Dessert Wine
Kourtaki Muscat Of Samos, Samos P.D.O., Greece: Lemon drops and lemon essence: dessert wine. Muscat Of Samos food pairings: fresh fruit, almond custard flan, lemon custard pie. Drink: 2023 - 2026 938407 15% S 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. May 2023. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Guiraud 2006, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Guiraud Premier Cru 2006 Sauternes (375 ml) is the perfect size for two to enjoy over a lemon custard tarte or a fresh fruit cup. Fresh with minty herbal aromas on the nose, sweet and vivacious with ripe tropical fruits, apricot, candied orange citrus lush, mouth filling and weighty on the palate. Excellent now or hold to 2028. Food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, crème brûlée, panna cotta, custard tarte. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28721 15.5% S 375 mL $49.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alvear Pedro Ximenez De Añada 2018, Montilla Moriles D.O.P, Spain: From the Montilla Moriles wine region, Pedro Ximenez De Añada Alvear 2018 (375 ml) is a sweet, rich dessert wine produced from 100% Pedro Ximénez. Enticing with dried fruits, fig, raisins, dried stone fruit, candied citrus, nut, vanilla, lemon custard and toffee flavours, sweet, rich and vibrant on the palate. Produced from grapes that were harvested early to retain their acidity, the grapes were then sundried until raisined (about 24 months) and pressed into amphora where they were vinified. Rich and decadent for sure. Drink or hold to 2030. Pedro Ximenez De Añada food pairings: blue cheeses, salted nuts, fruit cake. Drink: 2023 - 2025 499152 16% S 375 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Château Beaumont 2015, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Beaumont 2015 is a youthful Bordeaux red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Smoky on the nose with black currant, dark plum, violets and smoky vanilla flavours rich on the palate with good acidity for food. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Enjoy with filet mignon. Food pairings: roast beef, prime rib steak from the grill, lamb chops. Drink: 2023 - 2028 15203 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi Vesuvio 2020, Campania A.C., Italy: From the Campania wine region, Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi Vesuvio 2020 is a full-bodied, meaty red produced from grapes sourced from select vineyards in Irpinia and Sannio areas of the Campania wine region. Piedirosso translates to red feet, referring to the distinctive red stems of this variety indigenous to Campania that also looks a bit like a dove’s foot. Dry, medium-bodied, vibrant and easy to love with its vibrant red berry, raspberry, black currant, pepper spice and flinty mineral flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Tannins are dusty. Food pairings: grilled steaks, veal chops, pork tenderloin, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2025 93088 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Artesano De Argento Malbec Cabernet Franc 2021, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina: Artesano De Argento 2021 is a vegan-friendly Cabernet Franc and Malbec red wine blend produced from organically-grown grapes from the winery's vineyard in Alto Agrelo. Excellent value at $17, "Artesano" means artisan as is how this wine is made, but it's also a nod to the silver and leather handcrafting traditions of Argentina. Bright on the palate with fresh cherry, plum, bramble leaf, white pepper and flinty flavours supple on the palate. Tannins are supple and rounded as well. Enjoy with lamb chops from the grill. Malbec Cabernet Franc food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2026 17463 14.5% D 750 mL $17.75 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tiberio Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2020, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: Tiberio 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is excellent value at $21. Fragrant with blue florals, dark berry, flinty and mineral aromas on the nose, rich and elegant with wild herbs, lavender, dark berry and blood orange flavours with a looooong finish on the palate. Stunning now, drink or hold to 2028. Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, rustic lasagne, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2027 14005 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Guillou 2020, Montagne Saint Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Bordeaux wine region, Château Guillou 2020 is produced by J.B. Saby et Fils. Look for ripe dark fruit, savoury herbs, spiced plum and smoky vanilla flavours on this dry, full-bodied 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc Bordeaux blend From Montagne Saint Émilion. Tannins are grippy and if drinking now, decant for an hour and pour with a well-marbled prime rib steak from the grill or cellar to 2026. Food pairings: pepper steak, meat fondue, veal liver and onions. Drink: 2026 - 2029 140483 13.1% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Umberto Cesari Sangiovese 2019, Emilia Romagna, Romagna D.O.C., Italy: Umberto Cesari Riserva 2019 Sangiovese is an excellent value, medium-plus-bodied Sangiovese from the Emilia-Romagna wine region. Savoury and meaty, look for ripe red dark berry, red cherry, citrus zest and baking spice flavours fresh and juicy on the palate. Sangiovese food pairings: hard cheeses, rich meat-filled pasta and tomato sauce, Tuscan salami. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33399 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Real 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Viña Real Reserva 2016 is part of the CVNE portfolio. Produced from mostly Tempranillo with 10% in Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, the wine is fresh with dark berry, plum, red berry, white pepper and well-integrated oak spice flavours supple on the palate. Grapes were fermented in stainless-steel vats and the wine was matured for 22 months in new French oak barriques with racking every quarter. Drink or hold. Food pairings: meat pie, bobtje, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2023 - 2027 94896 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Le Puy Emilien 2019, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Le Puy Emilien 2019 is an unfined and unfiltered dry, full-bodied red wine blend of 85% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% each of Carmenère and Malbec aged two years in foudres and Bordeaux barriques. Fragrant with dried fruits, cherry, plum, Christmas cake spice and balanced with fresh acidity. Drink or hold. Food pairings: beef bourguignons, grilled steak and wild mushrooms, stuffed veal roast. Drink: 2023 - 2035 557660 13.2% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carmim Terra Lenta Premium 2020, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Produced by Carmim Reguengos, Terra Lenta 2020 is a dry, full-bodied and rich red wine blend of Trincadera, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet sourced from a single vineyard in the Alentejo wine region. This Portuguese red is generous on the palate with pink florals, red berry, plum and balsamic notes. Lovely now, drink or hold. Food pairings: burgers and ribs, prime rib steaks from the grill, meat pies. Drink: 2023 - 2026 646083 13% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Maxwell Silver Hammer 2019 is an excellent value Shiraz at $20. Fragrant with dark plum, sweet cherry, earthy florals and vanilla aromas generous and fresh on the palate. Top up my glass please. Drink or hold to 2028. Shiraz food pairings: saucy ribs, smoked leg of lamb, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2030 89599 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cerro Añon 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Olarra in the Rioja, Cerro Añon Reserva 2018 is a great value Tempranillo red wine blended with 20% Graciano and Mazuelo. Bodegas Olarra was created in 1973 and is located on the outskirts of Logroño in the Rioja Alta. The winery is known as "the Cathedral of La Rioja". The wine is deep ruby in the glass with sour cherry, cassis, fennel, bell pepper, dark chocolate and blood orange zest flavours zesty and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety. So much too love here. Food pairings: leg of lamb, cheese, hearty lasagne, grilled sirloin steak. Drink: 2023 - 2027 114306 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Triomphe Pinot Noir 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Southbrook Triomphe 2021 is a vegan-friendly Pinot Noir produced with organically grown grapes. A beautiful balanced and crafted PN, with bright cherry, raspberry, fine herbs and subtle spicy flavours fresh on the palate. Grapes were wild-fermented in an open-top oak fermenter then transferred to second-fill and neutral French oak barrels to rest for eight months. Lithe and elegant and so good now, lightly chill it and enjoy with salmon steaks from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops, lamburgers, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30145 12.4% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Châteaux Vieux Chevrol 2019, Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux wine region, Châteaux Vieux Chevrol 2019 is a youthful, dry, medium-bodied 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend, silky smooth on the palate with ripe raspberry, cherry, red currant, plum, truffle, anise and cedar brush spice flavours with a lingering, juicy finish. Produced from organically grown grapes. Drink or hold to 2029. Food pairings: roast beef, pork tenderloin, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2029 525931 13.5% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand An 806 2019, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand An 806 2019 is an excellent value Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre red wine blend at $18. A full-bodied and silky red from the Corbières, Languedoc wine region, smoky on the nose and rich on the palate with rich dark berry, plum, crushed raspberry, savoury herbs, mocha and smoky toasted oak flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are medium and rounded. Enjoy with grilled meats. Food pairings: meat lover's pizza, chicken mole, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2027 394288 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vale de Touros Vinhas Velhas Reserva Red Wine 2019, Palmela D.O.C., Portugal Red Wine food pairings: meaty stews, tourtiere, burgers, ribs, sirloin steak from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31190 14% D 750 mL $24.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Old Testament (2020) is a consistent crowd pleaser both in price and palate. The Coonawarra is known for its red iron-oxide terra Rossa soils, one of the most distinct terroirs and The Old Testament vineyard is located in the heart of that wine region. Deep, dark and fragrant with black cherry, black currant, vanilla, minty, spicy and toasted oak aromas and flavours supple and pillowy on the palate. Perfect for meats from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips, rib steak, slow-braised brisket. Drink: 2023 - 2030 478271 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Herdade do Sobroso 2020, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Herdade do Sobroso 2020 is a big, rustic Portuguese red wine blend of Aragonés, Alicante, Bouchet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah wine grapes and excellent value at $17. The wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels followed by three months in American oak and is dry, full-bodied and rich with dark berry, cherry, smoky, earthy and toasted oak spice rich on the palate. The Sobro vineyard is planted on the banks of the Guadiana River and the wine is so named for southern Portugal's Sobro cork forest, which is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, hamburger, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 306563 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zuccardi Concreto Malbec 2020, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Zuccardi Concreto 2020 Malbec is concentrated with ripe red berry fruit, blueberry, mulberry flavours vibrant on the palate with a spicy kiss on the finish. Grapes for the 2020 vintage were whole-cluster vinified in concrete containers. Drink or cellar to 2030. Malbec food pairings: asado, sausage casserole, roasted root vegetables. Drink: 2023 - 2030 455774 14% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 95/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Allegrini Valpolicella 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Valpolicella food pairings: veal parmesan, cheesy pizza, meatballs in a rich wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2027 29888 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Clou du Pin 2020, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: roast beef, turkey, pork tenderloin, rack of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2028 28727 15% D 750 mL $18.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Farina Montecorna Superiore 2019 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico is amazing value at $20. From the Veneto wine region, the wine is produced from 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and is savoury and subtly smoky on the palate with dark cherry, ripe red berry, dark chocolate, savoury dried herbs creamy on the finish. Tannins are velvety. Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2023 - 2025 56267 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Aurelio Montes, Kaiken Ultra 2019 Malbec is a smoky, earthy, dry, medium-plus-bodied Malbec made from orgranically-grown grapes. The well-known beauty is plushy and intense on the palate with ripe blueberry, earthy violets, dark chocolate, dark spices finishing long on a mineral note. Malbec food pairings: roast lamb, veal dishes, grilled pork chops, cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2025 50849 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 94/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sidewood Shiraz 2019, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: From Adelaide Hills, Sidewood 2019 Shiraz is fragrant and rich with dark cherry, dark berry, pepper spice and fine herb flavours, fresh and zesty with a satisfying bitter orange bite on the finish. The Shiraz grapes for this vintage were sourced from three estate vineyards and the wine was matured in French oak barrels (25% new) for 18 months. Excellent value at $20, enjoy it with steaks from the grill. Shiraz food pairings: roast pheasant with sauerkraut, grilled marinated game birds, Hasenpfeffer. Drink: 2022 - 2027 446146 14% XD 750 mL $21.60 Score: 93/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Miguel Torres Andica Organic Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Itata Valley, Chile: From the Itata Valley, Miguel Torres Andica Gran Reserva 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is great value at $18. This wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank with indigenous yeasts, and a portion of the wine (70%) was aged in neutral oak barrels for up to eight months. Look for juicy, smoky dark fruits, savoury herbs, earthy spices and dark chocolate flavours on this medium-bodied red from Chile. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, steaks from the grill, savoury ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25933 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.00 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ascheri Barolo 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Ascheri 2017 Barolo is a dry, full-bodied, vibrant cherry, berry and spicy 100% Nebbiolo produced from grapes sourced from the Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra and Verduno communes in the Piedmont wine region. Grapes were fermented in stainless steel-tanks and the wine was aged up to 22 months in large Slavonian oak casks. Tannins are dusty and textured on the palate. Good now, better in 2024. Barolo food pairings: roast partridge, venison sausage cassoulet, venison Swiss steak. Drink: 2024 - 2029 496851 14% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 93/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marqués de Cáceres 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva 2014 is a savoury, smoky red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo with the balance in Garnacha and Graciano. This full-bodied and maturing Rioja red was aged 24 months in French oak barrels. The wine is spicy and bright with ripe red fruits, dried sweet tobacco leaf, earthy mushroom, coffee and chocolate flavours smoky and savoury on the palate. Enjoy with a charcoal-grilled steak. Food pairings: herbed steaks, Portobello mushroom, chili, soup, Papas con chorizo. Drink: 2023 - 2027 976670 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alejandro Fernández Dehesa La Granja 2016, Castilla Y León, Spain: Dehesa La Granja 2016 is a 100% Tempranillo produced by Alejandro Fernández. Look for dark berry and smoky aromas on this full-bodied and savoury Spanish red with mulberry, black olive, fine herbs, cedar brush and baking spice flavours long and creamy on the finish. Enjoy with roast goose or pheasant. Food pairings: herbed steaks, chili, Papas con chorizo, lamb chops, smoked cheese, pan-seared venison. Drink: 2023 - 2029 192476 14.3% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kir Yianni Cuvée Villages Xinomavro 2019, Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: Kir Yianni Cuvée Villages 2019 Xinomavro is produced from grapes sourced from Naoussa, Macedonia P.D.O. wine region. Excellent value at $20, look for fresh dark plum, dark cherry, earthy, savoury flavours ending on a mineral note. Tannins are firm. Pour with well-marbled steaks from the grill. Xinomavro food pairings: bison burgers, grilled game sausages, roast shoulder of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2025 14151 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Herdade do Rocim 2021, Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Herdade do Rocim 2021 is a blend of sustainably grown Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Alicante, Bouschet grapes. Rich, robust and excellent value at $20, look for juicy and bright red cherry, dark plum, blue berry and spicy flavours vibrant on the palate. The wine was aged for six months in French oak barrels (40% new). Enjoy now with bison burgers and game sausages from the grill. Food pairings: rosemary lamb, garlic and wild leek stuffed chicken, chorizo cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2029 423574 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château la Croix de Queynac 2020, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: roast beef au jus, meaty stews, tourtiere, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2028 17949 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lost Poet 2020, California, United States: Lost Poet 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, lush and lively Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah red wine blend with dark plum, cherry, dried fine herbs and smoky vanilla flavours smooth and supple on the palate. So good now, enjoy with smoky ribs or BBQ chicken from the grill. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, lamb chops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 13856 14.1% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ca' di Rajo Marino 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Ca' di Rajo Marino 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied and concentrated red wine blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Raboso Piave (an indigenous grape of Northern Italy), produced by a third-generation winemaking brother-and-sister team. Fragrant with potpourri, ripe plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf, coffee and vanilla flavours smooth and fresh on the palate, the wine spent 14 months in oak barrels with an additional six months in bottle prior to its release. Food pairings: roast Mediterranean chicken, rabbit fricassee, veal cutlets in a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2029 25739 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Aramis White Label Shiraz 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Aramis White Label 2021 is produced from 100% Shiraz and is excellent value at $20. Grapes were sourced from the estate's 64-acre vineyard in the southern foothills of McLaren Vale, two kilometres from the coast of the Gulf of St. Vincent. Fragrant with spicy dark cherry, blueberry, vanilla, cracked black pepper and toasty oak spice flavours savoury and vibrant on the palate, and a perfect pairing to steaks from the grill. A portion of the wine spent 18 months in French oak barrel. Shiraz food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 27347 14.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
JCB Unity Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Jcb Unity 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon blend, bold and bright with ripe strawberry, cherry, earthy, mocha and savoury herb flavours vibrant on the palate. Created with the guiding principles of love, hope, unity, diversity and equality in mind, the wine is part of the JCB and Boisset Collection, "where oceans separate us, wine unites us!” said Boisset Collection and Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. A portion of the sales from this wine are donated in support of organizations such as the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund. In Ontario, a portion of sales will go in support of diversity and inclusion through donations to Rainbow Railroad and CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers). Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal cutlets, roast turkey, burgers and ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31407 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Brotte Domaine Barville Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2018, Rhône A.C., France: Brotte Domaine Barville 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape is a medium-bodied, fresh and youthful red wine blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. The wine is smoky on the nose and lushly layered on the palate with fresh, ripe raspberry, bright cherry, cracked pepper, savoury herb and flinty flavours. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. Enjoy with a roast leg of lamb. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: rich stews, osso buco, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2028 148841 14.5% XD 750 mL $58.95 Score: 94/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised beef blade roast, BBQ flank steak, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 20765 13.7% M 750 mL $24.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Moss Brothers Cabernet Merlot 2019, Western Australia, Australia: Moss Brothers 2019 Cabernet Merlot is deliciously smooth with ripe dark fruits, cassis, spiced plum, cherry and cedar brush spice aromas and flavours on the palate. Dry, medium-bodied with velvety tannins and good acidity for food, try this well-priced Cab Merlot with grilled lamb lollipops or gourmet burgers from the grill. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: roast pork, veal Porterhouse, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30848 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Georges Duboeuf Domaine Mont Chavy 2020, Morgon, Burgundy, France: Domaine Mont Chavy 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty 100% Gamay Noir bright and flavourful with ripe dark cherry, strawberry, raspberry, pepper spice and smoky notes balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. A fruit-forward Gamay produced by fourth-generation winemakers Franck and Cyrille Chavy along with their father, Henri. The vines are planted in the "Charmes" and "Corcelettes" climates. Lightly chill and enjoy this Morgon with a traditional roast chicken. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled game sausages, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2030 276477 13.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Edge Wines Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Alexander Valley , Sonoma County, California, United States: Edge 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced with grapes sourced from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County and has a splash of Petit Sirah added to the mix. Rich on the nose with aromas of cassis, dark berry, plum, olive, anise, tobacco leaf and mocha flavours balanced with fresh acidity, finishing savoury and long on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet burgers, meaty pasta dishes, hard cheese, steaks, chicken wings, pork. Drink: 2023 - 2027 34223 13.6% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Benziger Merlot 2020, Monterey County, California, United States: Benziger 2020 Merlot is produced with sustainably grown grapes from Monterey County wine region in California. Grapes were selected from varied sites to ensure the right balance of fruit, texture and acidity in the wine. Each parcel was fermented individually at varying temperatures to bring out the best and finest qualities of each. This Merlot is bright with dark cherry, spiced plum, smoky vanilla and savoury herbs vibrant on the palate. Merlot food pairings: roast pork, veal chops from the grill, stuffed flank steak. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30843 14.1% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marynissen Heritage Collection Cabernet Syrah 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen Heritage Collection 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Cabernet Franc and Syrah red wine blend from the Niagara Peninsula wine region, juicy with ripe dark fruit, cracked pepper, smoky vanilla and earthy notes vibrant on the palate. Each varietal was aged separately in neutral French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. Drink or cellar to 2028. Cabernet Syrah food pairings: lamb chops from the grill, gourmet burgers, pork roast. Drink: 2023 - 2028 32882 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2020 is a savoury and juicy red wine blend of 60% Sangiovese with the balance in Cabernet sourced from grower-partners in Chianti Classico and Chianti Rufina. The 2020 vintage was a warm one in Tuscany and Bolgheri and timing became critical in harvesting the Cabernet Sauvignon before grapes became overripe. That said, this vintage is elegant and deliciously fruit-driven with ripe cherry, savoury herbs, red berry and blood orange zest flavours, silky, zesty and long on the palate. Food pairings: prime rib, hearty meat stews, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2027 147876 12.5% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torres Celeste 2019, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Torres Celeste Crianza 2019 is produced from 100% Tempranillo from grapes sourced at 900 metres above sea level. Dry, full bodied, fresh and opulent with ripe dark fruits, dark cherry, plum, black olives, cracked black pepper and toasty oak spice flavours savoury and smooth on the palate. Tannins are rich and fine-grained. Lovely now. Food pairings: grilled steak, pork chops, lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2025 210872 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sogevinus Veedha Red 2019, Douro D.O.P., Portugal Red food pairings: bison burgers, grilled game sausages, roast shoulder of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31197 13% D 750 mL $15.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii 2019 Chianti Classico is produced from 100% Sangiovese sustainably-grown grapes. Fragrant with blackberry, blueberry, earthy, loamy aromas; dry, medium-bodied and vibrant on the palate with tart dark cherry, blueberry, fresh mushroom, nutty and fine herb flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and grippy. Good now, better in 2024. Chianti Classico food pairings: breaded veal cutlets, cobb salad, roast beef, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2024 - 2028 421388 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Voché Reserva 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Manzanos, Voché Reserva 2016 is enticing on the nose with bright cherry, roasted almond nut, sweet toasty oak spice and smoky vanilla flavours generous on the palate. A powerful Rioja red, good now, better in a year or so with some time to mellow and marry. Drink or cellar to 2030. Food pairings: roast pork, venison steaks, grilled game sausages, roast goose. Drink: 2024 - 2031 30203 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Finca Monica Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Finca Monica 2019 Tempranillo is a full-bodied Rioja red wine with dark cherry, red berry, plum, cassis, vanilla and toasty oak spice flavours fresh, generous and supple on the palate. Crianza food pairings: smoked meat, turkey, veal breast stuffed with wild mushrooms, wild mushroom quiche. Drink: 2023 - 2028 574368 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Famille Abeille Fabre, vign.-récolt., Château Mont-Redon 2019 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape is a supple red wine blend produced with sustainably grown Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarèse wine grapes. Fragrant with well-fined aromas of bright red berry fruit, cherry, anise, tobacco leaf, subtle spices, savoury herbs and smoked bacon flavours generous, silky and long on the palate. Just stunning! Drink or hold. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast leg of lamb, sausage cassoulet, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 29721 15.5% XD 750 mL $61.95 Score: 95/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Teliani Valley 2021, Alazani Valley, Kakheti, Georgia Food pairings: oriental duck salad, stir fried duck and lemon and orange zest, mild beef and vegetable curry. Drink: 2023 - 2028 143578 12% M 750 mL $16.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Borgo Scopeto Borgonero 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Borgo Scopeto Borgonero 2018 is a great value Tuscan red at $20. Dry and medium-plus-bodied, the wine is a juicy blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah. Look for bright, red cherry, raspberry, citrus zest, laurel and piney flavours smooth and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy with a grilled Tuscan steak. Food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pasta, pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2024 421396 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Farina Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Farina 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is fragrant with rich plum compote, black currant, dark cherry, anise, baking spice, savoury dried wild herbs and spicy on the palate. The wine is unfiltered and tannins are pleasantly chewy. Drink or hold to 2028. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: roast beef, veal chops in rich red wine and mushroom sauce, saucy ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2028 29817 16% D 750 mL $63.95 Score: 94/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mt. Monster Shiraz 2019, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: From the Limestone Coast, South Australia, Mt. Monster 2019 Shiraz is excellent value at $17. Grapes for this wine are estate grown and sourced from terra rossa soils in the Limestone Coast's Padthaway Valley. The wine is dry, full-bodied and rich with a mouthful of ripe dark cherry, roasted nuts, meaty and spicy flavours juicy on the palate. Enjoy with roast duck or lamb tagine. Shiraz food pairings: roast pheasant, veal chops from the grill, rack of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30710 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Pineraie Cahors Malbec 2020, Southwest A.C., France: Château Pineraie 2020 is a modern style Cahors and great value at $19. Produced from 100% Malbec sourced from 30-year-old vines in Southwest France, the wine is dry, full-bodied and juicy with dark berry, dark cherry, savoury herbs and smoky spices weighty and plushy on the palate. Enjoy with a sausage cassoulet or sirloin steak from the grill. The wine was vinified in stainless- steel tanks and then aged in oak cask for up to 12 months. Malbec food pairings: grilled hanger steak, bison burgers, beef rouladen. Drink: 2023 - 2028 78725 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Miguel Torres Andica Organic Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Itata Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, steaks from the grill, savoury ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25933 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.00 May 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Domaine Queylus Rosé 2021, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Domaine Queylus 2021 is a brilliant Niagara rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This wine says summertime all over it and is just waiting for someone to put it in their picnic basket. Fragrant with fresh strawberry and peachy aromas, elegant and juicy on the palate with bright strawberry, stone fruit, rhubarb, melon and citrus zest flavours tangy on the palate. So good now! Rosé food pairings: fish tacos, baked ham, grilled cheesy sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32902 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Susana Balbo Crios Malbec Rosé 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Susana Balbo, Crios 2022 Malbec rosé is excellent value at $18. Bone-dry and perfumed with ripe strawberry, cherry, pink florals, so zesty and refreshing with a zingy citrus finish on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or with a spring greens salad. Malbec Rosé food pairings: pork tenderloin from the grill, grilled veggie kebabs, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32026 13.6% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dom Brial Le Pot Rosé 2022, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken, mixed seafood grill, cobb salad. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32074 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Masi Rosa Dei Masi Rosé 2022, Trevenezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Masi Rosa Dei Masi 2022 is produced from the Refosco grape in the Appassimento style and a specialty of this producer. Dry, vibrant and vegan-friendly, the wine is produced from sustainably-grown grapes and is concentrated with pink rose petals, ripe red berry fruit, strawberry, cherry and subtle spicy flavours smooth and silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with prawns from the grill or turkey burgers. Rosé food pairings: herbed quiche, salad, pork, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 377267 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chronic Cellars Pink Pedals Rosé 2022, Paso Robles, California, United States: Love the fun label on Chronic Pink Pedals 2022 rosé. The Grenache-based rosé in the bottle is just as fun with fruity fresh melon, strawberry and cherry flavours balanced with juicy acidity. Chill and enjoy it on its own, with friends and veggie kebabs from the grill. Rosé food pairings: crab cakes, grilled salmon steaks, brunch dishes, picnics. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31532 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Le Bijou Sophie Valrose Rosé 2022, Coteaux De Béziers, Languedoc I.G.P., France Rosé food pairings: salads, brunch dishes, smoked salmon Bennies, quiche. Drink: 2023 - 2024 20012 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
JNSQ Rosé Cru 2021, California, United States: Jnsq Cru 2021 rosé is an elegant Grenache-based rosé produced from select blocks from the vineyard. Each block was vinified separately and then blended to create that je ne sais quoi elegance in this beautifully-crafted elegant rosé (as is the bottle it is in). It is summer in a glass, fresh with aromas of peach, red berry fruit, savoury fine herbs and summer-kissed white florals on the nose and palate. Chill and enjoy it with a peach and burrata salad or a Mediterranean couscous. Rosé Cru food pairings: creamy cheeses, brunch dishes, water cress sandwiches, picnics. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31535 12.5% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé 2021, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: From Sacha Lichine, Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel 2021 Rosé is produced from Grenache, Cinsault and Vermentino wine grapes sourced from the Provence wine region. Grapes are hand-harvested, manually sorted, destemmed and then gently crushed with the free run and first-pressed juice partially vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank, as well as 600-litre barrels or demi-muids. Dry, medium-bodied and with the racy acidity of Sancerre, the wine is also rich and elegant with red berry, strawberry, fine herbs, flinty notes and a kiss of white pepper creamy, silky and long on the palate. Rosé food pairings: roast turkey, grilled chicken salad, feta and goat cheese salads. Drink: 2023 - 2024 491027 13.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. May 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Perles Grenache Rosé 2022, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Perles 2022 Grenache Rosé is a dry, medium-bodied, zesty rosé with bright strawberry, dried wild herbs, citrus zest and minerally flavours fresh and elegant on the palate. The pearl necklace engraved on the wine bottle was created by Chantal Thomass, a renowned French lingerie designer. Grenache Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken salads, seafood appetizers, seared tuna. Drink: 2023 - 2024 556209 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2022, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Beal Vineyard 2022 Cabernet Franc rosé is an excellent value Niagara Escarpment rosé at $17. Soft and elegant, it is dry, medium-bodied and vivacious with bright cherry, raspberry, red currant and bell pepper flavours long and silky on the palate. The wine was produced in stainless-steel tank to retain fruit freshness and acidity and is a perfect pairing to grilled veggies, salads, charcuterie and creamy cheeses. Cabernet Rosé food pairings: grilled jumbo prawns with a peach salsa, crab cakes with mango chutney. Drink: 2023 - 2024 177840 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. May 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Maby La Forcadière Tavel Rosé 2022, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine Maby La Forcadière 2022 Tavel Rosé is a juicy, full-bodied Southern Rhône rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache Blanc. Fragrant with floral aromas and juicy with a mouthful of red berry fruit, melon, dried fine herbs and citrus zest flavours plushy on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with turkey burgers or a baked maple smoked ham. Tavel Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, flattened Cornish hen with savoury dressing. Drink: 2023 - 2024 701318 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Erath Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, Oregon, United States: Erath 2021 Pinot Noir rosé is an easy-to-love rosé from Oregon; dry, medium-bodied, this rosé is fresh and bright with red cherry, strawberry, thyme and dried fine herbs with a hint of tropical fruit and soft citrus flavours supple and fresh on the palate. So good now. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: salads toped with Edam and Fontina cheeses, grilled prawns, brunch dishes, cold roast chicken sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 15275 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Famille Perrin Réserve Rosé 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, Reserve 2022 is a great value Côtes Du Rhône rosé at $18. This is a delicious and juicy rosé blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah sourced from the Grand Prébois vineyard with stone, clay and limestone soils on one side of the vineyard with gravel and clay on the other giving the wine nice complexity, elegance with nuanced strawberry, cherry, fine herbs, lemon and orange zest flavours with just a kiss of spice lingering on the palate. Made for summer, chill and enjoy it with seared tuna steaks, herbed quiches or grilled chicken dishes. Rosé food pairings: salads, raw veggies and dip, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2024 719062 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Foris Pinot Noir Rosé of 2022, Rogue Valley, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States Pinot Noir Rosé Of food pairings: salads, grilled chicken breasts, veggies and dip. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31530 13.9% XD 750 mL $20.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Confidencial Rosé 2022, Lisboa, Portugal Rosé food pairings: brunch dishes, chicken salads, salmon steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2024 19846 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marynissen Estates Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen Estates 2021 is an excellent value Niagara Peninsula wine region rosé for $17. A blend of 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Riesling, 20% Pinot Gris, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Muscat fresh and fragrant with ripe strawberry, cherry, red berry, tropical fruit flavours silky-smooth, mouth filling and mouth-watering. Each varietal was fermented separately in making this saignée-method rosé. Chill and enjoy it with fish tacos or calamari. Rosé food pairings: salads, chicken tacos, charcuterie. Drink: 2023 - 2024 16454 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hampton Water Rosé 2022, Languedoc A.P., France: Produced by Gérard Bertrand in partnership with Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse, Hampton Water 2022 rosé is a juicy, medium-bodied rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Fresh with ripe strawberry, soft citrus, dried fine herbs and subtle spicy flavours on the palate with just a hint of oak, chill and enjoy with smoked salmon Bennies or herbed quiches. Rosé food pairings: grilled vegetable kebabs, crab cakes, seafood shepherd's pie. Drink: 2023 - 2024 667337 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Izadi Larrosa Garnacha Rosé 2022, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Izadi Larrosa 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied and vibrant Old Vines Garnacha rosé from the Rioja wine region. A tasty and elegant 100% Garnacha rosé produced from high-elevation, 50-year-old vines, it is fragrant with pink florals, red berry, strawberry, citrus zest and dried fine herbs with brilliant acidity on the palate. Garnacha Rosé food pairings: grilled lamb lollipops, grilled salmon steak, grilled pork. Drink: 2023 - 2024 490961 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
West + Wilder Rosé, California, United States: What could be more convenient than rosé in a three-pack can brought to you by West + Wilder? What a great idea. The rosé in the can is Pinot Noir-based with Carignan and Zinfandel added to the mix. Tasty with bright cherry, strawberry, melon and fine herb flavours finishing with a kiss of spice on the palate, it is perfect for chicken kebabs and salmon burgers around the campfire. In addition, sales from this wine help support onepercentfortheplanet.org in their work to preserve "wild, public spaces that all of us can enjoy." Rosé food pairings: salads toped with Edam and Fontina cheeses, grilled prawns, creamy cheeses, brunch dishes, herb and veggie flatbreads, cold roast chicken sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 19649 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crew Red Sky at Night Rosé 2022, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: salads, fish tacos, baked ham. Drink: 2023 - 2024 649863 13.5% MD 750 mL $17.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Louis Pommery Rosé Sparkling, California, United States: Louis Pommery is a traditional method California sparkling rosé blend of 76% Chardonnay and 26% Pinot Noir. This is a dry and elegant bubble with bright red apple, raspberry, citrusy and fresh pastry flavours delivered on a delicate, persistent mousse with a long finish on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pair with salmon steaks en papillote. Rosé Sparkling food pairings: fish and chips, fried chicken, seafood canapes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31540 12.5% D 750 mL $41.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Brilla Extra Dry Rosé Prosecco 2021, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From Botter, Brilla! 2021 rosé Prosecco is pretty ballerina pink in the glass; elegant and brilliant on the palate with a lively, persistent mousse of ripe cherry, red berry and citrus zest flavours. Chill and enjoy on its own or with crudites and dip. Rosé Prosecco food pairings: fish tacos, seafood canapes, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 21040 11% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Invivo & Co., Graham Norton 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent value Marlborough SB for $20. Rich and fruity on the nose with ripe kiwi, apricot, gooseberry, grassy notes and lemon zest flavours savoury and fresh on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes or hold to 2025. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled shellfish dishes, herbed goat cheese quiche, herbed flatbreads with cream cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2025 560284 11.8% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Riesling 2020, Alsace A.C., France: Pierre Sparr Grande Reserve 2020 Riesling is intense and complex with layers of mango, elderflower, Christmas cake spice, soft citrus zest and minerally flavours on the palate. Produced in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank. So good and juicy now. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Concours International de Lyon. Enjoy with smoked fish or Kassler chops and Sauerkraut. Riesling food pairings: smoked white fish on baguette, seafood Alfredo, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2025 959361 12.2% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pomelado Orange Wine 2021, Castilla Y León, Spain: From Dominio de Punctum, Castilla Y León Pomelado 2021 is a vegan-friendly orange wine produced from estate-grown, organic Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The wine is produced employing an ancient process of grape skin contact during fermentation for up to 14 days. This imparts greater flavour, colour and texture to white wines. The wine is fresh on the nose with apricot, orange, dried white-fleshed stone fruit and tropical fruit aromas and flavours elegant on the on the palate. Very tasty and unique and I just love the retro label ;) Orange Wine food pairings: sushi, grilled salmon dishes, lemon and herbed chicken breasts from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2024 12119 13.2% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stina Cuvée White 2021, Central And South Dalmatia P.D.O., Croatia: From the Central and South Dalmatia wine region, Stina 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied and fragrant white wine blend of 70% Pošip, 20% Vugava and 10% Chardonnay from Croatia. Fragrant and floral with ripe peach, citrus, grassy flavours zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy with calamari or grilled prawns. Cuvée White food pairings: chicken Alfredo, steamed mussels, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32035 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wairarapa , North Island, New Zealand: From Wairarapa , North Island, Paddy Borthwick 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with fresh herbs, apple, pear, nectarine, gooseberry and dried pineapple aromas and flavours fresh and succulent on the palate with a wet stone minerally finish. So much to love here. Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes or spring greens. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: steamed fresh shrimp, sautéed scallops with a squeeze of lemon juice, crab cakes, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2025 361220 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris 2021, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, Joseph Cattin 2021 Pinot Gris is fragrant with ginger, nutmeg spice, ripe stone fruit, apricot and citrus zest flavours, smoky and spicy on the finish. Nicely done and excellent value at $16. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours Général Paris. Chill and enjoy it with farmer's pork chops from the grill. Pinot Gris food pairings: sweet red Thai curry, orange and spice chicken from the grill, rich cheese, seafood, light pastas. Drink: 2023 - 2024 196956 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rocca delle Macìe Campo Maccione Vermentino 2021, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Rocca delle Macìe Campo Maccione 2021 Vermentino is produced with sustainably grown grapes from the Maremma, Tuscany wine region. Fragrant with lime zest, flinty mineral notes, with fresh pear, lemon-lime zest and minerally flavours textured and vibrant on the palate. An excellent value Vermentino at $17. Vermentino food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, salads, vegetable and herbed quiches, brunch dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30120 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Arboleda Chardonnay 2021, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2021 is an excellent value dry, fresh and medium-plus-bodied Chardonnay at $20. Look for crisp green apple, stone fruit, tropical and leesy mineral flavours elegant and creamy on the palate. Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, this is a great value, single vineyard Chardonnay with grapes sourced from the winery's Chilhué vineyard in Quillota, 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean in the Aconcagua Costa wine region. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried halibut steaks in lemon butter. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork chops, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 606772 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pitars Braida Santa Cecilia Sauvignon 2020, Friuli D.O.C., Italy Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lemon sole, pork tenderloin, seafood Alfredo. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30119 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Novellum Chardonnay 2021, France: Domaine Lafage Novellum 2021 Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay and is amazing value at $19. A portion of the wine (30%) was aged in French oak barrels with the balance aged on Viognier lees. This little treasure is dry, full-bodied and generous with ripe peach, apple, tropical fruit, lemon meringue, subtle oak spice and minerally flavours rich, rounded and fresh on the palate. Chardonnay food pairings: veal cutlets with white wine sauce, seafood linguine, spring salads topped with grilled shrimp or chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 390781 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lanzado Organic Orange Wine 2021, La Mancha, Spain Orange Wine food pairings: grilled eggplant, Tahini and veggies, roast duck breasts in an orange sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30344 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Pierre Riffault Domaine du Carroir Perrin 2020, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Pierre Riffault 2020 Sancerre is a delicate, floral and citrus fruity Sauvignon Blanc fresh with white florals, lemon-lime and grapefruit aromas and flavours mouth-watering and silky on the palate. So refreshing! Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried trout in lemon butter. Food pairings: grilled shrimp, turkey tournedos from the grill, seafood ceviche. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30136 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Joel Gott Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2021, California, United States: Joel Gott 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and citrusy on the nose with lemon-lime zest and minerally aromas. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, smooth and silky on the palate with lemon-lime zest, melon, lemongrass flavours finishing on a mineral note. At its best now. Chill and enjoy it with a green salad topped with some herbed goat cheese. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: tuna burgers, fish tacos, green salads topped with grilled shrimp. Drink: 2022 - 2024 191593 13.9% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Boussard Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.P., France: Domaine Boussard 2020 Chablis is produced from Chardonnay sourced from a vineyard with 18-year-old vines planted in Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils rich in marine fossils. A classic Chablis, fragrant with white summer florals, apple, pear, lime, white grapefruit zest and briny mineral flavours. Enticingly mouth-watering, chill and enjoy it with shellfish dishes or a salad Niçoise. Chablis food pairings: oysters on the half shell, smoked trout, goat cheese and roasted asparagus galette. Drink: 2023 - 2026 29709 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Tariquet Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Côtes De Gascogne, Midi I.G.P., France: From the Côtes De Gascogne, Midi wine region, Domaine Tariquet 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is produced by the Famille Grassa, prop.-récolt. This is an amazing value SB at $16, vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes from 20-plus-year-old vines. Dry, medium-bodied and zesty with spring florals, bright apple, pear, Meyer lemon, fine herbs and flinty mineral flavours racy an intense on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with oysters on the half shell or grilled calamari. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh fish dishes, roast lemon chicken, veal scaloppini. Drink: 2023 - 2025 484139 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Versato Pinot Grigio 2022, Alto Adige Südtirol D.O.C., Italy: From the Alto Adige Südtirol wine region, Versato 2022 Pinot Grigio is sourced from vines grown in clay and limestone soils on the hillsides and valley floor around the Adige River. Fresh and enticing on the nose with fresh-cut pear, apple, citrus zest and briny mineral flavours deliciously mouth-watering on the palate, chill and enjoy it with seafood and creamy pasta dishes. The wine was made in stainless-steel tank and rested four months on its lees prior to bottling. Pinot Grigio food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, grilled lemon herbed chicken breasts, fish tacos. Drink: 2023 - 2024 631648 13.8% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tasca D'almerita Regaleali 2021, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Tasca D'almerita Regaleali 2021 is a zesty white wine blend of 39% Insolia, 33% Grecanico 19% Catarratto and 9% Chardonnay from the Sicily wine region. Fresh on the nose with ripe peach, citrus notes and just as juicy on the palate with ripe peach, melon, lemon-lime zest and minerally notes. An excellent value bianco at $17. Food pairings: herbed quiches, pasta with grilled vegetables, herb and lemon mustard chicken breasts from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2025 531780 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casa-Dea Estates Winery Late Harvest Pinot Grigio 2021, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Prince Edward County wine region in Ontario, Casa-Dea 2021 is a medium-dry, Late Harvest Pinot Grigio, rich with summer-kissed white florals, orange compote, honeyed apricot and tropical fruit notes rich and vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with savoury mature cheeses or sweeter fare like a lemon custard tarte. Pinot Grigio food pairings: fish tacos, chicken salads, pasta Primavera. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32884 11.5% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. May 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cape Point Vineyards Noordhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Cape Town W.O., South Africa: From the Cape Town wine region in South Africa, Cape Point Vineyards Noordhoek 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied and intense Sauvignon Blanc with an added splash of Semillon. Fresh with green plum, peach, grassy, citrusy and mineral notes vibrant and creamy on the palate. A portion of the wine (14%) was barrel fermented and the wine rested on its lees for six months. Chill and enjoy it with prawns from the grill or cellar to 2028. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: steamed shellfish dishes, oysters on the half shell, salads, grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2026 31123 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart