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Ferraton Père & Fils La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage 2020, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.P., France: From Ferraton Père & Fils, La Matinière 2020 is a silky and savoury Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Syrah; dry, medium-bodied and elegant with blueberry, mulberry, dark cherry, cracked black pepper and with nuances of savoury herb flavours silky, fresh and rounded on the palate. Drink or hold. La Matinière translates to “early bird” and is in reference to winemaker Michel Ferraton's wife, Colette Ferraton. Food pairings: grilled skirt steak, lamb roast, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2028 127712 13% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Neyers Vineyards Sage Canyon Red 2020, California, United States: Neyers Sage Canyon 2020 is an intense and medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Old Vines Carignan (55%) sourced from 140-year-old vines and Old Vines Mourvèdre (30%) from 120-year-old vines with the balance in Grenache. The wine is soft and juicy with ripe red berry fruit, plum, dark cherry, meaty and savoury herb flavours spicy on the palate. Pour with roast chicken. Red food pairings: rack of lamb, roast beef dinner, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30845 14% XD 750 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchand-Tawse Côte de Nuits-Villages 2020, Côte De Nuits, Burgundy A.C., France: From Pascal Marchand, Marchand-Tawse 2020 Côte De Nuits Villages is produced from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Les Clous and Essarts in Comblanchien. A portion of the grapes (40%) were whole-cluster pressed and the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and savoury with ripe raspberry compote, red berry, dark cherry with just a kiss of spice and finishing long on the palate. Beautifully balanced and elegant, drink or cellar to 2028. Food pairings: duck confit, roast chicken, grilled lamb ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2030 440263 13% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

7 Cellars Elway's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Elway's Reserve 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied Napa Valley Cab with grapes sourced mostly from Hunter Ranch Vineyard in the Oak Knoll wine region. Deep, dark, intense and rich with blackberry, cassis, anise and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours smooth and long on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib from the grill, roast turkey, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30701 13.8% D 750 mL $79.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Springs Road Shiraz 2017, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia: From Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Springs Road 2017 Shiraz is a steely, zesty and full-bodied red with brambleberry, cracked pepper, savoury herbs and stony mineral flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Enjoy now with a roast shoulder of lamb. Shiraz food pairings: garlic and rosemary rubbed roast leg of lamb, bison burgers, roast goose. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30753 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Las Veletas Almaule 2021, Maule Valley, Chile: From the Maule Valley, Las Veletas Almaule 2021 is produced from 100% País. Fresh with aromas of rose petals, blue fruit, red berry, savoury herbs, supple and silky with velvety tannins. So easy to love! Food pairings: farmer's pork chops from the grill, tourtiere, turkey burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30211 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: Gott 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fruit bomb of dark plum, dark berry, cassis, smoky vanilla and subtle notes of toasted oak spice flavours fresh and juicy on the palate. Absolutely lovely now and drink to 2026. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: steaks, ribs from the grill, roast beef dinner. Drink: 2023 - 2026 32468 14.5% D 750 mL $97.95 Score: 92/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taken Red 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: Taken 2019 is a dry, full-bodied Napa Valley red wine blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Zinfandel, 17% Merlot with the balance in Malbec and Pinot Noir. The wine is vibrant and plushy with blackberry, dark cherry, ripe plum, red berry, baking spice, dried herbs and black olive flavours lingering on the palate. Pour this one with prime rib from the grill. Red food pairings: burgers, ribs, pork chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30844 14.5% D 750 mL $64.95 Score: 92/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Saturno Reserva 2019, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Saturno Reserva 2019 is a great value red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah at $22. Dry, full-bodied and juicy with dark berry, mulberry, dried herbs and cracked pepper flavours savoury and long on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly chewy. Drink or hold to 2028. Pour with a crown roast of pork. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, pheasant, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31191 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. June 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Haywire Winery Pinot Noir 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Haywire 2020 Pinot Noir is silky, smooth and so elegant. Fresh with bright cherry, red berry fruit and dried fine herb aromas and flavours vibrant, silky and lingering on the palate. Refined and sophisticated! The Pinot Noir grapes for this vintage were sourced from Kelowna, Naramata, Summerland and Oliver wine regions in British Columbia. Fermentation was in concrete tanks and large neutral oak casks and the wine was aged on its lees for 10 months prior to being bottled unfiltered and unfined. Produced by winemaker, Matt Dumayne. Pinot Noir food pairings: wild mushroom risotto, veal scallopini, lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30571 12% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alpamanta Breva Blend 2021, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza wine region, Alpamanta Breva 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of sustainably grown Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. Unoaked and fresh on the nose with pink florals, wild berry, blackberry, ripe raspberry and plummy flavours spicy and juicy on the palate. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. The wine spent 10 months on its skins in amphoras and concrete eggs. Drink or hold. Blend food pairings: grilled meats, venison ragu, lamb tagine. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31978 13.5% D 750 mL $41.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave di Prun Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Cave di Prun Riserva 2012 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is a delicious, silky-smooth cherry-chocolatey flavoured Amarone with baking spices, savoury herbs, dried fruit and chalky mineral notes throughout. So good now, but can easily cellar to 2030. Tannins are velvety and lingering. Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: dark chocolate, rich meaty lasagne, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2030 499889 15.5% D 750 mL $65.95 Score: 92/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ktima Gerovassiliou Red 2020, Epanomi, Macedonia P.G.I., Greece: From the Macedonia wine region, Ktima Gerovassiliou 2020 is an intense and lively red wine blend of Syrah, Merlot, and the ancient indigenous grape Limnio. Look for rich dark plum, cherry, herbal and spicy aromas and flavours on this dry and vibrant red from Epanomi. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tank and aged for one year in French oak barrels. Pour with lamb kebabs or souvlaki. Red food pairings: lamb ragu, slow-braised beef brisket, pork chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 32378 14.5% D 750 mL $37.95 Score: 89/100. June 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greystone Nor'wester Pinot Noir 2020, Waipara, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand: From the Waipara, North Canterbury, South Island wine region, Greystone Nor'wester 2020 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied, smoky, earthy and fragrant PN with blue florals, earthy mushroom, intense cherry and savoury sous bois, smoked meat flavours with a kiss of spice on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Pinot Noir food pairings: wild mushroom risotto, veal cutlets, lamb and veggie kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30152 13% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Col d'Orcia Olmaia Sant'Antimo Cabernet 2015, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Olmaia Col D'orcia Sant'antimo 2015 is a savoury, polished Cabernet Sauvignon and absolutely hedonistic with blackberry compote, anise, mint, black olive and stoney mineral flavours mouth filling and rich on the palate. Tannins are firm. Good now, better in 2025 when tannins have some mellowing out time, or cellar to 2033. Cabernet food pairings: well-marbled steaks from the grill, roast beef, roast duck, game stews. Drink: 2025 - 2033 16668 14% XD 750 mL $63.95 Score: 94/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hispano Suizas Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera 2018, Valencia D.O.P., Spain: Finca Casilla Herrera 2018 is a bright and zesty blend of the local Bobal from the Valencia wine region with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Fresh with bright red berry, plum, cherry, herbal and white pepper flavours, dry medium-bodied, zesty and lingering on the palate with a minerally finish. Very nicely done. Enjoy with grilled game sausages or roast chicken. Food pairings: cheesy pizza, roast chicken, roast leg of pork. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30208 14% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Camensac 2000, Haut Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Haut Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château De Camensac 2002 is the fifth cru of this mature, full-bodied cru classé produced from equal amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Look for earthy violets, blackberry and savoury dried herb flavours on the palate. Food pairings: filet mignon, pork tenderloin, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2028 725465 13% XD 750 mL $158.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin L'argnée 2020, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Famille Perrin L'argnée 2020 is produced from Old Vines Grenache and Syrah sourced from vines over 100 years of age. Fruity and rich on the nose and palate with ripe blueberry, wild red berries, nutmeg and cracked pepper spice the wine is a dry, full-bodied red from the GIgondas. Tannins are ripe and velvety. So good now or cellar to 2030. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, pork tenderloin, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2035 14985 14% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 97/100. June 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Librandi Megonio 2020, Calabria I.G.T., Italy: From the Calabria wine region, Librandi Megonio 2020 is produced from Magliocco grapes, an ancient Calabrian variety grown in the clay and calcareous soils of the Rosaneti estate. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tanks with a maceration of 15 days. It was aged in French Allier barriques for 12 months and six months in bottle prior to its release. Look for bright cherry, plum, dark berry, smoky, leather and mushroom aromas and flavours on this vibrant red. Drink or hold. Food pairings: smoked meats, hard cheeses, grilled hanger steak. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30117 15% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Diemersdal Reserve Pinotage 2021, Durbanville D.O., South Africa: Diemersdal Reserve 2021 Pinotage is a dry, full-bodied, rich and intense red from the Durbanville wine region in South Africa. Elegant with bright red berry, cherry, plum, anise and well-integrated oak spice flavours juicy and fresh on the palate. Tannins are polished and the wine comes in at 15% abv, so serve it with an equally juicy steak from the grill. Pinotage food pairings: venison ragu, tourtiere, meat pies, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 31124 15% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2022, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: From the Côtes De Provence, Provence wine region, Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel 2022 (3000ml) is the perfect size for a patio party or large family gathering of this elegant, juicy and vibrant rosé from Sacha Alexis Lichine. Produced from mostly Grenache with 20% in Cinsault and Syrah, it is fresh with dried wild florals, strawberry, soft citrus, spice and minerally flavours creamy and zesty on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from 12-year-old vines planted in clay and gravel soils. Chill and enjoy it with grilled salmon dishes and salads. Rosé food pairings: grilled duck breasts with cherry, coulis, chicken, sautéed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2024 10145 13.5% XD 3000 mL $205.95 Score: 92/100. June 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2022, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: From the Côtes De Provence, Provence wine region, Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel 2022 (1500ml) is the perfect size for a patio party with this elegant, juicy and vibrant rosé from Sacha Alexis Lichine. Produced from mostly Grenache with 20% in Cinsault and Syrah, it is fresh with dried wild florals, strawberry, soft citrus, spice and minerally flavours creamy and zesty on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from 12-year-old vines planted in clay and gravel soils. Chill and enjoy it with grilled salmon dishes and salads. Rosé food pairings: creamy cheeses, baked maple ham, charcuterie, seafood canapes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 491019 23.5% XD 1500 mL $71.95 Score: 92/100. June 2023. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Tarlant Cuvée Louis Brut Nature Champagne 2004, Champagne A.C., France: Tarlant Cuvée Louis 2004 Grand Vintage Champagne is a stunner. Produced from equal amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a single vineyard Les Crayons site of Oeuilly. So elegant with a fine and persistent mousse of candied citrus, dried stone fruit, nutty, savoury and spicy flavours with a long vibrant finish. Drink or hold. Champagne food pairings: seafood canapes, fish and chips, fried chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2024 293811 12% XD 750 mL $179.95 Score: 96/100. June 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Ken Forrester Sparklehorse 2019 Sparkling Chenin Blanc is made in the traditional method as in the production of champagne. This Cap Classique bubble is fresh and flavoursome with crisp, crunchy green apple, plum, ginger and pepper spice flavours elegant and zesty with a persistent and fresh mousse. This sparkler is dry, medium-bodied and received a dosage of seven grams for its second fermentation in bottle. Sparkling Chenin Blanc food pairings: smoked whitefish on crackers, roast chicken, grilled shellfish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32030 12% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. June 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Cave de Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac 2020, Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun, Southwest A.C., France: From Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun, Cave de Roquebrun Les Fiefs D'aupenac 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied sensuous and mouth-filling white wine blend of 70% Roussanne and 30% Grenache Blanc. Vibrant on the palate with fresh ripe pear, apricot with a hint of red berry and subtle toasty spice with a long finish. Very nicely done and great value at $20. Food pairings: grilled shrimp, salads, chicken burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2024 26572 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. June 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Castello Banfi Fontanelle 2019 Chardonnay is a rich, buttery and silky Chard from the Tuscany wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and generous on the palate with ripe apple, pear, toasted almond nut, buttery and elegant with a clean, vibrant finish. Chardonnay food pairings: buttered lobster rolls, seafood salads, pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 330449 12.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Druk My Niet C68 Chenin Blanc 2021, Paarl W.O., South Africa: From the Paarl wine region, Druk My Niet C68 2021 Chenin Blanc is produced from old vines Chenin sourced from two blocks planted in the vineyard in 1962 and 1968. This dry, smooth and silky barrel-fermented Chenin is rich and concentrated with ripe peaches, dried pear, quince, tropical fruits, soft citrus zest and baked pastry flavours, finishing creamy and long on the palate with bright acidity. Chill and enjoy with seafood and grilled chicken dishes. Chenin Blanc food pairings: roast pork, poached Grouper with peach salsa, ceviche. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30133 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duca di Saragnano Vecciano Toscana Bianco 2021, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Duca di Saragnano Vecciano 2021 is a smooth and silky blend of Trebianno, Chardonnay and Malvasia; dry, medium-bodied and opulent with ripe tropical fruits, apricot, peach, lime zest and a kiss of white pepper spice vibrant and long on the palate. Drinking beautifully now. Chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken and seafood Alfredo dishes. Food pairings: pasta primavera, chicken Alfredo, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2026 23042 12.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lavradores de Feitoria Três Bagos Reserva White 2021, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From Lavradores de Feitoria, Três Bagos Reserva 2021 is a vibrant, dry, medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc from the Douro wine region. Most of the grapes (80%) were vinified and directly pressed into stainless-steel vats with a temperature-controlled fermentation at 15C with the balance of the wine aged in new French oak barrels for up to five months. Fragrant and fresh on the nose with ripe apricot, asparagus, lemongrass, dried pineapple, passionfruit flavours, flinty and spicy with a long creamy finish. Very nice now. Drink to 2025. White food pairings: herbed chicken dishes, quiche, brunch dishes, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31185 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. June 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon 2021, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Jean-Maurice Raffault 2021 is a cool-fermented, dry and zesty Chenin from the Loire wine region. Produced from organically-grown grapes sourced from vines in chalky, limestone and clay soils. Beautifully fragrant with white florals, honeyed pear, quince, citrusy and spicy on the palate with a long, zesty mineral finish. Excellent now. Drink or hold. Chinon food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pheasant, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2026 29707 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Winzer Krems Ried Kremser Wachtberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2021, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: From the Kremstal wine region, Winzer Krems Ried Kremser Wachtberg Reserve 2021 Grüner Veltliner is fragrant with fine herbs, orange blossom, white pepper and citrusy flavours mouth-wateringly bright and elegant on the palate. So good now, chill and enjoy it with a creamy brie and chevre, or a scallop ceviche. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: seafood dishes, smoked salmon on baguette, herbed quiches, brunch dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 15704 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Salomon Undhof Gelber Wildrosen Traminer 2019, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: Salomon Undhof Gelber Wildrosen 2019 Traminer is fragrant and fresh with white florals, citrus zest and savoury on the palate with a crisp, minerally finish. Chill and enjoy it with sushi and ceviche dishes. Traminer food pairings: sushi, grilled prawns, seared sweet chili tuna steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2045 30933 13.5% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 95/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alta-Yarí Gran Torrontés 2021, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Gualtallary, Uco Valley wine region, Alta-Yarí Gran 2021 is a terrific Torrontés. This is the third vintage from Alta-Yarí with grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards at 1500 metres in Gualtallary. Fresh with racy acidity and bone-dry on the palate with grapefruit zest, fine herbs and grapey flavours. Drink or hold. Torrontés food pairings: fresh greens salad, fish tacos, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2026 31667 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 94/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Melon De Bourgogne 2021, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Casa Dea 2021 is a beautiful, juicy and dry Melon de Bourgogne from Prince Edward County wine region in Ontario. Look for fresh green apple, mineral, melon and yellow plum aromas and flavours with a zesty soft citrus and key lime finish long and elegant on the palate. Absolutely delish. Chill and enjoy it with fresh shucked oysters. Drink or hold. Melon De Bourgogne food pairings: roast chicken, oysters on the half-shell, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33157 13% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. June 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ernest Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: From the Sonoma Coast wine region, Ernest 2021 Chardonnay is fragrant and fruity with fresh-cut pear, lime zest and briny mineral flavours, dry, medium-bodied and savoury on the palate. Very much like Chablis! Chill and enjoy with oysters on the half shell or cellar to 2030. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled seafood dishes, oyster poor boy sammies, grilled halibut steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2028 32495 12% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. June 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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