Dessert Wine

Cave Spring Indian Summer Select Late Harvest Riesling 2017, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous year after year with ripe peach, honeyed apricot and grassy flavours with ultra balanced acidity to fruit sweetness. Chill and enjoy it as dessert or pair with an apricot and custard flan. Late Harvest Riesling food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2022 - 2026 415901 12.5% S 375 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vito Curatolo Arini 5 Anni Marsala, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Vito Curatolo Arini 5 Anni Marsala is excellent value under $20. A Superiore Dolce Marsala, creamy on the palate and unctuous with dried raisin, fig, dates, roasted nuts, salted toffee and Kahlua flavours with a kiss of smoke balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Drink or hold to 2030. Marsala food pairings: chicken biryani, spicy crab cake sliders, dulce de leche. Drink: 2022 - 2030 553990 18% S 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fonseca Guimaraens Port 1998, Douro, Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Fonseca Guimaraens 1998 Vintage Port is the perfect size (375 ml) to enjoy as a treat after dinner with blue-veined cheeses or dark chocolate covered cherries. Look for rich raspberry, cherry flavours rounded, long and juicy on the palate. Port food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, dark chocolate covered cherries, raspberry torte with chocolate ganache. Drink: 2023 - 2030 33813 20% S 375 mL $46.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Rombauer 2019 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-driven dry and full-bodied red wine blend with splashes of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlo. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Mount Veeder, Oakville, and St. Helena AVAs. Look for ripe blackberry, cassis, mint and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours smooth and silky on the palate with velvety tannins in support. Very nice now, drink through to 2028. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled T-bone steak, game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2030 16480 14.5% XD 750 mL $129.00 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Enemigo Los Paraísos Bonarda 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo Los Paraísos 2019 Bonarda is produced from a single-vineyard and is bottled unfiltered. Look for ripe small dark berries, blackberry, plum, savoury herbs, fir flavours and spicy notes vibrant on the palate. Tannins are fine. Drink or hold. Bonarda food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, turkey, chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2028 17286 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Caymus 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (1500 ml) is the perfect size for a family Thanksgiving dinner. Produced by the Wagner Family of Wines who choose the finest barrels from each Caymus harvest to be part of the Special Selection blend. Caymus is deep, dark, full-bodied and rich on the palate with a generous amount of blackberry, cassis, black olive, minty and dark chocolate flavours savoury with a kiss of spice on the palate. Enjoy it with roast turkey dinner or a prime rib roast. Either way, it'll be a winner for dinner. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, veal Porterhouse, venison steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2030 155200 14.5% D 1500 mL $460.00 Score: 95/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Rocca di Castagnoli Poggio A'frati RIserva 2017 Chianti Classico is an intense red wine blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Fragrant with dried pink florals, ripe red berry fruit, white pepper, garrigue herbs and minty flavours vibrant on the palate, this wine is so flavoursome. Tannins are firm and if having tonight, decant it one hour prior to enjoying it with a meat-lover's pizza or hold to 2024 to give some time for the tannins to mellow. Drink or cellar to 2035. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini (pasta) with sausage and peas, veal piccata, lamb lollipops. Drink: 2024 - 2036 23358 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferme du Mont Le Ponnant 2021, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: La Ferme du Mont Le Ponnant 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah produced by Winemaker, Stéphane Vedeau. Grapes are sourced from La Ferme du Mont's oldest vineyard in the Côtes du Rhône and the wine is consistent and generous with its lush dark cherry, savoury herb, pepper spice, meaty and mineral flavours balanced with bright acidity. Drink or hold. Food pairings: braised beef ribs, Porterhouse steak, standing rib roast. Drink: 2023 - 2029 171371 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crossbarn Pinot Noir 2019, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County, California Crossbarn 2019 Pinot Noir is produced by Paul Hobbs. Dry, medium-bodied, bright on the palate and fragrant with red berry, cranberry, blueberry, fine herb and spicy flavours with a touch of earthy violets on the finish. Elegant and drinking beautifully now, or cellar to 2030. This vintage is produced with up to 90% estate fruit and aged in neutral oak barrels or vats. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast rack of lamb, rare roast beef, venison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2026 522938 14.9% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachelder Wismer-Foxcroft Gamay Noir 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Form Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Bachelder Wismer-Foxcroft 2020 Gamay Noir is produced from a single vineyard and is a 33% whole cluster cru. A rich, dark ruby in the glass, this dry, medium-bodied Gamay is fragrant with fresh cherry, wild forest berry, red currant, plum, cassis and minerally aromas and flavours long, juicy and savoury on the palate. Tannins are firm on this cru Gamay. Enjoy it now or cellar to 2030. Gamay Noir food pairings: baked veal stuffed Portobello mushrooms, three-pepper rubbed steak from the grill, leek and mushroom risotto. Drink: 2023 - 2029 33994 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Grand-Puy Ducasse Prélude 2015, Pauillac, Bordeaux A.C., France: Grand-Puy Ducasse Prélude 2015 is a dry, full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the second wine of this Pauillac fifth-growth produced from vines that are 20-plus years of age. Lovely now, the wine is elegant and developing with generous dark plum, blackberry, cassis, fine herbs and spiced plum flavours bright on the palate. Drink through to 2026. The Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse vineyards border those of Châteaux Mouton-Rothschild, Lafite-Rothschild and Pontet-Canet. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast chicken, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2026 33922 14% XD 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blackboard Merlot 2019, Conner Lee Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From Conner Lee Vineyard, Columbia Valley wine region, Blackboard 2019 Merlot is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with dark plum, fine herbs and stony mineral flavours with a lingering chocolate finish. Enjoy now through 2029. Merlot food pairings: roast pork, veal tenderloin, lamb lollipops. Drink: 2023 - 2029 33062 13.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Teynac 2016, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Teynac 2016 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied 69% Cabernet sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc red wine blend produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Saint-Julien, Bordeaux wine region. Fresh with aromas of black currant, earthy and dark plum flavours, the wine is savoury and generous on the palate. Enjoy it now through 2030. Food pairings: pork tenderloin, duck confit, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2030 650796 12.5% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Foris Pinot Noir 2021, Rogue Valley, Oregon, United States: From the Rogue Valley wine region in Oregon, Foris 2021 Pinot Noir is a vibrant PN produced from estate-grown grapes. Fragrant with ripe cherry, red berry, citrusy, flinty and earthy flavours zesty on the palate, it finishes on a lingering chocolate note. Drinking beautifully now. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, veal Masala, sauteed pork tenderloin in rich mushroom sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2026 937128 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Nero D'avola 2020, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Caruso & Minini Naturalmente 2020 Nero D'avola is produced from organically grown grapes from the Sicily wine region. Dry, full-bodied and zesty with dark plum, blood orange zest and umami flavours with a spicy finish, this rustic red would be great with a lamb ragu or lentil and black bean burgers from the grill. An excellent value Nero D'avola at $20 to drink through to 2025. Nero D'avola food pairings: grilled lamb sausages, farmer's pork chops from the grill, roast Mediterranean style chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2025 33462 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château d'Agassac 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château d'Agassac 2010 is a maturing red wine blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc from the Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux wine region. The wine is dry, full-bodied and rich with dark blueberry, pink and blue florals, dark chocolate and minerally flavours, fresh, balanced and finishing long on the palate. Tannins are ripe and silky. Drink through to 2030. Food pairings: roast duck, goose, stuffed partridge, roast mushroom stuffed quail. Drink: 2023 - 2030 33032 13% XD 750 mL $49.50 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Hedonist Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale wine region, The Hedonist 2018 is produced from 100% Shiraz and is excellent value at $25. Produced by the Walter Clappis Wine Co., it is a big, robust and juicy red with layers of dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, mint, smoky and savoury on the palate. Tannins are ripe and fine-grained. Enjoy it with some juicy burgers and smoky ribs from the grill. Shiraz food pairings: Greek marinated lamb ribs on the grill, souvlaki, spanakopita pie. Drink: 2023 - 2025 90191 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paraduxx 2019, Napa Valley, California, United States: From Napa Valley, California, Paraduxx 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 12% Zinfandel, 11% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah and 5% Malbec, rich on the nose with ripe blackberry, blueberry, savoury herbs and mocha flavours vibrant on the palate with a lingering spicy finish. Tannins are ripe and this wine is very approachable now. Drink through to the end of the decade. Food pairings: grilled game sausages, turkey, lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2030 27454 14.5% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2016, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2016 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape is a youthful and developing CNDP with bright cherry, plum, savoury herbs, minty, anise and black pepper flavours rich and balanced on the palate with vibrant acidity. Enjoy it now with a garlic and rosemary studded leg of lamb or cellar to 2030. Tannins are fine and structured on this elegant Rhône red. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast goose, veal medallions in a rich wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2033 32756 15% XD 750 mL $77.95 Score: 95/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Cerna Primocolle Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Villa Cerna Primocolle 2019 Chianti Classico is produced by the Famiglia Cecchi. An excellent value Chianti at $20, look for ripe cherry, orange zest, savoury herbs and dark chocolate flavours on this dry, medium-bodied and vibrant Tuscan red. Drink or hold. Chianti Classico food pairings: Bistecca Fiorentina, roast breast of veal, braised beef long ribs in red wine sauce. Drink: 2023 - 2029 573501 14.6% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Shiraz 2016, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: From M. Chapoutier, Tournon Shays Flat Vineyard Pyrenees 2016 Shiraz is a dry, medium-bodied and a complex Australian Shiraz with meaty, dark-fruited, black olive, mint, savoury herb and mocha flavours on the palate. Tannins are silky and rounded. Another beautiful Shiraz from a world renown producer and master winemaker who seeks to understand the terroir of vines and wines. Enjoy through to 2025. Shiraz food pairings: filet mignon, peppery or spicy hearty meat dish, grilled radicchio, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2025 311480 14% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chakana Finca Los Cedros Malbec 2020, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: The grapes for Chakana Finca Los Cedros 2020 Malbec are sourced from a small parcel of land from a vineyard in the northern part of Paraje Altamira. Fresh on the nose with pink and blue florals, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant on the palate with blueberry, mulberry, plum and minerally flavours with a lingering vanilla and coffee bean finish. Drink or hold. Malbec food pairings: shoulder of lamb, veal Masala, chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 32142 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paso Robles, California, United States: From the Paso Robles wine region, J. Lohr Hilltop 2020 is produced from sustainably grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec grapes. The majority of grapes for this vintage were sourced from the cool-climate El Pomar District with some from the warmer Creston District. The wine is a mouthful of cassis, black olive and spicy flavours on the palate. This half-bottle size is drinking beautifully now and perfect for one to enjoy on its own with a grilled striploin steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, lamb chops. Drink: 2022 - 2027 20757 14.9% XD 375 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famille Perrin La Gille Gigondas 2020, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: Famille Perrin La Gille 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied and silky smooth Grenache and Syrah red wine blend produced from grapes sourced in the Gigondas, Rhône Valley wine region. Vines grow in limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache finesse and elegance. Look for ripe dark cherry, fresh red berry, blueberry, fine herbs and pepper spice flavours vibrant and silky on the palate. Food pairings: roasted lamb, veal dishes, grilled pork chops, cheese. Drink: 2022 - 2028 906073 14.5% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2019, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2019 is dry, medium-plus-bodied 40% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese red wine blend produced from sustainably grown grapes. A portion of the grapes were produced in the 'double pass' or Ripasso method and the wine is vibrant and richly layered with ripe dark cherry, raisined fruits, mocha, clove and black pepper spice elegant, harmonious and finishing long and velvety on the palate. Tannins are soft and rounded. Excellent value at $25. Drink or hold. Food pairings: pizza with meat, pork tenderloin, rare beef steaks. Drink: 2022 - 2029 672931 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera D'asti 2020, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Michele Chiarlo Le Orme 2020 Barbera D'asti is fragrant with pink florals, violets, raspberry, cherry and savoury herb flavours vibrant and juicy on the palate. The wine spent 16 months mellowing and ageing in French oak casks prior to bottling and release. Excellent value at $16, on a wine classified at the DOCG level. Vineyards also form part of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Barbera D'asti food pairings: roasted pepper, tomato and pasta casserole, grilled Italian sausage, tomato risotto, vegetarian lasagne, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2022 - 2027 265413 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Heritage 560 Tautavel 2020, Tautavel, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Heritage 560 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Roussillon-Villages at $20. Dry and full-bodied, this vibrant red is produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan grapes sourced from vines growing in pebbly and limestone soils. Look for ripe dark fruits, dark cherry, smoky garrigue herbs and pepper spice flavours concentrated on the palate. Enjoy with roast chicken. Food pairings: rare steak, rustic stew, game pot pie. Drink: 2022 - 2026 272575 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, California, United States: Unshackled 2021 is produced by the Prisoner Wine Company and is the fourth vintage of this dry, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with some Malbec, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Tannat added to the mix. Truly unshackled and delish with dark plum, liquid cassis, dark berry, dried wild herbs, chocolate and vanilla flavours lush and smooth on the palate. This is your next go to BBQ wine! Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast pork, steaks from the grill, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 17812 14.5% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast beef, slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2024 561290 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Clarke 2016, Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Baron Edmond de Rothschild, prop. from the Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux wine region, Château Clarke 2016 is a concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot red wine blend lush with ripe cassis, blueberry, raspberry, plum and savoury spices finishing with good acidity for food. Tannins are rich and grippy. Showing beautiful now, but needs some time in cellar. Try in 2023 and pour with a big juicy ribeye steak. Food pairings: beef tenderloin, prime rib roast, stuffed saddle of rabbit. Drink: 2024 - 2036 503904 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2019, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Henry Of Pelham Estate 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes. Lovely and inviting on the nose with ripe cranberry, cherry and toasty oak spice; medium-bodied and bright with red currant, raspberry, strawberry, sous bois, earthy fresh mushroom, cinnamon and clove spice flavours on the palate. Nicely balanced with good acidity for food. Pour with a duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork liver pates, roasted chicken, duck and other game birds. Drink: 2022 - 2026 268391 13.5% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta da Rede Reserva 2017 is a youthful, robust and vibrant Douro wine region red blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Look for ripe, dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and mocha flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Excellent value under $10. Pour with Porchetta. Food pairings: prime rib, slow-roasted beef long ribs, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2021 - 2026 431742 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Il Borro 2018, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, 2018 Il Borro 110 20th annata is a dry, full-bodied, rich and juicy blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah produced from biodynamic and organically-grown grapes. Fresh on the nose with ripe blackberry, cola and dark cherry flavours on the palate, tannin are fine-grained and approachable. Good now, but give it a few years in cellar to come together and to start showing its best. The property has a rich wine history dating back to the early 1600s. Il Borro was purchased by Ferruccio Ferragamo in 1993. Several years after acquiring the medieval hilltop village and surrounding 1700 acres, extensive renovations and refurbishing began as did viticultural work. After the launch of the Il Borro label in 1999, the property and winemaking continue under the watchful eye of Ferruccio’s son, Salvatore Ferragamo. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, BBQ beef long ribs, tourtiere. Drink: 2024 - 2035 661769 15.5% D 750 mL $122.00 Score: 95/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Masi Campolongo Di Torbe 2015 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is a rich and concentrated, full-bodied red blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes sourced from a single-vineyard that dates back to the 12th century. Dry, full-bodied and amazingly complex, this wine is perfumed with cherry liqueur, fine herbs, salumi, bitter chocolate, espresso and bitter orange zest flavours full and luxurious on the palate with velvety tannins. Just gorgeous. Drink or cellar for 15-plus years. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: pasta with a tomato sauce, roasted venison, beef and veggie stew, leg of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2033 548677 16% D 750 mL $149.00 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wapisa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia, Argentina: From San Javier, Río Negro, Patagonia wine region, Wapisa 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, fresh and fragrant Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of black currant, blackberry, fir, nutty, sweet dried tobacco leaf and baking spice flavours smooth and velvety with a creamy dark chocolate finish on the palate. So good now and excellent value at $20. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet burgers, BBQ beef long ribs, tourtiere. Drink: 2023 - 2028 10970 14.6% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De Barronarques 2016, Limoux, Languedoc A.C., France: From Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Domaine De Barronarques 2016 Grand Vin is a dry, full-bodied red wine blend of 54% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 17% Syrah. Juicy and generous with spiced plum, ripe raspberry and cherry flavours, the wine is savoury with dried herbs and elegant, silky tannins. Drink or hold. Food pairings: roast chicken, veal stew, sirloin steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2026 34382 14.5% XD 750 mL $77.75 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Solitude Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2021, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by the Famille Lançon, Domaine De La Solitude 2021 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape is a stunning youthful CNDP with oodles of ripe blackberry fruit, ripe raspberry, dark cherry, clove, tobacco leaf and vanilla flavours finishing long on a mineral note. Tannins are rounded and velvety. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from field blend vineyards with galet cobblestone and sandy soils. Produced from organically grown grapes, the 2021 vintage is a blend of mostly Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarese grapes in support. Drink or hold to the end of the decade. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: coq au vin, veal stew with rosemary and potatoes, roast pork shoulder. Drink: 2023 - 2033 560987 14.4% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lange Estate Providence Road Shiraz 2020, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: From the Frankland River, Western Australia wine region, Lange Estate Providence Road 2020 Shiraz is fragrant with pink florals, ripe blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry and cedar brush aromas and flavours generous and in total harmony with a lingering and fresh finish. Tannins are supple. Enjoy now to 2033. Shiraz food pairings: rack of lamb, veal Porterhouse, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2033 30879 14.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de Fabrègues L'orée 2019, Languedoc A.P., France: Domaine de Fabrègues L'orée 2019 is an amazing value dry, medium-plus-bodied, Languedoc red at $16. Produced from 50% Cinsault, 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Carignan, the wine is fragrant with dark cherry, blackberry, red berry and garrigue herb aromas and flavours spicy and lengthy on the palate. Very nicely done, A versatile food wine, enjoy it with grilled game burgers, lamb sausages or a wild mushroom ragu. Food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork riblets, seared duck breasts with ginger orange chutney. Drink: 2023 - 2024 31689 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Piqueras El Abuelo 2017, Almansa D.O., Spain: Piqueras El Abuelo 2017 is a dry, medium-bodied and youthful red wine blend of Garnacha Tintorera, Monastrell and Syrah from the Almansa wine region in Spain. Very elegant with ripe red berry, dried strawberry, plum, cherry, dried tobacco leaf and toasty oak spice flavours wrapped up in food-friendly acidity. Excellent value at $19, enjoy it with a sausage cassoulet. Food pairings: pork roast, pasta Bolognese, hard cheeses, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30234 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Donna Fugata Dea Vulcano 2020, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Donna Fugata Dea Vulcano 2020 Etna Rosso is produced from mostly Nerello Mascalese with a splash of Nerello Cappuccio added to the mix. Pretty as the label on the bottled which was illustrated by Stefano Vitale, the wine is fresh with rich red cherry, strawberry, savoury herbs, baking and pepper spice flavours on the palate with mineral notes from beginning to end. Tannins are velvety and rounded. The wine was partially aged for 12 months in cement tanks and neutral oak barrels with 10 months in bottle prior to its release. A beautifully crafted, dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant Etna red, enjoy it through 2026. Food pairings: rustic meat stews, grilled game sausages, meat lover's pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2027 32533 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Il Poggio Sannio Aglianico 2018, Campania D.O.P., Italy: Il Poggio Sannio 2018 Aglianico is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with plum, cherry, fine herbs, anise and dark chocolate flavours silky and long on the palate. An elegant and zesty Aglianico from the Campania wine region, juicy and fresh with velvety and well-integrated tannins. Ready to enjoy now. Aglianico food pairings: meat-lover's pizza, spice sausage cassoulet, fricassee rabbit. Drink: 2023 - 2025 575225 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina: From Cantena Zapata, Catena Alta Historic Rows 2020 Malbec is produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from Angélica in Lunlunta from vineyards that are almost 100 years old, and also from Agrelo, Gualtallary, and the Altamira. From a warm vintage look for ripe blueberry, mulberry and fine herb flavours, lithe, savoury and smooth on the palate. A very easy to love dry, medium-bodied rich and elegant Malbec for a well-known and trusted producer. Malbec food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, cheddar cheese, herb-rubbed roast chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2028 982355 14% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Faugères 2018, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Saint-Émilion wine region in Bordeaux, Château Faugères Grand Cru Classé 2018 is dry, full-bodied and elegant 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with silky tannins. Rich and generous on the palate with ripe blueberry, blackberry, red currant and crushed raspberry flavours, it finishes with subtle spicy cedar brush notes supple and deliciously long on the palate. The wine was matured in French oak barrels, 50% new and one-year-old barrels. Tannins are fresh and structured and this Grand Cru Classé is good now, but will also benefit from some cellar time to mellow tannins. Try after 2024 or cellar to 2038. Food pairings: beef tenderloin, bacon wrapped Chateaubriand, slow-braised beef ribs. Drink: 2024 - 2040 33916 14.5% XD 750 mL $97.95 Score: 95/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Astrolabe 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and wrapped up in mouth-watering acidity, this PN is so juicy and generous now with pink florals, dark cherry, spiced plum, baking and toasty oak spice flavours with textured tannins on the palate. Drink or hold this food-friendly PN to be enjoyed with grilled chicken dishes or juicy lamb chops from the grill. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast pork with corn niblets and red bell pepper, roast crackling duck. Drink: 2023 - 2028 538918 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pleno 2016, Navarra D.O., Spain: From the Navarra wine region, Pleno Reserva 2016 is excellent value at $16. A dry, full-bodied and juicy blend of 75% Tempranillo and 25% Merlot, earthy on the nose and fragrant with bright plum, blood orange zest and meaty aromas and flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and chewy. Food pairings: roast pork, venison ragu, lamb chops from the grill, partridge. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30219 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2021, Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Antinori, Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2021 is a rich, full-bodied red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah with splashes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot added to the mix. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from several vineyards in the Bolgheri wine region and varietals were individually fermented, macerated on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for up to 15 days. The wine is fragrant, complex and expressive with bright red berry, cherry, French vanilla, caramel, cedar brush and toasty oak spice flavours rich and silky on the palate with a long briny mineral finish. Food pairings: grilled hanger steak, Porchetta, meat and pasta dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2033 674135 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Calvane Quercione Chianti 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From Fattoria di Vicchio, Le Calvane Quercione 2020 Chianti is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and juicy 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo red wine blend with bright cherry, meaty, spicy and vanilla flavours plushy and vibrant on the palate. So easy to love! Enjoy it with a meat-lover's pizza. Villa Le Calvane is perched on the hills adjacent to the legendary Castle of Montegufoni, just 20 kilometres away from downtown Florence. Le Calvane Estate has a winemaking history dating back to 1427. Chianti food pairings: meat lover's pizza, hard cheeses, pasta Bolognese. Drink: 2023 - 2027 454934 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stark-Condé Syrah 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Stark-Condé 2018 Syrah is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, rich and broody red wine with black currant, anise, savoury herb, black olive flavours with a briny mineral finish. Tannins are fine and structured. Drink or hold to 2030. Syrah food pairings: peppercorn steak, ratatouille, cassoulet, fruit chutney and ostrich strip loin steak. Drink: 2023 - 2030 79525 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collina Serragrilli Serraia Barbera D'alba 2020, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Collina Serragrilli Serraia 2020 is an excellent value Barbera d'Alba at $20. Dry, medium-bodied and juicy, this Piedmont red wine is fragrant with spiced dark berries, citrus zest, fine herbs and cocoa flavours vibrant on the palate. Enjoy with roast duck or leg of lamb. Barbera D'alba food pairings: beef stew, hard cheese, grilled farmers pork chops, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2023 - 2026 22149 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stark-Condé Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Stark-Condé 2019 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend with 10% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec added to the mix. This South African Cab is deep, dark, full-bodied with oodles of dark plum, chocolate, savoury herbs, sweet tobacco leaf and anise spice flavours rich and concentrated on the palate with a long, briny mineral finish. The wine was aged 20 months in oak barrel (30% new). Drink or hold, but so good now with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: tourtiere, beef long ribs braised in red wine and garlic, steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2029 68460 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Corte Majoli Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2020, Veneto D.O.C, Italy: From Tezza, Corte Majoli 2020 Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore is excellent value at $19. Dry, spicy, fresh and mouthcoating with ripe blackberry, crushed raspberry, plum, sweet baking spice and dried sweet tobacco leaf flavours long and savoury on the palate. Very enticing and moreish, the wine is beginning to show its best now. Drink or hold. Enjoy with slow-braised beef short ribs. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: steak enchilada casserole, deep dish pizza and cheese pie, pan-fried goose breast with watercress. Drink: 2023 - 2027 84061 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2015, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Beni di Batasiolo Riserva 2015 Barolo is a dry, full-bodied 100% Nebbiolo, rich with aromas of pink roses and mouth-watering with layers of tart cherry, red berry, savoury herb, smoky, meaty and spicy flavours that linger on the palate. The wine is just beginning to show its best and will continue to develop over several years. Drink through 2030+. Barolo food pairings: game burgers, beef steak, rack of lamb. Drink: 2023 - 2029 330704 15% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Bernard 2021, Saint-Joseph, Rhône A.P., France: From Saint-Joseph, Rhône wine region, Louis Bernard 2021 is produced from 100% Syrah, and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and intense with aromas of dark berry, cherry, sweet baking spice, plum and liquorice flavours juicy on the palate. Drinking beautifully now, it's a perfect pairing to grilled meats, particularly roast duck or duck confit. Decant one hour prior to serving. Drink through 2030. Food pairings: roast duck, braised beef ribs, coq au vin. Drink: 2023 - 2030 33908 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Catena Malbec 2021, Paraje Altamira , Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena 2021 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Paraje Altamira wine region. Fragrant and fresh with ripe red berry, dried herbs, cigar box, white pepper and chocolate aromas and flavours, the wine is dry, medium-bodied with fine-grained, velvety tannins. Drinking beautifully now but can easily hold for 3-5 years. Malbec food pairings: pepper steak, meat pot pies, roast chicken, turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 492413 13.2% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gassier Fleur de Syrah 2021, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: from the Costières De Nîmes, Rhône wine region, Gassier Fleur 2021 is a Syrah-driven red wine blend with 5% in Mourvèdre added to the mix. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and tangy with a mouthful of ripe dark cherry, dark berry, wild herbs and a touch a spice, savoury, silky and so approachable now. The wine will continue to evolve over the next three years. Enjoy it with a garlic and rosemary-rubbed rack of lamb. Syrah food pairings: roast pork, prime rib steak from the grill, slow-braised lamb shanks. Drink: 2023 - 2028 33009 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Jaraman 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, full-bodied and enticing with aromas of fresh red cherry, black currant, dark chocolate, well-integrated oak spice and minty flavours juicy and intense on the palate. Beautifully made and balanced, tannins are fine, silky and the wine is very approachable now. Drink through the end of the decade. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2033 142398 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alyan Family Ambassador Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile: Alyan Family Ambassador 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Alto Maipo Valley, dry and medium-plus-bodied Cab at $20. Grapes are sourced from estate vineyards from vines that are 14-plus years of age grown in the Pirque zone. Look for fresh, dark berry fruit, spicy and herbal notes on this vibrant, food-friendly and elegant red wine. Tannins are fine and smooth. Enjoy with steaks from the grill. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal cutlets, pork tenderloin, steaks from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2027 30993 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Courtney Benham Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California, United States: Courtney Benham Terroir Series 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, medium-bodied California Cab., bright with fresh dark berry fruit, savoury herbs, olive, minty and spicy flavours on the palate and balanced with fresh acidity. An elegant and delicious California Cab with velvety tannins. Drink or hold. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, grilled game sausages, roast turkey. Drink: 2023 - 2027 33758 15.1% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Expedición Malbec 2021, San Patricio Del Chañar, Patagonia, Argentina: From San Patricio Del Chañar, Patagonia wine region, Trapiche Expedición 2021 Malbec is great value at $19. A small portion of the wine was aged for 10 months in oak barrels giving the wine a rounded mouthfeel. Look for rich ripe plum, dried florals, fine herbs on this dry, medium-bodied, smooth and silky Argentinean Malbec. Drink through 2028. Malbec food pairings: calf liver and onions, meat pies, duck sausage from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 31977 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Collosorbo 2017 Brunello Di Montalcino is produced from 100% Sangiovese and is still quite youthful with brilliant acidity and firm, structured tannins. This Tuscan red is fragrant with bright cherry, rose petals and earthy florals, loamy mineral flavours and smoky spicy notes on the palate. A beautiful, expressive Brunello with a lingering velvety finish to enjoy though to 2027. Pour with a ragu of lamb. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2023 - 2026 408492 14.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Auntsfield Pinot Noir 2021, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Auntsfield 2021 Pinot Noir is a dry, medium-bodied, elegant PN from a single vineyard in South Valleys, Marlborough wine region. Look for dark cherry, plum, blueberry, earthy florals, toasted nut and baking spice flavours concentrated and fresh on the palate. Lightly chill and enjoy it now through 2028. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin, grilled tuna with a pepper crust. Drink: 2023 - 2030 361246 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Rocca Barolo 2018, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From Commune di Serralunga d'Alba, Tenuta Rocca 2018 Barolo is a full-bodied 100% Nebbiolo fragrant, rich and concentrated on the palate with ripe dark plum, pink rose petals, vanilla and spicy flavours with a lingering, velvety chocolate finish. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. So much is going on here in this wine as it continues to develop, marry and mellow. Try in 2024 and drink to 2035+. Barolo food pairings: meaty stews, prime rib roast, roast goose. Drink: 2024 - 2040 154591 15% XD 750 mL $62.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Stallion Estate Winery Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States: Black Stallion Heritage 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (1500 ml) is produced from grapes sourced from the cult AVAs of Rutherford, Oak Knoll and Calistoga with terroirs best suited to the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Supple, rich and concentrated with dark cherry, cassis, dried red fruit, cedar brush and toasty oak spice, the wine is balanced with bright acidity and wrapped up in plushy tannins. Drinking beautifully now. Pour with prime rib. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: chicken fried steak, braised beef ribs, grilled rosemary and garlic rubbed bavette steak. Drink: 2023 - 2030 32638 15% XD 1500 mL $90.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bouscassé 2017, Madiran A.P., France: From the home estate of Alain Brumont, prop., Château Bouscassé 2017 is a deep, rich blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Youthful and developing, this dry, full-bodied Madiran red is promising so much with ripe dark fruit, spicy and smoky aromas on the nose and palate. Tannins are firm. Try this dark red beauty in 2024 with a well-marbled steak from the grill. Drink or hold. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2024 - 2028 743385 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chapillon Siendra 2019, Calatayud D.O., Spain: From Bodegas Langa Hnos in the Calatayud wine region, Chapillon Siendra 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied 80% Old Vines Grenache, 7% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot red wine blend, savoury and plushy on the palate with ripe dark fruits, dark berry, cherry, blue florals, cedar brush spice and chocolate flavours. Tannins are velvety. Food pairings: grilled pork chops, roast lamb, bison burgers. Drink: 2023 - 2025 417675 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cortonesi La Mannella Brunello Di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Cortonesi La Mannella 2017 Brunello Di Montalcino is fragrant with crushed raspberry, Earl Grey tea and heady pink florals; dry, medium-plus-bodied and plushy on the palate with raspberry compote, pink florals and earthy notes with a vibrant fruity finish, this Brunello is a juicy fruit bomb. So good now, drink through to 2030. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin, roast quail. Drink: 2023 - 2033 12405 14% XD 750 mL $71.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour de Sarrail 2012, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Hubert de Boüard & Bernard Pujol, Château Tour de Sarrail 2012 is a dry, full-bodied 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc red wine blend with velvety layers of dark plum, savoury herbs, chocolate, vanilla and well-integrated toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Very nice now as is the price ($20) Drink through 2025. Food pairings: tourtière, roast duck, veal chops, roast pork tenderloin, lamb chops, veal Porterhouse. Drink: 2023 - 2026 448829 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mas des Bressades 2020, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Mas des Bressades 2020 is an excellent value Costières De Nîmes, Rhône red at $18. The wine is a warming, dry and robust red wine blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah sourced from the Madiran wine region in Southwest France. The wine was aged in concrete vats and has great food-friendly acidity. Enjoy it with grilled game sausages or ribs. Food pairings: cheese pizza, ham and asparagus quiche, meat loaf. Drink: 2023 - 2027 143099 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Ségure 2021, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: From the Fitou, Midi wine region, Château de Ségure 2021 is an excellent value old vines Fitou at $18. Produced from Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, this dry, medium-plus-bodied red is fruity and spicy with dark fruit, red berry, wild herb and mocha flavours generous with textured tannins on the palate. Enjoy it with meaty ribs from the grill. Food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin. Drink: 2023 - 2029 370254 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Maipo Valley, Chile: Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red wine from the Maipo Valley has 4% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc added to it from Alto Jahuel. Fresh and fragrant with blueberry, blackberry, savoury herbs, black olive, toasty oak and pepper spice flavours generous on the palate, this is a beautiful Chilean Gran Reserva with polished tannins. Very nice now, or cellar to 2030. This wine has a long life ahead of it and it's amazing value under $20. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hamburgers, steak, hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2023 - 2034 460170 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Cafaggio Riserva 2017 is a vegan-friendly Chianti Classico and is dry, full-bodied, earthy and fruity with tart red cherry, plum, dark berry, savoury herb flavours, spicy and zesty on the palate. Very flavourful with lively acidity enjoy it with your favourite meaty lasagne and rich tomato sauce dish. Chianti Classico food pairings: slow-braised beef ribs, cheesy pizza, turkey tetrazzini, breaded veal cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2028 945196 13.4% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bourdieu No.1 2019, Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: From the Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux wine region, Château Bourdieu No.1 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied red wine blend of 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec. An excellent value Bordeaux at $23 with vibrant acidity and fresh, pure fruit flavours of dark cherry, blueberry, plum, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice long on the palate. Very nice done. Drink or hold. Food pairings: wild mushroom stuffed pork chops with wild rice, grilled duck breasts, veal chops from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2028 18691 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Sister's Run Cow's Corner 2021 is always a crowd pleaser red wine blend of primarily Grenache with Shiraz and Mourvèdre in support. Fragrant with exotic spices, ginger, plum, cherry, mulberry and mocha flavours vibrant and plushy on the palate, the wine finishes with spiced plum notes and chalky, pleasantly grippy tannins. Starting to show its best now and great value at $20. Drink or hold. Grenache Shiraz Mataro food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, sausages, meat-lovers’ pizza, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2023 - 2028 346510 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francois-Xavier Lambert Prestige Des Dentelles 2020, Gigondas, Rhône A.P., France: From the Gigondas, Rhône wine region, Francois-Xavier Lambert Prestige Des Dentelles 2020 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, powerful red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah with splashes of Cinsault and Mourvèdre added to the mix. Rich with ripe dark cherry, crushed black raspberry, earthy violets and a touch of toasty oak spice on the palate with a vibrant, dark cherry finish. Very nice now, enjoy it for the next 10 years. Food pairings: prime rib roast, bison burgers, venison filet mignon. Drink: 2023 - 2032 20952 14.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Volcanes De Chile Carmenère 2021, Rapel Valley, Chile: From the Rapel Valley, Volcanes De Chile Riserva 2021 Carmenère is produced from grapes sourced from mineral-rich volcanic soils mixed with loamy clay. Dry, medium-bodied and elegant with dark cherry, anise and sweet baking spice flavours, the wine finishes long with dark cherry and minerally flavours on the palate. The wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak casks. Drink through to 2026. Carmenère food pairings: lentil stews, black bean empanadas, veggie pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 30992 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fabiano I Fondatori Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Fabiano I Fondatori Riserva 2017 Amarone Della Valpolicella is a dry, full-bodied and fruity red wine blend of 60% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. I Fondatori translates to "the founders" and Nicola Fabiano produces this limited-production Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella in honour of his grandfather Francesco and father, Sergio. This Amarone is plushy with red berry fruit jam, plum, cocoa and spicy flavours with vibrant acidity on the palate and supported by rounded tannins. Enjoy it now through 2027. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: roast chicken with peppers and sun-dried tomatoes, roast beef, rich, meaty lasagne. Drink: 2023 - 2027 96859 15.5% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 93/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remelluri 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Remelluri Reserva 2015 is a medium-bodied red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with some Garnacha and Graciano sourced from 86 hectares of high-altitude vineyards that are 550 to 800 metres above sea level. From a warm and dry vintage with perfect growing and harvest conditions, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant on the palate with dark berry, plum, red berry and spicy notes throughout. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and oak vats, the wine was matured in oak barrels for 21 months. Drink or hold. Food pairings: meaty stews, slow-braised beef ribs, game sausages. Drink: 2023 - 2026 480160 14.4% XD 750 mL $52.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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G.H. Martel Victoire Champagne 2015, Champagne A.C., France: G.H. Martel Victoire Cuvée Gold Edition 2015 is part of the three limited editions of Victoire cuvées: Gold Vintage, Black Shiny and Rose Gold. The bottles feature a tin label with the original 18th-century bottle design. A lovely champagne, fragrant and toasty on the nose with aromas of tropical fruit, lemon curd, dried white florals, brioche and toasted nut flavours presented on a fine, persistent and zesty mousse with a long and satisfying finish. Enjoy it through the end of the decade. Champagne food pairings: creamy cheeses, seafood salad, chips and dip. Drink: 2023 - 2033 32236 12% D 750 mL $102.00 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Extra Brut Champagne 2015, Champagne A.C., France: Moët & Chandon 2015 Grand Vintage Extra Brut is so expressive with apple dumpling, brioche, lemon tarte, almond, toasty, spicy and soft citrusy flavours on a persistent and delicate mousse with a long, long finish. Elegant and absolutely hedonistic, enjoy it now through to 2030. Extra Brut Champagne food pairings: pasta with cheese-based sauce, caviar, lobster thermidor, sushi. Drink: 2023 - 2030 69773 12% D 750 mL $111.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moët & Chandon Rosé Champagne 2015, Champagne A.C., France: Moët & Chandon 2015 is a Grand Vintage Extra Brut Rosé Champagne produced from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. Dry and elegant with a delicate, persistent mousse of crushed raspberry, rose petals, orange blossoms, toasty and nutty with a citrus zesty and minerally finish, this Extra Brut bubble is a beautiful, almost exotic, champagne from a world renown and respected producer and one of the best vintages produced yet. Drink through to the end of the decade. Rosé Champagne food pairings: lobster thermidor, sushi, fish and chips, veggies and dip. Drink: 2023 - 2030 69831 12% D 750 mL $117.95 Score: 94/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tommasi Filodora Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Tommasi Filodora Prosecco is produced from a world renown and respected producer. This bright and lively sparkler is made from 100% Glera grapes that were selectively sourced from the Filodora Estate's hillside vineyards. Well balanced, fresh and zesty with a floral nose, this zesty sparkler is dry, medium-bodied with a soft citrusy mousse showing honeyed-pear and apple flavours on the palate. Sophisticated and stylish, this is an elegant Prosecco for a casual gathering or formal dining. Prosecco food pairings: veggies and dip, creamy cheeses, salads. Drink: 2023 - 2025 422683 11.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luc Belaire Luxe Demi Sec Sparkling Rosé, Provence, France: Luc Belaire Luxe is a Charmat method, demi-sec sparkling rosé produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault grapes and finished with an oak-aged dosage of Syrah. Medium-bodied, off-dry and juicy with a mouthful of fresh raspberry, strawberry and a titch of oak spice flavours frothy, creamy and zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy with grilled lamb lollipops, creamy cheeses or a baked maple smoked ham. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, baked ham, roast duck. Drink: 2023 - 2024 19037 12.5% M 750 mL $42.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luc Belaire Rare Sparkling Rosé, Provence, France: A delightful sparkling rosé from southern France in the heart of Provence and home to those Mistral winds. Notes of wild field strawberries. Dry and refreshing. From sunny Provence, cooled by its famous mistral winds, comes this medium-bodied, fruit-forward rose. A mouth-watering blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache grapes, with a touch of sweetness. Enjoy as a chilled aperitif or with grilled seafood. Sparkling Rosé food pairings: grilled seafood, egg dishes, ham and Edam cheese sandwiches. Drink: 2023 - 2024 540104 12.5% M 1500 mL $97.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave de Lugny Crémant De Bourgogne 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: Cave de Lugny Cuvée Millésimée Brut 2017 Crémant De Bourgogne is produced in the traditional method as in champagne with sustainably grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes (80/20) sourced from vines that are 35-plus years of age in the Burgundy wine region. Pretty and floral on the nose, on the palate, it is dry, medium-bodied with a lively and persistent mousse of bright apple, pear, toasty almond and citrus zest flavours vibrant and rich on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with seafood appies. Crémant De Bourgogne food pairings: steamed mussels in their own juice, oyster pot pie, oyster poor boy burger. Drink: 2023 - 2026 183764 11.5% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonin Brut Rosé Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Zonin Rosé Prosecco is made from Pinot Noir and Glera wine grapes. A fragrant, persistent bubble with red berry, citrus florals and nutty flavours fresh on the palate. Brut Rosé Prosecco food pairings: chips and dip, fish tacos, veggie and seafood appies. Drink: 2023 - 2025 34533 11% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Chanzy Le Bois Cassien Monopole 2019, Mercurey, Burgundy A.C., France: From Mercurey, Burgundy wine region, Chanzy Le Bois Cassien Monopole 1er Cru 2019 is a gorgeous Burgundian Chardonnay with fresh apple, pear, creamy lemon and flinty mineral flavours with a stony sleek and very long finish. So good now! Drink or hold. Food pairings: oysters on the half shell, seafood pot pie, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2027 32950 13.5% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nivarius 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From the Rioja wine region, Nivarius 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied white wine blend produced from certified organic, Old Vines Viura and Maturana Blanca (70%/30%). The winery currently produces only white wine and “nivarius” meaning "snow drift” is so named for the vineyards located on north-facing slopes at 800 metres above sea-level; a site so cold it is common to see a snowy blanket covering the vineyards in winter, and it was also a place to store snow to be used for ice in the summer. The wine was temperature controlled fermented in stainless-steel tanks then aged for nine months in French oak barrels. Look for white florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, apple pie, nutty, lemon zesty and minerally flavours super fresh on the palate. Food pairings: poached salmon, summer squash ravioli, veal cutlets, grilled chicken, crab cakes and aioli. Drink: 2023 - 2024 15591 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: From Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County wine region, Cambria Katherine's Vineyard 2021 Chardonnay is produced by Katherine Jackson, prop. from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, full-bodied and zesty, look for intense ripe pear, apple compote, citrus and grapefruit zest flavours on this creamy and tasty California Chard. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled lobster, roast chicken, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2023 - 2026 980490 14.5% XD 750 mL $40.00 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Gewürztraminer 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve 2021 Gewürztraminer is spectacular. Fragrant with rose petals, lychee, stone fruit, subtle ginger and pepper spice flavours finishing long and lemon zesty on the palate with food-friendly acidity. Chill and enjoy it with a Thai green curry. Gewürztraminer food pairings: spicy grilled prawns, sushi, BBQ chicken wings, pork kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2024 134130 13.7% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Pinson Frères Mont-de-Milieu Chablis 1er Cru 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Pinson Frères Mont De Milieu 1er Cru 2021 Chablis is a bone-dry, medium-bodied, ripe and rounded Chardonnay fragrant and zesty with green apple, oyster shell, fine herb, chalky and stony mineral notes generous and juicy on the palate. Enjoy it now chilled with oysters on the half shell. Drink through 2028. Food pairings: oysters Rockefeller, seafood salads, steamed mussels in their own juice. Drink: 2023 - 2028 700914 13% XD 750 mL $61.75 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Kim Crawford 2021 Pinot Gris is a crowd-pleaser classic with ripe yellow apple, fresh pear, lime zest, fine herbs and spicy aromas mirrored on the palate. Well-crafted and harmonious with balanced acidity for fresh seafood from the grill or vegetable dishes. Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled lobster tail in butter, stir-fried shrimp, grilled salmon. Drink: 2023 - 2024 369850 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hofmann Riesling 2021, Rheinhessen Qualitätswein, Germany: Hofmann 2021 Trocken Riesling is from the Rheinhessen wine region in Germany. Dry, fresh and medium-bodied, the wine is zesty, plushy and concentrated with ripe apple, apricot, tropical fruit notes, with a minerally finish and all wrapped up in racy acidity. An elegant Riesling to enjoy with grilled seafood dishes. Riesling food pairings: cassoulet of duck and goose sausage, veal cutlets, pork schnitzel. Drink: 2023 - 2029 33276 12.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colio Estate Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Colio Reserve 2020 Chardonnay is produced from one of Ontario's first wineries that opened its doors in 1980 and have been making wine for 40 years. Fragrant with aromas of ripe pear, apple, pineapple with a touch of honey on the palate with a long, lush and vibrant finish. Gorgeous with chicken Alfredo. Produced by winemaker, Allison Christ. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2022 All Canadian Wine Championships. Chardonnay food pairings: chicken kebabs, pork tenderloin, grilled halibut steaks. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32024 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with white florals and is dry, mouth-watering and intense with fresh apple, pear, stone fruit, fresh-cut grass, grapefruit and citrus zest flavours lingering on a mineral note. Produced from stainless-steel-fermented and barrel-fermented fruit. Featherstone winemaker and co-owner David Johnson worked a vintage in New Zealand in 2007 to learn how to make a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: vegetarian dishes, shellfish, green salad. Drink: 2023 - 2024 89011 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giesen Uncharted Chardonnay 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Giesen Uncharted 2020 Chardonnay is a youthful Chard with grapes sourced from Marlborough, South Island. Dry and medium-bodied, look for ripe apple, pear, toasted almond nut and lemon curd flavours on this tangy, zesty and silky Chard from New Zealand. Chardonnay food pairings: Edam and Fontina grilled cheese sandwiches, roast chicken, pork and veggie kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32198 13.2% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer 2022, Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Pfalz wine region, Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten 2022 is an estate-bottle, single-vineyard Kabinett produced by Kurt Darting. A classic Gewürztraminer, it is fresh, fragrant and flavourful with lychee, ripe apple, rose petals, ginger spice flavours and balanced with fresh acidity. Well-crafted, enjoy it chilled with a smoked salmon quiche, or mild vegetable green curries. Gewürztraminer food pairings: BBQ chicken, Korean-style ribs, spicy pork dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 944181 12.7% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Matahiwi Estate Me Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: Matahiwi Estate Me 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from New Zealand's Wairarapa, North Island wine region. So juicy, this SB is dry, mouth-watering and fragrant with lemon-lime zest, passionfruit, gooseberry and briny mineral aromas and flavours with a clean, crisp lime leaf finish. Drink through 2025. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled whitefish, mussels steamed in their own juice, seafood chowder, crab cakes. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32550 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Laporte Le Rochoy Sancerre 2021, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Laporte Le Rochoy 2021 Sancerre is an incredibly zesty and flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc produced from organically-grown grapes. Vibrant, lemon zesty with yellow apple, pear, lemongrass, fine herbs and minerally flavours so fresh, mouth-filling and generous on the palate. A beautiful Sancerre from the Loire that is beginning to show its best and will be even better in 2024. Sancerre food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, grilled seafood tofu, aged creamy cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2028 22282 12.5% XD 750 mL $38.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ruppertsberger Riesling 2021, Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany: From the Pfalz wine region, Ruppertsberger 2021 Trocken Riesling is dry, weighty and intense with white florals, ripe pear, lime-lemon zest and textured with chalky, leesy mineral flavours balanced with bright acidity on the palate. Enjoy with pork chops from the grill or smoked salmon on baguette. Riesling food pairings: smoked salmon with cream cheese on baguette, grilled duck sausages, pork schnitzel. Drink: 2023 - 2026 33277 13% D 750 mL $15.25 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Collet & Fils Chablis 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: From the Burgundy wine region, Jean Collet & Fils 1er Cru 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering premier cru Chablis with green apple, ripe white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon curd and minerally flavours on the palate. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from Kimmeridgian limestone, marl bedrock and blue clay soils. Grapes were hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats. The wine was aged in five and 10 year old Burgundian barrels for six months, then racked to stainless steel tanks. Chablis food pairings: seafood salads, oysters on the half shell, cheese fondue, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2024 - 2027 650804 13% XD 750 mL $55.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieni Riesling 2021, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula wine region, Vieni 2021 Riesling is great value at $18. Off-dry and light-bodied, this is such a pretty Riesling with green apple crunch, citrus blossom, Meyer lemon, fine herb and subtle spicy flavours all nicely balanced with fresh, food-friendly acidity. Chill and enjoy it with seafood canapes or smoked whitefish on baguette. Riesling food pairings: mild curries, seafood farro, schnitzels. Drink: 2023 - 2026 35299 9.5% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Christopher Michael Chardonnay 2021, Washington, United States: From Washington, Christopher Michael 2021 Chardonnay is excellent value at $21. Look for ripe apple, pear, yellow plum, peachy, ginger and white pepper spice flavours with a mouth-watering lemon tart and minerally finish. Chill and enjoy it with an herb and lemon rubbed roast chicken dinner. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled shellfish dishes, lemon and herb rubbed grilled chicken breasts, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023 - 2027 32826 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tremblay Fourchaume Chablis 2022, Burgundy A.C., France: Fourchaume 1er Cru 2022 Chardonnay is produced by a fifth-generation winemaking family now under the stewardship of Gérard Tremblay and his son Vincent. Dry, full-bodied and lush, the wine is silky with yellow apple, pear, citrus pudding, spicy and minerally notes from beginning to end. Drink or hold to the end of the decade. Chablis food pairings: oyster hot pot, halibut, seafood risotto, grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2023 - 2031 13063 13% XD 750 mL $62.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Drayton Wildstreak Chardonnay 2022, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: From Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Peter Drayton Wildstreak 2022 Chardonnay is rich, succulent, elegant and complex with ripe stone fruit, nougat, brioche, nutty and spicy flavours generous and silky-smooth on the palate. A beautiful and harmonious Chardonnay typical of the Hunter Valley wine region, drinking beautifully now through 2028. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried salmon fish cakes, smoked whitefish on baguette, pan-fried walleye filets topped with toasted slivered almonds. Drink: 2023 - 2028 33748 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021, Napa Valley, Carneros, California, United States: Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch 2021 Chardonnay is dry, full-bodied and brilliant on the palate with green apple, bright pear, Meyer lemon, buttery, nutty and subtle toasty oak spice flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Grapes were fermented in oak barrels, stainless-steel tank and matured without malolactic conversion - a super fresh, mouth-watering Chardonnay that will continue to evolve in bottle. Drink from 2024 through to the end of the decade. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, Cornish hen, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce. Drink: 2024 - 2030 45583 14.9% XD 750 mL $117.00 Score: 96/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner 2022, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: From Austria, Stadt Krems 2022 Grüner Veltliner is produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from the Kremstal D.A.C. Dry and medium-bodied, this grüner is clean, crisp and elegant with fine green herbs, ripe yellow apple, soft citrus flavours with a hint of guava and finishes long on a briny mineral note. Drink through 2030. Grüner Veltliner food pairings: pork chops, veal schnitzel, seafood chowder, grilled whitefish. Drink: 2023 - 2030 295626 12.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shannon Ridge Buck Shack Whitetail Chardonnay 2020, Lake County, California, United States: From Lake County, California, Shannon Ridge Buck Shack Whitetail 2020 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied lush and buttery Chard with toasted almond, creamy apple and vanilla flavours silky-smooth on the palate. Easy to love! Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled halibut, pork tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2023 - 2025 32823 13.9% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 89/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2022, North Coast, California, United States: From North Coast, California, Duckhorn 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has a splash of Semillon added to it. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and elegant, this vintage is showing concentrated flavours of ripe pear, apple compote, white florals and citrus zest with just a hint of pineapple and guava on the palate. Very nicely done! Grapes for the 2022 vintage were sourced mostly from Napa and Sonoma with some from Mendocino and Lake County. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: pork tenderloin, pork tacos, grilled chicken. Drink: 2023 - 2024 94375 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. October 2023. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palliser Estate Wines Chardonnay 2021, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: Palliser Estate 2021 Chardonnay is produced from grapes sourced from Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand. Dry, medium-bodied, expressive and impressive with layers of ripe apricot, brioche, vanilla and subtle spicy flavours generous and juicy on the palate. Very enticing and moreish. Love the textured and rich mouthfeel on this wine. Drink to 2030. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, seafood chowder, pan-fried halibut with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Drink: 2023 - 2030 16029 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 92/100. October 2023. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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