Argentina
La Puerta Valle De La Puerta S.A. Torrontes 2010, Argentina, Argentina: You'll be absolutely blown away at how pretty and tasty this wine is for the price point. Floral with mouth-watering juiciness. Buy three cases for your summer parties: your friends will think you're brilliant rather than cheap. Drink: 2010 - 2013 197970 13% D 750 mL $8.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Fat Cat Cat Amongst The Pigeons, Rosedale Wines Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: Deep ruby in the glass with big, rich aromas of bumbleberry pie, chocolate, Indian tea and black cherry. Dry and full bodied, this blend of 55% Shiraz and 45% Cab with its opulent dark fruit and chocolate notes is certainly not shy. A good seam of acidity keeps everything in check. Cellar 2-4 years or enjoy tonight. My note: Big and fleshy with blueberries and blackberries in a jumble of hedonistic happiness. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair it with catnip. Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé food pairings: beef brisket, juicy barbecued steak. 222042 14.6% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lizard Flat Heath Wines Pty Ltd Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, I.G.T., Veneto, Australia: A terrific price for the smooth, full-bodied red with a cool minty aroma that wraps around blackberries. Balnced acidity. Drink: 2008 - 2012 195776 14.5% D 750 mL $9.95 Score: 84/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lenswood Hills Pikes Vintners Wines Pinot Noir 2010, Adelaide Hills, Australia: Attractive sour cherry and beetroot with mouth-watering acidity. Tart and refreshing. Cries out for food: feed this wine! Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, salmon. Drink: 2010 - 2014 215095 14% XD 750 mL $17.35 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Weighbridge Shiraz 2008, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic price for this juicy, mouth-watering, full-bocied, lip-smaking tasty red! Aromas of fleshy dark berries and plums, with a nice smoky finish. Drink: 2010 - 2014 219170 14.5% D 750 mL $15.10 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Label Barwick Estates Terravintner Pinot Noir 2009, Pemberton, Australia: Minty tart cherries with a lovely mouth-watering juiciness. Medium-bodied and satin smooth, this is an extrordinary price for a wine of this quality. Drink: 2009 - 2014 215194 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Mouth-watering acidity with tart, wake-up-your-mouth cherries and blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price. Drink: 2011 - 2014 173294 14.4% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
McWilliams Wines Hanwood Estate Shiraz 2009, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Vibrant juicy plum aromas wrapped in smoky oak. Supple and medium- to full-bodied. Absolutely delicious and a phenomenal price! Drink: 2010 - 2013 610683 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: I love this style of Chardonnay because it's freshing, not heavy yet delivers lots of green apple and Asian pear flavour. Full-bodied and ziipy. Fantastic price. Drink: 2010 - 2013 173302 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crush Barwick Wines Terravintner Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009, West Australia, Australia: Refreshing, grassy and herbal with some lemon zest on the finish. Good value. Drink: 2009 - 2013 215673 13.1% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 86/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Wines Blonde 2009, Barossa, Australia: Lovely green refreshment! Lines, green apple and grapefruit without any heavy oak. Clean,crisp lines to pleasure. Drink: 2009 - 2014 197871 11% XD 750 mL $13.45 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Knappstein Insider White Lion Nathan Wine Group 2010, Clare Valley, Australia: Crisp, dry and refreshing with lime and herbal notes. Very clean. Drink: 2010 - 2013 212746 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Xanadu Next Of Kin, Yalumba Chardonnay 2009, Margaret River, Australia: Nice and crisp with green apple, peach and just a kiss of oak. Beautfilly balanced and wonderfully priced. Yum! Drink: 2009 - 2014 212647 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Banrock Station Pink Constellation Wines Moscato Rosé 2010, Australia: Delightful fleshy sweet strawberries with a light effervecence. Perfect aperitif for a summer's day, or even a light after-dinner drink, with or with some fresh fruit or berries. Lovely. Drink: 2010 - 2012 170134 5.5% MD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austria
Grooner Weingut Forstreiter Gmbtt Gruner Veltliner 2009, Austria, Austria: The Platonic ideal of refreshment. Pure lime loveliness in a galss wioth grapefruit bite on the finish that keeps you coming back for more. Drink: 2009 - 2014 168625 12.1% XD 750 mL $12.90 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Legends Estates Gewurztraminer 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Not type gewurz but I really like it! Baked apples with cinnamon and baking spices, though it's dry. Terrific with Asian and curries but I'm not getting the typical lychee and rose petal. Delightful! Drink: 2007 - 2014 390211 12.1% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flourish Wines Rose 2010, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada: Field-ripe strawberries with a fleshy touch of sweetness. Juicy and refreshing. Perfect for the deck or dock. Rose food pairings: salmon, roast chicken. Drink: 2010 - 2012 234872 11.7% MD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Terres De Saint Louis Cercle Des Vignerons Provence Rosé 2010, Coteaux Varois, Provence, France: Lovely summer sunshine in a bottle with field strawberries and raspberries. Good mouth-watering action. Perfect picnic wine. Drink: 2010 - 2013 234575 12.5% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De Vedilhan Etablissements Paul Boutinot Viognier 2008, Languedoc, France: Very plesant sipper with light Viognier aromas such as white flowers, white peach and baking spices. Nice for the price. Drink: 2008 - 2013 162081 13.5% D 750 mL $10.50 Score: 86/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Longue Dog Etablissements Paul Boutinot Colombard Chardonnay 2010, D.O.C., Languedoc, France: A very pleasant white that delivers the Chardonnay fruit flavours of green apple and peach with not a lot of oak. Very refreshing. Medium- to full-bodied. Terrific price. Drink: 2010 - 2014 210161 12.5% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
C.H. Berres Stefan Ress Riesling Kabinett 2007, Q.M.P., Urziger Wurzgarten, Mosel, Germany: I realized that I was purring when I tasted this wine. Others were staring. I love it! White peach, petrol (that’s good) and a deep, long satisfying vein of acidity and minerality. This is a gorgeous wine that will reward you for stepping out of your usual white wine boundaries. Drink: 2008 - 2015 207274 9% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Pasqua Villa Borghetti Passimento Fratelli Pasqua S.A.S. Regional Blended Red 2008, Venezie, Italy: A robust but smooth blend of the traditional grapes Corvina and Croatina. This red is amazing for the price point: rich dar red and black berries with a pleasant kick on the finish. Balanced and mouth-watering. Very food-friendly for hearty dishes and tomato sauce. Drink: 2009 - 2014 141952 14% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Villa Maria Estates Private Bin Rose 2010, East Coast, New Zealand: Fragrant strawberries and raspberries with some field flowers. Zippy, mouth-watering juiciness with terrific refreshment. Rose food pairings: pate, grilled veggies. Drink: 2010 - 2012 234377 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Loios J Portugal Ramos, S.A. 2009, Alentejano, Portugal: If you like Pinot Grigio, you'll like this: crisp, cool, refreshing. No heavy oak, mostly lime and green apple aroma. Very mouth-watering. Nice aperitif or food companion. Drink: 2009 - 2013 92114 12.5% XD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Sangre De Toro Miguel Torres S.A. Rose 2010, Catalunya, Spain: Very robust rose with aromas dark raspberries and field berries. Nicely balanced, great quaffing wine. Drink: 2010 - 2013 233437 13.5% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: A lovely surprise at this price point! Vibrant with ripe green apples and white peach with just the right amount of oak, vanilla and butterscortch. Classic Chardonnay, but not heavy. Drink: 2009 - 2014 60624 13.6% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sokol Blosser Winery Evolution Lucky No 9 White Blend 2019, Oregon, United States: A lovely profusion of white field flowers, white peach and lychee. Reminds me of Conumdrum and Irstone's Symphony. So exotic yet ultimately pleasing. Drink: 2021 - 2023 206870 12% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2011. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart