Argentina
Kaiken Selección Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: Kaiken 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly, medium-plus-bodied and rich red wine. Dry, concentrated and plushy on the palate, look for bright blueberry, dark fruit, cherry and spicy flavours with a creamy finish. Tannins are fine and powdery. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled juicy steak, baked beef empanadas. Drink: 2023 - 2026 143248 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2020, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Salentein Reserve 2020 Malbec is dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant with blueberry, dark plum and chocolate aromas, fresh and juicy with dark berry, anise, chocolate flavours, savoury and supple with polished tannins. Enjoy it with a mixed grill. Malbec food pairings: lamb shanks in red wine and roasted garlic, grilled lamb lollipops, stuffed lamb tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2024 640854 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Sur de los Andes Reserva 2019 Malbec is great value at $17. Grapes are sourced from the Agrelo and Uco Valleys. Dry, medium-bodied and juicy, this wine is vibrant with red berry, cherry, chocolate flavours rounded and velvety on the palate. Enjoy now with a grilled veggie burger. Malbec food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, sausages, barbecue-grilled meat-lovers’ pizza, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2025 208322 14.4% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol Grenache 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, Zonte's Footstep Love Symbol 2021 Grenache is a vegan-friendly, dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy red fragrant with bright red berry, strawberry, ripe plum, nutty and toasty oak spice flavours balanced, smooth and finishing long on the palate. Crafted by Canadian winemaker Brad Rey. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Melbourne International Wine Competition. Grenache food pairings: grilled steak, sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 668582 14.6% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Tanunda Year of the Rabbit Grand Barossa Limited Reserve Shiraz 2021, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Château Tanunda's Year Of The Rabbit 2021 Shiraz is a Grand Barossa Limited Reserve for the 2023 Year of the Rabbit. Dry, full-bodied and elegant with dark cherry, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate, the wine was aged 18 months in oak barrel. Drink or cellar to 2030. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Berliner Wein Trophy. Shiraz food pairings: roast rabbit, lamb chops, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2032 27395 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Monterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Monterra 2019 is a vegan-friendly red wine blend of 80% Shiraz with the balance in Cabernet. The wine is dry, muscular, with rich and concentrated dark fruit, cassis, dried tobacco leaf, cedar and oak spice, dark chocolate flavours with a long and satisfying finishing. Pour with burgers and ribs from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steaks, ribs, burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2020 - 2033 12835 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sister's Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Bethlehem Block 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from a single block in the vineyard. Big, bold and full-bodied, rich with ripe blackberry, dark berry and plum compote, earthy with cedar and toasty oak spice flavours fresh and long with a minty chocolate finish. Tannins are rich and fine. So good now. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans, sizzling New York strip steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2027 360636 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Icellars Estate Winery Reserve Red 2019, Icel Vineyard, Niagara-On-The Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Icel Vineyard, Niagara on the Lake wine region, Icellars 2019 is a Bordeaux style blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 3% Malbec produced from estate grapes with the wine aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels. Look for blue florals, dark berry and dark plum flavours smoky and spicy on the palate. Pour with a roast leg of lamb. Food pairings: prime rib, pork roast, veal chops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 19742 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trius Reserve Baco Noir 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Reserve 2021 Baco Noir is juicy, medium-bodied and fragrant with ripe dark fruits, earthy, spicy notes and smoky vanilla flavours generous and velvety on the palate. A very versatile red wine, enjoy it with a vegetarian pizza or ribs from the grill. Baco Noir food pairings: pork chops, veal roast, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31373 13% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Konzelmann Vidal Icewine 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara on the Lake wine region, Konzelmann 2018 Vidal Icewine is sweet and lush with dried, honeyed apricot, golden raisins, candied citrus zest with notes of botrytis affected fruit lush and concentrated on the palate with balanced mouth-watering acidity. Vidal Icewine food pairings: almond custard tarte, fresh fruit cup, peach cobbler. Drink: 2023 - 2026 476192 10.5% S 375 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Mission Hill Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is produced from grapes sourced from Oliver and Naramata wine regions in British Columbia. Dry, medium-bodied , so fresh and bright with ripe apple, peach, citrus zest, ginger and white pepper flavours silky on the palate. A portion of the wine was fermented in French oak barrels giving the wine a lovely structured roundness. Chill and enjoy it with poached salmon in a rich lemon butter white wine sauce. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled lemon-rosemary chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, veggie burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 537076 13.9% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Jackson-Triggs, Grand Reserve 2019 Merlot is produced from grapes sourced from the Niagara Peninsula Wine Region. Rich on the nose and palate with dark plum, black cherry, mocha and vanilla flavours, full bodied and juicy on the palate. Tannins are silky, smooth and structured. Very nice now with a ribeye from the grill done rare and sauteed Portabello mushrooms. Merlot food pairings: grilled porterhouse steak, calf’s liver with bacon and onions. Drink: 2023 - 2026 563197 14% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Terrapura Single Vineyard Carmenère 2019, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Colchagua Valley wine region, Terrapura 2019 Carmenère is an excellent value single vineyard red, fresh and juicy with ripe red berry fruit, chocolate, savoury herb and subtle spicy flavours silky on the palate. Very nice for the price. Grapes were hand-harvested and the wine was produced in stainless steel tanks prior to being aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy with a Margherita pizza or burgers from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: grilled meats, lamb chops, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 27210 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tara Atacama White Wine 1 2020, Atacama Valley D.O., Chile: From Viña Ventisquero, Tara Atacama White Wine 1 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied unfiltered Chardonnay. This super fresh Chilean Chard is concentrated and complex with baked bread, ripe apple, pear, citrus zest, leesy and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Food pairings: seafood chowder, grilled chicken breasts, grilled prawns. Drink: 2023 - 2027 511337 13% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 96/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Undurraga Terroir Hunter Pinot Noir 2019, Malleco Valley, Chile: From Malleco Valley, Undurraga Terroir Hunter 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced 650 kilometres south of Santiago. Terroir Hunter is dry, medium-bodied and intense with bright red berry fruit, earthy, fine herb and subtle spicy flavours mouth-watering and concentrated on the palate. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled steaks, veal cutlets, games sausage from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2024 26105 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Primus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Maipo Valley, Chile: Primus 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh, earthy, dry and full-bodied Chilean Cab produced from grapes grown at 600 metres at the foothills of the Andes. Look for bright red berry, dark berry, plum, subtle spicy, minty and savoury herb flavours vibrant on the palate. Pour with grilled red meats. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, chicken, rabbit fricassee, lamb chops. Drink: 2022 - 2024 486043 15.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Xavier Vignon Lirac 2019, Rhône A.P., France: Xavier Vignon Lirac 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from several parcels in the Rhône. A portion of the wine was matured in oak barrels with the balance in stainless-steel tank. Look for ripe red berry, dark cherry, anise, cedar brush, wild herbs and smoky, toasty oak spice flavours intense and silky on the palate. Pour with rack of lamb. Food pairings: roast rack of lamb, veal roast in red wine sauce, steak and kidney pie. Drink: 2021 - 2025 636183 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean Pabiot et Fils Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly-Fumé 2021, Loire A.C., France: From Jean Pabiot et Fils, Domaine Des Fines Caillottes 2021 Pouilly-Fumé is a bright Sauvignon Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Loire wine region. The Sauvignon Blanc vines thrive in clay limestone soils and white limestone pebbles known as "caillottes" along with marl, flinty and Kimmeridgian soils. Minerally and mouth-wateringly fresh with melon, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon-lime zest and just a hint of smoky vanilla flavours supple, crisp and clean on the palate. Really enjoyable now. Chill and pour it with a fresh-steamed mussels and lemon-buttered prawns. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: pan-seared scallops with grilled asparagus, cheese, pasta with cream-based sauce, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2025 695908 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Roederer Premier Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: From Louis Roederer, a celebration size (3000 ml) of this premier brut. The Jeroboam holds three litres of this dry, medium-bodied, elegant and expressive bubble sleek with a creamy mousse of ripe pear, ginger, nutty and Meyer lemon flavours balanced with bracing acidity and a long flinty mineral finish. Excellent now. Drink or hold. Champagne food pairings: salads, grilled seafood, seafood canapes, fish and chips, fried chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2025 747386 12% D 3000 mL $543.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne is the latest release of Paillard's NV champagne and is impressive and expressive with ripe apple, pear, baked bread and citrus curd flavours delivered on a zesty and persistent mousse. Very elegant. Disgorged June 2021. Drink or hold. Champagne food pairings: seafood dishes, grilled shrimp, salads, chips and dip, lobster bisque, chicken, smoked salmon and whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2023 - 2030 926899 12.5% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château les Pins de Bossuet 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Bordeaux wine region, Château Les Pins De Bossuet Supérieur 2015 is excellent value at $17. Produced from 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, this maturing Bordeaux is dry, full-bodied and fruity with plum compote, red berry, dried fruits, supple, savoury and rich on the palate. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels and is drinking very nice now. Pour with roast duck or quail stuffed with wild mushrooms. Food pairings: roast beef, roast shoulder of lamb, chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2027 26305 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paul Mas Single Vineyard Réserve Marsanne 2021, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Paul Mas Reserve 2021 Marsanne is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Delicate and fresh with aromas of tropical fruit, apple, honeyed pear; dry, medium-bodied, fresh and concentrated on the palate with a lovely silky finish. Very elegant. Chill and enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin. Marsanne food pairings: lemon and garlic chicken, roast turkey, mild curries with fruit chutney. Drink: 2023 - 2025 462457 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine de la Pirolette Saint-Amour 2020, Saint Amour, Beaujolais A.P., France: From Saint Amour in the Beaujolais, Domaine de la Pirolette 2020 Gamay is produced by the Famille Barbet. This is a beautifully crafted Gamay, vibrant and fruity but weighty with dark berry, savoury herb, pepper spice flavours, vibrant and harmonious on the palate with a long flinty mineral finish. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast chicken, pork tenderloin en croute turkey tournedos. Drink: 2023 - 2027 20907 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château de Nages Héritage Blanc 2020, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by master wine crafter Michel Gassier, Château de Nages Héritage 2020 is a juicy white wine blend of 50% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 15% Clairette with the balance in Viognier sourced from the Costières De Nîme wine region. Fragrant with white florals, citrus marmalade, fine herbs, toasted oak spice, dry, medium-bodied and vibrant on the palate. The wine was matured for eight months in a combination of oak barrels and concrete tanks. So good now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes. Food pairings: goat cheese, grilled chicken, vegetable quiche, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2023 - 2025 479659 13% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mondot 2016, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Mondot 2016 Grand Cru Classé is the second wine of Château Troplong Mondot. A dry, fruity and full-bodied Bordeaux blend of 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc from the Saint-Émilion wine region; deep, dark ruby in the glass, fragrant with violets, black cherry, earthy, loamy and dark chocolate flavours with a sneaky flinty finish. Smooth like satin and very sexy. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, turkey, duck. Drink: 2023 - 2032 30144 12.9% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Petit Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret 2020 Petit Chablis has the telltale Burgundian mineral nose with fresh white florals, lime zest, briny mineral flavours and grassy notes supple and mouth-wateringly long on the palate. Petit Chablis food pairings: oysters on the half shell, cheese fondue, grilled chicken Dijonnaise. Drink: 2023 - 2025 26446 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lavau Rasteau 2019, Rasteau, Rhône A.C., France: From Rasteau, Rhône wine region, Lavau 2019 is a rich and inky Grenache and Syrah Rhone red blend smoky and rich with aromas of blackberry, toasted nut and cold black tea on the nose; dry, full-bodied and vibrant on the palate with smoky, earthy, dark berry, cherry, dark chocolate and nutty flavours. Tannins are structured and grainy. Pour with a shoulder roast of pork. Food pairings: meat pizza, tourtiere, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2028 394650 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castelnau de Suduiraut 2015, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Sauternes AOC in Bordeaux, Castelnau de Suduiraut 2015 is the second wine of Château Suduiraut and a perfect size (375 ml) to chill and enjoy as dessert or to share over a fruit cobbler. Lush, sweet and concentrated on the palate with apricot and peach compote, caramel and orange marmalade flavours balanced with mouth-watering acidity and finishing long on the palate. So delicious! Food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, foie gras, apricot cheese cake. Drink: 2023 - 2034 29694 13% S 375 mL $26.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nuiton-Beaunoy Beaune 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: Nuiton-Beaunoy Beaune 2018 Pinot Noir is a village Beaune complex and layered with mouth-filling ripe cherry, earthy, savoury herbs, anise, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours silky on the palate. Beautifully crafted and enticing, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and vegan-friendly although it's perfect with roast duck. Food pairings: roast Cornish game hens with wild rice, veal chops, leg of lamb, sauteed pork tenderloin, lamb chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2028 447573 13% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Florian Mollet Sancerre 2021, Loire A.P., France: From Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye, Florian Mollet 2021 Sancerre is fragrant with minerally, ripe gooseberry, orchard fruit and citrus zest aromas and flavours brilliant on the palate. Very moreish and food versatile, chill and enjoy it with fresh steamed shrimp, green salads topped with goat cheese or grilled chicken dishes. Drink or hold. Sancerre food pairings: oyster and seafood pie, linguine vongole, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28048 13% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown 2018, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Margaux, Bordeaux wine region, Brio De Cantenac Brown 2018 is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown. A rich, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant red blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc with ripe blackberry, cassis, blueberry, violets, savoury herbs and spices concentrated on the palate. Nicely done! Enjoy with filet mignon. Food pairings: filet mignon, prime rib, venison tournedos. Drink: 2023 - 2027 26298 13.5% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Tolaini Legit Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Tolaini, Legit 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust and vibrant Cab with well-defined flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, dried wild herbs and cedar brush flavours that linger on the palate. Tannins are firm and grippy. Good now, better in 2023 with a bit of tannin taming time. Drink or cellar to 2034. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, ribs, sirloin steak. Drink: 2023 - 2034 17685 14% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fontanafredda Langhe Chardonnay 2021, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Fontanafredda 2021 Chardonnay is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fontanafredda was established in 1858 and has solidified its name and reputation as the most trusted source for quality wines. Since 2019, the Langhe vineyards have been farmed organically and sustainably. Look for fresh white florals, bright apple, pear, lemon zest lithe and fresh on the palate. The Chardonnay was fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve fruit freshness and acidity. Chill and enjoy with pan-fried lemon sole. Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, grilled chicken, seafood chowder,. Drink: 2023 - 2025 27626 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Terredora di Paolo Aglianico 2020, Campania I.G.T., Italy: Terredora Di Paolo 2020 Aglianico is a vibrant and robust Campania red with dark cherry compote, earthy, roasted herbs, cocoa, cedar brush and cracked pepper spice flavours savoury on the palate. Tannins are structured and grippy. Decant an hour or two prior to pouring it with a roast leg of lamb. Aglianico food pairings: meat-lover's pizza with lots of cheese, rich tomato sauce and meat pasta, veal Milano. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30112 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trerose Santa Caterina Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Trerose Santa Caterina 2019 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano is a dry, medium-bodied Tuscan red produced from sustainably grown Sangiovese grapes sourced from Montepulciano and the Tenuta Trerose area located near Umbria and Lake Trasimeno. Vibrant and rich with ripe flavours of red berry, plum, violets and pepper spice plushy on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast duck, chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2028 515510 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Storia Antica Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Storia Antica Superiore 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a great value, dry, full-bodied Veneto red, rich on the nose and palate with ripe dark fruits, cherry, dark chocolate, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours supple and elegant on the palate. Tannins are velvety. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history" in recognition of the ancient technique of drying grapes prior to their fermentation. Pair it with a beef rib ragu. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore food pairings: grilled steaks, slow-cooked beef, Osso Buco, mushroom risotto. Drink: 2023 - 2029 273672 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Castellina Reale 2016, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: La Castellina Reale 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied Merlot, bright and juicy with red currant, cherry, dried herbs and subtle spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine and polished on this elegant and tasty Tuscan red. Food pairings: grilled meats, roast turkey, duck, mature cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 28418 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mirafiore Barolo 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Mirafiore 2016 Barolo is enticingly fragrant with dried strawberries, pink florals and nutty flavours vibrant and smooth on the palate. Tannins are silky. Drink or hold. Barolo food pairings: venison ragu, prime rib, roast partridge. Drink: 2023 - 2030 26908 14% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Produced by John Matta, Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva 2018 Chianti Classico is fresh and fragrant with ripe dark plums, dark cherry, dried herbs, meaty and earthy flavours concentrated and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine and pleasantly chewy on this juicy, medium-plus-bodied Chianti. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 993360 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flavs Amarone della Valpolicella 2018, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Flavs 2018 Amarone Della Valpolicella is a youthful, vibrant and medium-plus-bodied cherry, berry red wine blend of 85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 5% Croatina sourced from the Veneto wine region. Brilliant ruby in the glass creamy with dark cherry, red berry, citrus zest, chocolate and vanilla flavours. Tannins are ripe and velvety. Lovely now. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: meaty lasagne, slow-braised beef brisket, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2025 10204 15.5% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Vincenti Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: San Vincenti 2019 Chianti Classico is a beautifully crafted, medium-bodied Tuscan red and great value at $20. Look for dried violets, cherry, plum compote, earthy and spicy aromas and flavours on the palate. Tannins are dusty. The San Vincenti farm is located on 148 acres in Gaiole, in Chianti and is 1,400 to 4,500 feet above sea level. San Vincenti winery owns two vineyards: Stignano is 14 acres, half of which is planted in older Sangiovese vines with the other half in younger vines. Le Corticelle is five acres and planted in Merlot grapes in soils of clay and calcareous rock known as "galestro". Chianti Classico food pairings: Margherita pizza, vegetarian lasagna, cannelloni with three cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2027 399907 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ca' Bolani Pinot Grigio 2021, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Ca' Bolani 2021 Pinot Grigio is so fresh on the nose with green melon, apple and lemon zest aromas and is dry, medium-bodied with fresh apple, pear, fine herbs and lemon-lime zest flavours satiny on the palate. Nice now. Pinot Grigio food pairings: fish tacos, crab cakes with garlic aioli, salads topped with grilled shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2024 94524 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Toscolo Chianti Classico 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Toscolo 2018 Chianti Classico is a vegan-friendly Tuscan red wine blend of mostly Sangiovese with some Cabernet Sauvignon added to the mix. Grapes were sourced from rocky "galestro" soils. Dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with smoky aromas on the nose; rich with dark berries, cassis and chocolate flavours velvety and long on the palate. Drinking beautifully now. Chianti Classico food pairings: stuffed roasted turkey, steak topped pizza, pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2025 19521 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Pieve Barolo 2018, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: La Pieve 2018 Barolo is a well-priced 100% Nebbiolo under $40. Full bodied, beautiful and bold with dry tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Look for layers of red berry fruit, blueberry, leather, spice, smoky, earthy and roasted herb flavours with a long finish. Tannins are firm. Decant for a couple of hours and pour with an equally juicy prime rib roast. Drink or hold. Barolo food pairings: beef stew, roast pheasant, prime rib. Drink: 2022 - 2029 213132 14.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torresella Brut Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Vibrant, fresh and fruity with white and green melon notes. Great aperitif or companion to hors d'ouevres. Prosecco food pairings: sushi, oysters Rockefeller, steamed clams and mussels. Drink: 2023 - 2024 400440 11.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Te Awa Left Field Pinot Gris 2021, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay, North Island, Te Awa Left Field 2021 Pinot Gris is perfumed with white florals, ripe apple, pear, honeyed quince, spicy and zesty on the palate. The Maori name "Te Awa o Te Atua" means "river of God" acknowledging the subterranean streams that run under the vineyards. The Pinot Gris grapes were partially fermented on their skins giving the wine its beautiful floral and fresh orchard fruit perfume. Chill and enjoy with a seafood Alfredo. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, mild vegetable curries. Drink: 2023 - 2024 630525 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: Luna Estate 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Martinborough wine region in New Zealand. Fragrant with lemon-lime zest, apple, guava, passionfruit and zesty with fresh acidity. Delish now. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: mild vegetable curries, fire cracker shrimp, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2024 17567 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Astrolabe Marlborough Chardonnay 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Astrolabe Wines 2019 Chardonnay is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Marlborough wine region. Look for bright apple, white-fleshed stone fruit, grapefruit zest and fine herbal notes on this fresh, dry medium-bodied, silky Chard. Chardonnay food pairings: herbed quiche, grilled chicken dishes, seafood hotpot. Drink: 2023 - 2024 25837 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Clos Henri 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from organically grown grapes, fresh and concentrated with lime zest, tropical fruits, fine herbs, grassy flavours and stony mineral notes intense, juicy and polished. Nicely done! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: steamed mussels, hay tuna ceviche, pasta primavera, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 675629 12% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Arca Nova Vinho Verde 2021, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Arca Nova 2021 Vinho Verde is a vegan-friendly white wine blend of Arinto de Bucelas, Loureiro and Trajadura white wine grapes indigenous to the wine region. Great value at $13, look for crisp green apple, lemon-lime zest, white pepper and spring rain mineral notes on this zesty white. Chill and enjoy with fish tacos. Vinho Verde food pairings: grilled seafood, steamed shellfish, green salads topped with fresh steamed shrimp, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 292029 10.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quinta do Espírito Santo 2018, Lisboa, Portugal: Quinta do Espírito Santo 2018 is excellent value at $15. Rich and full-bodied it is a blend of Tinta Roriz and Castelão wine grapes, Fragrant with blue florals, blackberry, crushed raspberry, spiced plum, toasty oak and vanilla flavours juicy on the palate with a long finish. Tannins are structured and firm. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Vinalies Internationales. Food pairings: roast leg of venison, roast pheasant, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 488015 15% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gandarada 2019, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: From the Dão wine region, Gandarada 2019 is amazing value at $15. This full-bodied Portuguese red wine is vegan-friendly and produced from a blend of 35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Alfrocheiro and 30% Tinta Roriz. Deep, dark and broody in the glass, the wine is lifted with bright plum, dark berry, cherry, earthy florals, dark chocolate, dried wild herbs and spicy flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Lots of character and will age well. Pour with Porchetta. Drink or hold. Food pairings: veal chops, pork tenderloin, roast chicken, winter stew, roast root vegetable casserole, wild mushroom bisque. Drink: 2023 - 2026 25447 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port 2016, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) 2016 is an unfiltered Port and a perfect size (375 ml) for two to enjoy with creamy blue cheeses are dark chocolate desserts after the main meal (or maybe make it the main meal with cheese and chocolate ;). It is sweet (102 g/l res sugar) supple and sensuous with blackberry, cassis, dried fruits, dark cherry balanced with vibrant acidity. A traditional LBV, beautifully crafted and excellent value as well. Drink or hold. Port food pairings: cheddar and blue cheese, toasted almonds, walnuts, coffee cake. Drink: 2023 - 2034 515536 19% S 375 mL $16.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Piekenierskloof Six Hats Shiraz 2020, Swartland W.O., South Africa: From the Swartland wine region, Piekenierskloof Six Hats 2020 Shiraz is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is a Fair Trade red wine. Great value as well at $14. Look for a dry, medium-plus-bodied and beautifully fragrant wine with blueberry, plum, dried sweet tobacco leaf and pepper spice flavours with balanced acidity on the palate. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Shiraz food pairings: grilled ribeye steak, duck confit, game burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2024 21193 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.90 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Delheim Grand Reserve 2017, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Delheim Grand Reserve 2017 is a classic South African Cabernet Sauvignon with dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Franc added to the mix. Full-bodied, fruity and elegant the wine is rich with dark fruits, blackberry, black currant, dried tobacco leaf, vanilla flavours and flinty notes smooth and chalky textured on the palate. Grapes were hand-harvested and the wine juice was fermented in a combination of open top fermenters and stainless steel tanks. The wine matured in barrel for 18 months. Pretty delicious now. Food pairings: roast boar, tourtiere, lamburgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 26094 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bruce Jack Chenin Blanc 2022, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Bruce Jack 2022 Chenin Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is a 100% Chenin from the Western Cape wine region. Lovely and complex with ripe stone fruit, jasmine, toasty oak spice and vanilla flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes or a baked Camembert topped with apricot compote. Chenin Blanc food pairings: grilled whitefish, prawns, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 13356 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southern Right Pinotage 2021, Hemel En Aarde, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: From Hemel En Aarde, Coastal Region, Southern Right 2021 Pinotage is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, full-bodied and savoury on the palate, look for dark plum, black cherry, smoked meat, hot stony and oak spice flavours vibrant on the palate. Pour with roasted game. Drink or hold. Pinotage food pairings: bison burgers, tourtiere, roast goose, game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2026 486167 14.6% XD 750 mL $40.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Lustau Rio Viejo Seco-Dry Oloroso Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: From the Jerez wine region, Lustau Rio Viejo Oloroso sherry is rich and raisiny with rum barrel, hazelnut, prunes, dried fruit, chocolate and caramel flavours smooth, silky and elegant on the palate. Dry, but fruity, finishing long and rounded on the palate. Oloroso Sherry food pairings: mature cheeses, roasted nuts, chestnuts. Drink: 2023 - 2025 28617 20% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lustau East India Solera Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: The dessert wine gained a smooth, deep, rich, complex character that blended raisins, toasted nuts and crème brûlée. Pair this with pudding, crème brûlée and hard cheeses. Sherry food pairings: trifle, shortbread cookies, fresh field berries in cream, chocolate mousse. Drink: 2023 - 2030 342931 20% S 500 mL $24.95 Score: 95/100. January 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CVNE Imperial Reserva 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Produced by María Larrea, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) Imperial Reserva 2017 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and youthful red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with 15% in Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha added to the mix. From a difficult vintage, but one wouldn't know that on this tasty Rioja red with ripe dark berry, plum, subtle spicy flavours finishing on a mineral note. Good now, better in 2025. Food pairings: roast rosemary lamb, bison burgers, roast grouse. Drink: 2025 - 2033 424390 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Powers Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley, Washington, Powers 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent value at $20. A titch of (2%) Carmenère and (1%) Merlot grapes were added to the mix and grapes were sourced from one of Washington's warmest vineyards. The wine spend 20 months in oak barrel. Look for rich and intense flavours of cassis, cedar brush and toasty oak spice, cocoa and vanilla vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and grippy. Pour with a Tomahawk steak from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, roast goose, venison filet mignon. Drink: 2023 - 2028 434456 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bread & Butter Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: Bread & Butter Reserve 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bright and juicy Cab with layers of fresh dark berry fruit, plum, savoury black olive, mint and subtle spicy flavours fresh and concentrated on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb lollipops, venison ragu, roast goose. Drink: 2023 - 2027 27400 14% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gallo Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: Concentrated on the nose with black currant, sweet oak spice, smoke and cocoa aromas. Juicy on the palate with ripe blueberry, blackberry, earthy violets, cedar spice and flinty notes. Great value here. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, roast chicken, gourmet hamburgers, pot roast. Drink: 2023 - 2033 394197 14.8% XD 750 mL $68.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California, United States: Love this rich, creamy and buttery, medium-plus-bodied California bubble with layers of ripe apple, lemon curd, vanilla and spice with a creamy and fine mousse that plays across the palate. Delish now. Sparkling food pairings: roast chicken, egg dishes, seafood hors oeuvre, potato chips and dip. Drink: 2023 - 2028 294181 12% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joel Gott Wines 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California, United States: Joel Gott 815 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is just the right size (375 ml) for one to savour when a glass or two of wine is all you want. Doesn't break the wine budget either at $15. California winemaker, Joel Gott is well-known for the quality of wine he produces and this California Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from the Lodi, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles is easy to enjoy with lots of dark fruit flavours, dark cherry, earthy, savoury herbs, mint and olive with a kiss of spice on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: chicken cacciatore, beef stew, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2025 20717 14.2% D 375 mL $15.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hess Select Monterey County Chardonnay 2019, Monterey County, California, United States: From Hess Persson Estates, Hess 2019 is a juicy Chardonnay lush and smooth with tropical fruit, lemon curd, vanilla, baking and toasty oak spice flavours with a long and vibrant finish. Pour with roast chicken. The vineyards of Monterey are cooled by the sea, which allows the grapes to retain their vivacious natural acidity. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled herbed chicken, pan-seared scallop dishes, lobster. Drink: 2022 - 2024 986778 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From the Alexander Valley, Sonoma County wine region, Rodney Strong 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied Cab with dark cherry, plum, cassis, dried tobacco leaf, leather, smoky and spicy on the palate. Tannins are structured, fine-grained and pleasantly chewy. The wine was matured up to 24 months in new and second use French oak barrels. Pour with barbequed pork ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, pork roast, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2022 - 2025 350454 14.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Josh Paso Robles Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Paso Robles, California, United States: Josh Cellars Reserve 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy-to-enjoy, supple Cab from a cooler vintage. Look for ripe dark fruits, blackberry, olive, mocha and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are medium and pleasantly grippy. Enjoy with lamb burgers stuffed with Feta cheese Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, grilled burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 412320 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2020, Paso Robles, California, United States: Love the funky label on Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2020, 70% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 4% Grenache red wine blend that simply overdelivers for the price. Dry, fruity an full-bodied, this Paso Robles red is rich on the nose and palate with blackberry compote, cherry, mocha and dried herbs with a long and vibrant finish. The wine was aged eight months in 90% French and 10% American oak barrels (35% new). Enjoy with a meat-lover's pizza or Carne Asada. Food pairings: BBQ ribs, pork roast, tourtiere, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30801 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Arrowood Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Knights Valley, Sonoma County wine region, Arrowood 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes and is a Classic Sonoma Cabernet with ripe blackberry, cassis, savoury, earthy and stony mineral flavours beautifully balanced and fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Pour with bison burgers or steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised beef ribs, gourmet burgers, grilled smoky pork ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2030 570556 14.8% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: The Prisoner 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from mostly Cab Sauv., with splashes of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono added to the mix. It's a big, bold, robust red with gobs of ripe dark fruits, toasty oak and dark spices on its full-bodied frame. Tame it with a prime rib from the grill done rare. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meat-lover's pizza topped with more meat, roast pork, lamburgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 20723 15% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Easton Zinfandel 2016, Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, United States: From Amador County, Sierra Foothills Easton 2016 Zinfandel is a juicy, savoury, full-bodied Zin. Smoky on the nose and palate, fragrant with strawberry, cherry, plum, and pepper spice flavours with a long and zesty finish. Tannins are velvety. Pair with burgers and ribs from the grill. Zinfandel food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 328377 14.5% D 750 mL $35.95 Score: 91/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elouan Pinot Noir 2019, Oregon, United States: From Oregon, Copper Cane Elouan 2019 is produced from grapes sourced from the mountainous Oregon Coast Range. Vibrant, medium-plus-bodied, complex and concentrated on the palate with dried strawberry, ripe cherry, red berry, smoky and subtly spiced with a kiss of vanilla on the finish. Tannins are soft and supple, chill lightly and pour with lamb lollipop chops. Produced by Joseph Wagner of California's famed Wagner family. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2023 - 2026 420760 13.7% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Copain Wines Les Voisin Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2017, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California, United States: From Anderson Valley, Mendocino wine region, Copain Les Voisin 2017 is a "good buddy" PN; dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant with fresh red berry, black cherry, baking spice flavours juicy on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast turkey, grilled chicken dishes, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2027 20772 13.2% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Davis Bynum River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region, Davis Bynum River West Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fresh on the nose; dry, full-bodied and silky on the palate with soft orange zest, ripe stone fruit, yellow apple, nutty, butterscotch, vanilla and toasty oak spicy flavours rich and concentrated on the palate. A hedonistic and beautifully crafted Chardonnay, chill and enjoy it with grilled garlic prawns or a rich lobster bisque. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled shellfish, fish patties, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 205815 14.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. January 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Shannon Ridge High Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lake County, California, United States: From Lake County, California, Shannon Ridge High Elevation 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grapes grown at high-elevation vineyards in High Valley, Red Hills and Big Valley. A dry, full-bodied and super fresh Cab, savoury and spicy with black cherry, dark berry, baking spices with a kiss of vanilla, lush, long and juicy on the palate. This wine spent 24 months in both French and American oak barrels. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled venison steak, bison burgers, rack of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2027 16182 14.3% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. January 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Orin Swift Abstract 2020, California, United States: Orin Swift Abstract 2020 is a Grenache-based red wine blend with dollops of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel added to the mix. Dry, full-bodied and rich on the nose and palate with ripe black cherry, dried wild herbs, blue florals and black pepper spice flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled meats, roast turkey, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2027 13249 15.1% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 94/100. January 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart