Dessert Wine
Puklus Pincészet Tokaji Yellow Muscat 2013, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary: Beautiful concentration of lemon essence! Here's a dessert wine that's not cloying sweet, and will be perfect with lemon or poppy seed cake. Oh yum. Muscat grapes thrive in clay and volcanic, which brings out the floral essence in them and the finished wine, especially in dessert styles. The rolling hills of north-eastern Hungary provide excellent drainage for the vines planted on their slopes. Yellow Muscat food pairings: lemon cake, poppy seed cake, smoked paprika chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2017 46508 11.5% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring Cellars Indian Summer Select Late Harvest Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous year after year, Cave Spring delivers this late harvest Riesling for our drinking pleasure. Apricot peach blossom. Perfect for angel food cake and fruit-based desserts. The Riesling grapes for this dessert wine are picked later in the fall, well after those from the dry style table wine. The result is much more concentrated flavours and fruit sweetness like apricot preserves. Pair this terrific wine with blue cheeses and toasted almonds. Riesling food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. Drink: 2015 - 2020 415901 12.5% S 375 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 2017. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Cara Nord Celler S.L. Cara Nord Red 2014, Conca De Barbera, Priorat D.O., Spain: Deep purple plums and cigar box and big cedar forest notes. Savoury and juicy. Full-bodied and smooth. Food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, grilled pork chops, barbecued steak. Drink: 2017 - 2020 418186 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Extremely tannic: needs serious cellar time. Decant 2 hours. A savoury and rich Californian Cabernet with aromas of cedar brush, dried herbs and cassis. There is a splash of Merlot in this wine. Vintages Wine Panel: The Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet sources fruit from sites in the region's hillsides, benchlands and valley floor, specifically from the winery's Red Tail, Miraval and Geyserville Estate vineyards, and the wine is matured in casks produced in Silver Oak's own cooperage. This much-loved Cabernet reliably delivers ripe dark fruit with a smoky vanilla and coconut undertone provided by the American oak barrels. This is a wine that calls for steak, thick and certainly not overdone. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, grilled pork, chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2026 943472 14.2% XD 750 mL $163.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flagstone Music Room Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape, South Africa W.O., South Africa: Mocha seduction followed by a fleshy blackberry caress. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. If you love Australian cabernet (or shiraz), you must try this. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow braised beef ribs, stuffed roast pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2020 205245 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tommasi Rompicollo Poggio Al Tufo 2014, Maremma, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied Italian red wine with black cherry and spice on the nose. Pair with roast beef. Food pairings: rich tomato and roasted Italian vegetables sauce over penne, beef stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Drink: 2017 - 2021 13755 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2014, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, grilled pork chops, barbecued steak. Drink: 2017 - 2020 224592 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A juicy, smooth, almost full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir with sweet cherry aromas and flavours. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: cedar-planked salmon, gourmet pizza, lamburgers. Drink: 2015 - 2019 208314 14.2% XD 750 mL $40.00 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Poggio Verrano Dromos 2007, Maremma, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: What a beautiful and artistic expression of the Maremma region in the heart of Tuscany! This red wine blend is extraordinary on length, depth, complexity and flavour. This will do well in the cellar, but it's also drinking nicely now. I know that I can't wait ;) Pair with hearty meat dishes and sauces. Food pairings: bucatini with peas, roast beef, pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2020 107383 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hewitson Miss Harry Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, smooth and supple with black plums, some mint and smoke. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvedre, Cinsault grapes. Spice and smoke on the finish. Pair with barbecued spare ribs. Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre food pairings: bbq beef ribs, grilled lamb, sausage and chick pea casserole. Drink: 2017 - 2022 107870 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California, United States: A complex, sophisticated, concentrated and delicious California red wine that's mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that are planted up to 2,000 feet above sea level. The elevation and poor soils stress the vines, which creates Mount Veeder 'signature depth and intensity of flavour. Polished tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: bbq beef ribs, grilled lamb, sausage and chick pea casserole. Drink: 2016 - 2022 662015 14.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Larroque 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied, classic Bordeaux from the strong 2012 vintage. Firm tannins so decant 1-2 hours. Blackened fruit, toasty oak and cigar box. In 1979, Marie-Christine daughter of Henri Ducourt bought this estate on the Left Bank of Bordeaux just outside of the Graves region. It has 60 hectares of vines and the Chateau, originally built in 1348, has been renovated. Food pairings: prime rib steak, roast lamb, oyster and kidney pie, game terrine. Drink: 2017 - 2022 92536 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Conundrum Red 2013, California, United States: Liquid fudge and chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose with sweet black cherry and more chocolate on the palate of this Californian red wine blend. Full-bodied, supple and smooth, and brought to us by Charlie Wagner and Caymus. Try it with Mexican mole. Very concentrated and intense with a long finish. Pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: chicken mole, rib steak, dark chocolate. Drink: 2016 - 2021 294298 14.2% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Faustino Rivero Ulecia Marques del Atrio Reserva 2009, Rioja Doca, Spain: A rustic, tannic, full-bodied Spanish red wine from the Rioja region made from the Tempranillo grape and aged 12 months in oak barrels and at least another 2 years at the winery before release. Aromas of dark red tart berries and smoke. Pair with rare meats. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2017 - 2019 481416 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Pair with rich meat dishes. Valpolicella Ripasso food pairings: grilled steaks, slow-cooked beef, osso buco. Drink: 2017 - 2021 273672 14% D 750 mL $18.25 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fess Parker Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Love this southern Californian red wine made from the heartbreak grape Pinot Noir. Luscious with a satin texture and a medium body. Fleshy ripe cherry and sexy dark spice. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2020 660597 14.2% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. Guigal Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2011, Southern Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is a robust southern French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre grapes. The wine was aged 24 months in large oak barrels (foudre) before bottling. The 2010 vintage of this Châteauneuf du Pape is robust and fully flavoured with blackberry liqueur and smoke. Complex, rich, deep and long on the finish. A real wow wine that would be a great gift. Pair with roast beef. Chateauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: roast beef and all the trimmings, gorgonzola and other blue cheeses, lamburgers. Drink: 2017 - 2025 727503 14% D 750 mL $69.00 Score: 94/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Mocha and sweet dark chocolate on the nose and palate of this Californian Pinot Noir from generous oak aging. This is followed by sweet cherry flavours and a supple almost full-bodied weight. Finishes with flavours of raspberry pie and clove and cinnamon spices. Pair with ham or Mexican mole. Pinot Noir food pairings: salmon steaks, pork, spaghetti Bolognese, veal, roast beef. Drink: 2017 - 2019 652883 14.7% D 750 mL $59.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet that also manages to be wonderfully balanced and long on the finish. Nicely balanced acidity for meat dishes with tangy or tomato sauces. Great structure and elegance. Very fresh on the finish. Highly recommended. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: herbed steaks, beef fajitas. Drink: 2017 - 2024 203364 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A robust, simple red wine with notes of wild tart dark berries and some oak. Pair with hamburgers. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, pasta, pizza.. Drink: 2015 - 2020 23325 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tessellae Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Southwest I.G.P., France: Juicy and full-bodied. Very supple and smooth. Lots of fleshy blackberry aromas and flavours. Great value, quality and taste for the price. Pair with pork tenderloin. Carignan food pairings: stuffed beef braciole, venison stew, sharp aged cheddar. Drink: 2017 - 2019 343509 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills wine region. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Aromas of coffee, mocha and spice as well as fleshy blackberry. The wine is aged in American oak barrels for 14 months and that that provide a succulently rich/sweet frame and carry the tannins to an excellent place of balance. The wine is very approachable. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb, turkey. Drink: 2015 - 2021 70573 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Convento San Franciso Bodego Convento 2010, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Dusty with mature leather notes, still a tannic grip but mouth-watering. This Spanish red wine is mouth-watering and savoury with aromas of dried herbs and leaves, tobacco leaves, and anise. Firm but integrated tannins with a good finish. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: prime rib steak, tri-tip sirloin roast, slow-cooked brisket. Drink: 2017 - 2019 206409 15% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Barón de Ley Reserva 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky, toast, full-bodied Spanish red wine with notes of dark red fruit and leather. This wine is made from the country's classic red grape Tempranillo. This Spanish winery is situated about 300 miles south of Bordeaux. The Baron de Ley estate even looks like a French Château. This wine is matured in both American and French oak barrels. Firm tannins that will smooth out with some cellar time then decant 1-2 hours. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Food pairings: barbecued chorizo sausage, lamb skewers, French cheeses. Drink: 2016 - 2021 958868 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Schola Sarmenti Roccamora Negroamaro 2013, Nardo, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This robust and smooth smoky Italian red wine is loaded with sweet chocolate and mocha notes from lavish oak aging. Fleshy black fruit with campfire smoke. Produced by Terrulenta, the 2013 vintage of Negroamaro Nardo is a blockbuster red wine. Pair with Mexican mole. Negroamaro food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, grilled pork chops, barbecued steak. Drink: 2017 - 2020 379768 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Santa Sofia Sas Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The nose of this robust Italian red wine is redolent of black cherry liqueur and raspberry jam. Full-bodied and smooth. Decant 2 hours. A wine that deserves its own fork and knife its so meaty and savoury. Pair with prime rib and a big smile. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: leg of lamb, pasta with tomato sauce, polenta dishes, venison, beef daube. Drink: 2017 - 2024 713669 15% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Grand Cras Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2014, Beaujolais, Burgundy A.C., France: Juicy and mouth-watering with sour cherry notes with some racy spicy notes on this medium-bodied, smooth French red wine. Good core of minerality with red liquorice. Very nice for the price. Pair with meaty seafood like salmon or tuna. The old vines lend richness of flavour to the grapes. Gamay food pairings: grilled salmon teriyaki, grilled gourmet burgers, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2017 - 2020 279059 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Two Hands Wines Samantha's Garden Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and deep with black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Shiraz food pairings: roasted leg of lamb, lamb sausage and potato casserole, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2016 - 2023 67355 16.2% D 750 mL $73.95 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha rich on the nose with aromas of fleshy blackberries and plums and chocolate. Round and layered with lots of length on the finish. This full-bodied red wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but also includes a splash of Cabernet Franc grapes in the blend. Decant 1-2 hours. This would be a terrific dinner party wine or gift wine. Give it to yourself! Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, lamb with rosemary. Drink: 2017 - 2025 119065 14.7% D 750 mL $154.00 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Almost Bordeaux-like in its restraint and balance. Dark fruit but not fruit forward more smoke and earth essence. Full-bodied and long. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese, hodge-podge. Drink: 2017 - 2020 642124 14.5% XD 750 mL $110.00 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf Du Pape 2013, Southern Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Black as pitch on the nose (aromas), palate (flavours) and hue. Charry, tarry notes with blackened fruit and loads of oak. Layers of black fruit, dark spice and smoke. Some underbrush and garrigue along with black pepper on the finish. Decant 2 hours and pair with rare filet mignon. Chateauneuf Du Pape food pairings: game, roast leg of lamb, rich meat lasagne. Drink: 2017 - 2022 735407 14% XD 750 mL $52.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. Guigal Gigondas Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah 2013, Rhone A.C., France: This savoury, juicy French red wine blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah grapes is stunning! Aromas of fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spices and some smoke. Underbrush and black raspberry weave through the long finish. Full-bodied weight yet perfectly balanced. Pair with brisket. Grenache Mourvèdre Syrah food pairings: roasted veal, hearty soups, roasted duck breast, hamburger. Drink: 2017 - 2025 331900 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 93/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rubesco Sangiovese Colorino 2013, Umbria D.O.C., Italy: This is a tart Italian red wine blend of Sangiovese, Rubesco and Colorino grapes. Aromas of sour cherry, with lots of acidity and tannin on the palate. Blackened earth, charry oak. Perfect for a tangy, acidic tomato sauce best served in a rustic Italian taverna. This rustic Italian red wine has a deep hue in the glass. Sangiovese Colorino food pairings: rich tomato and roasted Italian vegetables sauce over penne, beef stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Drink: 2017 - 2021 368548 13.5% XD 750 mL $72.25 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Charles Audoin Les Favieres Marsannay Pinot Noir 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: A seductive, silky Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of dark cherry and spice. Domaine Charles Audoin has been a family estate winery for five generations in Marsannay, a village known as the Porte d'Or of Burgundy. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, strong cheeses. Drink: 2017 - 2023 422832 13% D 750 mL $48.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Brandlin Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: This full-bodied Californian Cabernet has a strong tannic grip on the palate and needs cellar time. Notes of dark fruit and loads of toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops, rosemary lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2028 340513 15.6% XD 750 mL $159.00 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fielding Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A very pleasant cool-climate Cabernet Franc with absolutely no bell pepper notes (yay). Full-bodied and smooth with ripe black plum aromas. This wine was aged for just over a year in oak barrels. Pair with a juicy steak. Cabernet Franc food pairings: cabbage rolls stuffed with corned beef, gourmet hamburgers, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2016 - 2020 36194 13.4% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Coriole Vineyards Estate Grown Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A blockbuster of a wine with a dense jammy nose and notes of purple plums, blueberries, liquorice and smoky oak. Offering good depth and a nice finish. Shiraz food pairings: game casseroles, rare roast beef, fruit chutney, grilled vegetables, dark chocolate. Drink: 2017 - 2022 931600 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hollick Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013, Wrattonbully , South Australia, Australia: Round, dark and rich with mint, black fleshy plums and blackberries. A smoky finish and lasting pleasure. Very full-bodied. Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb, roast of pork, grilled sausages. Drink: 2017 - 2022 165944 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A robust and firmly tannic Californian Merlot. Not to be confused with Stag's Leap winery (different placement of the apostrophe). Aromas of black plums and dark berries. Long finish. This will cellar well. Pair with lamb chops. Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, Tandoori-flavored dishes. Drink: 2017 - 2020 655399 14.1% D 750 mL $69.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: A pale ballet slipper pink, almost crystalline transparency in the glass. This southern French rosé is made from Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris grapes, thus Gris Blanc (grey-white) are hand-picked in the Roussillon region located in Tautavel between the Mediterranean sea and the Pyrenees mountains. The wine is matured on the fine lees for several weeks before bottling. Lovely mouth-watering acidity for fresh seafood salads. Finishes savoury with dried herbs and garrigue with some light racy cherry on the finish. Rosé food pairings: seafood salad, chilled prawns with strawberry champagne dressing, seafood ceviche. Drink: 2015 - 2017 14673 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand: Vibrant, herbal and zesty with a terrific lime lift through the mid-palate. Clean and refreshing on the finish. Perfect for fresh seafood and shellfish with its mouth-watering acidity. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed couscous salad, apple stuffed chicken breast, pasta primavera, steamed mussels. Drink: 2015 - 2017 225557 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Perez Cruz Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Very herbal, green and acidic with white grapefruit on the palate. Demands food like shellfish to temper the acidity. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: onion tart, asparagus and pear gallette, goat cheese and spring greens salad with gooseberry vinaigrette. Drink: 2015 - 2017 462655 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 86/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2014, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A well-rounded, balanced Niagara Chardonnay: not heavy or wimpy, just right. Toasted almond and golden apple aromas. Nice mouth-feel. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, lobster in butter, corn dishes, pork, fried chicken, almonds, brie, camembert. Drink: 2016 - 2020 256552 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A pretty, floral, aromatic Niagara white wine blend of Viognier 35%, Chardonnay 25%, Gewurztraminer 25% and Chardonnay Musquee 15% grapes. Medium-bodied with racy acidity for seafood and Spicy, Asian dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 251116 12.5% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dashwood Chardonnay 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific balance and richness in this kiwi Chardonnay. Full-bodied and rich yet vibrant and springy. Energetic aromas and flavours of green apples and lime lift. Mouth-watering. Perfect for roast chicken Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled chicken breast, pan-fried scallops. Drink: 2015 - 2018 312942 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kistler Vineyards Mccrea Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian white wine with classic Chardonnay aromas of green apple, peach, butterscotch and smoke. Layered and complex. Kistler is known for producing benchmark Californian Chardonnay and it shows in this example. The 2013 vintage was bottled unfiltered and unfined and therefore may leave a natural sediment in the bottle. Pair with quail or Cornish hen. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster with melted butter, barbecued pork, roast chicken. Drink: 2015 - 2021 353706 14.1% XD 750 mL $129.95 Score: 92/100. March 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pieropan Soave Classico 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Crisp Italian white wine without oak. Loads of acidity. Lime fresh. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood or shellfish. Soave Classico food pairings: tempura seafood, calamari, scallop and green peas stew. Drink: 2015 - 2018 946848 12% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 86/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Classic California Chardonnay with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Try with roast chicken. Vanilla smoke and dried apricot on the finish of this full-bodied white wine. Pair with oven roasted chicken or slow baked dishes. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2019 709717 14.3% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2010, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific off-dry Vineland Riesling. Aromas of lime and lemon zest with a deep core of minerality. Pair with fresh halibut in a beurre blanc sauce. Riesling food pairings: salad, mild curries, Thai coconut shrimp. Drink: 2012 - 2018 38117 8.4% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
13th Street June's Vineyard Riesling 2014, Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lots of wet stone and petrol on the nose that gives way to brilliant lemon sunshine zest on the palate. Medium-bodied and vibrant with juicy mouth-watering acidity for seafood. Riesling food pairings: smoked salmon on baguette, mild curries, seafood salad. Drink: 2014 - 2020 147512 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
William Fèvre Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Saint Bris, Burgundy A.C., France: Clean, green apple brightness on the nose and acidity on the palate. No oak, very refreshing. Usually white wines from Burgundy are made from the chardonnay grape, so this is a refreshing change with sauvignon blanc. There's only the one producer of this wine in Saint-Bris, about 10 miles southeast of Chablis. Finishes with wet stone, Granny Smith apple and chives. Enjoy with vegetarian dishes and seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: ratatouille, grilled white fish with a lemon-dill sauce, squash soup, salad. Drink: 2015 - 2019 626523 12% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 87/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Spy Valley Envoy Johnson Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A grassy, herbal Sauvignon Blanc that's been generously fermented and aged in oak barrels. Pair with roast chicken. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish, apple stuffed chicken breast, grilled prawns. Drink: 2014 - 2018 429308 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. March 2017. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, lovely white with floral and white peach notes. Lots of toasty oak. Summer day wine on a back deck or quiet dock. Close your eyes and breathe in happiness. Chardonnay Viognier food pairings: baked brie and apricot coulee, salad greens with goat cheese pomegranate and cranberry, Feta cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2018 262097 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2017. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2015, Loire A.C., France: Crisp, dry, mouth-watering with green apple and lime. Pure focus on fruit light intensity. Pair with spinach quiche. Food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2017 - 2019 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
E. Guigal 2015, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone A.C., France: In the style of highly aromatic wines like Torrontes. Fragrant and floral and expressively aromatic French white wine from the Rhone Valley. Pair with Asian dishes. Food pairings: baked brie and apricot coulee, salad greens with goat cheese pomegranate and cranberry, hard cheeses. Drink: 2016 - 2019 290296 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Duckhorn Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Classic Californian Chardonnay: rich yet balanced. Full-bodied with toasty oak and a creamy texture from lees stirring and French oak fermentation (in barrel). Golden apple and baking spice. Pair with roast chicken: birds of a feather should flock together. Chardonnay food pairings: Asian dishes with black beans, crab cakes, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2015 - 2019 418319 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. March 2017. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart