Dessert Wine
Torres Floralis Oro Moscatel, Spain: Simply stunning dessert wine: wow! Apricot spiced preserves, clementine dust, honey dipped peach. Perfect for crème brûlée and hard cheeses. Moscatel food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2014 - 2018 642173 15% S 500 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Full-bodied and smooth yet it has terrific heft and concentration. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the finish. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. This is a tremendous value for wine of this quality: perfect for parties and potluck gatherings. Food pairings: beef. Drink: 2013 - 2018 171371 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Bellane Valréas 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.P., France: The grapes for this wine grow on the extreme northern edge of the southern Rhone Valley. This vibrant and full-bodied French red wine offers aromas of black pepper and bright red cherry. There is black spice and smoke on the finish. Vineyards are planted at 410 metres above sea level next to 120 beehives and a truffle forest... how's that for a storybook setting? And they all drank happily ever after. Drink: 2015 - 2019 374991 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Reserve Baco Noir 2012, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Henry of Pelham does Baco Noir right: this is best of class. Brooding aromas of black and purple plum, blackberries and blueberries wrapped in smoke. Supple and full-bodied. The 2012 vintage was another strong one for Ontario producers, and especially this winery. Well-structured with a solid finish. Try it tonight. The vines for this Baco Noir wine were planted in 1984, have very low yields and then the wine is matured for 18 months in oak. Could this be the ultimate hamburger wine? I think so as this wine won the beef category for The Great Canadian Wine Match people's choice awards last year. Baco Noir food pairings: blackened, smoked beef dishes, grilled radicchio, hamburgers. Drink: 2014 - 2018 461699 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chakana Reserve Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Dark and savoury with meaty red wine, with black fruit aromas and flavours in this full-bodied red wine. Intense mocha, toasty oak-smoke nose. Great balance and length. Malbec is Argentina's flagship red wine. This wine shows why with its fleshy, full-bodied black fruit goodness. Amazing price point for such quality. Try it with beef stew. Malbec food pairings: pepperoni pizza, turkey, veal cutlets, beef fajitas, beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 18671 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2011, Les Aspres, Roussillon, France: This red wine blend is more rustic than the winery's Saint Chinian, but still delivers terrific flavour and texture. The blend is 50% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. The vines grow in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. All Gerard Bertrand red wines spend a minimum of 12 months in oak barrels maturing. Gerard Bertrand makes more than 85 different wines from 33 domaines (wineries and vineyards). Drink: 2015 - 2019 413245 15% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Candor Lot 6 Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California: Full-bodied Zin for those who like rich dark chocolate and fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours without the big tannins. This baby is smooth and supple. Produced by Hope Family Wines, this LOT 6 Californian Zinfandel is not vintage-dated. Espresso and mocha on the palate from lavish oak aging. Finishes with some spice. Pair it with sweet baby back ribs. Zinfandel food pairings: roast pork, tangy ribs. Drink: 2014 - 2017 133389 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery Reserve Merlot 2012, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Dark spice and smoke on this nose of this Niagara red wine blend. It's full-bodied and supple. Pair with a rare steak. Merlot food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, Tandoori-flavored dishes, grilled pork chops, pepper steak. Drink: 2014 - 2017 935676 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosehall Run Cuvée County Pinot Noir 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sour cherry and tart cranberry with loads of mouth-watering acidity for seafood. The vines are planted in limestone soils of Prince Edward County. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops, grilled duck sausages, pork tenderloin, barbecued lamb sirloin, grilled carrot mash and spring greens purée. Drink: 2014 - 2017 225748 12.4% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quatro Pagos Reserva 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A smooth, supple Spanish red wine with aromas of chocolate and sweet black plum. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2014 - 2017 246660 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Paradis 2011, Coteaux D'aix En Provence A.P., France: Full-bodied and muscular southern French red wine from Provence with charred black fruit, smoke and dark spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013 - 2017 415984 15.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château La Roche Bazin 2011, Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye A.C., France: Rustic, cedary, tannic and full-bodied, this Bordeaux red wine is tasty but could use 1-2 years in the cellar and then 1-2 hours of decanting to smooth it out. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016 - 2019 416701 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tomàs Cusiné Llebre 2013, Costers Del Segre D.O., Spain: Smokey with campfire smoke that swirls around your head and make s you dozy as you like up at the night vault of a black sky studded with stars. Pass the bottle. Aromas of fleshy sweet black fruit. Full-bodied. Drink: 2014 - 2017 418558 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Famiglia Bianchi Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Absolutely phenomenal for the price! Here’s your summer party wine by the case. Juicy blackberry liqueur rich aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Pair with barbecued meats and late-night conversations. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, duck breast with celeriac purée, breaded veal cutlets, tagliatelle alla Bolognese, lamb burgers, spicy sausage. Drink: 2013 - 2017 677559 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tarapaca Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile: Cherry-berry fleshy ripe sweetness o the nose and palate. Round, supple and almost full-bodied. Pair with grilled seafood. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops, grilled duck sausages, pork tenderloin, barbecued lamb sirloin, grilled carrot mash and spring greens purée. Drink: 2013 - 2017 404210 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodegas Ochoa Reserva 2007, Navarra D.O., Spain: The 2007 vintage is surprisingly vibrant, at peak, and ready to drink now. Smoky with dusty, earthy notes and chary black fruit. Racy acidity is balanced with the heft of the wine for rare and grilled meats. Drink: 2014 - 2017 418178 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zuccardi Q Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A fleshy ripe malbec with a touch of dark spice on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price for such quality. This wine was matured in French oak for 1 year. Lovely cedar and spice on the finish. Try it tonight with asado, the traditional Argentine outdoor barbecue, usually with beef. Malbec food pairings: turkey, tomato sauces, meaty casseroles, hamburgers, steak and kidney pie. Drink: 2012 - 2017 723478 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Heretat Mont-Rubi Durona Tinto 2004, Vino De Mesa, Spain: Velvety and savoury with intriguing aromas of black plum, spice, cedar brush, dried tobacco. Incredible vibrancy and life for the 2004 vintage. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014 - 2018 143255 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Buena Vista Pinot Noir 2011, Carneros, California, United States: Lovely layers of liquid satin, black cherries and some dark spice. Packed with flavour yet not heavy. Aromas of mocha and smoke. Medium- to full-bodied and very supple. Pair with pork chops. Good price. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, planked salmon. Drink: 2013 - 2018 304105 14.5% XD 750 mL $42.90 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Luis Canas Crianza Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This robust red is a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha grapes. It offers attractive aromas of dark fruit, just enough oak, and dried herbs. There's a real savoury note mid-palate with a full-bodied weight. Very balanced with a lovely, long finish. Pair with rack of lamb. Tempranillo food pairings: hamburger. Drink: 2013 - 2017 336719 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dominio Del Plata Crios 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Mocha, coffee, espresso on the nose of this limited edition Argentine red wine. Crios means offspring, a reference to the winemaker's children and her wines. Polished tannins and black fruit and spice on the finish. Pair with beef tenderloin. Food pairings: hamburger. Drink: 2013 - 2017 366146 13.9% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château De Cenac Cuvée Prestige Malbec 2010, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: Delicious, savoury, meaty, smoky and wonderful for the price. This full-bodied southern French red wine is a terrific candidate for parties, not just for taste but also it's only 13% alcohol. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, duck breast with celeriac purée, breaded veal cutlets, tagliatelle alla Bolognese, lamb burgers, spicy sausage. Drink: 2013 - 2017 414532 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Le Doyenné 2011, Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: Big, black, smoky and brooding, this Bordeaux red wine has a lot going for it. Layers and intensely concentrated in back fruit and toasty oak flavour. Drink: 2015 - 2019 416735 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chapillon Siendra 2011, Calatayud D.O., Spain: A full-bodied, supple French red wine with lots of fleshy black plum and dark chocolate with mocha from oak aging. Very tasty. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb chops. Drink: 2014 - 2018 417675 14.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château La Tour De Bessan 2010, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Excellent value for Bordeaux with smoky, toasty oak on the nose and black fruit. Layered and complex and deep and rich. Could use a few more years in the cellar then decant 2 hours. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016 - 2022 418509 13.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: This Australian blend of Cabernet and Shiraz is a real palate-grabber! Fleshy black plum, minty aromas in this red wine wonder. Walk down this tunnel of sensory pleasure ... brush your taste buds against the walls of caressing black fruit flavour. Smooth, deep, rich. This is definitely a Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet is worth trying, not just for the cool climate nuances but also for the rich layers of black fruit and dark spice. Pair with prime rib. Cabernet Shiraz food pairings: meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 58131 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Nugan Estate Mclaren Parish Vineyard Shiraz 2013, New South Wales, Australia: Intense concentration of black fruit flavours with blackberry liqueur on the nose of this Australian Shiraz. A hint of mint emerges as well. Full-bodied and smooth. Great depth and balance with a long finish. Great persistence of flavours, longing and desire. Pair with grilled pork chops tonight. Shiraz food pairings: chicken lababdar, black bean soup, blue cheese, char-grilled lamb cutlets, Balsamic grilled radicchio. Drink: 2013 - 2018 72603 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Torbreck The Steading 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: This blockbuster powerhouse from the heart of Australia's finest winemaking region delivers all the goods: concentration, depth, complexity and length on the finish. There's so much going on in this glass from exotic black fruit and dark spices to threads of vanillin and wild violets. Celebrate tonight with this bottle. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014 - 2020 97220 14.5% XD 750 mL $51.95 Score: 95/100. July 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Marques De Caceres Rosé 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This rose has an attractive depth and nuance with seductive aromas of ripe raspberries. Good mouth-watering action for food. Great price. Bone-dry, full-bodied rosé from Rioja, a region better known for robust red wines. This wine can handle even more robust dishes like grilled salmon and chicken. Seared tuna would pair beautifully with this vibrant rosé. Rosé food pairings: grilled salmon, grilled chicken salads, grilled pork dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2016 622142 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Lafond Roc-Épine Tavel Rosé 2014, Rhône A.C., France: This Tavel rose has very pleasant ripe cherry notes and just enough balancing acidity. Crisp and fresh, drinks well as an aperitif or companion to salmon or tuna. Rosé food pairings: soft cheese, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2014 - 2016 950709 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Juvé & Camps Cinta Purpura Reserva Brut Cava 2011, Cava D.O., Spain: A zesty, vibrant, well-priced Spanish sparkling wine made using the traditional Champagne method of the second fermentation in the bottle. This Cavais perfect for your summer gatherings and celebrations. Cava food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos, seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2017 352864 12% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gramona Sparkling Wine Iii Lustros Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2006, Cava D.O., Spain: Toasty, muscular, shows its age in a good way with matured aromas rather than fresh ones. Toasted nut and golden apple baked. Cava food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos, seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2017 413963 12% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Louis Bouillot Perle D'aurore Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, Burgundy A.C., France: Superb value for this brut (dry) sparkling wine from Burgundy! Enticing aromas of field raspberries and strawberries. I can't believe it price. Get it now by the case for your holiday celebrations and New Year's Eve. Rose bubbly offers a special aromatic lift from the pinot noir grapes in the blend. Pair with fish and chips. Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé food pairings: poached salmon, pastry based hors d’oeuvres. Drink: 2014 - 2017 48793 12% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A grassy, herbal Sauvignon Blanc very typical of the region. Pair with spinach quiche. Drink: 2014 - 2016 677450 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2013, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa: Rich, concentrated and hedonistic, yet with a nervy edge in this South African Chardonnay. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. One of South Africa's benchmark producers of Chardonnay in a cool climate region of the country of Hermanus. A concentrated vein of tree fruit and minerality. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Please bring some the next time you drop by. Highly recommended. Chardonnay food pairings: prawn bisque, chicken breast, frittata, cheese fondue, turkey. Drink: 2013 - 2019 931006 13% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pearl Morissette Cuvée Dix-Neuvième Chardonnay 2012, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Some nail polish acetone on the nose: very volatile acidity. Opens with sharp peach on the palate. Liquid weirdness. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fired scallops, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2017 303602 13.8% XD 750 mL $35.20 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chamisal Stainless Chardonnay 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: A full-bodied unoaked Californian Chardonnay with lots of heft and acidity. Notes of green apple. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fired scallops, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 289223 13.9% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Teliani Valley 2013, Kakheti, Alazani Valley, Georgia: A soft, medium sweet Georgian white wine that offers pleasant notes of honeydew, apple blossom and peach apricot. Pair with foie gras, cheeses and mild curries. Drink: 2013 - 2017 416750 12% MS 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pansa Blanca 2014, Catalunya D.O., Spain: This organic Spanish white wine offers a lot of refreshment for the price point. Lemon and lime zest: clean, unoaked. Mouth-watering. Drink: 2014 - 2016 717792 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.10 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Cala Di Sardegna Vermentino 2014, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Pleasant, floral sipper with soft but enough acidity for seafood, shellfish and chicken dishes. Notes of lime and white peach and Asian white pear. Clean and crisp. Drink: 2014 - 2016 627067 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Strewn Winery Terroir Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vibrant and invigorating with classic Sauvignon nettle and green citrus. A touch grassy but not overly so. Clean and fresh: a terrific match for vegetarian dishes, including grilled vegetables. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, fresh oysters on the half shell, seafood salad. Drink: 2013 - 2015 343897 12.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gerovassiliou Vieilles Vignes Malagousia 2014, Epanomi I.G.P., Greece: Floral with lime blossom and lemon zest. Pretty and refreshing. Forget beige Pinot Grigio when you can have this. Yes please! Racy acidity and freshness. Drink: 2014 - 2017 416792 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.25 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pazo Das Bruxas Albariño 2013, Rias Baixas D.O., Spain: Fresh and crisp with mouth-watering juiciness but not searing acidity. Lovely aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. lemon, lime and grapefruit notes. Drink: 2013 - 2016 417667 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Finca Las Caraballas Verdejo 2013, Spain: Lemon zest and lime essence: pure Spanish sun vibrancy in the glass. Racy acidity for food. Perfect! Verdejo food pairings: lobster salad with Meyer lemon and grilled asparagus. Drink: 2013 - 2017 418699 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: This vibrant, well-priced Ontario Riesling offers seductive aromas of peach blossom, lemon zest and wet stone. A complex core of minerality runs through the heart of this wine. Pair with mild curries and spices. Riesling food pairings: line-caught seafood, sushi, turkey burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2018 89029 10.5% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reinhold Haart Haart To Heart Piesport Riesling 2013, Qualitätswein Mosel–Saar–Ruwer, Germany: A stunning German Riesling! Although it's technically medium on the sweetness scale, it taste only off-dry with some magnificent mouth-watering acidity for balance and to dance with food like seafood and shellfish. Aromas of white peach and apricot. Yes please! Drink: 2013 - 2020 672683 13% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Willy Gisselbrecht Tradition Gewurztraminer 2012, Alsace A.C., France: A medium-sweet, soft, beautifully fragranced Alsatian Gewürztraminer with notes of rosewater, lychee, baking spices and white flowers. Not a lot of acidity. Try it with mild and medium curries and spices. Gewurztraminer food pairings: lighter-flavoured sea-food dishes, Asian dishes, pork tenderloin, curried rice, Panko-crusted chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2019 928390 13% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: The Momo Sauvignon Blanc is produced by New Zealand's Seresin Estate of Michael Seresin, the producer and film director. (Think Harry Potter, Midnight Express, Angela's Ashes.). The kiwi savvy is herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. This is a well-known and respected New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with great typicity of the cool Marlborough region. Mouth-watering acidity weaves its way through fresh aromas of grapefruit and guava. Bring it, especially for movie night with fried chicken! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh seafood, spinach quiche, Thai green curry shrimp, grilled herbed chicken breast, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013 - 2017 9167 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Riesling 2013, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Petrol, wet river stone, love. Outboard motor on a lovely lazy summer's day ... trust me, this is a great thing. Close your eyes. Have I ever led your astray? Drink. Peach stone. Stop thinking. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2013 - 2019 131169 10.1% M 750 mL $21.00 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bachelder Oregon Chardonnay 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Gorgeous depth and concentration yet great finesse. Lovely length on the finish. The work of a master. Pair with chicken in a cream sauce. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, pork chops, chicken thighs in a light cream sauce. Drink: 2012 - 2017 156686 13% XD $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Chablisienne Saint Bris 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: Pure green apple vibrancy and intensity of flavour with mouth-awakening acidity. Medium-bodied and fresh. This Burgundian white wine made in the Village appellation of Auxerrois is unusually made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, which is lesser known than Chardonnay and far fewer wines are made from it in Burgundy. It nonetheless is superb. Enjoy with fresh oysters. Food pairings: poached seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2017 641753 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. July 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Saintsbury Chardonnay 2012, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, luscious and seductive Californian Chardonnay that is unfiltered (they've left all the tasty goodness in the wine). Butterscotch woven through green apple. Walk through a sunlit grove and imagine your life while sipping this wine. Pair with seafood in a cream sauce. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork chops, stuffed chicken breast, beef bourguignon, cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2018 359281 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart