Argentina
Cicchitti Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied red at its peak in maturity so I wouldn't keep it much longer in the cellar. Attractive aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. The grapes are grown in the Altamira vineyard in Valle del Uco and then the wine is matured for 1 year in French and American oak. Drink: 2012 - 2019 301465 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mountain Door Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark mocha, black plum aromas. Full-bodied and smooth with mouth-watering juiciness. Ripe, plush and polished with some blackberry, dark spice on the finish. Malbec food pairings: grilled wild salmon, roasted pork, berry cobbler. Drink: 2013 - 2017 355578 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dante Robino Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Great robust red wine for the price. Full-bodied, smooth with dark fruit and smoke. Tasty. Notes of blackberry and violets on the finish. Mouth-watering and deliciously appealing! Bonarda food pairings: steak tacos, black bean burgers, chicken enchiladas. Drink: 2014 - 2017 277640 13.9% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Angove Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Mint and blackberry profusion on the nose. Opens up with fleshy dark fruit on the palate. Mouth-watering juiciness demands a rare steak. Drink: 2013 - 2017 361311 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz 2009, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Generous oak and mocha on the nose with smoky black fruit and full-bodied weight. Tasty and big. This is classic Australian shiraz: dark spice, black fleshy plum, a hint of mint, pepper and blackberry. Wonderfully mouth-filling and delicious! Ready for a juicy steak when you are. Shiraz food pairings: pizza, barbecued beef, bison steak, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2018 575092 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mitchell Mcnicol Shiraz 2004, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here's a rare opportunity to taste mature Shiraz that's still kickin down a storm. This full-bodied shiraz is smoky and loaded with oak and black fruit aromas and flavours. Dark fruit on a long finish. Full-on palate power! Complex and delicious, this wine will also cellar well. Shiraz food pairings: pizza, barbecued beef, bison steak, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2019 278572 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dowie Doole Second Nature Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with mint and blackberry on the nose, then it spreads out over the palate with fleshy black fruit and mocha. Great price for the quality. Drink: 2013 - 2016 361329 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian chardonnay. Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2017 711556 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Wildass White 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A well-crafted wine made from a blend of white grapes that changes in their proportions each year according to the vintage and how each crop fared. Crisp and clean with attractive notes of white peach, pear and melon. Drink: 2013 - 2016 85100 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mike Weir Winery Limited Edition Riesling 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: An extraordinary zesty white wine for the price! This Niagara Riesling offers lemon sunshine with attractive petrol on the nose (trust me). Full-blown Riesling with packed flavour yet not heavy. Mouth-watering for so many dishes. Riesling food pairings: lemon-herbed chicken, nuts, soft cheese, curries, spicy food. Drink: 2013 - 2016 229286 11% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
G. Marquis Vineyards The Silver Line Chardonnay 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely balance in this full-bodied, generous chardonnay. Aromas and flavours of butterscotch, green apple, white peach and toasty oak. Everything you want. Try it with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled lobster tail, roasted whole chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2016 258681 12.3% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A voluptuous, full-bodied white offering layers of green apple intensity wrapped in toasted almond comfort. Winemaker Sébastien Jacquey delivers terrific balance and refreshment. A complex, long finish. Superb! Drink: 2013 - 2017 33936 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.00 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wildass Riesling 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This lovely, light-bodied white wine offers enticing peach and melon notes, with just enough mouth-watering action for a wide range of dishes. Great balance, nice price. Riesling food pairings: lemon-herbed chicken, nuts, soft cheese, curries, spicy food. Drink: 2013 - 2018 129700 12.5% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Angels Gate Archangel Rose Brut Sparkling Wine 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Raspberry splendor in a glass. Bone-dry and refreshing: made from 100% pinot noir, and the first sparkling rose produced by this winery. What a magnificent effort. Drink: 2014 - 2015 203034 11.5% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CedarCreek Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Tart and vibrant with mouth-watering juiciness and vivacious tart cherry aromas. Plush and layered. Could use cellar time to round out the angles. Decant 1 hour. Produced by D. Ross Fitzpatrick, proprietor. Drink: 2014 - 2018 175604 13.9% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stratus Vineyards Riesling 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: lemon-herbed chicken, nuts, soft cheese, curries, spicy food. Drink: 2013 - 2018 129700 12.5% MD 750 mL $17.95 March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wildass White 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013 - 2016 85100 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Petit Verdot 2011, Rapel Valley, Chile: An attractive red wine made from an obscure red grape that's often part of Bordeaux blends to add colour and heft. Aromas of dark fruit and a savoury mid-palate note. Tannic so decant 1 hour. You can't beat the price for the quality. Drink: 2013 - 2017 7484 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Rita Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: A flagship carmenere for Chile with intense aromas and flavours of black plum, spice, blackberry and smoke. Lovely complexity and depth at an incredibly great price. Carmenere, a member of the Cabernet family of grapes, is the French word for Crimson (carmin), and is known as the deepest and darkest of red wine grape. Try it tonight with grilled pork chops. Carmenère food pairings: stew, steak. Drink: 2014 - 2017 274118 14.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Dufouleur Père & Fils Rully Pinot Noir 2009, Burgundy, France: A very pleasant, medium-bodied, silky Old World Pinot Noir at a great price for Burgundy. Soft aromas of fleshy cherry and earth. Very nice. Drink: 2013 - 2016 356774 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Michel De Vert Meritage 2010, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: A well-structured, balanced Bordeaux at a steal of a price. This traditional cabernet blend offers aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2018 368555 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Pey La Tour Meritage 2009, Bordeaux, France: This classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon delivers supreme value for the Bordeaux region where you'll be hard-pressed (no pun intended) to find this quality at this price point. Very balanced and elegant, yet full-bodied with dark fruit aromas and just enough toasty oak. Decant for an hour and it'll award you even more pleasure. Drink: 2014 - 2018 349308 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pierre Sparr Réserve Brut, Alsace A.C., France: Incredibly well-priced sparkling wine for the quality and taste. Here's the bubbly to stock up on for your wedding and large gatherings. Everyone will love it and no one will believe how little you paid. Toasty green apple brightness. Food pairings: veal, pork. Drink: 2013 - 2016 173401 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maison Adrien Vacher Les Adrets De Savoie Altesse Roussette 2012, Savoie A.C., France: Interesting and different, with a dry orange, almost rust flavour in a musky vein. Dry and medium-bodied with notes of dry peach and apricot. Try it with light and medium curries or spices. Altesse Roussette food pairings: lake fish, shellfish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 365163 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Touraine, Loire A.C., France: Love this style of Old Sauvignon Blanc! Not herbal or grassy, but rather more lemon zest and citrus brightness like sunshine piercing clouds on a spring day. Its a racy, vivacious wine that will easily handle steamed or grilled fish. Drink: 2013 - 2015 251454 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Duc Les Vieilles Vignes 2009, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Full-throttled, black-brooding red wine with aromas of blackberry pie and black raspberry on the nose and palate. Juicy, fleshy black fruit almost explode on the palate. Dark spices and pepper on the finish. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 101543 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Moillard Bourgogne Hautes Côtes De Nuits Pinot Noir 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: I love really tart, almost sour, Old World Pinot Noir. It whets the appetite and is great with many dishes, but you have to be prepared for the acidity. This one offers attractive aromas of tart cherries, cranberries and some herbal notes. Try it with roast chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2018 356899 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Loire A.C., France: Curious about Sancerre? Start with this wine and discover just how sunshine bright and refreshing it can be. Vibrant notes of lemon, lime and citrus bring you into the glass, then up on refreshment, right to the finish. Terrific minerality and soul. Try it with fresh seafood tonight. Drink: 2013 - 2017 297879 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Trimbach Réserve Riesling 2010, Alsace A.C., France: Extremely juicy and mouth-watering, this Riesling has a bold lemon edge that demands seafood or salad. There's also incredible mineral depth and flinty, wet stone after spring rain in its soul. Not a trace of oak. Very refreshing and zippy and extremely food-friendly. Terrific refreshment. Riesling food pairings: lemon-herbed chicken, nuts, soft cheese, curries, spicy food. Drink: 2013 - 2019 995316 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marchand-Tawse Meursault Pascal Marchand Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: Absolutely sublime! Toasted almond and hazelnut, green apple brightness, layered complexity. This Old World Chardonnay hits you with all its charm and grace, and you wonder where the first glass went. Full-bodied but elegantly balanced. Want to taste "finesse"? Start here. Very versatile: pairs well with both confessions and unapologetic celebrations. Drink: 2014 - 2024 285866 13% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 96/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Fontenelles Cuvée Renaissance Thierry Tastu, Vign. 2010, Corbières, Midi A.C., France: This full-bodied red wine offers fleshy ripe black cherry aromas on the nose wrapped in mocha and dark chocolate. Smooth and Previous vintages of this wine have won the Gold Medal at the Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc-Roussillon. There are attractive notes of spice and coffee on this finish. Food pairings: braised meat dishes, blackened peppercorn steaks, char-grilled burgers. Drink: 2012 - 2016 148692 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean Paul Brun Terres Dorées Gamay (Beaujolais) 2012, Côte De Brouilly, Beaujolais A.C., France: A lovely Beaujolais with juicy and generous aromas of fleshy cherries and field raspberries. Just enough tart cranberry bite to make this wine refreshing and food friendly. Terrific balance, smooth texture and medium-bodied weight in this delightful red wine. Try it with planked salmon. Gamay (Beaujolais) food pairings: seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2016 235127 12.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Des Amadieu Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Cairanne 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Excellent quality and taste for the price of the robust red wine! Aromas and flavours of black plum, blackberry and wild garrigue and cedar underbrush. Great for hearty meat dishes and vigorous debates. Produced by Corine et Yves Jean Houser. Decant 1 hour. Food pairings: duck, spiced beef, game. Drink: 2014 - 2019 354233 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roux Père & Fils La Moutonnière Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: Love the rose petal and cherry nose on the pinot noir! Some fresh turned earth after spring rain too. On the palate, there's lots of acidity and mouth-watering juicy action for food with much tarter cherry notes. Medium-bodied, smooth with a good finish. Decent price for Burgundy. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled ham. Drink: 2014 - 2018 365064 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages 2010, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied, chalky-dry red wine blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, with Grenache adding extra plushness to the wine. Loads of blackberry, cassis, and other dark fruits and just enough toasty oak. Beautifully textured wine with a vivacious palate. This big red is a flagship wine for the Roussillon region. Good cellar candidate. Drink: 2014 - 2020 142802 15% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Vincent Prunier Volnay Les Mitans 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2010, Burgundy A.C., France: Some kind of gorgeous! This is very rich and layered, almost full-bodied, for Old World Pinot Noir, especially from Burgundy. We have generous mocha aromas from the oak aging, but it doesn't overwhelm as the supporting fleshy notes of dark cherry balance it. This red wine has a long life ahead of it, but really, why wait? Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled salmon or roast chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2022 356949 13.5% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ségla 2009, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: The esteemed second wine of the much-respected Chateau Rauzan-Ségla, and this wine accounts for more than 50% of wine produced at the estate, a attribute to their high standards and preserving their flagship wine's ultimate quality. Terrific balance, structure and depth. Worth the price. Food pairings: herbed prime rib, game with sautéed mushrooms. Drink: 2014 - 2020 358168 13% XD 750 mL $67.00 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château La Gravette Lacombe 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Wow, such a solid citizen for Bordeaux: great balance, distinction, finesse and attractive black fruit aromas. You simply can't beat the price for Bordeaux. Nope. This is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, and will benefit from 1-2 hours decanting to open up. Drink: 2014 - 2020 295808 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine La Fourmone Sélection Maître De Chais Vacqueyras 2009, Rhône A.P., France: Total seduction on the nose with layers of black fleshy fruit almost coming in waves like a satin blanket. Then there's lots of toasty oak, but it remains in good tension with the dark fruit. This blend is mostly Grenache, always sexy and plush, and some Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes. This wine is more robust than the two other wines this producer (Famille Combe, vign.-recolt.) makes in similar style. It deserves your attention. Drink: 2014 - 2020 362616 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Des Amadieu Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Cairanne 2010, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France Food pairings: duck, spiced beef, game. Drink: 2014 - 2019 354233 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Loire A.C., France Drink: 2013 - 2017 297879 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Franck Millet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Loire A.C., France Drink: 2013 - 2017 297879 12.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Israel
Galil Mountain Yiron KP 2009, Upper Galilee, Israel: A lovely red wine with terrific balance. Aromas of mocha, blackberries and spice. Not hugely fruity, but just enough. This wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot grapes. An elegant wine that’s perfect for dinner parties. This wine spent 16 months in French oak which gives it a toasty finish. Food pairings: steak, brisket. Drink: 2014 - 2017 114362 15% XD 750 mL $41.10 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Teperberg Family Estate Meritage 2011, Elah Valley, Israel: Full-bodied with ripe fleshy black and purple plums and blueberries. Zinfandel-like in its exuberance, heft and smooth texture. Drink: 2014 - 2018 157016 12% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Recanati Winery Chardonnay 2012, Upper Galilee, Israel: This is a lovely, full-bodied, balanced Chardonnay that is Kosher for Passover, non-Mevushal KP. Very attractive aromas of green apple, baked bread and hints of butterscotch. Great craftsmanship here. No recanting just decanting for this Chardonnay, thank-you. Drink: 2013 - 2017 212976 13.5% D 750 mL $26.10 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Prà Otto Soave 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A gentle, soft, medium-bodied white wine with very gentle edges and not a lot of acidity for Soave. Bright aromas of white and green melon. Fresh as an aperitif or food companion to salads and seafood. Soave from Italy's Veneto region is a musty-try. Soave food pairings: salad, seafood, sushi. Drink: 2013 - 2016 74534 13% XD 750 mL $20.80 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Apollonio Squinzano 2008, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This unfiltered red wine offers sweet cherry fruit, mocha, dark chocolate and blackberry. Smooth and full-bodied with lapping layers of attractive flavours across your palate. Drink: 2014 - 2017 362475 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Crociani Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tart, lively and flirty: medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Aromas of sun-dried tomato, tart cherry and violets. Zippy, tangy finish. Great price. Food pairings: roast beef, lamb, meat-based pasta, gourmet pizza. 73825 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
G. D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2008, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: A mature Barolo with aromas of violets, tar and black cherries. Not fruity, more earthy. Full-bodied red wine with a leather-infused finish. Decant for 1-2 hours as there's still a tannic grip on the palate. Barolo food pairings: anchovy pizza, porcini mushrooms, prime rib beef. Drink: 2014 - 2019 179879 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Girardi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: game, aged cheese, roast turkey, lamb, pasta, grilled steak. Drink: 2014 - 2018 161844 13% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Girardi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A savory, meaty, juicy ripasso: a red wine to chew on with deep satisfaction. Cedar, chewy black cherry layers float happily on full-bodied weight. The Ripasso method takes leftover pomace from making Amarone wine and adds it to a Valpolicella wine to start a second fermentation and in doing so, adds alcohol, body, tannin and flavour to the final wine. Yes please! Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: game, aged cheese, roast turkey, lamb, pasta, grilled steak. Drink: 2014 - 2018 161844 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Fabiano Calcinaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Divine Italian cabernet! This offers a powerhouse of blackberries berries, smoke, anise and fleshy dark plums. Full-bodied and supple with a terrific long finish. Well worth the price. Try it with prime rib. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, prime rib. Drink: 2014 - 2019 181420 14.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and mouth-watering chianti, with black tart fruit, smoke, dried and earth aromas. This robust red wine is made from Sangiovese and offers mouth-watering juiciness and a satisfying finish. Chianti Classico Riserva food pairings: roast beef, pasta with meat sauce, char-grilled sausages, steak topped pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 650754 13% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Morgante Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Loaded with purple plum personality, followed on and cushioned by fleshy blackberry happiness. Black, smoky, tarry fruit aromas with full-bodied, generous goodness in this red wine from Sicily made from nero d'Avola, a signature grape for the island. Superb quality for the price point. Try it with pepperoni pizza. Nero D'avola food pairings: pizza, steak. Drink: 2013 - 2017 40816 14% XD 750 mL $19.00 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tiberio 2012, Trebbiano D'abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: Incredibly fresh and exciting on the nose and palate. This lively white wine delivers fresh notes of lime, grapefruit and white melon. Great mouth-watering acidity for food and a clean, crisp finish. Terrific Price. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013 - 2015 28820 13% D 750 mL $14.50 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: A refreshing and mouth-watering sauvignon blanc, with clean, crisp flavours of lime and lemongrass. Medium-bodied and delightful. Works as a well-chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh seafood. Drink: 2012 - 2016 23798 12% XD 750 mL $30.00 Score: 92/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wingspan Sauvignon Blanc 2012, New Zealand, New Zealand: Lovely, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with lime, grass, chives and lemon zest. Not aggressively grassy or herbal, though the signature is there in green vibrancy for vegetarian dishes, seafood and field greens. Great price. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken, perch in a lemon-herb sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2015 365403 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Giesen The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-great on the nose of this wake-up white wine! A vibrant, medium-bodied white wine with herbal aromas on the nose along with chives, lime, snow peas and lemon. Mouth-awakening acidity that's perfect for salads and seafood, and offers great refreshment. Highly recommended. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: shellfish, Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie, asparagus. Drink: 2013 - 2016 520824 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2012, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: This incredibly well-made Vinho Verde offers refreshment and richness: a rare combination but one worth seeking out. Aromas of red and green apple, white peach and melon. Excellent bones and structure, with a great finish. A benchmark of its kind. Drink: 2013 - 2015 276220 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casa De Passarela Reserva 2009, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: Lots of black, black fruit and toasty, smoky oak. Full-on everything here. Concentrated, deep, dark and intense. Powerful finish that demands a hearty meat dish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 365577 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Barista Pinotage 2012, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This supple red wine features coffee espresso on the nose and palate from the toasty oak aging. Lovely smoky richness and layering of dark fruit flavours. Looking for a breakfast wine? Okay, maybe not. But if you love espresso and coffee wafting from your glass, give this wine a try. Some black raspberry and mocha on the finish. Great price. Pinotage food pairings: biscotti, blackened lamb burgers, smoked cheese, braised beef in a Porter reduction. Drink: 2013 - 2016 172585 13.9% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rustenberg Chardonnay 2012, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Love this style of South African chardonnay. Toasty and rich but also mouth-watering and vibrant: it's got it all. This wine was aged in 40% new and 60% second-use oak barrels for a year. Toasted almond and green apple on the nose with lime-orange citrus on the palate. Balanced and lovely with a long finish. Wow! Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2017 598631 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva 2006, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied red wine with classic Rioja aromas of tart with dark red fruit, earth and some smoke. Lots of layers and complexity here. Try this interesting Old World wine tonight with a hearty meat dish. Food pairings: lamb. Drink: 2014 - 2018 244723 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fariña Gran Colegiata Roble Francés Crianza 2008, Toro D.O., Spain: Mature red that's starting to show its age, though in a good way: tanned leather, dried herbs, cigar box, not fruity, but smoky. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2013 - 2017 358796 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lan Crianza Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied, supple red wine with attractive notes of black fruit. This Crianza is made 100% from Tempranillo grapes. It's value-priced and crowd-pleasing for parties. Some toasty oak on the finish. Try it with a hearty meat dish. The Spanish wine term Crianza translates to "nurture" or "upbringing" and indicates that this Rioja wine was matured for a minimum of two years before release, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels. Great value! Tempranillo food pairings: beef, roast of goat, roast lamb, smoked meats, ribs. Drink: 2013 - 2018 166538 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Balbás Crianza 2004, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy and mouth-filling with layered flavours of mouth-watering blackberry and blueberry notes. Polished tannins with great mouth-weight. Produced by Bodegas Alitus. Lovely finish. Food pairings: thick barbecued porterhouse steak. Drink: 2014 - 2018 167601 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lan Crianza Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: beef, roast of goat, roast lamb, smoked meats, ribs. Drink: 2013 - 2018 166538 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Wine by Joe Pinot Gris 2015, Oregon, United States Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 58651 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cline Cellars Cashmere Named Varietal Blends-Red 2013, California, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: veal, grilled pork, t-bone steak. Drink: 2013 - 2018 161539 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bonterra Pinot Noir 2011, Mendocino County, California, United States: This organic red wine has lovely sour cherry flavours on the nose and palate. Tart berry fruit unfurls on the palate with luscious, full-bodied layers of pleasure. Finishes long and satisfying with a pleasantly bitter bite. Great mouth-watering acidity in this Pinot Noir for a wide range of dishes from roast chicken to planked salmon. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast beef, turkey, pork tenderloin, coq au vin, grilled salmon. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317685 14.1% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Easton Zinfandel 2011, Amador County, California, United States: Juicy purple plum and blueberry aromas on this nose of this vibrant Zinfandel, along with some spice and smoke on the finish. Full-bodied red wine that's so smooth with great intensity of flavour. Deep and concentrated; richly rewarding. Try it with meat lovers' pizza tonight. Zinfandel food pairings: hearty meat dishes, pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 328377 14.5% D 750 mL $29.25 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Treana Red 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: A dark, brooding red wine with savoury, meaty aromas and flavours. Notes of blackberries and cassis wrap themselves around grilled meats. Good finish with lots of chocolate and mocha from generous oak aging. Food pairings: hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2016 11221 15.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sokol Blosser Delinea 300 Pinot Noir 2010, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A juicy Pinot noir with bright notes of cherry fruit with fleshy field berries. Smooth and luscious with a medium to full-bodied weight. Wonderful Pinot, especially from Oregon! Loaded with mouth-watering acidity and tart cranberry notes. Try it tonight with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast beef, turkey, pork tenderloin, coq au vin, grilled salmon. Drink: 2013 - 2018 220368 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lovely balance with classic cassis and blackberry aromas in this California Cabernet. Plush, mouth-watering and celebratory. Great dinner party wine as it's subtle not in your face. While this wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, there's also a dash of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec in the blend. Great balance and finish. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2018 642207 14.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Justin Isosceles 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Mocha dark chocolate on the nose from generous oak aging of this full-bodied red wine, followed by black fruit and smoke. Robust and very supple. Decant 2 hours. Drink it steak. Polished tannins with some coffee and dried herbs on a long finish of this unfiltered wine. This California red wine was aged 2 years in French oak and was not fined or filtered. Food pairings: grilled strip loin, grilled portobellos. Drink: 2015 - 2020 684282 15% XD 750 mL $117.95 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2010, Carneros, California, United States: Ultra-juicy with a cherries jubilee festival for your mouth! So lively yet balanced. This winery is supreme at classic Champagne and Burgundian grapes, including Pinot Noir but also Chardonnay (and when they blend together in their sparkling wine). Not overly sweet cherry flavours make this so palatable on it's own or with roast chicken and other dishes. Almost full-bodied, smooth, satin and supple. A steal at this price. Drink: 2013 - 2018 925925 13.5% D 750 mL $27.75 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2012, California, United States: This is the convenient half bottle size of this Chardonnay. The full bottle is also in this release. Butterscotch and vanilla smoke on the nose of this California chardonnay from toasty oak aging followed by green apple and white peach notes. Full-bodied and generous with a nice finish. Rich and creamy, this wine has a lovely mouth-filling texture and weight. Let's have it with roast chicken tonight! Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, smoked king crab legs, chicken breast, cheese, pork loin topped with pineapple. Drink: 2013 - 2017 703710 13.5% D 375 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Simi Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: This full-bodied California Chardonnay is balanced and lovely. Not heavy-handed but rich and layered with green apple vibrancy wrapped in buttery toast. A creamy, mouth-filling texture offers textbook Russian River Chardonnay. Highly recommended. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, cheese, poultry, grilled pork. Drink: 2014 - 2019 200881 14.5% D 750 mL $31.95 Score: 91/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Arrowood Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: A rich and full-bodied chardonnay with lovely layers of ripe peaches and pears, some lemon and lots of vanilla-butter goodness with the oak. This lovely white wine has a satisfyingly long finish and will pair well with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, salmon, beef bourguignon, shell fish, cheese, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013 - 2018 270694 15.4% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wine by Joe Pinot Gris 2011, Oregon, United States: Clean, crisp and refreshing pinot gris with mild notes of white melon and lime. This vibrant white wine that's medium-bodied ends with zesty limes notes. Produced by Really Good Joe Dobbes, Proprietor. Try it with fresh seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 58651 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. March 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kistler Mccrea Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied white wine with classic Chardonnay aromas of green apple, peach, butterscotch and smoke. Layered and complex. Kistler is known for producing benchmark Californian Chardonnay and it shows in this example. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2020 353706 14.1% XD 750 mL $92.95 Score: 93/100. March 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cline Cellars Cashmere Named Varietal Blends-Red 2012, California, United States: A lovely, supple and seductive red wine with full-bodied weight that's not heavy. Gorgeous aromas of black cherry, dark plum and anise. This wine is a blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache grapes. About 25% of this wine was matured for 9 months in oak. Concentrated and rich with great food compatibility for dishes like grilled pork and t-bone steak. Cashmere isn't simply the name of this wine, its also the supple, seductive mouth-feel of it. Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: veal, grilled pork, t-bone steak. Drink: 2013 - 2018 161539 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart