Dessert Wine
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Golden honey hue in the glass with aromas and flavours to match. Unctuous and rich and layered dessert wine. Pair with fruit flan. Vidal Icewine food pairings: triple cream and blue veined cheeses, rich savoury pates, seared scallops, onion soup, fruit-based desserts especially pear flans and apple crisps. Drink: 2018 - 2023 388306 9.5% S 375 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Valle Reale Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2006, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: A lovely mature Italian red wine. Firm grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Seduces you with savoury, meaty, big black fruit but then on the palate it’s far more subtle and leathery long. Pair with grilled lamb. O Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: meaty pasta and rich tomato sauce, rustic vegetarian lasagne, grilled beef and game sausages. Drink: 2018 - 2021 216408 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pasqua Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy and full-bodied with delicious layers of dark fruit flavours and some mocha-dark chocolate. Great price! Very easy-drinking, in fact, this wine goes down slippery fast! Pair it with hearty meat dishes and your favourite easy-going sitcom like The Big Bang Theory or Modern Family. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: steak, ribs, pasta with a Bolognese sauce, grilled veggies, turkey, pasta. Drink: 2018 - 2022 203968 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Matahiwi Estate Pinot Noir 2016, Wairarapa Valley, Martinborough, South Island, New Zealand: Plush, cherry-berry ripe New Zealand red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Supple and smooth with a medium body. Perfect for veal. Pinot Noir food pairings: fricassee rabbit, grilled venison tenderloin, roast pheasant. Drink: 2018 - 2024 312884 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Des Landes Cuvée Prestige 2014, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Lussac-Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux wine region, Chateau Des Landes Cuvee Prestige (2014) is a full-bodied red from old vines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The nose is rich red berries, dark cherries, blackberry and spice, but the wine could cellar for about five years to show its best on the palate. A full-bodied red wine with grippy tannins and aromas and flavours along with smoky black fruit. Decant 2 hours. This is an AC wine. Food pairings: Tourtière, roast beef, turkey. Drink: 2018 - 2025 363101 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, North Coast, California, United States: Rich and expressive, with grapes grown along California's north coast and central coast. Opens with jammy ripe blackberries and a decadent toasty oak finish. Terrific balance and a long finish on this Californian Cabernet with great restraint, yet not shy on flavour or character at all. Aromas of fleshy black plum and smoke. Supple, smooth and juicy. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pizza with meat, pork tenderloin, rare beef steaks, roast duck. Drink: 2018 - 2024 453647 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ringbolt 21 Barriques Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: From Western Australia's Margaret River and the Yalumba Wine Company, Ringbolt 21 Barriques (2012) is a medium-bodied, inky purple Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe blackberry, black currant and savoury herb, and black olive flavours. Lots going on with this Cab Sauv. Minty blackberry nose. Full-bodied palate, supple and smooth. Decant one hour even so. Savoury, some grip and a good finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, striploin steak on the barbie. Drink: 2018 - 2024 367870 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja Finca Ygay 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Marqués De Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva (2014) is a full-bodied red wine blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Mazuelo wine grapes. This Rioja red is silky and smooth with lots of red berry notes, dried herbs, tobacco leaves and a touch of smoke. Mature with tanned leather and dried herbs and tobacco leaves. Full-bodied and mouth-watering with rich, dark, ripe fruit and a lovely weave of oak. This wine is a blend of tiprenolol, Grenache and manzello grapes. Lovely long finish, like an encore for the senses. Drink now and pair with grilled lamb. Reserva Rioja Finca Ygay food pairings: black bean soup, short ribs, sharp cheddar, pork. Drink: 2018 - 2024 209148 14% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Pietra Pura Mandus Primitivo Di Manduria 2016, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: This Primitivo Di Manduria from the Puglia wine region is dark chocolate and a mouthful of black and blueberry flavours. This Zinfandel is produced from select grapes from the area of San Marzano in the Salento region of Puglia. 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: 2018 - 2022 216457 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tawse Gamay Noir 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium-bodied, smooth and plush with aromas of black plums, dark cherry and some toasty oak. Nicely crafted. Pair with grilled chicken. Gamay Noir food pairings: pork roast, pork lettuce tacos, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2022 322545 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Nozieres Cuvée Ambroise de l'Her Malbec 2014, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: The 2014 vintage of this full-bodied French red wine is a blend of 95% Malbec and 5% Merlot grapes. Firm tannins. Big, blackened fruit, smoke, tar and brooding dark mystery on the nose and palate of this full-bodied French red wine. Grippy tannins and lots of punch on the palate. Twelve months of oak aging makes this wine finish with dark spice and smoke. Pair with grilled meats in a hearty sauce or stew, lamb or hard cheeses. Good cellar wine. Malbec food pairings: Mediterranean spiced steak with red rice and quinoa dumplings, marinated beef long ribs on the BBQ, beef stir fry. Drink: 2018 - 2022 276055 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roserock Zéphirine Pinot Noir 2014, Eloa-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A lovely Oregon Pinot Noir with racy acidity that's ideal for seafood or roast chicken. Medium-bodied, supple, smooth and juicy. Aromas of dark berries and mocha. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb shanks in red wine and roasted garlic, grilled lamb lollipops, stuffed lamb tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2024 488684 14.1% XD 750 mL $88.00 Score: 93/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2016, Rapel Valley D.O., Chile: Very succulent and juicy with rich layers of fleshy ripe plum and dark berries with a lick of spice. Such a great value. Pair with grilled meats. Carmenère food pairings: meaty stews, vegetarian lasagne, slow-braised lamb shanks in red wine sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2023 205872 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging. Smooth and full-bodied. A solid Californian Cabernet that shows well every year. Aromas of cassis and blackcurrant with toasty oak. Pair with a pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, roasted hearty root vegetables, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2018 - 2020 325779 14.1% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Peter Lehmann Wines The Barossan Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A generous, juicy, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the country's classic Shiraz grape in the region known for it, the Barossa Valley. Aromas of fleshy black plum, toasty oak, smoke and pencil led. Pair with grilled meats. Shiraz food pairings: grilled steak, pan-roasted beef filet and rösti potatoes, cheeseburgers, chicken mole. Drink: 2016 - 2021 522235 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry, mouth-watering with puckering tannins on the palate. Black, charred fruit and toasty oak. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours. Pair with wild boar with black truffle. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta, Margherita pizza, cheese pizza. Drink: 2017 - 2021 175091 13.5% XD 375 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2015, Rhône A.C., France: A spectacularly rich, complex and deep southern French red wine blend with aromas of cassis liqueur, blackberry preserves and dark spice. Pair with roast beef. Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: rare prime rib, gourmet burgers, roast chicken. Drink: 2017 - 2020 711317 14.5% D 750 mL $93.95 Score: 95/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Arana Reserva 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Rustic and robust with black fruit that's fading a bit. Mature aromas of cigar box and leather. Pair with grilled meats. Made from the Tempranillo grape. Food pairings: roast pheasant, grilled venison tenderloin, roast duck. Drink: 2018 - 2022 368373 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bodegas Altanza Lealtanza 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Robust, rustic pleasure with aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and cedar. Full-bodied and smooth, crafted from Spain's flagship red wine grape Tempranillo. Perfect for book club get-togethers, especially when you're reading a dark and brooding detective story or murder mystery. The grapes for this wine are all grown on the winery's estate. Then the wine is aged for 1 year in oak. Great balance and finish. Food pairings: chili, soup, beef, lamb chops, smoked cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2024 114835 13.3% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils Les Mondes Rondes 2013, Côtes De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: A light-bodied, supple Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of small field strawberries and floral notes. Lots of juicy acidity on the palate for light seafood and chicken dishes. Food pairings: rib steak, barbeque chicken, roast pork. Drink: 2018 - 2022 69518 12.5% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A juicy, supple, full-bodied Washington State red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and cassis. Pair with a grilled pepper steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled pepper steak, lamb chops on the barbie, stuffed, roast pork tenderloin. Drink: 2016 - 2021 269357 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Condado De Haza Crianza 2014, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: I love the mature taste of this wine: leather, spice and smoke with a backdrop of dried red fruit. Chewy and savoury and ready to drink now. Winemaker Alejandro Fernández is a widely respected vintner in the region. Ready to drink now or try if you can, to cellar it for a few years for even more pleasure. Pair with rack of lamb. Food pairings: lamb, roast suckling pig, sirloin steaks, semi-cured sheep cheese, short ribs. Drink: 2018 - 2022 963348 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Roussillon A.C., France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Food pairings: filet mignon, slow-roasted baron of beef, rib steak. Drink: 2018 - 2024 643239 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 95/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Castello Di Gabbiano Bellezza Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied Italian red wine with dark fruit, smoke and spice. Pair with pasta in tangy meat sauces. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. Drink: 2018 - 2022 652438 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Osoyoos Larose Pétales d'Osoyoos 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Elegant with great depth and complexity. A terrific second label for this winery. Classic Bordeaux aromas of smoke, cassis and dried herbs. Long finish. Will do well in the cellar. Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, New York striploin steak with sautéed wild mushrooms. Drink: 2018 - 2024 276741 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Roussillon A.P., France: Fleshy dark fruit, pepper and cedar forest plus on the nose of this fabulous southern French red wine. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but it will help to decant 2 hours. Terrific price for this savoury, mouth-watering red that will pair perfectly with grilled meats. Grenache Syrah Carignan food pairings: rare steak, rustic stew, game pot pie. Drink: 2018 - 2022 272575 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: This is another great Valpolicella from producer Zenato. Founded in 1960, Zenato is one of the most iconic and trusted names in all of wine industry. For more than half a century, Zenato has concentrated on making premium wine in Veneto. Full-bodied, juicy and tasty with attractive dark red berries and cedar smoke. Perfect for so many dishes with robust flavours. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with pastas in meat sauce or sausages. Great value in this robust Italian red wine from the Valpolicella region that finishes with attractive black fruit notes. Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pasta in a thick tomato sauce, meat lasagna. Drink: 2018 - 2022 995704 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ontañón Crianza Tempranillo Garnacha 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Grilled meat aromas and savory notes of bacon and blackberries wrapped in smoke on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and rich with mocha and vanilla-spice on the finish. Tannic grip so decant 1-2 hours. Some leather and cigar box give this wine an intriguingly mature bouquet. Amazing for the price. Try this Spanish red wine rock star. Tempranillo Garnacha food pairings: chorizo sausage empanadas, tapas dishes. Drink: 2018 - 2022 976910 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Paul Dolan Zinfandel 2015, Mendocino County, California, United States: A juicy vibrant Zinfandel with grapes growing in the heart of Mendocino County in northern California. Rich biological diversity surrounds the vineyards and unique microclimates. Vineyards are planted at high elevations overlooking the cool climate of the Russian River in Sonoma. This organic wine has just 14 mg/L of free sulphur. This lively zinfandel has ripe blackberry and blueberry notes with a supple, full-bodied weight. Great for barbecue. Finishes with accented blackberry and cracked black pepper. Zinfandel food pairings: chicken wings, spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin. Drink: 2018 - 2024 46342 15% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Hyot 2014, Côtes De Bordeaux Castillon, Bordeaux A.C, France: Pleasantly bitter black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. Full-bodied and juicy Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Great for steak, especially at this price. Food pairings: rare rib steak, stuffed pork tenderloin roast, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2022 63537 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Masi Grandarella Refosco 2013, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied red wine blend featuring aromas of espresso, mocha, dried herbs and some wild tart blackberries. Robust, smooth, rich and deep. Cries out for a hearty meat dish. Refosco food pairings: rich meat-based or baked pasta dishes, blackened leg of lamb, strong cheese, mushroom risotto with plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drink: 2018 - 2022 606921 14.5% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: La Posta Estelo Armando (2016) is an Argentinean Bonarda red wine from the Mendoza wine region. Structured and balanced with ripe dark plums, ripe black fruity and a zesty acidity, this wine is smoky with lots of texture and finishes lightly lingering with anise. Balanced with fleshy purple plums, smoke and a dry, chalky finish. Ripe blackberry jam aromas on a long finish. No new oak. Produced by fourth generation winemaker Laura Catena. Pair with grilled meats. Bonarda food pairings: beef stew, spaghetti & meat balls, barbecued chicken, turkey, duck breast. Drink: 2018 - 2022 261586 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De La Madone Le Perréon 2016, Beaujolais A.C., France: Produced by Jean Bérerd & Fils, this jubilant almost full-bodied French red wine spills over with bright red berry fruit and spice. Terrific replays of fleshy raspberry on the palate and finish of this mouth-watering juicy wine made from the Gamay grape. The 2014 vintage is smooth and juicy with black raspberry and cranberry notes. The winery cropped back the leaf canopy on the vines to ensure better ripening and waited to harvest until October. Lovely deep garnet hue in the glass. Racy and spicy. Pair with Tex-Mex, cold cuts, mild curries and spices. Food pairings: grilled chicken, roast breast of veal, beef tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2022 981175 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Robert Oatley Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Juicy purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this robust Australian cabernet. Smooth and supple. pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, grilled hamburgers, lamb Bolognese. Drink: 2018 - 2024 323741 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Orange zest on the nose. Dry and refreshing with incredible mouth-watering action for the acidity. Lovely aromas of field strawberries. Great price. Cabernet Rosé food pairings: grilled jumbo prawns with a peach salsa, crab cakes with mango chutney. Drink: 2018 - 2020 177840 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Muga Rosé 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love this pretty, floral, vibrant Spanish rose from the heart of Rioja. Meant to be enjoyed in its youth. Robust dry Spanish rosé from one of the country's best-known producers. Aromas of tart strawberries and other red berries and some spice. Pair with roast chicken. This aromatic, fragrant rosé finishes with rose petal and spice. Pair with picnics, salmon and Thai dishes. Natalie MacLean rated this wine as 89/100. Rosé food pairings: endive and ham in Moray (white) sauce, chicken a la king, tagliatelle with ham. Drink: 2018 - 2020 603795 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Conde Valdemar Rosé 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A lovely, dry Spanish rosé with wild field berry notes and dried herbs. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to shellfish. Rosé food pairings: grilled salmon, grilled chicken salads, grilled pork dishes. Drink: 2018 - 2020 168278 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
13Th Street Pink Palette Rosé 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy ripe cherry. Orange peel finish. A robust Niagara rosé with aromas of rhubarb and cranberry on the nose that follow through on the dry, mouth-watering palate. Good acidity for food. Finishes with pink grapefruit and clementine. Pair this wine with lightly spiced or curried dishes. Rosé food pairings: charcuterie, pork or mushroom burgers, bean salads, salty cheeses like pecorino or asiago. Drink: 2018 - 2020 275834 12% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2017, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: A juicy, vibrant, well-priced Australian rosé. Full-bodied Australian rose with lots of acidity. Raspberry aromas and lots of spice. Pair with cold cuts. Rosé food pairings: veal masala, veal and ham casserole, veal breast with herb stuffing. Drink: 2018 - 2020 408476 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Contraband Riesling Sparkling, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Floral, aromatic and delicious! Thanks to the Riesling grape base here, this sparkling wine delivers well past its price point. Refreshing and lovely. Pair with shellfish. Riesling Sparkling food pairings: grilled chicken sandwiches, crab cakes, mussel hotpot. Drink: 2017 - 2020 400127 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Vintage Brut Champagne 2008, Champagne A.C., France: The 2008 vintage of the robust Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromas of toasted nuts and golden apple. Racy acidity for shellfish. This Champagne house was founded in 1849 and has been owned by five generations of the same family. Champagne food pairings: wild mushroom risotto, pan-fried sweetbreads, moules et frites. Drink: 2018 - 2025 411793 12.5% XD 750 mL $96.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Bellingham The Bernard Series Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: This is a gorgeous South African Chenin Blanc! There is nothing else like it, and as far as I'm concerned no one, does it better. Aromas of white peach, almonds and lemon-lanolin. The grapes are grown on 40-year-old bush vines. Almost full-bodied and brimming with character. Pair with roast chicken. Chenin Blanc food pairings: roast chicken, crab cakes with lemon garlic aioli, fish tacos. Drink: 2018 - 2022 12724 14% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. June 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Justin Monmousseau Vouvray 2016, Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: The 2016 vintage of Monmousseau's Vouvray is great value at under $20. The wine is made with 100% Chenin Blanc grapes from the winery in the Vouvray, the heart of the Touraine region in the central Loire Valley. Serve chilled at 6-8 degrees Celsius. A soft, light-bodied, medium sweet, lemon-fresh French white wine with some juicy acidity. Ideal for fresh fish dishes. Vouvray food pairings: grilled calamari, steamed mussels, crab cakes. Drink: 2018 - 2022 271940 11.5% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy goodness bursts forth from the glass in this New Zealand white made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Clean and crisp that refreshes the palate for many dishes. Lots of mouth-watering acidity for seafood or shellfish. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: barbecued prawns marinated in chilli powder and lime juice. Drink: 2017 - 2019 63941 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2015, Pays D'oc, Roussillon I.G.P., France: An incredibly great and aromatic French wine for the price. Wow. Lovely floral Viognier from southern France by one of the region's best-known producers. Aromas of clementine, apple blossom and honeydew on the nose. Lemon zest and mouth-watering on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied. Intense and lovely. Great for Asian fare. Viognier food pairings: grilled shrimp, lobster, crab cakes. Drink: 2017 - 2019 147975 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Blue Mountain Chardonnay 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, full-bodied, unctuous BC Chardonnay from the much-respected winery Blue Mountain. Aromas of golden apple, toasted almond and peach. Full-bodied and balanced with a long finish. Pair with roast chicken or veal. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, crab cakes with lemon garlic aioli, fish tacos. Drink: 2017 - 2022 350108 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
The Foreign Affair Winery Enchanted 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Pretty and floral Niagara white wine blend with balanced acidity for seafood. Tastes off-dry. Food pairings: sushi, light, mild curries, Asian fusion. Drink: 2018 - 2021 389767 11.8% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Marchesi di Barolo Gavi Di Gavi 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Crisp and clean with terrific lemon zest and freshness. There's some yellow apple and white pear on a clean finish. Try this wine with a range of fresh seafood or vegetarian dishes. Gavi Di Gavi food pairings: steamed mussels, clams, shrimp creole. Drink: 2018 - 2020 155382 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Haart Piesporter Riesling Kabinett 2016, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: Gorgeously delicious and tasty yet ultra-low in alcohol: a hedonist's dream wine. Aromas of ripe peach and pear. Pair with glazed ham and chutney. Riesling Kabinett food pairings: mild green curries, green salads topped with seared prawns and a squeeze of lime. Drink: 2018 - 2020 727461 9% M 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. June 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
EastDell Black Label Viognier 2014, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A very light-bodied, floral Niagara white wine with almost no perceptible acidity. Serve with the lightest of seafood dishes. Viognier food pairings: fish tacos, grilled flounder with mango chutney, seafood vongole. Drink: 2018 - 2022 443622 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. June 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco 2016, Südtirol - Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: A lovely, characterful Italian white wine made from the Pinot Bianco grape. Racy acidity for seafood. Great value. Pinot Bianco food pairings: grilled seafood, grilled chicken, fish patties. Drink: 2018 - 2020 907691 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Somerston Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: A fascinating Californian white wine made from the Grenache Blanc grape. Aromas of apricot and Asian pair. No oak treatment as this wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to maintain fruit freshness. Pair with roast chicken. Grenache Blanc food pairings: grilled seafood, grilled chicken, seafood hotpot. Drink: 2018 - 2021 361121 14.6% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hervé Azo Vau De Vey Chablis 2015, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely! Green apple and almond aromas with terrific mouth-filling lusciousness. Wonderful for chardonnay lovers who don't like oak but still want richness. Try this with your holiday turkey dinner. Chablis food pairings: prawn bisque, fondue, chicken breast. Drink: 2018 - 2022 240655 12.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Lake County, Mendocino County, Sonoma County, California, United States: A mild Californian white wine with medium body and attractive notes of white flowers and lime. Pair with seafood dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood stew, broiled scallops, seafood cocktail. Drink: 2018 - 2020 86249 13.1% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tahbilk Marsanne 2017, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Lemon-yellow essence with some dry honey and white peach on this Australian white wine made from the lesser-known Marsanne grape, traditional to the Rhone Valley. Wonderful white that will get you out of that Chardonnay rut you’ve been in. Rhone grapes do very well in Australia's Victoria region due to the climate and soils there. Pair with veal. Marsanne food pairings: crab cakes, pork tenderloin, cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2021 117945 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart