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Vintages Release August 6, 2016

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Argentina

Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Black, brooding and flavourful Argentine red wine. Savoury, dark, meaty and juicy. Ripe aromas of blackberries and black plums with a smoky, satisfying finish. Elegant, full bodied with firm ripe tannins. Long and persistent finish. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: venison roast with garlic and wild mushroom, boar steak with red wine sauce and wild leek. Drink: 2015 - 2019 140855 15.4% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2012, San Juan, Argentina: Cracked black pepper and seductive spice notes o this nose of this full-bodied Argentine red wine. Fleshy dark fruit and toasty oak on the nose and palate. The 2012 vintage of Graffigna is quaffable, robust and well-priced. Pair this robust Argentine wine, made from the country's iconic red wine grape Malbec, with hearty meat dishes. Malbec food pairings: steak, hamburgers, herbed chicken, hard cheese, turkey. Drink: 2014 - 2020 162149 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alta Vista Classic Torrontés 2015, Salta, Argentina Drink: 2015 - 2017 450478 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Famiglia Bianchi Malbec 2014, 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: 2016 - 2018 677559 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2011, Barossa, Valley, South Australia, Australia Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre food pairings: pepper steak, saucy sausages, meat pizza. Drink: 2015 - 2019 10223 15% XD 750 mL $21.95 August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kilikanoon Wines Killerman's Run Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia Grenache Shiraz Mataro food pairings: braised meats and lamburgers, slow-cooked beef long ribs. Drink: 2015 - 2018 412189 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mitolo The Nessus Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A mouth-watering, dark, towering Australian Shiraz with notes of blackberry, plum black and pepper. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: kangaroo strip loin steak, beef brisket, pork roast. Drink: 2015 - 2018 457291 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McWilliam's Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon 2015, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: The Semillon grapes for this spectacular white wine are sourced from the Mount Pleasant Elizabeth vineyard. There's nothing like Australian Semillon grape-based wines: you must try this one if you haven't sampled their delights previously. Terrific balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes and a long finish to make you return to this bottle again and again. Pair with pork chops. Semillon food pairings: veal scaloppini, smoked salmon, antipasti, poultry. Drink: 2015 - 2018 724492 10.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir 2014, Tasmania, Australia: Deep and smoky Australian Pinot Noir from the cool climate island of Tasmania. This bottling from Josef Chromy is juicy, racy and mouth-watering as red cherries dance across your mouth, waking up on your senses in a pure Aussie fruit sensation. This isn’t earthy or spicy: it’s sunny and tasty and complex. Finishes long and smooth with black cherry and pepper. Great concentration and focus of flavour. Try this Pinot Noir with roast turkey. Pinot Noir food pairings: salmon steaks, pork, spaghetti Bolognese, veal, roast chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2019 162990 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thorn-Clarke Eden Trail Riesling 2015, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Crisp and clean with lots of mouth-watering acidity for fresh seafood. Notes of lime and lemon. Medium-bodied. Riesling food pairings: mild curries, crab cakes with aioli, butter sauce lobster. Drink: 2016 - 2018 457242 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Evans & Tate Metricup Road Margaret River Shiraz 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A savoury, dark and delicious Shiraz with deep concentrated red wine aromas and flavours of black plum, blackberries, meaty bacon and smoky oak. Try it with lamb tonight. Excellent price. Shiraz food pairings: gourmet burgers, mutton with mint and coriander, pizza, barbecued beef, pork. Drink: 2015 - 2019 606905 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and complex with fleshy ripe cassis and wild blackberry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine blend Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) also known as a GSM blend. A black plum, smoky finish. Nicely done! Pair with grilled meats. Grenache Shiraz Mataro food pairings: baked ham, veal chops, herbed pork tenderloin. Drink: 2016 - 2020 660035 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Torbreck Old Vines Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2013, Barossa, Valley, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, moody and brooding with seductive aromas of fleshy ripe back fruit. A tasty, meaty, savoury red with notes of blackberry, bacon fat, cedar spice and black plum. Absolutely delicious! Pair with a pepper steak. Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre food pairings: pepper steak, saucy sausages, meat pizza. Drink: 2015 - 2019 10223 15% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Dirty Laundry Secret Affair 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015 - 2018 464115 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Red Conception 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose of this Niagara red wine blend from toasty oak aging. Full-bodied and smooth. This Ontario red wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah that was aged in French and American oak barrels. Try it with meat lovers pizza or grilled pork chops. Food pairings: pork chops, pizza with meat topping. Drink: 2014 - 2018 189183 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love the lime zest and minerality in this lovely Niagara Riesling. Pair it with fresh seafood and peering at your image in a reflecting pool. Riesling is a grape that reflects the terroir and place where it's cultivated, thus the wine's name and mirror image on the label. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2014 - 2018 67587 10.9% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Red Conception 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: pork chops, pizza with meat topping. Drink: 2021 - 2024 189183 13% XD 750 mL $14.75 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Red Conception 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: pork chops, pizza with meat topping. Drink: 2014 - 2018 189183 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Twisted 2012, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy, smooth and medium-bodied with toasted along. Terrific value for this price. This is a first on this wine so go so generous with the smoke treatment. Still a very good wine with fleshy ripe red fruit and juicy mouth-watering goodness. Food pairings: barbecued braised chicken, marinated ribs. Drink: 2014 - 2018 86918 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Almost Grounded Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate of this Niagara red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. "Almost grounded" is a play on words (like the winery's other labels) and refers to the ground in which the cabernet grapes grow as well as remaining grounded and sensible about life and wine. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2014 - 2017 428458 13.3% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Carmenere 2013, Ribera Del Cachapoa, Peumo, Chile: Full-bodied, savoury and smooth with enticing aromas of blackberries, cassis, smoke and mocha. Decant 2 hours. Carmenere food pairings: beef brisket, pepper steaks. Drink: 2015 - 2018 274043 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Patache D'aux 2012, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Blackened fruit with charred oak and a tarry black streak down the centre of this brooding Bordeaux red wine. Pair with a rare steak. Decant 2 hours. Food pairings: rare steak, mushroom and pearl onion stuffed flank steak, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2019 217307 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Cadierenne Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2015, Provence A.C., France: So pretty and refreshing yet this southern French rose packs a (flavour) punch). Medium to almost full-bodied for rosé. Lovely flavours of summer strawberries and raspberries on the nose of this French rosé. Dry and refreshing. Works as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Finishes with wind-swept lavender and wild herbs. Highly recommended. Rosé food pairings: salmon steaks, green salads with fresh fruit. Drink: 2015 - 2017 119453 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. August 2016. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Versauds Morgon 2012, Beaujolais, Burgundy A.C., France: A lovely, smooth, medium-bodied French red wine from the southern Burgundian region of Beaujolais that is packed with flavour. Aromas of black cherry, pepper and spice. Pair with grilled chicken or pork shops. Food pairings: grilled chicken, grilled farmer pork chops, veal chops. Drink: 2014 - 2018 424879 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Griffe Bernard Chereau Sevre & Maine Muscadet 2014, Loire A.C., France: This Loire AC wine from Chéreau-Carré is joyously alive with mouth-watering acidity and lovely interplays of lime blossom, tangy orange zest and an apple bite. A consistently great producer of this style of white wine made from the Muscadet grape. Try it with clams or oysters. Muscadet food pairings: steamed mussels, paired with pan seared scallops, pan-seared trout. Drink: 2015 - 2017 948182 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

André Goichot Reserve 2014, Burgundy A.C., France Drink: 2016 - 2018 455121 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Lafage Cadireta Blanc 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Midi I.G.P., France Drink: 2015 - 2017 448472 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Des Robinières L'alouette Bourgueil 2014, Loire A.C., France Drink: 2016 - 2019 450494 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Gassier Le Pas Du Moine Rosé 2015, Côtes De Provence Sainte-Victoire, Provence A.P., France: A lovely, fresh, dry rose with notes of wild berries. Pair with grilled seafood. Rosé food pairings: roast turkey, chicken kiev, spring salad. Drink: 2015 - 2017 450874 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lalande 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2016 - 2019 458869 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour de Sarrail 2012, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2013 - 2023 448829 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château D'anglès La Clape Mourvèdre Syrah Grenache 2012, Midi, Languedoc A.C., France: Love the sour black cherry on the nose and palate of this full-bodied French red wine. Deep concentration and ripeness here. Very smooth on the palate: great right out of the gate. That sourness is on the finish, and a bit reduced, but again in a pleasant way like cooked black fruit with dark spices. Mourvèdre Syrah Grenache food pairings: meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2014 - 2018 286484 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castelas Vieilles Vignes 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhone, France: Lip-smacking delicious with pepper, cedar brush, anise and wild tart blackberry. Savoury finish. A chewy, meaty, savoury red wine with rich layers of dark red berries and cedar. Juicy and mouth-watering with a terrific balance.  Terrific quality for this price, especially for a French AC appellation wine. Food pairings: grilled lamb, lamb tangine. Drink: 2015 - 2019 34116 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Baron de Hoen Réserve Pinot Blanc 2014, Alsace A.C., France: Clean, crisp and fresh northern French white wine made from the classic Alsatian grape Pinot Blanc. Perfect companion to shellfish or serve on its own as a refreshing aperitif. Pinot Blanc food pairings: gravalax, tuna tartare, pan-fried fish. Drink: 2015 - 2017 446419 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Arnauton 2010, Fronsac, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2012 - 2018 425454 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Rigaud 2012, Faugères, Midi A.P., France Drink: 2014 - 2018 393561 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greece

Deus Mavrodaphne Of Patras Cavino, A.O., Greece Drink: 2015 - 2019 452060 15% S 750 mL $13.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kir-Yianni Rosé 2015, Amyndeon, Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: Dry, crisp, mouth-watering and refreshing with notes of wild field berries. So very delightful and bone-dry. Pair with planked salmon. Rosé food pairings: veal scaloppini, smoked salmon, antipasti, poultry. Drink: 2015 - 2017 71050 12.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Estate Papaioannou Agiorgitiko 2010, Nemea A.P., Greece: Lovely and exotically different. Violets, rose petals, talcum powder and tart cherry aromas on the nose. Smooth and almost full-bodied on the palate. Good acidity for food. Try it with salmon. Agiorgitiko food pairings: salmon, grilled chicken, spanokapita. Drink: 2012 - 2018 943711 12.5% D 750 mL $23.25 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Speri Pigaro Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust Italian red wine with aromas of black cherry liqueur, blackberry jam and dark spices. Pair with roast beef. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine, roast beef, bison burgers. Drink: 2014 - 2020 204800 14.5% D 750 mL $46.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino Di Scansano 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2015 - 2019 455659 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ulisse Unico Pecorino 2014, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo I.G.T., Italy: Orange blossom, clementine and spring blossoms. Good acidic bite and more heft on the palate than I expected from such a pretty, flirty nose. Food pairings: cream-based pasta, mild cheese, seafood medley. Drink: 2014 - 2017 249128 13% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nals Margreid Pinot Grigio 2014, Südtirol Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Bright, crisp and zesty Italian Pinot Grigio, very typical. Juicy, refreshing, clean and crisp Italian white wine with notes of lime and grapefruit. Pair with clams and oysters. Pinot Grigio food pairings: linguine with shrimp and lemon oil, pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, frittata. Drink: 2014 - 2017 17365 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Grati Chianti 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014 - 2018 454546 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bertani Ripasso Valpolicella 2013, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2015 - 2019 395087 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colli Di Lapio Fiano Di Avellino 2014, Campania D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2015 - 2017 455253 13.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terra D'aligi Tolos Riserva Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: A full-bodied juicy robust Italian red wine with good acidity and a firm tannic grip. Aromas of fleshy black fruit. Pair with a rare steak. Decant 1-2 hours. Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: roast boar, venison steak, bison burgers. Drink: 2012 - 2018 19166 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ferruccio Deiana Síleno Cannonau Di Sardegna Riserva 2012, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2014 - 2018 455600 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lazzeretti Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Such an exotic nose of wild violets, feral underbrush, truffle haunted forests and a mysterious smile of satisfaction. This Brunello has many years ahead of it, unless of course, you can't resist drinking it. A DOCG wine that has such lovely replays of flavour across the palate, including coffee, spice, mocha and dark berry. This robust red wine cries out for a hearty meat dish. Listen to this wine and you'll have a terrific meal! Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: roast venison steak, rabbit tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2016 - 2028 318352 14% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 94/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barolo 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014 - 2022 454470 13.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lazzeretti Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This Brunello has many years ahead of it, unless of course, you can't resist drinking it. A DOCG wine that has such lovely replays of flavour across the palate, including coffee, spice, mocha and dark berry. This robust red wine cries out for a hearty meat dish. Listen to this wine and you'll have a terrific meal! Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled meats, game, roast pheasant. Drink: 2017 - 2025 318352 14% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 93/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Cerna Riserva Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A pleasant, easy-drinking Chianti with relatively smooth tannins. Black cherry and smoke with full-bodied richness. Pair with tomato meat sauces with the 2012 Chianti Classico Villa Cerna Riserva. Chianti Classico food pairings: linguine with clams, grilled chicken breast, stuffed veal breast. Drink: 2014 - 2018 349407 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brancaia Tre 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A spicy, racy, robust Italian red wine with aromas of dark plums and berries. Finishes with cedar spice and smoke from oak aging. Pair with pasta in a tomato meat sauce. Food pairings: meaty ravioli with rich tomato sauce, meat lover's pizza, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2015 - 2019 164715 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Sangiovese, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A simple, robust, rustic Tuscan red wine that's not vintage dated. Somewhat herbal with some stemminess on the finish, but nonetheless quaffable. Pair with hamburgers. Sangiovese food pairings: braised pork shoulder, slow-roasted lamb shank, stuffed turkey, sausages. Drink: 2014 - 2017 330712 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 86/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Damilano Lecinquevigne Barolo 2011, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2013 - 2022 454488 13.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pietra Pura Mandus Primitivo Di Manduria 2013, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Mocha and sweet chocolate on the nose from oak aging. This Italian red wine also features sweet blackberry and blueberry flavours. Smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for barbecued ribs or chicken wings. Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: grilled meats, game, aged cheeses. Drink: 2015 - 2018 216457 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poggio Teo Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tart with grippy tannins, yet attractive. Full-bodied with rich black fruit and mocha on the nose. Great for meat pizza. Chianti Classico food pairings: cheese pizza, hard cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2018 250563 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poggio Teo Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: cheese pizza, hard cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2018 250563 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montefalco Riserva 2011, Umbria D.O.C., Italy: An attractive nose of dark berries and black cherry wrapped in smoke. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins. Decant 2 hours. Pair with rare meats. Food pairings: rich tomato sauce, meat balls and pasta, meat pizza, vegetarian lasagna. Drink: 2013 - 2018 357079 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Speri Pigaro Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine, roast beef, bison burgers. Drink: 2014 - 2020 204800 14.5% D 750 mL $46.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Kamikokoro Momo White Peach Infused Saké, Japan, Japan Drink: 2016 - 2025 456624 13% S 500 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy great vibrancy in this New Zealand white wine! This expressive Sauvignon Blanc has a pop of citrus flavour on the palate and finish. Lots of acidity. Pair with seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood stew, raw oysters on the shell, chilled steamed crab. Drink: 2015 - 2017 606848 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big and juicy New Zealand red wine, with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours in this kiwi pinot noir. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Very tasty. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: salad, mushroom risotto, planked salmon, frittata, coq au vin. Drink: 2015 - 2018 163972 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Babich 14 Pinot Gris Babich Black Label 2014, New Zealand, New Zealand 447417 14% D 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Tinto Reserva 2012, Lisboa Vinho Regional, Portugal Drink: 2014 - 2018 452789 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa De Mouraz 2011, Dão D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2013 - 2017 456079 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barco Negro 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2015 - 2018 452797 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Fairview Shiraz 2014, Paarl, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Smoky and savoury with cigar box and dried tobacco leaves along with blackcurrant and cassis. Robust, smooth and complex. Very well made. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: hamburger steak, salisbury steak, shepherd's pie. Drink: 2016 - 2019 626358 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thelema Sutherland Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Elgin W.O., South Africa: Glorious, glorious toasted almond and butterscotch. Rich and buttery with long layers of green and peach flavour. Roll over and pour yourself another glass. Pair with roasted chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: Caesar salad, seafood cold plate, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2013 - 2018 146423 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Hacienda Lopez De Haro Rosado 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2015 - 2017 450775 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cims Del Montsant Grenache Carinena 2010, Montsant D.O., Spain: A full-bodied Spanish red wine with firm tannins and aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and dark spice. Pair with rack of lamb. Decant 2 hours. Grenache Carinena food pairings: stuffed veal chops, turkey pot pie, sautéed Mediterranean vegetables on noodles. Drink: 2012 - 2018 311894 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gordo 2012, Yecla D.O., Spain Drink: 2014 - 2018 432435 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vino De La Tierra Bodegas Tridente 2013, Castilla Y León, Spain: A smoky, full-bodied, feral, wild and savoury Spanish red wine with a meaty finish. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2014 - 2018 462440 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Las Tres Filas Vinedos Merayo Mencia 2014, Bierzo, Spain: Full-bodied with smoke and oak and some black and purple plums on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015 - 2019 462788 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hacienda López de Haro Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A subtle and full-bodied Spanish red wine. Full-bodied and very mature with leather and dust, not a lot of fruit but still enjoyable now. This is a DOCA wine. Complex and long on the finish. Pair with rack of lamb. Food pairings: lamb souvlaki, lamb tangine, lamburger. Drink: 2012 - 2018 357335 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luis Cañas Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Elegant, long and distinguished with full-bodied weight but still almost ethereal. Aromas of blackberry and smoke and earth. Tanned leather and dust. So classic. Drink: 2015 - 2021 334094 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. August 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lustau East India Solera Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: The dessert wine gained a smooth, deep, rich, complex character that blended raisins, toasted nuts and crème brûlée. Pair this with pudding, crème brûlée and hard cheeses. Sherry food pairings: trifle, shortbread cookies, fresh field berries in cream, chocolate mousse. Drink: 2016 - 2021 342931 20% S 500 mL $24.95 Score: 95/100. August 2016. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hacienda López de Haro Reserva Tempranillo 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: lamb souvlaki, lamb tangine, lamburger. Drink: 2012 - 2018 357335 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Monterey County, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster with melted butter poached whitefish in white wine sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2017 220343 14.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cline Cellars Viognier 2014, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Lychee and rosewater and baking spices, especially nutmeg. An aromatic, floral white wine with good balance and a nice finish. Try it with mild curries and Asian dishes. Good price. Viognier food pairings: crab cakes with mango chutney, mild curries, pork tenderloin en croute. Drink: 2014 - 2017 128421 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sanford Chardonnay 2012, Santa Rita Hills, California, United States: Fresh baked bread wafts out of the glass followed by vibrant green apple notes. This is a hedonist's chardonnay. Full-bodied and rich with lots of length. Highly recommended. Pair with roast chicken and a comfy sweater. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, butter-brushed lobster tail, pork chops. Drink: 2013 - 2017 956003 14.5% D 750 mL $30.95 Score: 91/100. August 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vigilance Chardonnay 2014, Red Hills, Lake County, California, United States Drink: 2015 - 2017 458711 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buena Vista Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: A medium to full-bodied Californian chardonnay with attractive notes of Asian pear and toasty oak. Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2018 396440 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 87/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hogue Gewurztraminer 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Drink: 2014 - 2017 461137 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michter's Us-1 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, United States Drink: 2016 - 2025 431874 40% S 750 mL $89.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zig Zag Zin Zinfandel 2013, Mendocino County, California, United States: Here's a classic Californian Zinfandel: big, juicy and full of good-natured black and purple plums with a splash of blueberries. It rolls around in your mouth, and welcomes a host of dishes to roll with it, from hamburgers to pizza. Mouth-watering flavours of fleshy brambleberry that carry through on the finish. Supple with black pepper notes. Zinfandel food pairings: gourmet sausages, grilled Portobello mushrooms, meat sauce pasta, aged cheddar. Drink: 2015 - 2020 39982 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.00 Score: 89/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Washington, United States: Lots of tart cherry and wild berry with racy acidity yet not too herbal. Pair with grilled chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: rack of lamb, lamb and vegetable kebabs, goat stew. Drink: 2016 - 2020 366880 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2009, Monterey County, California, United States: Lots of acidity with green almond on this unoaked Californian Chardonnay. Almost mute on the nose. Pair with shellfish. Serve extra chilled. Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster with melted butter poached whitefish in white wine sauce. Drink: 2011 - 2013 220343 14.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 85/100. August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Layer Cake Chardonnay 2014, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2015 - 2017 420935 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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