Other Wines/Drinks

Konzelmann Estate Winery Lakefront Series Peachwine 2020, Ontario, Canada: Konzelmann Lakefront Series 2020 is so sweet and pretty on the nose with its aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, mango and clean, crisp and zesty on the palate with a lingering, mouth-watering finish. Chill and enjoy it on its own or try it with roast duck. Peachwine food pairings: smoked duck, turkey, chicken tournedos from the grill with a peach and mango salsa. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33171 11.5% MS 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Monterey County, California, United States: Ranch 32 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, full-bodied and rich with ripe blackberry, plum, savoury herbs flavours and notes of spicy toasty oak. Grapes were sourced from cool-climate Monterey County and the wine was aged for one year in French and American oak barrels. Lovely structure and balance on this California cab. Interesting fact: Ranch 32 winery is entirely wind-powered. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, stuffed, baked breast of veal, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2027 480269 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nuiton-Beaunoy Pinot Noir 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: From the Burgundy wine region, Nuiton-Beaunoy 2021 is produced by the Union des Vignerons Associés des Monts de Bourgogne. The Pinot Noir grapes are sustainably-grown and this vegan-friendly, medium-plus-bodied dry red is enticing on the nose and silky smooth on the palate with layers of ripe red berry, raspberry, cherry, subtle spices and dried fine herbs. Very elegant! Pinot Noir food pairings: roast Cornish game hens with wild rice, veal chops, leg of lamb, sauteed pork tenderloin, lamb chops, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2029 556456 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rio Madre Graciano 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas y Viñedos Ilurce, Rio Madre 2021 Graciano is produced from 100% Graciano grapes. This Rioja red is dry, robust and fragrant with dark spices, blackberry and toasty oak spice flavours fresh on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. Try in 2024 with a wild mushroom ragu or game sausages from the grill. Drink or hold. Graciano food pairings: smoked meat, turkey, veal breast stuffed with wild mushrooms, wild mushroom quiche. Drink: 2024 - 2028 354753 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Zovo Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Monte Zovo 2017 Amarone Della Valpolicella is a juicy Amarone blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, fragrant with dark cherry compote, plum, dark chocolate, coffee, sous bois, anise, oak and pepper spice flavours concentrated, smooth and savoury on the palate. Tannins are well-integrated and the wine is balanced with juicy, mouth-watering acidity. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: pasta with rich tomato sauce and wild mushrooms, vegetarian lasagne, chicken parmesan. Drink: 2023 - 2028 447888 15% D 750 mL $48.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave du Château de Chénas Coeur De Granit 2020, Moulin À Vent, Beaujolais A.C., France: From Moulin À Vent, Beaujolais wine region, Cave du Château de Chénas, Coeur De Granit 2020 is a great value 100% Gamay at $20. Fragrant, bright and vibrant on the palate with ripe raspberry, fine herbs, subtle spicy flavours, supple and silky on its medium-bodied frame. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold. Founded in 1934, this cooperative has 80 members and 200 hectares planted in grapes. Food pairings: pan-fried bavette and petit tendre steaks with sauteed cremini mushrooms, turkey tournedos, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 648477 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Tenuta Santa Maria 2020 Valpolicella Classico Superiore is fresh and fragrant with ripe strawberry, red berry, cherry, fine herb and chocolate flavours silky-smooth and tangy on the palate. Finishes long on a fresh raspberry, pepper spice and mineral note. Drink or hold. Valpolicella Classico food pairings: veal Parmigiano, cutlets, pork tenderloin, grilled sirloin steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2026 32493 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine les Grands Bois Philippine Sainte-Cécile 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Domaine les Grands Bois Philippine Sainte-Cécile 2021 is a Côtes Du Rhône Villages and a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. Powerful and juicy, look for a dry, medium-bodied red with dark cherry, blueberry, cracked pepper, dried wild herbs and vanilla flavours smooth and generous on the palate. The wine will continue to evolve through 2028. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours Général Paris. Food pairings: rare prime rib, gourmet burgers, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2027 286344 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2019 is a fresh and juicy blend of sustainably-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah grapes. Rich on the nose with black currant, cassis, dark berry, cherry, bell pepper, dried tobacco leaf and minty flavours on the palate, this wine has much to be praised. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2035. Food pairings: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison ragu. Drink: 2024 - 2035 28469 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 93/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De Geais 2019, Côtes Du Marmandais, Southwest A.P., France: From Côtes Du Marmandais, Southwest wine region, Domaine De Geais 2019 is an amazing blend of 37% Arbouriou, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Syrah and 9% Merlot, and its got a lot going on. Dry, medium-bodied, fragrant and fruit-forward with ripe red berry, pink florals, loamy, mint, anise, citrus zest and so juicy on the palate. Produced from organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Food pairings: slow-braised beef brisket in red wine sauce, burgers, ribs, tourtiere. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30359 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wapisa Malbec 2020, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: Wapisa 2020 Malbec is from San Javier near Patagonia. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, plushy and concentrated on the palate with plum, blueberry, blackberry, savoury herb, dark spice and mocha flavours, vibrant, creamy and long on the finish. Tannins are structured and frame the wine beautifully. Produced by winemaker, Jean-Claude Berrouet of Château Pétrus fame. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, gourmet burgers, ribs from the grill, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2028 631879 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Head High Pinot Noir 2021, Sonoma County, California, United States: Head High 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-plus-bodied, fragrant and concentrated with dark cherry, blueberry, earthy and flinty mineral flavours smoky and generous on the palate. Enjoy with pork ribs from the grill. Drought conditions of 2021 across Sonoma County did concentrate the grapes which resulted in a rich, flavourful vintage. Pinot Noir food pairings: beef daube with wild mushrooms, lamb navarin, grilled duck breast glazed with cherry compote. Drink: 2023 - 2026 12892 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gran Maestoso Primitivo 2019, Puglia I. G.P., Italy: From Cantina Museo Albea in the Puglia wine region, Gran Maestoso 2019 Primitivo is a big, bold and juicy red; a powerful velvet hammer with ripe dark berry, plum, spicy, minty, herbal and chocolate flavours vibrant on the palate. Primitivo food pairings: lamburgers stuffed with Feta cheese, BBQ ribs, Buffalo chicken wings. Drink: 2023 - 2028 10612 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cellier des Dauphins Vinsobres 2019, Vinsobres, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Cellier des Dauphins 2019 is a Cru des Côtes du Rhône and amazing value at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied, the wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Look for bright red berry, cherry, dark berry, smoked meat and baking spice flavours on this delicious and refined Rhone Red. Cellier des Dauphins is made up of 13 co-operative wineries and 3,000 growers. Food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, burgers, tourtière, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2028 15448 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Creek Living Land Series Cabernet Franc 2020, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Monte Creek Living Land Series 2020 Cabernet Merlot is a blend of mostly Cabernet Franc with a little more than a splash of Merlot added to it. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, fragrant and zesty with dark raspberry, plum, dark berries and toasty oak spice flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb chops from the grill. Cabernet Franc food pairings: veal cutlets, wild mushroom bisque, lamb and veggie kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30522 12.8% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tyto Alba 2017, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: From the Tejo wine region, Tyto Alba 2017 is a rich, full-bodied and fragrant red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Alicante Bouschet grapes sourced from a nature reserve in north Tejo. Drink or hold this lush red with ripe dark fruits, plum, dark cherry, dark spices and powerful tannins. Pour with meats from the grill. Food pairings: roast pork, leg of lamb, meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2028 18458 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Enemigo Syrah Viognier 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Syrah and Viognier blend, dark violet in the glass and fragrant with rose petals, violets, plum, earthy truffle and ripe blackberry flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. This Argentinean red wine was inspired by the Côte Rotie style of making wines. Expressive and delicious. Drink or cellar to 2033. Syrah Viognier food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal Porterhouse, rabbit fricassee. Drink: 2023 - 2033 19390 13.5% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 94/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

E. Guigal Saintes Pierre De Nalys Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2017, Rhône A.C., France: From the Rhône wine region, E. Guigal 2017 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape is a Grenache-dominant blend, dry, medium-plus-bodied, plushy and elegant on the palate with ripe black cherry, cassis, meaty and roasted nut flavours. Tannins are fine-grained and well-integrated. Grapes for this CNDP were sourced from La Crau, Bois Sénéchal and Nalys plots. Drink or hold to the end the decade. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast pork, burger, ribs, tourtiere, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2030 29517 14.5% XD 750 mL $68.00 Score: 94/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Estate Papaioannou Agiorgtiko 2019, Nemea, Peloponnese P.D.O., Greece: From Nemea, Estate Papaioannou 2019 Agiorgtiko is produced from 25-year-old vines and was aged for one year in French oak barrels. Look for dark cherry, cassis, dried red berry fruits, cocoa and a delicate nudge of spice on this dry, medium-bodied red from the Peloponnese PDO wine region. Tannins are structured and rich. Drink or hold. The 2019 vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge. Agiorgtiko food pairings: roast pork, grilled game sausages, gourmet burgers, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2028 27217 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Lodi, California, United States: Ironstone 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent value Cali Cab at $22 from the Lodi wine region. The wine is vegan-friendly and is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc aged for six months in new French oak barrels. Fragrant with rich cassis, dark plum, chocolate, vanilla, savoury herb and spicy aromas, juicy and opulent on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from several Lodi sub-appellations, including Mokelumne River and Sloughouse. The winery practices sustainable viticultural such as cover cropping, crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast gamebird stuffed with olives and wild mushrooms, crown roast of pork, lamb casserole. Drink: 2023 - 2026 537597 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viñalba Malbec 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From Bodegas Fabre, Viñalba Reserva 2021 is an excellent value Uco Valley Malbec at $20. Deep, dark and inky in the glass the wine is fragrant with dark berry, blueberry, chocolate, spicy and savoury herb flavours on its full-bodied frame. Very elegant and approachable now with velvety tannins, but will also continue to develop in bottle for three-plus years. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: grilled game sausages, gourmet burgers, veal chops. Drink: 2023 - 2029 555763 14.3% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monasterio de las Viñas Garnacha 2017, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: From the Cariñena wine region, Monasterio de las Viñas 2017 is an old vines 100% Grenache and amazing value at $20. Fragrant with dark cherry compote, fine herb, anise, minty and toasty oak aromas and flavours, the wine is dry, medium-bodied with velvety, rounded and supple tannins. Produced from 40-plus-year-old vines and the wine rested four months in French oak barrels prior to bottling. Overdelivers for the price and drinking beautifully now. Garnacha food pairings: rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 10635 14.7% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2018, Crozes Hermitage, Rhône A.P., France: Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2018 is a beautifully-crafted Rhône red wine blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 30% Mourvèdre grapes sourced from Crozes Hermitage. Fragrant with exotic spices, clove, rich dark berry fruit, dark cherry, lovely and lush on the palate with a lingering smoky vanilla finish. Tannins are soft and supple. The wine aged 15 months in large, new oak barrels. Drink now through to 2027. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, pork tenderloin, roast pheasant. Drink: 2023 - 2027 29341 15% XD 750 mL $43.00 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Altanza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Altanza, Altanza Crianza 2018 is a great value 100% estate-grown Tempranillo at $18. The wine was aged for one year in French oak casks, followed by two months in French oak foudres. Easy to enjoy and pretty yummy now with ripe strawberry, cherry, plum, spicy cigar box and dark chocolate flavours. Enjoy it with a variety of aged cheeses like Manchego and Comté. Drink or hold. Food pairings: chili, soup, beef, lamb chops, smoked cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2027 114835 13.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Turkey Flat Butchers Block 2019, Tanunda, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From Tanunda, Barossa Valley wine region, Turkey Flat Butchers Block 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and fragrant red wine blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro with ripe red cherry, dark plum, blackberry and minty mouth-filling flavours juicy on the palate. Tannins are smooth. The Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro grapes for this vintage were sourced from some of the original 150-year old vines on the Bethany estate vineyards. A great value Barossa Valley red at $22 to drink now through 2024. Food pairings: grilled red meats, roast chicken, pork tenderloin Wellington. Drink: 2023 - 2024 90241 14.8% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rúfina Riserva 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Frescobaldi, Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Riserva 2015 Chianti Rufina is a dry, robust and juicy Sangiovese fragrant with pink florals, bright dark cherry, blueberry and earthy savoury herbs, easy tannins and food-friendly acidity. Pour with a traditional roast chicken dinner. Chianti Rúfina Riserva food pairings: grilled pork ribs, veal Parmigiano, spaghetti and meatballs. Drink: 2022 - 2026 395186 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montecillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Monticello Gran Reserva 2011 Tempranillo is elegant and savoury on the palate with blue plum, cherry, red berry and spicy flavours matched with vibrant acidity. Tannins are rich and ripe. Produced form 100% Tempranillo. Enjoy with a roast of pork. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, grilled beef long ribs, smoked brisket. Drink: 2021 - 2028 239277 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Puelles Reserva 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Puelles Reserva 2014 is a flavoursome Tempranillo-driven red blend with some local grapes added to the mix. Dry, full-bodied and savoury with dark cherry, dark berry, leather, earthy mushroom, dried rose petals, anise and pepper spice flavours velvety on the palate. An excellent value Rioja under $20 to be enjoyed with charcuterie and hard cheeses. The winery "Jesús y Félix Puelles Fernández" is located in the Rioja Alta and was founded in 1855 by the Puelles family. Today, the winery is overseen by brothers Jesús and Félix Puelles. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, veal chops, roast chicken. Drink: 2022 - 2025 10720 14.3% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Lodi, California, United States: Seven Deadly 2018 is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Lodi wine region. Love the humidor, black cherry and baking spice aromas on this rich and silky Cab. Pour with roast beef. Drink or hold. OTHER: Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review: Aromas of dark berry, mocha, caramel and smoke. Full bodied, smooth with some dry, medium tannins, plush berry favours and a hint of mocha and vanilla on the finish. Pair with BBQ ribs or marinated beef kebabs. OTHER: A ripe, firm Cabernet Sauvignon with bountiful cassis, black cherry, cedar, vanilla, mocha, earth and clove tones. It has significant grip but balances that with a succulent, approachable character. A wine for steak, grilled root vegetables, or mushroom burgers. This will continue to evolve through 2025+ (Vintages Panel, updated). Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 20762 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valley of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County, California, United States: A smooth, full-bodied California Cabernet with seductive aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and toasty oak. Perfect for grilled meats and sharing stories around a campfire. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib roast, Porchetta, roast chicken, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2028 10042 14.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Balbás Crianza 2016, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Balbás Crianza 2016 is aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels and is produced from estate-grown old vine Tempranillo. Fragrant on the nose with dark plum, cherry, leather, cocoa and spicy aromas. Beautifully balanced with ripe blackberry, earthy florals, cocoa, pepper spice and stony mineral flavours wrapped up with a whiff of smoke. Nicely done! Enjoy with a grilled steak and mushrooms. Drink or hold. Food pairings: Tuscan rabbit, meat lover's pizza, roast pork. Drink: 2021 - 2027 437673 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 93/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Sonoma County, California, United States: The plot is complex and intense on Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. Lushly layered with fresh dark berry, cherry and spiced plum aromas, a beautifully crafted and well-balanced, full-bodied Cab with replays of red and dark berry fruit, cassis, campfire smoke and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours matched with fine, grippy tannins. Grapes are sourced from the cooler-climate wine regions of Alexander Valley and Sonoma County. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, spaghetti with meatballs and sausage, roast lamb, game meats, slow-roasted beef. Drink: 2022 - 2028 61002 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Breca Old Vines Garnacha 2019, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Breca 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Old Vines Grenache with a mouthful of spicy red berry, dark plum, blueberry, wild herb and minerally flavours lush and elegant on the palate. Drink or hold. Garnacha food pairings: roast pork, veal chops, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2022 - 2026 329086 15.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quadrus Red 2016, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Quadrus 2016 is a full-bodied Touriga Nacional with some Tinta Roriz added to the mix. On the palate, the wine is dry with ripe dark plum, dark chocolate, cinnamon and ginger spice flavours. Well-priced and perfect with BBQ ribs and burgers from the grill. Red food pairings: slow-braised smoked brisket, roast prime rib, venison stew. Drink: 2022 - 2027 440305 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mud House Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Mud House 2020 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Central Otago wine region. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, succulent, bright and just plain gorgeous with dark plum, earthy blue florals, savoury herbs and toasted hazelnut aromas and flavours, silky, velvety and so easy to love. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, planked salmon, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2022 - 2026 12630 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Shiraz 2019, South Australia, Australia: Jim Jim The Down-Underdog 2019 Shiraz is produced by Hugh Hamilton. A silky, full-bodied Shiraz from a near-perfect vintage, look for ripe black fruits, dried tobacco leaf, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours rich and smooth on the palate. A consistent crowd pleaser and great value at $18, enjoy it with hearty meat dishes or hard cheeses. Jim-Jim the Down-Underdog is so named for the winery's faithful dog, Jimmy, who passed away in 2010. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets with piperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, beef. Drink: 2023 - 2027 682005 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Carp Ridge Pinot Noir 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Aromas of pleasantly tart cherry and cranberry with a racy, nervy energy and mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied, smooth and supple. Pinot Noir food pairings: barbecued meats, venison steak, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 11.5% D 750 mL $38.00 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Errázuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Alto, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Errázuriz 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vegan-friendly 100% Cab with grapes sourced from a selection of vineyards in the Panquehue area in the Aconcagua Valley wine region. Although from a hot vintage, this dry, medium-plus-bodied red is refined and elegant with bright red fruit, fine herb and spicy notes balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. The wine was aged up to 14 months in French oak barrels. Drink through 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: cheese pizza , tagliatelle alla Bolognese, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 203364 14% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Herdade São Miguel 2020, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentejo, Portugal: From the Alentejo wine region, Herdade São Miguel 2020 is a fresh and juicy blend of 50% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Nacional, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah grapes with oodles of dark cherry, raspberry, plum, minty and cracked pepper flavours brilliant on the palate. Excellent value at $18. Enjoy with roast poultry dishes. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2021 Portugal Wine Trophy competition. Food pairings: cheese pizza , tagliatelle alla Bolognese, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2027 70730 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collavini Pucino Refosco Dal Peduncolo 2020, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: From the Friuli wine region, Collavini Pucino 2020 Refosco Dal Peduncolo is a dry, medium-bodied, bright and vivacious red with aromas and flavours of blackberry, loamy earthy, dried fine herbs and subtle spicy flavours long and juicy on the palate. An easy-to-love, cool-climate Friuli red wine to be served chilled with charcuterie and cheeses. Refosco Dal Peduncolo food pairings: veal cutlets, grilled steaks, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2026 12408 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cecchi La Campana Sagrantino Montefalco 2015, Umbria D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Umbria wine region, Cecchi La Campana 2015 Sagrantino Montefalco is a deep, dark ruby in the glass; dry, medium-bodied and earthy with dark fruit flavours balanced with bright acidity and, typical of the grape, chewy tannins. Pour with roasted meats. Sagrantino Montefalco food pairings: meaty lasagnes, roast chicken, meaty stews. Drink: 2023 - 2027 33744 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alvarez De Toledo Marques De Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Castilla Y León, Spain: Alvarez De Toledo Marques De Toro 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, medium-bodied red wine from the Castilla Y León wine region. Fragrant with dark cherry, baking spice and minty aromas and flavours on the palate, tannins are medium and fine. Excellent value at $14, enjoy with meat pies, burgers and ribs from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork chops from the grill, lamb ribs, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30227 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.00 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Rocca Sveva 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Corvinone, and a mouthful of rich dark berry, cherry, prune, raisin, dark chocolate and well-integrated toasty oak spice savoury, silky and long on the palate. Tannins are soft and rounded. Valpolicella Ripasso food pairings: veal Parmigiano, cutlets, pork tenderloin, grilled sirloin steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2026 668483 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchon País 2022, Secano Interior, Maule Valley, Chile: Bouchon 2022 is produced from ungrafted, old vines Pais that are dry-farmed. That said, this youthful and lively, dry, medium-bodied Pais Viejo is fresh and bright with aromas of ripe strawberry, wildflowers, sour cherry and a zesty, long sour cherry finish. The wine spent five months in concrete vats and was bottled in September 2022. Enjoy lightly chilled with a cheesy pizza. País food pairings: pepperoni pizza, burgers, ribs, meatloaf. Drink: 2023 - 2027 25297 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Lane Shiraz 2020, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: The Lane 2020 Shiraz is a dry, full-bodied and fruit-driven Shiraz concentrated with ripe black plum, clove, toasty oak and cracked black pepper spice silky-smooth and lingering on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and very approachable now. Excellent value at $20. Drink or cellar to 2033. Shiraz food pairings: lamb chops, prime rib, roast pheasant. Drink: 2023 - 2033 462515 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kirrihill Partner Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Kirrihill Partner Series 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the Clare Valley wine region. Dark and inky in the glass, the wine is layered with ripe dark berry, plum, menthol and stony mineral aromas and flavours harmonious and long on the palate. Drink or cellar to 2034. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: venison ragu, lamb shanks in red wine sauce, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2035 30715 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Olarra 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Olarra Gran Reserva 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Rioja red wine blend of 80% Tempranillo with 10% Mazuelo and 5% each Garnacha and Graciano mainly sourced from the Rioja Alta. Intense with spicy dark fruit, cassis, mulberry, mocha and well-integrated oak spice flavours with velvety tannins, the wine is drinking beautifully now. This vintage was awarded the Rioja Gran Reserva Trophy winner at the 2022 International Wine Challenge. Food pairings: roast pork, leg of lamb, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30225 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine De Thalabert 2020, Crozes Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine De Thalabert 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and charming Rhône red from the Crozes-Hermitage AOC in northern France. The Syrah grapes for this wine were biodynamically grown and the wine is fresh, fruity and fragrant with oodles of ripe dark fruit, plum, cocoa and stony mineral notes silky and long on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink or hold to 2030. Food pairings: rack of lamb, roast duck, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2031 720466 13% XD 750 mL $49.00 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Infinito Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Infinito 2018 Malbec is an excellent value Argentinean red from the Mendoza wine region at $17. Look for dark plum, cassis, ripe raspberry and flinty mineral flavours velvety on the palate. Enjoy with a skirt steak from the grill. Malbec food pairings: venison ragu, lamb shanks in red wine sauce, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2024 10971 14.4% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paarl W.O., South Africa: Glen Carlou 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Paarl wine region. Amazing value at $17, grapes were sourced from 10 select parcels with the majority from the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain. Impressive and expressive, the wine is dry, full-bodied and richly layered with dark cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and cedar brush spice brilliant and lingering on the palate. Definitely one for the BBQ. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: venison steak from the grill, roast goose, duck, pheasant, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2030 31080 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clarence Dillon Clarendelle 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: Clarence Dillon Clarendelle 2016 was inspired by Haut-Brion and is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 74% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc rich with aromas of blueberry, black currant, rose petals, toasty oak spice with a smoky mochanilla kiss fresh on the palate. An excellent value and complex Bordeaux at $24. Enjoy with an entrecôte from the grill. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, bison burgers, tourtière. Drink: 2023 - 2026 28837 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Symmetry 2017, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rodney Strong's Symmetry 2017 is a big and bold red blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 12% Merlot with splashes of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Dry, rich and spicy, this Sonoma Cab will drink beautifully for the next 10 years if cellared. But if having tonight, decant for one hour prior to pouring it with a well-marbled steak from the grill. Food pairings: mushroom garlic stuffed flank steak, prime rib roast, barbequed flat iron steak. Drink: 2023 - 2030 641142 15.3% XD 750 mL $74.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paternoster Synthesi 2018, Aglianico Del Vulture, Basilicata D.O.C., Italy: From the Basilicata wine region, Paternoster Synthesi 2018 Aglianico Del Vulture is deep, dark and inky in the glass. Fragrant with blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, sous bois, herbal, minty and blood orange zest aromas and flavours, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and balanced with vibrant, food-friendly acidity. Excellent value at $20, pour it with a roast goose or partridge. The Aglianico del Vulture grapes for this vintage grow in 50 acres of rich black and volcanic soils at 1,300 to 2,000 feet above sea level. Vineyards are naturally terraced and overlook Mount Vulture. Food pairings: grilled skirt steak, meat-lover's pizza, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 51672 13% XD 750 mL $20.75 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale wine region, Chapel Hill, The Parson 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied and juicy cab, generous and spicy on the palate with blackberry, cassis, menthol, fine dried herbs flavours and dark spice notes. Tannins are fine-grained. Enjoy now with Kofta Kebabs from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steaks, roast leg of lamb, gourmet burgers, slow-braised blade roast in red wine sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2026 446716 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Papale Linea Oro Primitivo Di Manduria 2019, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Papale Linea Oro 2019 Primitivo di Manduria is dry, full-bodied and spicy with dark currant, black cherry, dried wild herbs with juicy acidity for food and a lingering spicy finish. The Varvaglione family founded the estate over a century ago. Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: three-sausage pizza, charcuterie, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2028 261784 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cabriz 2020, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Cabriz 2020 is an amazing value, dry, full-bodied red blend from the Dão wine region at $15. Produced from 40% Alfrocheiro Preto, 40% Aragonez and 20% Touriga Nacional, you can expect this robust, smoky and vibrant red to be a perfect match with anything from the BBQ. Look for smoky, brambly red with dark fruit, savoury herbs, dark spices and vibrant food-friendly acidity. Tannins are firm. Food pairings: blackened chicken, barbecued beef roast, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2028 247973 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marty Pacha Carmenère 2019, Central Valley, Chile: Marty Pacha Reserva 2019 Carmenère is a great value Central Valley Carmenère at $17. Dry, medium-bodied with a mouthful of blackberry, tomato leaf, savoury herb flavours with firm and chewy tannins, enjoy it with burgers and ribs from the grill. Carmenère food pairings: steaks from the grill, veal Porterhouse, roast quail stuffed with wild mushrooms. Drink: 2023 - 2024 30991 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Rouget 2018, Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Pomerol, Bordeaux wine region, Château Rouget 2018 is a dry, full-bodied, rich and savoury red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes from vines grown in gravel, sand and clay soils. Château Rouget is one of the oldest estates in Pomerol, with evidence that the Ancient Romans planted vines on the estate several centuries ago. The vineyards of Château Rouget are located in the northern part of the Pomerol appellation, not far from Châteaux L'Eglise Clinet, La Croix de Gay, Trotanoy and Petit Village. The wines are fermented in truncated oak vats, stainless steel and oak barrels then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (33% new). Lush and luxurious, look for dark berry, black raspberry, elderberry, loam, earthy mushroom, chocolate and a kiss of well-integrated oak spice flavours on this top-notch Pomerol. Tannins are firm. Good now, better in 2025 or cellar to 2035. Food pairings: prime rib roast, roast chicken, pheasant fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2025 - 2037 31139 14.5% XD 750 mL $129.00 Score: 95/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Puelles 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Puelles Reserva 2008 is a dry, full-bodied and fresh red wine blend of 95% Tempranillo with the balance in Grenache, Graciano and Mazuelo. This beauty is ageing gracefully and is fresh with well-defined flavours of dark plum, red berry, chocolate and balsamic notes. The wine was aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels. Absolutely lovely and drinking beautifully now. Food pairings: smoked meats, braised beef dishes, meat pies, hard cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30222 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Borsao Zarihs Shiraz 2018, Campo De Borja, Aragón D.O., Spain: From Campo De Borja, Aragón wine region, Borsao Zarihs 2018 Shiraz is a lush, medium-plus-bodied dry red, smoky on the nose with dark cherry and earthy notes; dry and smoky on the palate with ripe dark cherry, dried fruits, mocha, minty and spicy flavours. The wine was aged 12 months in 40% American oak barrels with the balance in stainless steel-tank. Drink or hold. Shiraz food pairings: roast lamb shanks, osso buco, duck confit. Drink: 2023 - 2027 21433 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Pedro 1865 Tayú Pinot Noir 2020, Buchahueico, Malleco Valley D.O., Chile: San Pedro 1865 Tayú 2020 Pinot Noir is a smoky and juicy PN from Buchahueico, Malleco Valley wine region. Rich and ripe with fresh red berry fruit, earthy floral and spicy notes savoury and vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and pleasantly chewy for a Pinot Noir. Grapes are 35% whole-cluster fermented and 60% of the wine was aged in stainless-steel tank with the balance in oak and concrete vessels. In Mapudungun, "Mapuche" means “people of the land”, "Tayu" means “Ours” and the making of this wine is based on their understanding of the grape based on a traditional approach. This wine project has been under development since 2015, when viticulturist Pedro Izquierdo began teaching viticulture to local families. Today, there are four vineyards at 2.5 hectares each with winemaker, Viviana Navarrete (Viña Leyda) assisting the community in making wine. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb chops, veal cutlets, turkey tournedos, chicken from the grill, roast Cornish game he. Drink: 2023 - 2028 16628 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: d'Arenberg The Stump Jump 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre sourced from the McLaren Vale wine region. Aside from the fact that it is excellent value at $18, the wine is generous and silky smooth with ripe cherry, black raspberry, plum, nutty, earthy and savoury herb flavours fresh and long on the palate. About the wine label, as the story goes, Richard Bowyer Smith, who was a South Australian blacksmith and the inventor of the stump-jump plough (able to plough tree roots) had poor eyesight, and the reason for the optometrist chart on the label. Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre food pairings: burgers and ribs, tourtiere, meatloaf, grilled meats. Drink: 2023 - 2025 173294 14.4% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Cabernet Franc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From a warm vintage, Inniskillin Reserve 2020 Cabernet Franc is dry, medium-plus-bodied, lush and elegant with ripe dark berry fruit, raspberry, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours zesty on the palate. Tannins are supple. Very nice! Drink now through 2028. Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled side ribs, bison burgers, lamb tagine, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 17290 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Undurraga Terroir Hunter Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Cauquenes, Maule Valley, Chile: From Cauquenes, Maule Valley, Undurraga Terroir Hunter 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the Pirque commune near the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Look for a dry, medium-plus-bodied Cab, vibrant with cassis, bramble leaf, black olive and cocoa flavours fresh and silky on the palate. Tannins are textured. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, leg of lamb, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 24768 14.4% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Luna e I Falò Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, La Luna e I Falò 2020 Barbera D'asti is produced from the Barbera grape and is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, smoky and mouth-watering red wine generous with dark berry, smoky dark plum, mochanilla and toasty oak spice with a long and supple finish. Lightly chill and enjoy it with a veal Porterhouse, or Castelmagno and other ripe semi-hard cheeses. Barbera D'asti food pairings: veal medallions in a rich mushroom and red wine sauce, roast rack of pork, lamburgers. Drink: 2023 - 2027 627901 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Davis Bynum Pinot Noir 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Davis Bynum 2018 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County wine region. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and fruit-driven with ripe strawberry, plum, red berry, cherry and cedar brush aromas and flavors with a lingering earthy finish. Drink or hold. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions in a rich wild mushroom sauce, grilled chicken breasts, lamb lollipops. Drink: 2023 - 2028 458893 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Familia Bastida Finca el Lince Monastrell 2017, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Finca El Lince 2017 Monastrell is a great value Jumilla red wine at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and generous with layers of ripe dark fruit, plum compote, anise, sweet spice, mint and balsamic notes bright on the palate. Monastrell food pairings: roasted meats, grilled sausages, meat pies. Drink: 2023 - 2028 30315 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2020, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: From the Famille Perrin, Les Cornuds 2020 is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend in equal amounts of Grenache and Syrah. The Syrah is vinified in large oak foudres, while the Grenache is fermented in stainless-steel tanks. Look for a fruit-driven and lushly layered wine supple on the palate with dark cherry, blackberry, dried wild herbs and pepper spice flavours generous on the palate. Enjoy with lamb and veggie kebabs from the grill. Food pairings: grilled meats, venison steak, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2027 566844 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pietra Pura Mandus Primitivo Di Manduria 2021, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Pietra Pura Mandus 2021 Primitivo Di Manduria is excellent value at $19. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from San Marzano in the Salento region on the heel breast of Italy's boot. Dry, full-bodied and fruit-driven, the wine is rich with ripe blueberry, blackberry cherry, plum, chocolate and smoky spicy flavours mouth-watering on the palate. Enjoy with a juicy garlic and rosemary rubbed leg of lamb. Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: grilled meats, game, aged cheeses. Drink: 2023 - 2027 216457 14% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muriel Fincas de la Villa Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Muriel Fincas De La Villa Crianza 2019 is a juicy, elegant and delish 100% Tempranillo produced from grapes sourced from the Rioja wine region. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and fruit-driven with ripe black plum, dark cherry, dark chocolate and white pepper spice flavours fresh on the palate. Excellent value at $17, enjoy it with farmer's pork chops from the grill. Crianza food pairings: grilled pork chops, game stews, lamb roast. Drink: 2023 - 2026 547208 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Belair-Coubet 2019, Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux wine region, Château Belair-Coubet 2019 is a great value Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux red wine blend with grapes sourced from vines over 40 years of age. Dry, full-bodied, lush on the nose and palate with layers of ripe black fruit, plum, red berry, sous bois and toasty oak spice flavours smooth and elegant with a long silky finish. All this for less than $20. From a 6th generation Bordeaux wine-producing family. When Alain Faure took over the management of the Faure winery in the 1970s, the estate was made up of some 17 hectares of vineyard. In the 1980s, his daughter, Delphine Faure Maison, took over the winery, upholding the family's traditional values of "discerning - humanist - devotion to wines". Food pairings: veal cutlets, wild mushroom bisque, lamb lollipops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30138 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Migration Pinot Noir 2020, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: Migration 2020 Pinot Noir is part of the Duckhorn Portfolio. This is an amazing, juicy and beautifully balanced PN from the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County wine region. First off, dark cherry and pastry aromas fly out of the glass with rich layers of dark cherry, red berry, rhubarb and oak spice flavours, smooth, satiny and vibrant on the palate. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin, grilled tuna with a pepper crust. Drink: 2023 - 2026 412437 14.5% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tros de Mas Vilella 2019, Catalunya, Spain: Tros De Mas Vilella 2019 is a rich, medium-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sumoll grapes. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine matured in neutral French oak 400-litre barrels and tinajas for 12 months. Look for bright notes of dark berry, plum, herbal and spicy flavours balanced with good acidity for food. Tannins are fine-grained and chalky. Drink through 2025. Food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, hard cheeses, roast chicken, Porchetta. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32919 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa, Château Tanunda Grand Barossa 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a youthful and expressive Cab with ripe blackberry, black currant, earthy florals, savoury herb, cracked pepper and bright acidity on the palate. Tannins are firm. The wine was aged up to 18 months in French oak barrels. Chateau Tanunda is Australia's oldest Chateau with vines planted in 1845. The winery has been privately owned by the Geber family for more than a century. Drink or cellar to 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, barbecued ribs in sauce, braised pork shanks, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2033 357517 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trasqua Fanatico Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Trasqua Fanatico Riserva 2016 Chianti Classico is produced from organically-grown grapes and is dry, medium-bodied and fresh with ripe dark plum, cherry, savoury herb and nutty aromas and flavours vibrant and lingering on the palate. Tannins are structured and polished. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: veal scaloppini with a mushroom sauce, pork roast, roast Mediterranean chicken with olives and grapes. Drink: 2023 - 2026 283861 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tapiz Alta Collection San Pablo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza Valley, Argentina: From the Mendoza Valley wine region, Tapiz Alta Collection 2020 is produced from sustainably grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the high altitude San Pablo Vineyards in the Uco Valley. Fresh on the nose with ripe blackberry, dark spice, cedar brush and flinty, stony notes generous, long and bright on the palate. Enjoy now until 2030. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, burgers and ribs, grilled game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2029 403345 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2022, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Malivoire Vivant 2022 Rosé is vegan-friendly and fresh with citrus, strawberry and flinty mineral flavours delicate on the palate. The wine is produced from free-run, lightly pressed juice. Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar suggests serving it with rainbow trout and a spicy jerk sauce on a bun. Rosé food pairings: soft herbal cheeses with dried fruit, strawberry and spinach salad with poppy seed dressing, fresh oysters or citrus poached shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2025 498535 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Snapper Rock Sauvignon Rosé 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Snapper Rock 2022 Sauvignon Rosé is a great value Marlborough, South Island rosé at $20. Bright, fresh and enticing with fresh aromas of melon, feijoa and lime zest flavours intensely juicy on the palate. Drinking beautifully now, chill and enjoy it on its own or with a seafood salad. Sauvignon Rosé food pairings: salads, herbed goat cheese quiches, brunch dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 668459 12.4% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lyv Rosé 2022, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From the Pays D'oc, Languedoc wine region, LYV 2022 rosé is a dry, medium-bodied stylish blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grapes. Rich and fresh with bright red berry, spicy and silky on the palate, the wine is certainly a patio pleaser sipper, chill and enjoy it on its own or pair it with seacuterie. Rosé food pairings: antipasto, fish tacos, creamy cheeses, fresh steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32422 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, fresh rosé made from Pinot Noir. Notes of tart cherry and wild strawberry. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: smoked salmon; seared tuna with emmental on brioche; cold duck salad. Drink: 2023 - 2025 628176894089 12.5% D 750 mL $27.00 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Rosé 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tawse Sketches Of Niagara 2021 is a great value Niagara Peninsula rosé at $19 and is a bright, medium-bodied Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Gamay rosé blend, fresh with bright cherry, plum, grapefruit zest, smoky spices and dried fine herbs harmonious and lingering on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it with maple smoked baked ham. Rosé food pairings: roast turkey with wild rice and apple stuffing, turkey pot pie, turkey shepherd's pie, turkey hash with sautéed red onion and Yukon potatoes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 172643 12% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Belles D'eguilles Rosé 2022, Coteaux D'aix En Provence, Provence A.P., France: From Coteaux D'aix En Provence, Provence wine region, Belles D'eguilles 2022 is a beautiful rosé produced from Grenache Noir and Syrah grapes that enjoy a fairy tale life with ample sunshine and the Mistral winds to protect them against fungus and bugs. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and bright with red berry, tropical fruit, citrus zest and fine herb flavours balanced with juicy acidity. So elegant, chill and enjoy it on its own or with grilled chicken dishes. Rosé food pairings: pork lettuce tacos, charcuterie and creamy cheeses, salads, grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32421 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Pelee Island Winery Empress II Sparkling Riesling 2019, South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore wine region, Pelee Island Empress Ii 2019 Riesling is a zesty sparkler with aromas and flavours of bright orchard fruit, Meyer lemon zest with a subtle toastiness on a persistent and lively mousse. In 1894, Pelee Island produced one of Canada’s first Méthode Classique or Traditional Method wines labelled “L’Empereur” and 127 years later, Pelee Island Winery has created “Empress” to honour the team of the past. Sparkling Riesling food pairings: salads, creamy cheeses, smoke salmon, brunch dishes, seafood canapes, grilled chicken wings. Drink: 2023 - 2024 33186 12% D 750 mL $20.25 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Kindling Sparkling Vidal 2022, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant sparkling wine made from the Vidal grape. Aromas of apricot and peach. Perfect for toasting. Drink: 2023 - 2025 15462 12% D 750 mL $26.00 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pommery Pop Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: From Pommery, Pop is the fun size (200 ml) of this stylish Champagne. Spicy on the nose with ripe apple, lemon zest and toast; vibrant on the palate with a persistent and frothy mousse. Fun to drink! Champagne food pairings: salads, creamy cheeses, smoke salmon, brunch dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2025 18132 12.5% D 200 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Jara Brut Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: La Jara is a dry Prosecco produced in the “Martinotti - Charmat” method from organically grown 100% Glera wine grapes. Bright and fresh with a persistent and lively mousse of sun-kissed florals, ripe yellow apple, grapefruit and lemon zest on the palate. Enjoy with salads, seafood canapes or veggies and dip. Prosecco food pairings: crab cakes, pan-fried Dore, shrimp stuffed baked Sole, sushi, green salads, fresh fruit, smoked fish, seafood canapes, veggies and dip. Drink: 2022 - 2024 402438 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels & Cowboys Sparkling, California, United States: Angels & Cowboys is a traditional method, non-vintage brut, dry, medium-bodied and fresh on the nose and palate with ripe pear, lemon zest, nutty and zesty flavours on a vibrant and frothy mousse. Crisp and clean, chill and enjoy it on its own or with seafood bites. Sparkling food pairings: fish tacos, brunch dishes, eggs Benedict, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32075 12% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giusti Asolo Prosecco, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, Giusti Asolo Prosecco Superiore is great value at $20. Produced from 100% Glera grapes, this lovely sparkler is fragrant with crisp green apple, pear, fine herbs and lemon zesty with a bright persistent mousse, lingering and satisfying on the palate. A fun Prosecco to drink, chill and enjoy it on its own or with veggies and dip. Prosecco food pairings: seafood Alfredo, gorgonzola, salads, seafood canapes, fresh veggies and dip. Drink: 2023 - 2023 16555 11.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Émilie Laurance Crémant De Loire, Loire A.C., France: Émilie Laurance is a traditional method, non-vintage Crémant De Loire produced from 62% Chenin Blanc, 19% Chardonnay and 14% Cabernet Franc, fresh and zesty with a fine mousse of white florals, ripe apple, red berry, spicy notes with a lingering flinty mineral finish. A charming crémant from the Loire to chill and enjoy it on its own or with a fresh shrimp cocktail. Crémant De Loire food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, veggie kebabs, fresh steamed and chilled crab. Drink: 2023 - 2025 30237 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Santo 1911 Santorini Nykteri 2021, Santorini P.D.O., Greece: From the Protected Designated of Origin (PDO) wine region of Santorini, Santo 1911 2021 is a dry and zesty, vegan-friendly white wine blend of Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani sourced from old vines planted at 400 metres above sea level that are now between 40 and 60 years of age. Fragrant with exotic florals, fresh apple, pear flavours with a kiss of vanilla and a zesty finish on a mineral note. Chill and enjoy it with grilled calamari or veggies and dip. Santorini Nykteri food pairings: salads, grilled chicken breasts, seafood chowder. Drink: 2023 - 2026 33226 14% D 750 mL $40.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Da Pedra Alta 2021, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From Pedra a Pedra. Quinta Da Pedra Alta 2021 is a vibrant, dry, medium-bodied white wine blend of Rabigato and Gouveio grapes. Look for bright citrusy, grapefruit zest, thyme, leesy mineral and nutty notes on this tangy, fresh white wine from the Douro wine region. Food pairings: sauteed and herbed pork tenderloin, grilled chicken breasts, pan-fried white-fleshed freshwater fish. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31188 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Foris Pinot Gris 2021, Rogue Valley, Oregon, United States: Foris 2021 Pinot Gris is an Alsatian-inspired Pinot Gris from the Siskiyou Mountains in the Rogue Valley wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and silky on the palate with tropical fruit, melon, apple, honeyed pear, fine herb and citrusy flavours fresh and flavourful on the palate. Chill and enjoy it on its own or with fresh creamy cheeses on baguette. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood, shrimp tempura, sushi, grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2024 544312 13.9% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Hare Wine Co. Jack Rabbit Special Edition White 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Produced by The Hare Wine Company, Jack Rabbit 2019 is a zesty blend of Vidal, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc produced exclusively for the LCBO. Such a fun summer wine with white florals, rose petals, tropical fruit and key lime flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy with seafood canapes. White food pairings: grilled chicken wings, ribs, fish tacos, calamari, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 20249 12.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Redstone Limestone Vineyard South 2020 Riesling is vibrant and intense with citrus, peach, fresh apple flavours and spring rain mineral finish. So refreshing with just a hint of sweetness. Riesling food pairings: scallop ceviche, white fish with mango salsa, salt and pepper shrimp skewers. Drink: 2022 - 2026 381251 10.5% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Skin Fermented Chardonnay 2021, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: This is one of the few skin-fermented white wines that I've trued loved. Aromas freshly baked bread and Earl Grey tea. Medium-bodied with a luxurious texture. Drink: 2023 - 2027 11.5% XD 750 mL $26.00 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Carp Ridge Chardonnay 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacularly rich, full-bodied with a voluptuous, full-bodied texture. Seductive aromas of toasted almond, Bosc pear and gala apple. Terrific long finish. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, fish and chips, creamy pasta dishes. Drink: 2022 - 2026 16064 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.00 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kin Vineyards Carp Ridge Chardonnay 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2020 is evolving beautifully, following a similar trajectory to the spectacular 2019 vintage. It offers aromas of green apple and pear, with a finish of toasted almond. Full-bodied with a satisfying finish. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, fish and chips, creamy pasta dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2026 16064 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.00 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cannonball Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: Cannonball 2021 Chardonnay is excellent value at $20. A real crowd-pleaser and expressive with ripe apple, pear, lemon custard, toffee, vanilla and toasty oak spice notes vibrant and silky-smooth on the palate. Grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and the finished wine was aged in French oak barrels. Chill and enjoy with pork chops from the grill. Chardonnay food pairings: barbequed salmon, barbequed pork roast on a spit, roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Drink: 2023 - 2026 311563 13.7% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monemvasia Laludi Moschofilero 2021, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: From the Peloponnese wine region, Monemvasia Laludi 2021 Moschofilerois is produced from grapes grown in Mantinia, Greece. The wine is perfumed with ripe stone fruit, exotic florals, citrusy and tangy on the palate with a long finish. An excellent value Peloponnese white wine at $18. Moschofilero food pairings: grilled calamari, fish tacos, chicken kebabs. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33252 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

OTU Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: OTU 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant and concentrated on the palate with oodles of tropical fruit, passionfruit, kiwi, lime zest and earthy flavours mouth-wateringly long and satisfying on the palate. Great now, drink through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cold turkey sandwiches, grilled shellfish, grilled asparagus and herbed goat cheese galette. Drink: 2023 - 2026 17549 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave de Ribeauvillé Pinot Gris 2022, Alsace A.C., France: Cave de Ribeauvillé 2022 Pinot Gris is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Alsace wine region. Established in 1895, the cave is one of France's oldest co-ops. Fragrant and juicy with ripe pear, peach, soft citrus and smoky mineral notes, the wine is generous, fresh and long on the palate. Simply gorgeous! Chill and enjoy it with a sautéed pork tenderloin accompanied with an apricot coulis. Pinot Gris food pairings: baked glazed ham, roast turkey, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2025 390633 14% M 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Escudo Rojo Reserva Chardonnay 2021, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Escudo Rojo Reserva 2021 is produced by Baron Philippe de Rothschild from sustainably-grown Chardonnay wine grapes. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied with crunchy green apple, tropical fruit, fresh pastry, nutty and creamy citrus zest flavours zesty on the palate wrapped up in a lingering, leesy mineral finish. Chill and enjoy it on its own or with grilled chicken dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: roast duck, veal cutlets, grilled chicken, grilled prawns. Drink: 2023 - 2024 17617 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario wine region, Flat Rock Unplugged 2021 Chardonnay is great value at $20. Produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes, the wine is unoaked, dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with ripe apple, pear, stone fruit, citrus, lime zest flavours and flinty mineral notes. A great representation of an Ontario cool climate Chardonnay. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken cacciatore, pasta Alfredo, potato salad, cheese fondu. Drink: 2023 - 2025 68015 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hãhã Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Hãhã 2021 Chardonnay is a great value Hawke's Bay, North Island Chard at $20. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, elegant and concentrated on the nose and palate with ripe apricot, melon, almond nut and lemon zesty flavours. So juicy and supple, chill and enjoy it on its own or with a seafood salad. Drink through 2025. Chardonnay food pairings: fish and chips, seafood chowder, grilled shrimp. Drink: 2023 - 2025 10020 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

TILIA Chardonnay 2022, Mendoza, Argentina: TILIA 2022 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Mendoza wine region. Excellent value at $16, look for ripe melon, star fruit, lemon curd flavours, zesty and nicely balanced on the palate. A dry, medium-bodied, easy-going and elegant Chard that is great value for the price. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken wings, fish tacos, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31664 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pighin Pinot Grigio 2021, Friuli Grave, Friuli D.O.C., Italy: Pighin 2021 Pinot Grigio is an excellent value Friuli Grave wine region PG at $20. Bright and zesty on the nose and palate, look for fresh spring florals, ripe apple, green pear, melon, tropical fruit flavours balanced with tangy acidity on the palate. Absolutely one for seafood dishes. Chill and enjoy. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish, salads, frittata, basil pesto, herbed chicken breast. Drink: 2023 - 2025 987545 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pasqua Black Label Pinot Grigio 2022, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Pasqua Black Label 2022 Pinot Grigio is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Veneto wine region, by brothers Riccardo and Alessandro Pasqua who are third-generation family winemakers. Fresh with aromas of tropical fruit, stone fruit, vanilla, toasty and refreshing with a citrus zesty and flinty mineral finish. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tanks with a portion of the wine (30%) finished in French oak barrels. Pinot Grigio food pairings: fish tacos, salads, grilled chicken dishes, herbed quiche, seafood chowder. Drink: 2023 - 2025 31159 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nederburg The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2021, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape wine region, Nederburg's The Anchorman 2021 Chenin Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from 38-year-old vines. The wine was crafted to honour to the winery's estate founder Philippus Wolvaart. Look for baked apple pie, honeyed almond, cinnamon and soft citrus zest flavours, creamy and mouth-filling with a leesy mineral finish. Equal portions of the wine was fermented in tank, clay amphora and oak barrels with nine months ageing on its lees. Chenin Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, pork tenderloin, veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2026 667212 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

I Balzi Bio Grillo 2021, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Love this Grillo from the Sicily wine region. From Natale Verga, I Balzi Bio 2021 Grillo is excellent value at $17. Lovely pale gold in the glass, fruity with citrus, lime leaf, fine herbs and so zesty on the palate. Easy to love, just chill and enjoy it. Grillo food pairings: salads, brunch dishes, pan-fried lemon sole, smoked whitefish on baguette. Drink: 2023 - 2025 17702 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Charles Baker B-Side Riesling 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Charles Baker B-Side 2020 Riesling is produced by J.L. Groux and Charles Baker from Stratus Vineyards. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from a variety of vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula wine region and the wine is dry, medium-bodied and zesty with crisp yellow apple, peach, honeyed nut and citrus zest flavours concentrated on the palate with a lingering flinty mineral note. Nicely done! Riesling food pairings: mild curries, red lentil stew, pork schnitzel. Drink: 2023 - 2027 523845 10.3% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muga 2021, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: At $20, Muga 2021 is a great value, barrel-fermented blend of mostly Viura, with white Grenache and a splash of Malvasia sourced from the Rioja wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, very fresh and citrus zesty with yellow plum, white grapefruit, flinty, mineral and chalky flavours textured on the palate. Drink through 2025. Food pairings: roast chicken, grilled trout, pork. Drink: 2023 - 2025 958736 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rapaura Springs Chardonnay 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Rapaura Springs Reserve 2021 Chardonnay is produced with sustainably grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Deliciously succulent and fresh with ripe peach, green melon, vanilla, toasted hazelnut and zesty citrus flavours silky soft with vibrant acidity on the palate. Simply a gorgeous Chardonnay. The cooler, late summer nights in the Marlborough allow the grapes to retain their acidity giving the wine its freshness. Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: seafood Alfredo, crab cakes and lemon aioli, salmon steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 19761 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Mas Viognier 2021, Nicole Vineyard, Pays D'oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From Nicole Vineyard, Pays D'oc, Languedoc wine region, Paul Mas 2021 Reserve Viognier is a single vineyard Collection Reserve and is amazing value at $17. Produced from 100% Viognier sourced from vines that are up to 25 years of age planted on a hillside with chalky-clay and fossilized soils. A portion of the wine (20%) underwent malolactic fermentation with a portion (15%) fermented in new French oak barrels prior to the blended wine being aged in oak for several months. Floral and fresh with ripe stone fruit, Meyer lemon, fine herbs, ginger spice and minerally flavours beautifully balanced and crafted by an iconic producer who maintains his promise of quality wines at a reasonable price. Viognier food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, chicken, roast pork tenderloin with apricot puree. Drink: 2023 - 2024 370098 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Substance Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Columbia Valley wine region in Washington, Substance 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is enticing with aromas of candied lemon peel, fresh pear and summer florals. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and tangy on the palate with bright citrus, pear, honeyed quince and summer florals with a fresh and lingering minerally finish. Very nicely done and good value at $23. Drink through 2026. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled shrimp, salads topped with herbed goat cheese, Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken chunks. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30523 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Phoenix 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone Phoenix 2022 Gewürztraminer is a vegan-friendly Niagara Peninsula Gew classic, fragrant with rose petals, grapefruit, ginger spice aromas and flavours, off-dry, medium-bodied and citrus zesty on the palate. The wine was made in stainless-steel tank to retain its freshness and concentration of fruit flavours. Drinking beautifully now, chill and pour it with mildly spiced curries, vegetable tempura and grilled chicken dishes. The wine is named for the vines thought dead from a damaging polar vortex, but rose again in the spring... like a Phoenix. Food pairings: grilled turkey or chicken breast, mild savoury cheese, mild curries. Drink: 2023 - 2025 519025 13.6% MD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County wine region, La Crema 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh with aromas of pear, tropical fruit, dried pineapple, fine garden herbs and zesty on the palate. Grapes were fermented and aged in both stainless-steel tanks and neutral oak barrels. Drinking beautifully now. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads, grilled whitefish, salads topped with herbed goat cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2024 32076 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calera Chardonnay 2021, Central Coast, California, United States: Calera 2021 Chardonnay is creamy and rich with peach, ripe yellow apple, creamy mango and lime-lemon zest flavours, dry, medium-bodied and sumptuous on the palate. From a great vintage that experienced a long veraison. In fact, one of the longest ever for the Central Coast, giving the grapes more hang time and more opportunity to develop their aromas and flavours! Chardonnay food pairings: fish tacos, fish and chips, grilled chicken, pork chops. Drink: 2023 - 2025 713313 14.4% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin 2022, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From the Côtes Du Rhône wine region, Famille Perrin Reserve 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Blanc is amazing value at $18. This juicy, dry, medium-bodied and elegant Rhone white is a vibrant blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier fresh and floral on the nose and just as fresh on the palate with soft citrus, white florals, fine herbs and flinty mineral notes. Very nicely done for the price. Drink to 2026. Food pairings: vegetarian quiche, seafood, roast chicken, cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2026 499509 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2021, River Junction, California, United States: McManis Family Vineyards 2021 Viognier is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from estate vineyards at River Junction, California. Fragrant with white florals, ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit, vanilla and ginger spice, the wine is full-bodied, vibrant and voluptuous on the palate. Drinking beautifully now, chill and enjoy it with roast chicken or turkey tournedos from the grill. Excellent value at $21. Viognier food pairings: seared scallops, blackened tuna steaks, roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2025 658112 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lenz Moser Grüner Veltliner 2022, Niederösterreich Qualitätswein, Austria: From Niederösterreich, Lenz Moser 2022 Grüner Veltliner is a dry, medium-bodied, lean and youthful Grüner, fresh with green pear, melon, white pepper, lemongrass, fine herbs and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Finishes long and vibrant. Chill and enjoy it with grilled pork sausages, veal cutlets or seacuterie. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: lentil soup, smoked salmon, boiled ham, salads, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2026 71233 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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