Argentina
Achaval-Ferrer Quimera 2019, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2023 - 2026 24752 14% D 750 mL $53.00 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Penny's Hill Estate Skeleton Key Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale wine region, Penny's Hill Estate Skeleton Key 2019 Shiraz is dry, full-bodied, juicy and rich with earthy violets, brambleberry jam, dark chocolate and toasty oak spice flavours concentrated, mouth filling and long on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Simply gorgeous. Drink or cellar to 2035. Shiraz food pairings: roast beef, partridge, venison steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2035 16031 14.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 94/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Charles Baker Picone Vineyard Riesling 2020, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Charles Baker Picone Vineyard 2020 Riesling is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula wine region. Vinemount Ridge's Picone Vineyard vines are now over 45 years of age. This wine is a consistent crowd pleaser and is elegant and vibrant on the palate with ripe green apple, lime zest, white pepper flavours and minerally notes. Chill and enjoy it with slow-roasted pork belly. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver paté. Drink: 2023 - 2030 241182 10.5% M 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Puddicombe 1797 Merlot 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: chops from the grill, veal cutlets, saucy ribs. Drink: 2023 - 2028 33549 13% D 750 mL $25.95 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kew Vineyards Fumé Blanc 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Fumé Blanc food pairings: seafood, grilled chicken breasts, grilled prawns. Drink: 2023 - 2025 415604 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Outer Limits Cgm 2021 is a bright and juicy, full-bodied red wine blend of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from vines grown in the granitic soils of Marchigüe on the western side of the Colchagua Valley. Fragrant and concentrated with bright cherry, red berry, cocoa, fine herbs and sweet toasty oak spice flavours that linger on the palate. Tannins are structured and pleasantly grippy. Pour with roast chicken. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled rib steak, fricassee rabbit, baked quail stuffed with wild mushrooms. Drink: 2023 - 2028 541136 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Copa País 2019, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: From the Itata Valley wine region, Copa 2019 Pais is an earthy, dry and rustic red, savoury with dried wild herbs and dark fruit flavours. Made to have with sausages and game burgers from the grill. The wine was aged up to 18 months in oak barrel and the Pais grapes for this vintage were sourced from vineyards that are over 120 years old in the San Ignacio de Palomares zone in Ránquil. País food pairings: roast chicken, veal chops, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 31000 13% XD 750 mL $26.90 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chilensis Garnacha 2018, Maule Valley, Chile: Chilensis 2018 Garnacha is produced from sustainably grown grapes from a single block in the vineyard. Dry, medium-bodied and balanced with fresh acidity, look for bright red berry fruit, cherry, dried fine herbs, vanilla and baking spice flavours zesty and lingering on the palate. Tannins are chalky. Garnacha food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, veal cutlets, baked meat stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28592 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret Fourchaume Chablis 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: From Domaine Yvon & Laurent Vocoret, Fourchaume Premier Cru 2021 Chablis is rich and concentrated with green apple crunch, pear, white pepper spice, citrus zest and flinty mineral notes elegant and refined on the palate. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with a spicy and long finish. Produced from grapes sourced from 40-year-old vines. Drink or hold to 2030. Chablis food pairings: seafood hotpot, pan-fried lemon sole, oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2023 - 2030 22776 13.3% XD 750 mL $52.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Poulet & Fils Tradition Clairette De Die Sparkling, Rhône A.P., France: From Domaine Poulet & Fils, Tradition Clairette De Die is produced in the Méthode dioise ancestrale from hand-harvested grapes and is a blend of 75% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and 25% Clairette Blanche. The wine is fresh, fruity and a pretty pale yellow in the glass with aromas of apple/pear compote, floral, nutty and citrus flavours sweet and vibrant on a fine mousse. Chill and enjoy it as an aperitif or with an apple tarte. Lovely at 7% abv. Awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours International de Lyon. Clairette De Die Sparkling food pairings: fresh fruit cup, lemon custard pie, almond biscotti. Drink: 2023 - 2025 460758 8% S 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert et Marcel De Chanceny Brut Crémant De Loire, Loire A.O.C., France: Love traditional method brut Crémant de Loire, produced by Cave Robert & Marcel. Vibrant and concentrated with a persistent mousse of ripe yellow apple, red berry, lemon zest, toast and smoky, mineral flavours creamy and lingering on the palate. The cuvée blend for this yummy sparkler is 64% Chenin Blanc, 21% Chardonnay and 15% Cabernet Franc. Crémant De Loire food pairings: seafood, shrimp tempura, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2025 515262 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Grand Village 2021, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Grand Village 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc with the balance in Sémillon. Grapes were hand-harvested and a portion of the wine (50%) produced in stainless-steel tanks with 30% in second use French oak barrels and the balance in new French oak barrels. The final blend spent eight months in oak barrels. Elegant and complex with green apple, ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, lemon zest and minerally, wet stone notes matched with brilliant acidity and finishes long. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2030. The Guinaudeau family have been growing grapes at Grand Village since the 17th century. Food pairings: pan-fried halibut, grilled chicken, seafood chowders, grilled halibut steaks. Drink: 2024 - 2030 25084 14% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand An 873 Syrah Carignan 2019, Minervois, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand An 873 2019 is an amazing value Syrah and Carignan red wine blend at $20. From Minervois, Languedoc wine region, this spicy red is dry, medium-plus-bodied, savoury and plushy on the palate with crushed raspberry, bright red cherry, cracked pepper, meaty, smoky and mochanilla flavours fresh and long on the palate. Tannins are ripe and velvety. Enjoy with smoked meats. Syrah Carignan food pairings: meat stews, beef, pasta, tourtière. Drink: 2023 - 2028 952804 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Deyrem Valentin 2016, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Deyrem Valentin Cru Bourgeois 2016 is a dry, full-bodied, rich and smoky red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Look for blackberry, black currant, smoky and spicy flavours on the palate. Tannins are textured and fine. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2035. The estate is to the north of Margaux and is owned by the Sorge family and run by Christelle Sorge. Food pairings: roast beef, partridge, venison steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2032 29995 14% XD 750 mL $60.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos de l'oratoire 2014, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: Clos de l'oratoire Grand Cru 2014 is a dry, full-bodied and powerful red wine blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc sourced from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux wine region. Lovely, complex and intense, look for dark plum, blackberry, cocoa, savoury herbs, meaty and menthol flavours, smoky and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold to 2028. Enjoy with a prime rib roast and all the trimmings. Food pairings: fricassee rabbit, beef filet mignon, veal chops in a rich mushroom sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2028 432450 13% D 750 mL $86.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Wegeler Bernkasteler Trocken Riesling 2021, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: From the Mosel wine region, Wegeler Bernkasteler 2021 Riesling is dry and elegant with fresh pear, fine herbs and citrusy flavours mouth filling and bright with balanced acidity. Finishes long on a minerally and slate note. Produced from a cuvee of wine grapes sourced from Badstube sites. Drink or hold. Riesling food pairings: smoked salmon quiche, cheese fondue, grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2033 32139 11% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domdechant Werner Hochheimer Kirchenstück Trocken Riesling 2019, Rheingau, Erste Lage V.D.P., Germany: From the Rheingau wine region, Domdechant Werner Hochheimer Kirchenstück 2019 Riesling is dry, medium-bodied and concentrated with bright green apple, white florals, citrus and grapefruit zest aromas and flavours all balanced with steely acidity. Drink or hold to 2030. Riesling food pairings: grilled shrimp, scallops, grilled chicken, mild vegetable curry. Drink: 2023 - 2030 32155 13% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greece
Lantides Abyss Assyrtiko 2020, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: From the Peloponnese wine region, Lantides Abyss 2020 Assyrtiko is fragrant with ripe yellow apple, peach and tropical fruit notes and is lush, creamy and rounded on the palate with ripe yellow apple, stone fruit, mango, sagey herbs wrapped up in bright acidity and finishing long and spicy on a mineral note. Outstanding quality and complex, but so easy to enjoy. Assyrtiko food pairings: shellfish, salads topped with feta cheese, grilled fish and capers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33161 14% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hungary
Puklus Pincészet Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2013, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary: A heavenly dessert on its own or pair this luscious honeyed apricot and marmalade flavoured Aszú with foie gras. Excellent! Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos food pairings: biscotti, angel cake, foie gras, blue-veined cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2025 47209 12% S 500 mL $38.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Le Vigne Di Zamó Refosco 2018, Collio Orientali, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: From the Collio Orientali, Friuli wine region, Le Vigne Di Zamó 2018 Refosco is a refreshing, medium-bodied red with dark berry, red currant flavours and spicy notes fresh on the palate. Enjoy it with charcuterie or poultry dishes. Refosco food pairings: meat lasagne, meat-lover's pizza, roast pork. Drink: 2023 - 2024 105882 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 89/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Broccardo Bricco San Pietro Barolo 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Broccardo Bricco San Pietro Riserva 2016 Barolo is silky on the palate with ripe dark fruits, dark berry, rose petal, orange zest and anise spice flavours. The Nebbiolo grapes for this vintage were sourced from a vineyard in the Monforte d'Alba sub-zone, know for its elegant and refined Barolos. Drink or cellar to 2038. Barolo food pairings: prime rib roast, venison ragu, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2038 31413 14.5% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vette Di San Leonardo Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: From the Alto Adige Trentino wine region, Vette Di San Leonardo 2021 Vigneti Delle Dolomiti, Sauvignon Blanc is so pretty on the nose with pink grapefruit, spring florals, green herb and tropical fruit aromas and flavours on the palate. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and balanced with mouth-watering, food-friendly acidity. Nicely textured. Chill and enjoy it with a seafood pasta Alfredo. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: green salads topped with feta cheese, herbed goat cheese on baguette, pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 524991 12.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Planeta Chardonnay 2021, Sicilia Menfi, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Planeta 2021 Chardonnay is one of Sicily's most famous white wines. Look for ripe tropical fruits, melon, ripe stone fruit, citrus, dried wild herbs, nut and vanilla flavours silky smooth on the palate on this beguiling and elegant Chard. Drink or hold. Chardonnay food pairings: baked wild mushroom stuffed quail, roast chicken, pork tenderloin from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2025 485102 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Umani Ronchi Centovie Pecorino 2020, Colli Aprutini, Abruzzo I.G.T., Italy: Umani Ronchi Centovie 2020 Pecorino is a medium-plus-bodied white wine from the Abruzzo wine region. The wine is enticing with savoury and mineral notes on the nose, spring florals, preserved lemon zest and silky on the palate. Produced from organically grown grapes. Chill and enjoy it with creamy pasta or grilled seafood dishes. Pecorino food pairings: grilled mango chicken, grilled Mahi Mahi with apricot compote, pork tenderloin stir fry. Drink: 2023 - 2025 11108 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paolo Conterno A Val Arneis 2021, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Paolo Conterno A Val 2021 Arneis is a dry, vibrant and medium-bodied white wine with lime and citrus zest, cold Earl Grey tea and minerally flavours textured and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a pasta Alfredo. Arneis food pairings: freshly steamed shellfish, butternut squash and leek risotto, smoked white fish on baguette. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30273 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vinchio Vaglio Vigne Vecchie 50 Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Barbera D'asti food pairings: veal Parmesan, grilled pork sausages, meaty pasta dishes with a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32489 14.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2022, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: Paddy Borthwick 2022 Chardonnay is a beautifully-crafted, dry, medium-bodied Chard with layers of ripe stone fruit, honeyed nut, lemon cream and flinty mineral notes smooth and supple on the palate. The Chardonnay grapes were sourced from the Wairarapa wine region, North Island, New Zealand. So zesty good now. Drink to 2028. Chardonnay food pairings: quiche, eggs Benedict, goat cheeses, herbed flat breads, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2027 507517 12.5% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
LeftField Albariño 2022, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand: From Gisborne, North Island, LeftField 2022 is produced from 100% Albariño. This New Zealand white wine is fresh and fragrant with ripe peach, citrus fruits, tropical fruit notes and fine herb flavours rounded and rich on the palate. Youthful and so good now. Chill and enjoy with grilled halibut steaks. Albariño food pairings: freshly steamed and chilled shrimp, Caesar salads topped with grilled chicken nuggets, pan-fried lemon sole. Drink: 2023 - 2025 17551 13% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Gris 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Villa Maria Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is produced from sustainably grown grapes. The wine is dry, fruity, medium-bodied and elegant with ripe stone fruit, pear compote, lemon zest and nutty flavours balanced with juicy acidity on the palate. Drinking beautifully now. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin, pasta Alfredo. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32551 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Elephant Hill Chardonnay 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: From Hawke's Bay, North Island, Elephant Hill 2019 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably grown grapes. The wine is dry, full-bodied, fragrant and spicy on the nose with ripe peach, apricot, yellow apple, grapefruit zest, toasty oak spice flavours zesty and creamy on the palate with a long finish on a flinty mineral note. So easy to love. Chill and enjoy on its own or with grilled fish and chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, sauteed bacon-wrapped scallops, rich seafood chowders. Drink: 2023 - 2026 141978 13.9% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greystone Pinot Noir 2018, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand: Greystone 2018 Pinot Noir is a spicy and dry, medium-bodied, cool-climate PN produced from grapes sourced from the Waipara Valley, North Canterbury wine region in South Island. Fragrant with pink florals and bright red berry, cherry fruit, the wine is crisp and zesty on the palate with red berry, red cherry, savoury, earthy and toasty oak spice flavours. Tannins are fine and elegant. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: wild mushroom ragu, duck confit, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30151 14.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 93/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Quinta Do Pinto Touriga Nacional 2017, Alenquer, Lisboa D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta Do Pinto Reserva 2017 Touriga Nacional is produced from grapes sourced from Alenquer, Lisboa wine region. Dry, full-bodied and powerful, the wine is concentrated with dark berry, prune jam, earthy, spicy and minty flavours rich on the palate. Drink or hold to 2028, but if drinking tonight, decant the wine for an hour or two prior to pouring it with a juicy steak or bison burgers from the grill. Touriga Nacional food pairings: smoked and slow-braised meats, meaty or lentil stews, Porchetta. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31184 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nortico Alvarinho 2021, Vinho Regional Minho, Portugal Alvarinho food pairings: freshly steamed mussels, grilled shellfish dishes, salads topped with grilled chicken nuggets. Drink: 2023 - 2026 471300 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Tokara Chardonnay 2021, Stellenbosch, Western Cape W.O., South Africa Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried halibut, lemon Dijonnaise grilled chicken, Edam and Fontina cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2026 220061 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Avondale 2020, Paarl W.O., South Africa: From the Paarl wine region in South Africa, Avondale 2020 is a rich, fragrant and fruity red wine blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvèdre and Syrah in support and produced in Qvevri. A portion of the grapes (60%) were whole bunched carbonic macerated with spontaneous fermentation. Grapes were then punched down and macerated on their skins for up to 60 days. Look for red berry, cherry, plum fruit flavours, earthy and savoury with bright acidity on the palate. Tannins are fine and chalky. Lightly chill and pour with roast chicken dishes. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled game sausages, roast duck, roast game hens. Drink: 2023 - 2026 31085 12% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 2019, Elandskloof, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From Elandskloof, Western Cape wine region, Cape of Good Hope Serruria 2019 Chardonnay is produced by Anthonij Rupert. Vibrant and bone-dry, this elegant Chard is Chablis-like with bright apple, toasted nut, stony mineral and lemon-lime zest flavours chalky and reverberating on the palate. A gorgeous Chardonnay to drink now thru to 2029. Chardonnay food pairings: roast duck, turkey, lobster bisque, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2028 667196 14.8% D 750 mL $30.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Paul Hobbs 2020 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, Russian River Valley Chard, fragrant with apple pie, toasted almond, toasted oak spice and flinty stony flavours generous, textured and lingering on the palate. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, breads, cheese, poultry, quiches. Drink: 2023 - 2026 119073 14.1% XD 750 mL $95.95 Score: 95/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Forge Classique Dry Riesling 2020, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, United States: From Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes wine region, Forge 2020 Riesling is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white florals, apple, nectarine, peach and spicy aromas and flavours matched with brilliant acidity and lingering on the palate. Produced in tank and barrel. Drink or cellar to 2029. Dry Riesling food pairings: grilled tofu, pan-fried trout, seafood hot pot. Drink: 2023 - 2029 32734 12.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: From the Sonoma County wine region, Beringer's Knights Valley Reserve 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and lush, medium-plus-bodied Cab with dark fruit, cherry, plum, red currant and minerally notes, juicy and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and structured and the wine would benefit from a couple of years in cellar to mellow and marry. However, if having tonight, decant it for a couple of hours and pour it with a prime rib roast. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goose, venison stew, tourtiere. Drink: 2024 - 2030 392142 14% XD 750 mL $75.95 Score: 94/100. July 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Browne Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Browne Family Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and concentrated Cab (with 3% Petit Verdot added for enhanced colour and acidity) brilliant and spicy on the palate with pure blackberry, black currant, coffee and toasted oak spice flavours matched with brilliant acidity. Tannins are firm. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, turkey, bison burgers, tourtiere. Drink: 2023 - 2027 20488 13.9% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Daou Sequentis Reserve Merlot 2020, Paso Robles, California, United States: Sequentis Reserve 2020 Merlot is a dry, full-bodied, rich and spicy Paso Robles red with ripe dark plum, toasted nut, cocoa and smoky toasty oak spice flavours vibrant and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are firm and tight. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2030. Pour with a juicy roast of pork. Merlot food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, pork roast, roast duck. Drink: 2024 - 2032 30851 14.5% D 750 mL $62.95 Score: 94/100. July 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay is produced from vines planted in the early 1970s in the Columbia Valley wine region in Washington. Rich and buttery on the nose and palate, this Chardonnay is lush and plushy with ripe apple, tropical fruit notes, toasty oak spice, vanilla, buttered toast and toffee flavours smooth and creamy on the palate. Very nicely done! The wine aged sur lie for more than 10 months with regular batonnage. Chill and enjoy with juicy pork chops from the grill or roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, seafood chowder, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2026 32455 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. July 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Orin Swift Papillon 2020, Napa Valley, California, United States: Orin Swift Papillon 2020 is a dry, full-bodied, fruity and juicy red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Juicy and upfront with fresh cherry, blackberry, smoky, toasted oak spice, mint and green leafy flavours brilliant on the palate. Enjoy with a steak from the grill. Drink or hold to 2027. Food pairings: Tomahawk steak, venison roast, roast saddle of rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2030 27197 15.7% D 750 mL $115.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rex Hill Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Rex Hill 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Willamette Valley wine region in Oregon. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, sleek and smooth with vibrant cherry, ripe raspberry, sous bois, cold black tea and spicy flavours textured and vibrant on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb chops from the grill and mint jelly. Drink to 2029. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions in a rich mushroom and red wine sauce, duck confit, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2029 275735 14% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 92/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rex Hill Seven Soils Chardonnay 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Willamette Valley wine region, Rex Hill Seven Soils 2019 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied and fresh Chard with lemongrass, fine herbs, nutty and nutmeg spice flavours elegant and fresh on the palate. Chill and enjoy it on its own or with grilled chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, roast game hens, grilled or sauteed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2026 458158 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. July 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart