Argentina
Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2011, San Juan, Argentina: Closed nose. Dark fruit and oak on the palate. Pair this robust Argentine red wine with hearty meat dishes. Malbec food pairings: steak, hamburgers, herbed chicken, hard cheese, turkey. Drink: 2013 - 2017 162149 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 86/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Colomé Reserva Malbec 2010, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina: Big black fruit, tar and toasty, smoky oak aromas on this towering red wine. The grapes come from one of the highest vineyards in the world. finishes with smoke, dark spice, black olive, and pepper. Absolutely massive. High alcohol. Malbec food pairings: pan fried steak with truffles. Drink: 2014 - 2018 227827 15.9% XD 750 mL $74.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Decero Malbec 2011, Agrelo, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina: The Malbec grapes are grown in the Central Region. The wine offers aromas of black plums and blackberries with some pleasant tarry notes. Full-bodied and smooth. Great for steak dinner evenings. A generous and giving Malbec in the fullest flavour sense. Top me up! Malbec food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, turkey, casseroles & stews, hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2018 247304 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Cobos Bramare Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A deeply powerful, concentrated and extracted red wine from Argentina's flagship grape Malbec, with aromas with black fruit, smoke and mocha-rich coffee. This wine was aged 18 months in French and American oak and wasn’t fined or filtered. Full-bodied, supple with a warm finish. Try it with grilled lamb tonight. Malbec food pairings: marinated rare steak, turkey, spicy dishes, tomato sauces, hamburgers. Drink: 2014 - 2019 123729 15.1% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Australia
Thorn Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine wonder is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Shiraz grapes. It packs a lot of black fruit flavour along with attractive dark spices, pepper and anise. It's concentrated, rich and deep with a long, satisfying finish. Bring it on with a prime rib dish. Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz food pairings: beef. Drink: 2013 - 2018 296582 14.7% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beelgara Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Tarry, toasty oak on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. Black, brooding fleshy plums and berries. Finishes with cassis, violets, smoke, vanilla spice and oak. Smooth tannins. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 376855 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Langmeil Hangin' Snakes Shiraz Viognier 2012, The Long Mile, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Minty blackberry nose with plush plum flavours on the palate. Generous, full-bodied and lovely. Dark, concentrated and complex with the dark fruit intensity from the Shiraz and the lifted flavours and brightness through the mid-palate from a splash of Viognier. Classic Barossa in all its glory. Some eucalyptus and black pepperoni the finish. Try it with grilled or blackened chicken. Shiraz Viognier food pairings: prime rib, braised lamb. Drink: 2014 - 2018 77685 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Wakefield Shiraz 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit. Tarry, spicy and peppery. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2016 943787 14% XD 750 mL $17.00 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chalk Hill The Procrastinator Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied palate with big black fruit and smoke notes. Enjoy with beef kebabs or gourmet burgers. Seductive dark spice and wild violets on the finish. Plush, generous and layered, this is a lovely blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that would be terrific with meat lovers' pizza. Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef kebabs, gourmet burgers, pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2019 684100 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied wonder is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Shiraz grapes. It packs a lot of black fruit flavour along with attractive dark spices, pepper and anise. It's concentrated, rich and deep with a long, satisfying finish. Bring it on with a prime rib dish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 296582 14.7% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mountadam Estate Chardonnay 2012, Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Lovely flavour and character here! Medium- to full-bodied with enticing notes of vanilla, green apple and pear. Drink with roast chicken and corn dishes. Finishes with a fresh citrus lift. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2016 22984 14% D 750 mL $13.25 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Austria
Münzenrieder Classic Zweigelt 2011, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland D.A.C., Austria: Purple plums and violets on the nose followed by a big acidic attack on the palate. Cries out for food, especially grilled pork chops. Zweigelt food pairings: veal, pork chops barbecued. Drink: 2012 - 2015 298174 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 84/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Canada
Fielding Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Refreshing and Crisp Niagara white wine with aromas of lime, white melon and grapefruit. This is no boring Pinot Gris, it comes alive in the glass. Try it as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: mixed grain salad, grilled chicken and veggies. Drink: 2013 - 2017 251108 12% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thirty Bench Wine Makers Triangle Riesling 2008, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Thirty Bench is one of Niagara's best Riesling producers, and it's hard to get your hands on a bottle. Clean, crisp and vibrant with an intensity of white peach flavour and laser-like focus. Ultimately refreshing. Dry long finish. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. - Community Wine Reviews Drink: 2013 - 2020 25031 11.5% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A real stunner! Such concentration of flavour for so little alcohol. Perfect peach pitch and stone fruit in a sun-dappled orchard. Terrific acidity for food form the master of Niagara Riesling. Drink: 2013 - 2019 38117 9% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2010, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Incredibly intense Niagara Riesling, yet laser light. Lots of minerality and layers with flavours of Asian pear and why peach. A gorgeous, mouth-watering lime finish. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013 - 2019 319640 11.1% D 750 mL $33.95 Score: 93/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A mouth-watering Niagara Sauvignon with crisp, refreshing aromas of lime and white grapefruit. Not really herbal. The grapes are 100% Ontario-grown fruity. Finishes with lemon zest and more lime. Pair with goat cheese and shellfish. Lovely. Drink: 2013 - 2015 72728 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific example of cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon: wild blackberry and cassis mingle with a wisp of smoke and dark spice. It's incredible how consistently good this biodynamic, organic winery is year after year at a wide range of wines. Pair this one with organic beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef stews, steak. Drink: 2013 - 2017 193573 12.8% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stratus Red Icewine 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Superb! Strawberry rhubarb aromas with a gorgeous depth and complexity. This wine is a blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Lovely long finish. What a treat! Icewine food pairings: strawberry-rhubarb pie and vanilla ice cream. Drink: 2013 - 2018 56689 12% S 200 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Full-bodied with just enough butter and fresh baked bread from the oak again that wraps itself seductively around green apple and white pear. Perfectly balanced. Drink: 2013 - 2017 208694 13.7% D 750 mL $38.35 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Unfiltered Chardonnay 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous! This stunner comes from a master winemaker who wines seem to get better every year, even though that doesn't seem possible. Full-bodied, layered, complex, like Meursault but at a fraction of the price. Get it while you can. Rich, yet balanced Chardonnay from one of the best producers in Prince Edward County. Layered and voluptuous with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Ideal for roasted chicken or a variety of other dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2018 184432 12.5% D 750 mL $39.00 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Reserve 7 2011, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A savoury, mouth-watering juicy wine with fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours. Lots of terrific acidity for hearty meat dishes. Layered and complex. decant 1-2 hours. Reserve 7 food pairings: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, and strong cheeses. Drink: 2014 - 2018 62699009574 13.8% D 750 mL $34.99 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Blue Sky Cabernet Franc 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Very savoury, seductive nose on this full-bodied Okanagan Cabernet Franc. Opens nicely on the palate with black plum, wild blackberry, black pepper and cigar box. A robust, meaty wine meant for hearty dishes like prime rib. Cabernet Franc food pairings: roast pork and cherry sauce, filet mignon, Okanagan creamy blue cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2018 626990024521 13.1% D 750 mL $29.99 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calliope Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Fresh, crisp and clean with no strong grassy notes. Makes for a great aperitif or companion to seafood. Notes of lime and fresh lemon with lots of mouth-watering juiciness for food. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: summer salad or baked sole with capers and citrus vinaigrette. Drink: 2013 - 2017 133215 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calliope Viognier 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Classic Viognier: love it! Floral and vibrant. Aromas of lilies, daisies and white roses. Perfect for Asian and curry dishes. Almost full-bodied, yet never heavy, just mouth-filling and viscous. Great price for such quality. Viognier food pairings: rich seafood such as lobster and king crab, or a pepper crusted pork loin stuffed with apricot and fennel. Drink: 2014 - 2017 176024 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calliope Figure 8 White 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Very pretty and floral! This vibrant Okanagan white wine has lovely aromas of field daisies, white peach and melon. Just a touch off-dry makes it a mouth-watering, tasty aperitif or able to handle light to medium curries and spices. Food pairings: Thai curried prawns or a sweet chili mango chili. Drink: 2013 - 2016 333880 14.5% D 750 mL $66.25 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calliope Rose 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Fleshy ripe strawberries and raspberries on the nose of this medium-bodied dry BC rose. Perfect for sipping on its own or with cold chicken sandwiches, cold cuts, planked salmon or seared tuna. Rose food pairings: patio wine with tapas, cheese and tapenade, grilled sockeye salmon with a pepper and strawberry coulis. Drink: 2013 - 2015 175992 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Merlot 2010, Okanagan Valley, British BC V.Q.A., Canada: A robust red wine with black plum, mocha and some herbal notes. Smooth with a velvet texture. Finishes with black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled pork chops. Merlot food pairings: robust meat dishes or intense dark chocolate. Drink: 2011 - 2018 160135 13% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Love the fresh white and green melon on the nose with a lime lift on the palate of this refreshing white wine. Not grassy, just crisp and clean. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Grapes were sourced from the Blue Terrace Vineyard, Black Sage Road and Oliver vineyards. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: mild cheeses, seared scallops and cilantro, other seafood, or lemon glazed chicken breast. Drink: 2012 - 2014 34355 12.8% D 750 mL $18.99 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Malivoire Wine Company Courtney Gamay 2012, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A master Gamay producer in a spectacular vintage: perfect storm conditions for a great red wine from Niagara. Luscious, rich and flavourful without being heavy. Lots of black and dark red berry fruits. Some smoke on the finish. Lovely. Drink: 2007 - 2011 524231 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Malivoire Wine Company Gamay 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vibrant, electric and alive in the glass: this characterful, medium-bodied red wine shows just why Gamay could be the best red wine for Niagara. Luscious red fruits and a wonder texture. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2014 - 2018 591313 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Chardonnay 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium- to full-bodied Chardonnay with great balance and elegance. Aromas and flavours of green apple and toasty baked bread. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with roast turkey. Chardonnay food pairings: cedar plank salmon, roast chicken with mushroom ragout, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2016 89037 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chile
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Big honkin’ chardonnay with attractive aromas of green apples and toasty oak. Full-bodied richness with a smoky seductive weave throughout. This wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the cool climate region of Chile's Casablanca Valley that's temperature-moderated by the ocean. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: barbecued chicken breast, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, cheese, pan fried fish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 390203 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
La Chablisienne Saint-Bris Sauvignon 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: Did you know they make Sauvignon Blanc in Burgundy? A zesty, vibrant white wine that refreshes the palate and acts as a great companion to seafood and vegetarian dishes. With this unique Burgundian wine you can now impress your guests. And the Sauvignon Blanc grapes are only found in the Saint-Bris appellation. Vibrant, lemongrass and lime aromas leap out of the glass. Mouth-watering and juicy with terrific minerality and length. Medium-bodied and refreshing. There's a deep vein of minerality running through this wine like a cold, clear spring. Sauvignon food pairings: grilled white fish, pork tenderloin, chicken salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2014 - 2017 641753 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Guillaume Aurèle Viognier 2013, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Superb for the money! Floral, fragrant and aromatic but not over the top. White peach blossom and apple bloom. Finishes with stone fruit. Lovely! Viognier food pairings: grilled seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2016 380741 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères, Prop.-Récolt. 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This, my friends, is your party wine. It's dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013 - 2017 224592 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Les Vignerons De Maury Maury 2009, Roussillon A.C., France: Lovely sweet black strawberry, dark raspberry jam and some spice. Dried mulberry on the finish along with figs and prunes. Serve slightly chilled. - Community Wine Reviews Maury food pairings: foie gras, blue-veined cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2019 377580 16.5% S 500 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine La Rocalière Tavel Rosé 2013, Rhône A.C., France: A deep, robust rose with strong flavours of black raspberry. Bone-dry and mouth-watering, this rose can take on more robust dishes such as char-grilled seafood and pork chops. Rosé food pairings: grilled pork, barbecued chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2015 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De Terrebrune De Loire Rosé 2013, Loire A.C., France: Lovely sour cherry aromas and flavours on this bone-dry, mouth-watering rose. Love this style: vibrant, zippy with lots of acidity for food, from fresh fish to salads and vegetarian dishes. Finishes with cranberry and tart red currant. Rosé food pairings: turkey burgers, garden salad. Drink: 2013 - 2015 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2013, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Field strawberries and spring rain and happiness in this lovely dry rose. Perfect for pate and babbling brooks and cold roast chicken sandwiches and short skits. The vineyards are located between the cities of Nimes and Avignon in southern France. Rosé food pairings: turkey breast, mixed green salad with bacon and scallops. Drink: 2013 - 2015 950576 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Lacaussade Saint-Martin 2010, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: This full-bodied, supple and layered Bordeaux white wine blend offers attractive aromas of lanolin, beeswax, smoke, white peach and vanilla. Pair with fresh seafood as it has good balancing acidity. Drink: 2013 - 2015 368142 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Cointes Marie-Anne Malepère 2011, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied, supple, smooth red wine that offers good taste and food friendly versatility. Food pairings: pork, beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 376525 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Des Jacques Clos Rochegrès Moulin-À-Vent 2011, Beaujolais A.C., France: Produced by the house of Louis Jadot, this more robust and full-bodied Beaujolais than the other Louis Jadot in this release, also has more richness and depth. Aromas of baking spices, tart black cherry and a little smoke. The 2011 Chateau des Jacques Moulin-a-Vent Clos de Rochegres has a small violet lift through the mid-palate. Smooth and medium- to almost full-bodied with polished tannins. Drink: 2013 - 2018 29228 13% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Gourgazaud Cuvée Mathilde 2011, Minervois, Midi A.C., France: Rustic and full-bodied red wine from southern France. Terrific value, taste and quality for the money! Juicy, full-bodied and packed with blackberry, dark spices and some pepper. Fleshy black plum nuances are ever so tasty. Supple but could still benefit from 1 hour of decanting. The southern French region of Minervois produces consistently ripe, full-bodied reds like this at remarkably great prices. Finishes with dried herbs and mocha. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: lamb stew, lamb appetizers, beef stew with dumplings. Drink: 2013 - 2017 958629 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tessellae Old Vines Carignan 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: The 2012 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013 - 2017 343517 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Lastours Grande Réserve 2008, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A velvet smooth red wine that comes in like a pleasure tide to your senses and tongue. Aromas of succulent fleshy blackberries and plums with some smoke. Pair this wine with roast beef. Drink: 2013 - 2018 383067 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Bellavista La Cuvée D'ava 2011, Côtes De Roussillon A.P., France: Black cherry liqueur on the nose and palate of this big Rhone Valley red wine. Dark spices, anise and blackberry jam. Juicy and delicious. Needs a brontosaurus burger. Drink: 2013 - 2017 383398 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hecht & Bannier Minervois 2011, Midi A.C., France: Black as night and just as mysteriously exciting. Full-bodied with layers of black velvet to caress your senses and imagination. Pair with hearty meat dishes and hearty love affairs. Syrah leads in this red wine blend that also has Grenache and Carignan grapes. Finishes with smoky-great blackberry and black raspberry notes. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Food pairings: hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2017 17764 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Moncontour Tête De Cuvée Brut Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: What a bargain for such a crisp, toasty bubbly! Lovely bright green fruit. The French writer Honoré de Balzac featured this winery in his novel, La Femme de Trente Ans. Lovely lemon lift on the finish. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood and great novels. Vouvray food pairings: seafood, oysters, fried chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2016 207936 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2011, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache grapes, at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plum aromas. Velvet texture. Awesome! The southern French region of Corbières is often underestimated, and yet it's capable of producing blockbuster reds like this one. Usually carignan is part of the blend, but not in this case. Intense and satisfying. Food pairings: lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2017 670505 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hecht & Bannier St-Chinian 2011, Midi A.C., France: A dark marauding red wine. Gorgeous! Full-bodied, juicy and alive with vibrant black fruit flavours. Black cherry, anise and cassis with just the right amount of savoury oak. Dried herbs and longing on the finish. Bring more quickly please. Syrah leads in this voluptuous red wine blend, and the vines roots in schist soils shows distinctive minerality. Hecht & Bannier is actually a negociant or agent-blender who buys and combines lots of wines from various growers and wineries in the south of France. Food pairings: beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 184184 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Germany
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett 2006, Moselle Q.M.P., Germany: Gorgeous breath of spring in this glass. Stay young and optimistic: drink this wine. Notes of ripe pears and peach blossom. Medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Try it with a light white fish like sole tonight. Drink: 2012 - 2020 940809 9% MD 750 mL $20.75 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Miopasso Fiano 2012, Sicily I.G.P., Italy: This delightful white wine is so flavourful, with honeyed beeswax, though it's dry. Like Chardonnay without heavy oak. Perfect for a plate of fresh seafood and appetizers. - Community Wine Reviews Drink: 2013 - 2016 326793 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mario Schiopetto Bianco 2009, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: A balanced, pleasant and almost full-bodied white wine blend. Notes of green and smoke from oak again. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2018 727742 13% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tormaresca Neprica 2012, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Solid value here in this full-bodied red wine from southern Italy in the Puglia region. Sun-based black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with charceuterie or ribs. Food pairings: barbecued burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2015 380774 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zeni Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A full-bodied and balanced red, with aromas of black fruit and a tarry grip. Finishes with aromas of baked black cherry. Lots of acidity and dried herbs. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pasta, charcuterie, smoky grilled sausage. Drink: 2013 - 2016 220830 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 85/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Patrizi Barolo 2008, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Although it's not cheap, this is inexpensive for Barolo, and it's already drinking well for the 2008 vintage. Chalky dry with tarry oak and smoke and black fruit. More earthy than fruity. An acquired taste. Drink: 2014 - 2018 653527 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tenuta Di Capraia Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Attractive aromas of juicy black plums and berries on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Italian red wine. Smoky, tangy goodness with aromas of black cherries, plums and mocha aromas on the nose. Perfect for lasagna or pepperoni pizza. Decant for an hour to see this baby open up. It will also age nicely in the cellar for a few years, but really, why wait? Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-based dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2018 135277 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Allegrini Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A balanced and full-bodied red wine with attractive sour cherry aromas and flavours. Smooth and tasty. Great with veal. Valpolicella Classico food pairings: grilled veggies with chunky Italian sausage. Drink: 2013 - 2016 379198 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Apollonio Copertino Rosso 2007, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Seductive nose of fleshy blackberries and plums. Juicy, supple, full-bodied and smooth on the palate. Finishes with fruity-fleshy sweet blackberries. Pair with a juicy steak. Food pairings: pasta with a spicy arrabbiata sauce. Drink: 2012 - 2015 23226 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marcato Monte Tenda Soave Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Clean and crisp without a lot of noticeable fruit character. No oak. Harmless aperitif. Good acidity. Soave Classico food pairings: seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 379859 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Villa Annaberta Wines Amarone Della Valpolicella 2010, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Loaded with toasty oak and black fruit flavours and smoke underneath this full-bodied blockbuster red wine. Decant 2 hours. Drink it with prime rib and discussions about world domination. You have to love the richness and concentration that sundried grapes add to this wine, using the traditional ripasso method. Try it with brontosaurus burgers. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: prime rib, hamburger. Drink: 2015 - 2025 338921 15% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 93/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Macedonia
Imako Vino Temjanika Majestic 2013, Macedonia, Macedonia: This lovely off-dry, peach-floral white wine comes from the Ovcepolsko wine-growing area. If you love moscato or light white wines with some sweetness, you'll love this. Food pairings: enjoyable as an aperatif or paired with chicken yakitori and jasmin rice. Drink: 2013 - 2015 397018 13% MD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tikves Winery Alexandria Classic Riesling 2012, Tikves, Macedonia: A crisp, clean white wine with just a touch of sweetness. Refreshing and zesty. Great with seafood or shellfish. Riesling food pairings: grilled salmon with steamed aspargus. Drink: 2012 - 2016 5310008007280 12% MD 750 mL $14.00 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and fresh with mouth-awakening acidity. Great for salads and vegetarian dishes. Medium-bodied and oak-free with a crisp, clean, refreshing finish. This zesty white wine also works well as an aperitif. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: bell peppers, cheeses, Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, pasta with cream-based sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2015 734798 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hunter's Wines Pinot Noir 2012, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Juicy with fleshy black cherries and a satin smooth texture with a medium body. Lots of acidity on the palate that demands food, like roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast lamb, planked salmon, barbecued duck, veggie mushroom burger, frittata. Drink: 2012 - 2016 586115 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Drylands Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific lime and herbal notes: vibrant, zesty and refreshing. All that a sauvignon blanc should be, plus it's extremely versatile with food. Although this is medium-bodied, there's terrific intensity of flavour here with generous mouth-watering action on the palate. Try it with scallops. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled white fish, pork tenderloin, chicken salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2014 - 2016 675405 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Portugal
Herdade Penedo Gordo Aragones Vinho Tinto 2012, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: This robust red wine blend offers aromas and flavours of black fruit, purple plums, smoke and tar (the good kind ;) Great price for a wine of this quality. Perfect for BBQ parties and other casual get-Try it with grilled meats and hearty conversation tonight. There are 70 hectares of vines around the winery. The wine is unfiltered. Vinho Tinto food pairings: hearty meats, sausages, cheese, hamburgers. Drink: 2013 - 2016 218339 13.8% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Carvalhais Duque De Viseu 2011, Dão, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A tasty, straight-up, full-bodied red wine at a great price. Perfect for parties and pizza night. Black fruit and toasty oak aromas. This smooth red finishes with dark spice and black olive. Food pairings: beef souvlaki, bison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2016 546309 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Post Scriptum De Chryseia 2011, Douro D.O., Portugal: The Post Scriptum de Chryseia is the second wine which marries Bruno Pratt's Bordeaux expertise with this native grape of the region to produce this full-bodied red wine. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak, tar and anise. Drink: 2013 - 2018 67538 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beyra Vinhos De Altitude 2012, Beiras Interior D.O., Portugal: This light-bodied, slightly floral white wine doesn't have a lot of acidity yet it's refreshing. The vines grow in schist and gravel soils, and there a core of minerality here. The vineyards are in the heart of the Douro River Valley. Quite lovely, especially for the price. Drink: 2013 - 2015 380824 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Romania
Cotnari De Cotnari Grasa 2012, Moldova D.O.C.C., Romania: Simple and pretty and soft: no acidity that's discernible. Floral and fragrant like honey blossoms. Grasa food pairings: after dinner finger foods. Drink: 2013 - 2017 73205 11.5% MS 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Serbia
Aleksandrovic Trijumf Gold 2012, Oplenac, Sumadija, Serbia: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Rhine Riesling grapes. An pretty white melon and floral nose. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering on the palate with a smoky finish. Pair with roast chicken. Food pairings: steamed lobster with grilled zuccini and mushroom. Drink: 2013 - 2016 8606100294930 13.9% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Podrum Aleksandrovic Trijumf Gold 2012, Oplenac, Sumadija, Serbia: A pleasing white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Rhine Riesling grapes. Lightly floral with attractive notes of white peach and Asian pear. Medium-bodied. Pair with seafood and salads. Food pairings: oven roasted lamb with spinach and mint risotto. Drink: 2013 - 2016 8606100294015 13.9% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Podrum Aleksandrovic Trijumf Barrique 2012, Oplenac, Sumadija, Serbia: A robust white wine blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rhine Riesling grapes. Ripe peach and pear notes wrapped in a terrific smoky, toasty blanket. Rich and full-bodied. Pair with grilled chicken. Food pairings: chicken cannelloni in asiago cream sauce. 8606100294039 14.5% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
Thelema Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Stellenbosch Elgin W.O., South Africa: Incredible price! Herbal, lime and grassy good. Very refreshing. Wonderful quaffer. This South African Sauvignon Blanc shows its roots in the cool climate of the Elgin region. Finishes with a whiff of ocean spray and terrific minerality. Try it with fresh oysters. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: pasta, shellfish, Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2013 - 2015 446384 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flagstone Dragon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage 2011, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Rounded, delicious and sumptuous! Sink your teeth and hedonistic heart into this red. Lovely aromas of blackberry, cassis, spice, and plum. This wine is a blend of 51% cabernet sauvignon, 24% shiraz, 22% pinotage and 3% merlot, and it aged in oak for 18 months. Bring it on! Decant for 1-2 hours. Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage food pairings: barbecued ribs, hamburgers, chicken wings. Drink: 2014 - 2017 37549 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Hacienda López de Haro Crianza 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A smoky, full-bodied Spanish red wine with dried herbs, dust and earth. Not fruity. Smooth and offering a long finish. Classic. Leather aromas, love it. Drink: 2014 - 2019 377481 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ninin De Antonino Izquierdo 2009, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: The 2009 Ninin still has a huge tannic grip 5 years later: give it some cellar time and decant 2 hours when you open it and enjoy it with hearty meat dishes. Lots of black fruit and toasty oak here. Drink: 2014 - 2019 380766 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Muga Rosé 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Robust dry Spanish rose from one of the country's best-known producers. Aromas of tart strawberries and other red berries and some spice. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2015 603795 13% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Basa Blanco 2013, Rueda D.O., Spain: A vibrant Spanish white wine that drinks very much like grassy, herbal Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and clean and mouth-watering with lots of acidity for vegetarian dishes. Food pairings: seafood, herb-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2015 381558 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Valdespino Inocente Sherry Fino Dry, Jerez Xérès D.O., Spain: This single vineyard fortified Spanish wine is an acquired taste. Dry, yet it's generally an after-dinner drink given it's strength unless you're still studying at Oxford. Dry and slightly nutty. This would also work at the beginning of the meal with a savoury soup, especially if you add a splash of this sherry to it. Drink: 2014 - 2018 15% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Mencía 2007, D.O., Bierzo, Spain: Full-bodied with black fruit and spices. Tannic grip and mouth-watering acidity. Decant 2 hours and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2013 - 2016 291989 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.25 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Erudito Reserva Especial 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Dense, deep, concentrated and mouth-watering complexity in the glass here. A wine to sip, savour and yes even analyze if you are so inclined (or reclined). Aromas of black fruit, smoke, dark spice, violets and mystery. Wow. Drink: 2014 - 2020 378885 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. August 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, United States: Chalky dry, robust and smooth with big black flavours and aromas. Finishes with cassis and dark spice. Pair with ribs. Drink: 2013 - 2018 54734 14.5% XD 750 mL $110.00 Score: 88/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2011, Anderson Valley, California, United States: Cherry-berry, supple and round with attractive depth and richness. The cool climate of California's Anderson Valley is ideal for Pinot Noir. This wine blends fruit from the winery estate and top growers and 19 clones of Pinot Noir. Shapes by the influence of wind, water, fog and time. Seamless finish. Aged in 70% new French oak for 16 months. Pinot Noir food pairings: barbecued beef. 659854 14.5% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 89/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Zinfandel food pairings: BBQ ribs, chicken wings, spaghetti, pizza, lamb shank. Drink: 2013 - 2016 678698 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Plume Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, luscious Napa Valley Chardonnay with superb balance. Buttery and rich yet a lifted, refreshing mid-palate of green apple vibrancy. A collaboration between the Zepponi and Stewart families. Finishes with attractive accented tropical fruit and some smoke. Highly recommended. Chardonnay food pairings: barbecued chicken, barbecued pork. Drink: 2013 - 2018 368050 14.3% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa County, California, United States: Supple, smooth and full-bodied Californian Cabernet from the heart of Napa Valley. Features aromas of black fruit, vanilla smoke, tobacco and dark spice. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb barbecued. Drink: 2014 - 2018 231712 14.5% D 750 mL $45.95 Score: 90/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Lots of dark chocolate and espresso on this robust Californian Cabernet that has been generously oaked. This half bottle size is great for nights on your own or when you want to start with a glass each and move on to something else with your dining companion. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef, hamburgers, fajitas. Drink: 2013 - 2017 313817 13.5% D 375 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Towering structure, full-bodied and rich. Green apple, white peach aromas and lots of toasty oak. Baking spices on a long finish. This is one of Napa Valley's most iconic and respected producers of Chardonnay, as well as other Californian classics. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, breads, cheese, grilled chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2018 26682 14.7% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. August 2014. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart