niagara winery founders John and Adrianna Marynissen planted the vines for these vinifera grapes back in 1975. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken Alfredo, seafood, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 907683 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
William Fèvre Espino Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2021, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: William Fèvre Espino Reserva 2021 Chardonnay is a fantastic value Chard from the Maipo Valley at $15. From renowned Burgundian winemaker William Fèvre, the grapes sourced from this bright and lush white wine are sourced from fruit grown in the foothills of the Andes on rootstock which he imported 25 years ago. The wine is unoaked and bright with ripe stone fruit, almond nut and coconut flavours lifted and lingering on the palate. Pour with a Chilean ceviche. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pan-fried halibut, turkey tournedos. Drink: 2022 - 2024 350058 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Siegel Gran Reserva Carmenère 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Viña Siegel Gran Reserva 2019 Carmenère is produced from grapes sourced from the Los Lingues sub-zone of the Colchagua Valley. Fragrant with bell pepper and green leaf aromas, bright with cherry, bell pepper fresh and juicy with a dark cherry finish. Drink or hold. Carmenère food pairings: roasted meats, veal cutlets, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2025 25639 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña del Pedregal Kidia Reserve Carmenère 2018, Loncomilla Valley, Pencahue Valley, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: Viña Del Pedregal Kidia 2018 Carmenère is produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from a single vineyard in Loncomilla Valley, Maule Valley wine region. Excellent value at $17, the wine is dry, medium-bodied with layers of pink florals, blueberry, plum, red berry, chocolate, cracked pepper and baking spices savoury and fresh with food-friendly acidity. Lovely now. Enjoy it with gourmet burgers from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2023 - 2024 24766 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenère 2020, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maipo Valley wine region, Pérez Cruz Fundo Liguai De Huelquen Vineyard 2020 Carmenère is dry, medium-bodied with fresh red berry, cherry fruit, herbal notes and oak spice flavours on the palate. Give it a couple of years for this Chilean red to become a better sum of its parts. Drink or hold. Carmenère food pairings: marinated steak, herb-encrusted lamb chops, spicy red meats, dark chocolate, hearty stews. Drink: 2023 - 2025 670539 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Marty Pacha Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Central Valley, Chile: From Central Valley in Chile, Viña Marty Pacha Reserva 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is crazy value at $15. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with bright blackberry, cherry, dried sweet tobacco leaf and subtle spicy flavours that linger on the palate. Very nice for the price and easy to enjoy now. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steaks, sausages, tourtiere, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2027 27199 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cono Sur Organic Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Cono Sur Gran Reserva 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly, carbon neutral Cab with grapes sourced from the Colchagua Valley. Great value under $20, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy with fresh blackberry, dark cherry, savoury herbs and subtle spicy flavours polished and smooth on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, steaks from the grill, roast pork. Drink: 2023 - 2025 27207 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Pedrosa Aves del Sur Reserva Syrah 2018, Loncomilla Valley, Maule Valley D.O., Chile: Viña Pedrosa Aves Del Sur Reserva 2018 Syrah is produced from grapes sourced from Loncomilla Valley, Maule Valley wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and fresh with ripe plum, dark spices, raisined fruit and earthy flavours smooth and lingering on the palate. Enjoy with lamb kebabs from the grill. Syrah food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 27196 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
André Chemin Cuvée Sélectionnée Brut 1er Cru Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: André Chemin Premier Cru Champagne is produced from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. Love the sun-kissed white florals, strawberry and spicy nose on this toasty, citrusy and lively bubble. A lovely, elegant and fresh champagne. Champagne food pairings: smoked salmon on baguette, cucumber and watercress sandwiches, fried chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 20245 12% D 750 mL $58.95 Score: 95/100. January 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château du Carpia 2010, Bordeaux A.P., France: From the Bordeaux wine region, Château Du Carpia 2010 is a graceful, mature Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent value as well at $20 from a great vintage year. Dry, medium-bodied and silky with ripe red fruits, blackberry, cherry, smoky spice and supple, savoury dried herbs on the palate. Enjoy with roast partridge or Cornish game hens. Food pairings: roast beef, venison tenderloin, roast quail, rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2025 26292 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beaumirail Vacqueyras 2020, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France: From Vacqueyras, Rhône wine region, Beaumirail 2020 is a vibrant and medium-bodied 60% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault red wine blend with gobs of ripe dark raspberry, bright cherry, meaty and savoury with dried fine herbs on the palate. Beautifully balanced and so good now. Food pairings: roast beef, grilled bavette steak, lamb chops, pork roast. Drink: 2023 - 2026 638650 15.1% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stéphane Aviron Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent 2020, Moulin À Vent, Beaujolais A.C., France: From Moulin À Vent, Beaujolais wine region, Stéphane Aviron 2020 is from a 'cru' village known for producing the longest living Gamays in Beaujolais, with this example produced from Old Vines Gamay. Bright and juicy with a mouthful of fresh fruit, the wine is medium-bodied with ripe plum, cherry, pepper spice flavours rich, long and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast chicken, beef bourguignon, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2027 368134 13% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Demazet Réserve des Armoiries Tradition Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône, Demazet Des Armoiries 2020 is an excellent value, dry, medium-plus-bodied and vegan-friendly red wine blend of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Sourced from vineyards around Avignon, this wine is the result of a collab between two French cellars and their relationship with 245 small growers. Look for ripe dark fruits, vibrant red berry, cherry and spicy flavours concentrated and juicy on the palate. This vintage was awarded Silver at the 2021 Concours des Vins Orange. Food pairings: beef stew, barbecued pork chops, lamb chops in red wine sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2026 494690 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 86/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Gunderloch Fritz's Riesling 2021, Rheinhessen Qualitätswein, Germany: Gunderloch Fritz's 2021 is an excellent value Riesling Qualitätswein (QBA) from the Rheinhessen. Such a joyful Riesling, zesty with bright yellow apple, honeyed stone fruit, orange blossom and citrus zest flavours tangy and fresh on the palate. Winemaker and owner Fritz Hasselbach produces this Riesling that is named both for him and for a comic book character that is well-known in Germany. The winery was founded in 1890 and the grapes were sourced from prestigious vineyards in the Rheinhessen that feature Roter Hang (red soil). Riesling food pairings: roasted turkey, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2022 - 2026 216366 11.7% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Vitese Grillo 2020, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Vitese 2020 Grillo is fantastic value at $15. Floral, dry and light-bodied, it is a perfect pairing to fresh seafood and shellfish dishes. Produced from 100% Grillo, look for summer-kissed white florals, rose petals, fresh grape, fine herbs and briny mineral flavours zesty on the palate. Grillo food pairings: grilled sardines, fish tacos, calamari, salads topped with fresh steamed shrimp. Drink: 2022 - 2024 645770 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Montemajor Quattronotti Appassimento Night Harvest Special Edition Negroamaro 2020, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Montemajor Quattronotti Night Harvest 2020 Negroamaro Appassimento is a special edition red wine from the Puglia wine region. Negroamaro grapes were dried and used in the traditional Appassimento winemaking process. Fruity, ripe and rich with blackberry compote, baking spice, dried tobacco leaf, mint and dried wild herbs fresh and concentrated on the palate. Enjoy it with a Melanzane alla Parmigiana. Negroamaro food pairings: burgers, ribs, BBQ chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2026 28128 14.5% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio 2021, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo I.G.T., Italy: From Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo wine region, Zaccagnini Tralcetto 2021 Pinot Grigio is a zesty, medium-bodied and juicy 100% PG with bright apple, peach, white grapefruit zest and mineral notes on the palate. Enjoy with a seafood Alfredo. "Tralcetto" means "twig," and the reason for a Pinot Grigio vine cutting affixed to the bottle. Pinot Grigio food pairings: potato salads, potato saffron cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2024 527622 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roma Rosso 2020, Lazio D.O.C., Italy: From Federici, Roma 2020 is a fruity and velvety red wine blend of 60% Montepulciano and 40% Cesanese grapes sourced from the Lazio wine region. A portion of the grapes were also dried giving the wine its concentrated flavours of wild strawberries, cherry, red berries, fine herbs, cedar brush, anise, pepper and cinnamon spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Enjoy with your favourite meaty pasta dish. The Federici family have farmed land in central Italy since the early 1900s, but in the 1960s, Antonio Federici founded Cantine Federici and began making wine. The region benefits from cooling breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Apennine Mountains to the northeast. Rosso food pairings: veal cutlets, grilled rack of lamb, pork tenderloin, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2024 638726 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bolla Le Poiane Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Bolla Le Poiane 2018 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is crafted by a winery with over 130 years of winemaking history. A rich, full-bodied and vibrant blend of the classics: Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, made in Ripasso style. Look for dark cherry, dark berry, forest floor and herbal aromas and flavours finishing long and juicy on the palate. Pour with slow-roasted short ribs. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: cheesy pizza, veal Porterhouse, vegetarian lasagne. Drink: 2023 - 2028 29218 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Banfi Centine 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Banfi Centine 2019 is a robust, medium-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Toasty on the nose and palate, look for ripe dark berry, plum, dark cherry and toasty oak spice flavours. Food pairings: vegetarian lasagne, lamb kebobs, meat stews. Drink: 2023 - 2025 947440 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gattavecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Gattavecchi 2018 Nobile Di Montepulciano is a robust Italian red wine blend of mostly Sangiovese with a splash of local black grape varieties. Dry, juicy and full-bodied, look for rich, tart dark cherry, dried tobacco leaf, savoury wild herbs, earthy and spicy notes on the palate. Tannins are medium and grainy. The Gattavecchis are one of the oldest winegrowing families in Montepulciano. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: prime rib roast, roast saddle of boar, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 672642 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano 2017 Barolo is a rich and earthy, full-bodied Nebbiolo with rose petal, crushed raspberry, blackberry, dark cherry, earthy truffle, meaty and spicy flavours dry and elegant on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and pleasantly chewy. Pour with roast venison. Drink or hold. Barolo food pairings: pot roast, chicken cacciatore, pork roast and dumpling casserole. Drink: 2023 - 2027 586388 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Borgo Scopeto 2019 Chianti Classico is a fruity, juicy, full-bodied Tuscan red wine mostly produced from Sangiovese grapes with some Colorino and Merlot. A project of Castelnuovo Berardenga showing a distinct terroir, and a lovely Chianti with bright cherry, wild herbs, juniper, underbrush and minty flavours fresh and elegant on the palate. Tannins are structured and firm. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pasta, pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 23325 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII 2016 Chianti Classico is fresh and juicy Sangiovese with earthy fresh mushroom, bright cherry, cedar brush spice, sous bois and smoky flavours on the palate. Tannins are medium and fine-grained. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna, tourtière, aged cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2028 573493 13.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Donnachiara Montefalcione Beneventano Falanghina 2021, Campania I.G.T., Italy: Donnachiara Montefalcione Beneventano 2021 Falanghina is excellent value at $20. A medium-bodied, juicy, fragrant and bright white wine from the Campania wine region with aromas and flavours of apricots, apple compote, honeysuckle and lemon curd tangy and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled fish dishes. Falanghina food pairings: grilled fish dishes, chicken, shrimp salad. Drink: 2023 - 2024 28127 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casale del Giglio Satrico Bianco 2020, Lazio I.G.T., Italy: From the Lazio wine region, Casale Del Giglio Satrico 2020 is a zesty white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Trebbiano brought up in stainless-steel tanks. Super fresh and fragrant with green herbs, green pepper, chives, apple, pear and citrus zest flavours finishing with a mineral kiss, chill and enjoy it with salads or seafood dishes. Bianco food pairings: salads topped with Feta cheese, grilled whitefish dishes, chicken breasts Dijonnaise. Drink: 2023 - 2025 569806 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cortonesi La Mannella Rosso di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, La Mannella 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied and vibrant Rosso di Montalcino produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Look for a mouthful of tart red cherry, red berry fruit, dried herbs concentrated, rich and savoury on the palate. Drink or hold. Rosso Di Montalcino food pairings: meaty stews, lamb chops, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2023 - 2026 372524 14.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2018, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Casalforte 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella is a fruity, full-bodied and concentrated red wine blend made from the traditional Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes for this style of wine. Look for dark cherry compote, blueberry, plum, mochanilla, dried fruits and baking spice flavours smooth, vibrant and long on the palate. Very elegant. Pour with your favourite tangy tomato sauce and pasta dish. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: chicken piccata, veal parmesan, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2027 496414 15% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola 2018, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Firriato Chiaramonte 2018 Nero D'avola is excellent value at $16. Dry, full-bodied and spicy with a mouthful of ripe dark plums, red berry, chocolate and spicy flavours plushy and concentrated on the palate. A juicy, meaty Sicilian red wine. Drink or hold. Nero D'avola food pairings: roast partridge, game pot pie, pork roast. Drink: 2023 - 2026 121145 14.1% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gran Passione Rosso 2021, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Gran Passione 2021 is a fresh and fruity, dry, medium-plus-bodied Merlot and Corvina red wine blend with ripe dark cherry, spiced plum, chocolate, anise, nutmeg and toasty oak spice flavours long and plushy on the palate. Produced by Botter, Gran Passione was founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter. Rosso food pairings: veal Parmigiano, rich lentil and tomato stew, BBQ prime ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2026 410704 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Soho White Collection Peggy Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Soho White Collection Peggy 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly, fruity and mouth-watering with feijoa, bright green apple, citrus zest flavours brilliant on the palate. Chill and enjoy this classic Marlborough white with prawns from the grill. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Caesar salads topped with fresh steamed shrimp, grilled chicken, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 144386 12.9% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Symington Family Estates Altano 2020, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From Symington Family Estates, Altano 2020 is amazing value at $14. Produced from Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca from the Douro wine region and aged in neutral French oak barrels and stainless-steel tank. Look for lots of bright and juicy dark berry, plum, savoury herb and spicy flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. A stylish and modern Douro red perfect for slow-braised beef dishes or a roasted root vegetable casserole dish. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, prime rib, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 579862 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lua Cheia Old Vines Red 2020, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Lua Cheia 2020 is produced from old vines Baga grown on terraced vineyards and an excellent value, full-bodied Douro red at $16. Powerful, vibrant and rich with ripe tannins, look for ripe blueberry, blackberry concentrated on the nose and palate. tannins are firm. Drink from 2024. Red food pairings: bison burgers, venison stew, stuffed venison flank. Drink: 2024 - 2027 266882 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Franco-Españolas, Bordón Gran Reserva 2011 is a full-bodied and intense Tempranillo-driven red wine blend with Garnacha and Mazuelo sourced from three sites with different soil types in the Rioja. Generous with dark cherry, red berry, spicy and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Pour with rack of lamb. The wine spent 18 months in American oak barrels. Food pairings: roast pork, grilled lamb chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2030 114454 13% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rioja Vega Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Rioja Vega Crianza 2019 is spicy on the nose with cracked pepper, dark cherry, plum, smoky vanilla flavours savoury and smooth on the palate. An excellent value vegan-friendly Tempranillo at $16 from the RIoja wine region. Tannins are well-integrated and the finish is fresh and lingering. Crianza food pairings: bison burgers, venison stew, stuffed venison flank. Drink: 2023 - 2027 471854 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant 2020, Central Coast, California, United States: Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2020 is a full bodied, robust red blend of 42% Grenache, 31% Cinsault, 24% Syrah, 2% Petite Sirah and 1% Counoise fragrant with bright cherry, nutmeg, anise, cracked pepper and toasty oak spice aromas. Brilliant on the palate with ripe dark cherry, raspberry, grilled herbs, anise, black pepper and baking spice flavours. Excellent value at $20. Pour with a ribeye or lamb chops from the grill. Le Cigare Volant food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb chops, pork roast. Drink: 2023 - 2026 18516 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Stags' Leap Winery 2018 Petite Sirah is a smoky and spicy Napa Valley red wine with a splash of Syrah and Grenache added to the mix. Dark purple in the glass, this full-bodied red is dry and intense with blackberry, blueberry, meaty, cocoa, dried wild herbs and spicy flavours on the palate. Drink or hold. Pour with a game tourtiere. Petite Sirah food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2034 590356 14.2% D 750 mL $60.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2020, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: Always a crowd pleaser, La Crema 2020 Pinot Noir 375 ml is the perfect size for one to enjoy on its own or with a petit repas. Dry, medium-bodied, silky and satiny on the palate, look for earthy, ripe raspberry, sweet baking spices, mocha, pepper and a kiss of minerality. A lovely balance on this fresh and plushy PN from the Sonoma Coast, California. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, roasted and braised lamb, chicken stuffed with asparagus and goat cheese, venison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 732040 13.5% XD 375 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Secret Cellars Central Coast Pinot Noir 2019, Central Coast, California, United States: The grapes for Secret Cellars 2019 Pinot were harvested early morning to maximize their freshness, After fermentation the wine spent 14 months in French oak barrels and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and tangy with bright red berry fruit, cherry, anise, clove and dried fine herbs concentrated and balanced with food-friendly acidity. Lightly chill and enjoy it with a duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, turkey, quail, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 539189 13.8% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Treana Chardonnay 2021, Central Coast, California, United States: Treana 2021 Chardonnay is a big, buttery Chard from the Central Coast of California, produced by Austin Hope. Lush and weighty with ripe peach, honeyed apple, pear, caramel, citrus zest and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours with a fresh and lingering creamy vanilla finish flecked with mineral notes. Pretty delicious now. Grapes were sourced from vines planted in the ocean-cooled, ancient marine soils of Santa Barbara County. Chardonnay food pairings: cheese, shellfish, Caesar salad, roast duck, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2023 - 2025 481523 14.3% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Simi Winery Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County, California Simi 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a splash or two of Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Carignane, Zinfandel grapes adding complexity and depth to the wine. A full-bodied, smoky, fresh and juicy Cab loaded with dark fruits, dark cherry, cracked black pepper, chocolate and smoky notes right to the very long and plushy end. Pour with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rib steak on the barbie, garlic and herb rib roast, baseball sirloin burger. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25221 13.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
1000 Stories Prospectors' Proof Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California, United States: From California, 1000 Stories Prospectors' Proof 2020 is a bourbon barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon crafted by Master Winemaker Bob Blue. Grapes are sourced from California's North and Central Coasts, including San Luis Obispo, Livermore, Mendocino, Paso Robles, and Lodi counties. The wine was aged in traditional French and American oak barrels, with a portion finished in charred bourbon barrels prior to the final assemblage. Look for ripe dark berries, cherry, red currant, caramel, smoky vanilla and dried herb flavours on this powerful, full-bodied red. Pour with smoked and grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, ribs, tourtiere, roast veal. Drink: 2023 - 2027 23649 14.9% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2020, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: From the Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, J. Lohr's Riverstone 2020 Chardonnay (375 ml) is the perfect size to enjoy on its own or with seafood tapas. Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant with fresh apple, pear, lemon, nectarine, honeyed nut and stony mineral flavours textured and finishing long on the palate. Very nicely done! Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, fish and chips, salmon patties, veal cutlets, mushroom risotto. Drink: 2023 - 2025 10866 13.5% D 375 mL $13.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roaming Dog Red Blend 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Roaming Dog 2018 is a bright and juicy, full-bodied red blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Malbec, 31% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc aged in a mix of tank and oak barrels for 18 months. Fragrant, fresh and loaded with blackberry, cherry, fine herb, mocha, baking spice flavours and very delicious now. Pour with bison burgers and juicy ribs from the grill. Red Blend food pairings: pork roast, meat-lover's pizza, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2025 26512 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cabpothesis Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Lodi, California, United States: From the Lodi wine region, Cabpothesis 2020 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, dry, and medium-bodied Cab, fresh and lifted with bright red berry, strawberry, plum, baking spices and savoury herb flavours lingering on the palate. Tannins are firm and fine. Pour with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, steaks from the grill, roast pork. Drink: 2022 - 2028 26826 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2019, Monterey County, California, United States: Talbott Kali Hart 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from estate grown grapes sourced from the Monterey County wine region. Dry, full-bodied, rich and concentrated with ripe cherry, raspberry, cedar brush spice and citrus zest flavours zesty on the palate. Tannins are firm and chewy. Needs a bit of time to mellow and marry, try after 2024. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, pesto pasta with grilled lamb, beef stew. Drink: 2024 - 2029 317693 14.2% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ivory & Burt Old Vine Zinfandel 2019, Lodi, California, United States: Ivory & Burt 2019 Zinfandel is produced from sustainably grown Old Vine grapes from the Lodi wine region in California. Juicy and concentrated on the palate with ripe dark fruits, red berry, fine herbs, pepper, baking and toasty oak spice flavours smoky and savoury with a lingering vanilla kiss on the finish. Very nicely done and excellent value at $20. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2022 New York International Wine Competition. Zinfandel food pairings: gourmet burgers, meat lover's pizza topped with more steak, grilled sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2026 479303 14.9% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart