Canada
Calliope Burrowing Owl Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A fresh BC Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of lemon, lanolin and lime. Mouth-watering acidity for shellfish. Calliope is a hummingbird that flies through the Okanagan Valley. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, seafood salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2013 - 2015 258905 14.4% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Calliope 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: An medium-bodied, smooth BC red wine produced by Figure Eight Wyse Family Wines. Aromas of mocha from oak aging along with black plum and spice. pair with grilled pork chops. Calliope is the name of a hummingbird that flies through the Okanagan Valley. Drink: 2014 - 2017 324582 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Reif Estate Winery The Fool Gamay Nouveau 2015, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant fresh Ontario red wine that is Niagara's take on beaujolais nouveau. It's made from gamay grapes that were only recently still hanging on the vine. It's bottled quickly to preserve the fruit freshness, just like nouveau. Aromas of fleshy sweet cherry-berry. Medium-bodied, smooth, juicy and mouth-watering. Pair with grilled chicken or pork. Drink: 2015 - 2015 220483 12% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. November 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
France
Domaine Fond Moiroux 2010, Moulin-A-Vent, France: A vibrant cherry-berry Beaujolais made in a terrific vintage from gamay grapes. Smooth, medium-bodied and juicy. Pair with grilled chicken. Food pairings: casserole, red meat, cheese, Asian salads and stir fried cuisine. Drink: 2014 - 2018 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Fond Moiroux 2009, Moulin-A-Vent, France: A lovely, juicy, medium-bodied French red wine. Aromas of fleshy ripe cherry and field berry with a lick of spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Food pairings: casserole, red meat, cheese, Asian salads and stir fried cuisine. Drink: 2014 - 2019 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spain
Castillo De Belarfonso D.O. Mentrida 2014, Mentrida Dop, Spain: Produced by Bodegas Canopy, this robust, smooth, juicy red wine is made with Garnacha grapes and aged for five months in French oak barrels. Lots of layers of luscious fleshy ripe black and purple plums and blueberries. Finishes with a lick of spice. Perfect for pizza night or hamburgers. D.O. Mentrida food pairings: beef, lamb, spicy foods, poultry, hard cheeses. Drink: 2015 - 2019 14.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodegas Canopy Malpaso 2014, Mentrida Dop, Spain: A dry, full-bodied, balanced Spanish red wine made from 1005% Syrah grapes. Aromas of blackcurrant, cedar brush and dried herbs. Perfect for lamb with rosemary or pork tenderloin. Food pairings: grilled and roasted meats, hard cheeses. Drink: 2015 - 2019 8437007400021 14.5% D 750 mL $37.00 Score: 88/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Gormaz Crianza 2012, Ribera Del Duero Do, Spain: A juicy, full-bodied, layered and complex Spanish red wine. Lots of fleshy black fruit and some dark spice and smoke smoldering in the glass. This wine is made from vines that are an average of 70 years old and produce Tempranillo grapes. They're planted at between 845 and 960 metres above sea level in loamy soils of calerous and sand. Pair this with roast beef or brisket. Food pairings: red meats, roast lamb, stewed fish, mature cheeses. Drink: 2015 - 2020 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Gormaz Roble 2013, Ribera Del Duero Dp, Spain: A dry, full-bodied Spanish red wine that almost chalky dry on the palate. Aromas of dust, earth, dried herbs and dried black fruit. Pair with juicy, rare meats or lamb with rosemary. Food pairings: choice meat cuts, semi-mature cheeses, grilled meats and stewed fish. Drink: 2015 - 2018 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Garci Grande Verdejo 2014, Rueda Do, Spain: A vibrant, zesty, mouth-watering Spanish white wine with a lime-fresh lift on the palate. Lovely purity and freshness. Perfect for seafood, shellfish, salads and vegetarian dishes. Verdejo food pairings: seafood, white meats, fresh pasta, fish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2012, California, United States Merlot food pairings: lamb, steak, stew. Drink: 2013 - 2017 622837 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 November 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Meiomi Wines Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States: Lovely fleshy ripe cherries and black raspberry on the nose and palate of this luscious red wine. Nice balancing acidity with fleshy black cherry. Supple, smooth, silky, seductive come hither Caifornian Pinot Noir. Pair with hamburgers and sweet relish or salsa. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, Tourtière, prime rib roasted. Drink: 2013 - 2017 130138 14% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. November 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart