Other Wines/Drinks
Homare Strawberry Nigori Sake, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan: Strawberry shortcake topped with melon and passionfruit and guava aromas. Low alcohol. Forget sangria: get this. Nigori Sake food pairings: sushi, sashimi, tropical fruit salad. Drink: 2018 - 2018 384776 7.8% S 500 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Concha y Toro Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 Carmenère 2016, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Chile: The vines are planted in alluvial clay loam 170 metres above sea level. Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren hones his craft on this single-vineyard bottling. This Chilean red wine is made from the country's iconic red grape Carmenère sourced from the winery estate's Peumo Vineyard Block 27. Grapes are sourced from Entre Cordilleras, Peumo and Cachapoal Valley where the climate is sunny, sub-humid Mediterranean with pronounced daily temperature variation. The Spanish word Terrunyo means terroir. This Carmenère is complex, deep, savoury and bursting with luscious black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine gives and gives right out to a long finish. Brought to us by Concha Y Toro. Pair with grilled meats. Carmenère food pairings: venison stroganoff, venison tenderloin, bison burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2022 562892 13.5% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Robust and savoury with blackberry and wild cassis. Firm tannic grip. A great value. Pair with a rare steak. Dominio del Plata produces this blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and 5% Merlot grown at 1,160 metres above sea level. The wine was aged for 13 months in 80% new French oak barrels and 20% second use French oak. Winemaker Susana Balbo has been unofficially dubbed the "Evita of Wine" in her native Argentina. She had been making superb wine for 25 years as a winemaking consultant before establishing her own winery, Dominio del Plata, in 1999. The Signature line of wines are her premium portfolio. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, barbecued ribs in sauce, New York strip loin, hard cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2022 260919 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rustenberg Rm Nicholson 2016, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Very tannic wine that needs cellar time to smooth out then 2 hours decanting. A dry, robust red wine with black fruit and smoke with great weight on the palate. Nicely balanced. Try this red wine with braai, the traditional South African barbecue. Food pairings: rare rib steak, curry dishes, crown roast of pork. Drink: 2018 - 2024 278390 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The label of this Chianti Classico bears Titian's famous painting entitled "Man in Armour." Great wine to cellar. Finishes with smoke and spice. Smooth and robust with attractive wild black cherry and dark spices. Mouth-watering and very food friendly. Pair with grilled meats. Chianti Classico food pairings: spring vegetable pizza with goat cheese, sundried tomato, zucchini and red onion pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2023 716266 13% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Undurraga T.H. Syrah 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, supple Chilean red wine made form the classic Syrah grape. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and spice. Pair with grilled lamb. Syrah food pairings: meat stuffed red peppers, rouladen, tourtière. Drink: 2018 - 2022 94193 14.5% XD 750 mL $30.00 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Megalomaniac Sonofabitch Pinot Noir 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, mouth-watering Niagara Pinot Noir with seductive aromas of cranberry and sour cherry. Medium-bodied and smooth. Racy acidity for tangy sauces. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled planked salmon, roast duck, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2018 - 2021 85134 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Solid value on this South Australia Shiraz from Thorn-Clarke. Terra Barossa is earthy, dark, rich and dense with lush blackberry and plum fruit finishing with liquorice spice -- a classic from Barossa. Campfire and hickory smoke on the nose with dried herbs. Full-bodied with layers of black plums and tar. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: grilled steak in a peppercorn-mushroom sauce, pizza, bison steak, grilled or spice-rubbed chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2022 595306 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Maycas Del Limarí Reserva Especial Pinot Noir 2016, Limarí Valley, Chile: The 2016 vintage of this luscious, medium-bodied Reserva Especial Pinot Noir hails from a cooler vintage and the grapes were picked later than usual in the season. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries and plums. Silk texture. About 10% of the grapes were whole cluster fermented. The wine was aged in 20% new French barriques for 12 months. Pair with grilled chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck, grilled lamb sausages, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2021 511105 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Burrowing Owl Merlot 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A Merlot Master from BC: Burrowing Owl does it again! Supple, rich, full-bodied yet elegant. Long on the finish. Aromas of fleshy dark plum. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb. Merlot food pairings: grilled pork chops, meat stuffed Portobello mushrooms, grilled veal chops. Drink: 2018 - 2025 351675 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Fabre Montmayou Reserva Cabernet Franc 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Winemaker Hervé Joyaux has created a savoury, juicy Cabernet Franc. This wine was partially aged in oak barrels. The grapes grow in the Luján de Cuyo region. Aromas of black plums and dark spice. A velvet texture. Pair with pork chops. Cabernet Franc food pairings: veal chops, roast quail, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2021 492736 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Another staggeringly great value from Chapoutier: the man has the Midas touch with wine. Full-bodied, layered and complex with aromas of black fruit and pepper. Yes the price is so low for this quality. Buy a case for summer parties. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: braised partridge, grilled chicken breast with cranberry and red currant sauce. Drink: 2017 - 2022 168716 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Estancia Pinot Noir 2016, Monterey, California, United States: A gorgeous, supple, smooth Californian Pinot Noir. Aromas of fleshy ripe dark cherry and smoke. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork chops, meat stuffed Portobello mushrooms, grilled veal chops. Drink: 2018 - 2022 421586 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Culmina Family Estate Winery Hypothesis 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A plush, round, supple BC red wine blend of 38% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon. Hypothesis is the winery's nod to their best guess or hypothesis as to what the land can offer, and the specific blend of grapes, each year. The 2013 vintage was slightly warmer than 2012 and it shows in earlier accessibility and roundness for drinking now. Aromas of wild cassis and fresh blackberry. Pair with grilled rib-eye steak or roasted pheasant. Food pairings: roast pheasant, grilled rib eye steak, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2016 - 2020 414243 13% XD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Echeverría Family Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Molina, Curicó Valley, Chile: Black cherry and mocha on the nose, with black fruit and spice flavor one the palate. Balanced, supple and smooth. Full-bodied and rich, delivers lots of pleasure. Lovely vanilla-spice infused finish. Pair with a grilled steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, gourmet burgers, meatlover's pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2022 737 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Rich and inviting with savoury, juicy aromas and flavours of fleshy blackberry and plums. Some cassis and dark spices on the finish. Love the balance. A cool minty hallway of aromas interwoven with fleshy blackberry notes. From the Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra, this 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is very approachable. Sister's Run, Old Testament is a soft-tannin, juicy and savoury Cabernet Sauvignon -- a real crowd pleaser with rich blackberry and plums on the palate, spicy on the finish. Also approachable price wise. Pair with grilled steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips, rib steak, slow-braised brisket. Drink: 2018 - 2023 478271 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Viña Maipo Gran Devoción Carmenère 2015, Maule Valley, Chile: Vina Maipo's Gran Devoción is a full-bodied Chilean red with black fruit, herbs and spice on the nose. This is a red wine blend of Carmenère and Syrah grapes. A dark ruby in the glass with violet tints. Finishes with black liquorice, dark plum and sage. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Carmenère food pairings: Meat Lover's Pizza, lamburgers, gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2018 - 2022 274100 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2016, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Balanced, full-bodied and savoury delicious. Although Grenache leads in the blend at 80%, there's also 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre grapes in this cuvee. Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Robust and smooth yet it has terrific concentration and complexity. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the mid-palate. A powerful red wine from the Rhone Valley, with seriously rich and fleshy ripe brandied cherry aromas and flavours. Polished tannins with anise and blackberry on the finish. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. Pair with rare cuts of meat. Food pairings: braised beef ribs, Porterhouse steak, standing rib roast. Drink: 2018 - 2025 171371 14% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jim Barry The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this robust Australian red wine were grown on the Coonawarra Terra Rossa "Cigar Strip" in the heart of the Coonawarra wine region in South Australia. This layer of rich, red stone over limestone produces the vibrant red and dark fruit character in this wine. Juicy, full-bodied and delicious! Fleshy ripe blackberry and black cherries lead on the nose of this robust red wine. Good layering and complexity. This is classic cool-climate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon offering dark spice and racy acidity on the finish with deep and satisfying hint of mint refreshment. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in Coonawarra with its limestone soils, cooling ocean winds and warm days. Straight-up pleasure! Try it with a juicy steak tonight. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hamburgers , pulled pork, venison burgers, hard cheese, prime rib. Drink: 2018 - 2022 677476 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
R. Stuart & Co. Big Fire Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Winemaker Rob Stuart has created a cool climate Pinot Noir with lots of campfire smoke on the nose and juicy acidity on the palate. Juicy and generous with ripe and slightly tart cherries and field berries. Medium to full-bodied with a smooth texture. Pair with roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled planked salmon, roast duck, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2018 - 2021 54841 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Manoir De Mercey Châteaubeau 2015, Mercurey, Burgundy A.C., France: A lovely, medium-bodied, smooth Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir with aromas of tart cherry and smoke. Racy acidity for veal and tangy dishes. Food pairings: coq au vin, grilled morels stuffed with cream cheese, grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2018 - 2023 508002 12.3% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château de Nages JT 2014, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France: Rich and full-bodied with black cherry and black olive aromas and flavours. Juicy and supple. This robust French red wine is a blend of mostly Syrah and with some Mourvèdre grapes. The grapes are sourced from the northern edge of the appellation. The 2013 Costières De Nimes JT was aged in oak barrels. Pair with grilled meats and rich meat sauces. Food pairings: cheese pizza, filet mignon, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2022 736876 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Laurène Pinot Noir 2014, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Gorgeous! Aromas of wild black cherry, mocha, earth and violets. Medium-bodied and supple. Lovely, long finish. The Burgundian heritage of this winery shows through, yet the distinctive Oregon signature is there. Pair with pork tenderloin. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast pork tenderloin, crown pork roast with corn niblets, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2022 974899 13.5% XD 750 mL $93.00 Score: 93/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: The 2014 vintage of this Cabernet Sauvignon from Sequoia Grove is elegant -- you can bring it anywhere for dinner. This still needs cellar time as it has quite a firm tannic grip on the palate. Long blackberry and cedar spice finish. Classic red wine aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Very dry and long on the finish. Some attractive blackcurrant and cedar brush on the finish. Decant 2 hours. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, meatlover's pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2024 60020 14.4% D 750 mL $85.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Five Geese Ganders Blend Grenache Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A robust Australian Shiraz with firm, gripping tannins. Packs a wallop on the palate. Needs a big juicy steak. Grenache Shiraz food pairings: fried lamb's liver with Tyroler bacon and onions, roasted lamb shanks in red wine sauce, roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary. Drink: 2018 - 2022 558700 14.7% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château du Chatelard Cuvée Les Vieux Granits Fleurie 2015, Beaujolais A.P., France: This wine is produced from Gamay grapes that grow on vines planted on a hillside with roots thrust down into pink granite soils. The tannins are fairly smooth. Tart cherry fruit and mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied and smooth. Straightforward and tasty. Pair with poultry. Food pairings: cold chicken sandwiches, beet salad and goat cheese, grilled flat iron steak. Drink: 2018 - 2020 207886 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 87/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tornatore Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio 2015, Etna, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: This robust yet elegant Italian red wine is 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio grapes. This Sicilian red wine is great with any game dish or sausage casserole. Tornatore has great backbone acidity and smooth tannins. Drink now and for the next five years. Dark, earthy, racy and rich with black cherry and smoke. Perfect volcanic wine. Pair with spicy sausages. Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio food pairings: hearty meats, pasta in tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, risotto with mushrooms. Drink: 2018 - 2024 487090 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Another gorgeous vintage for this benchmark Australian red wine. This red wine is savoury, dark and delicious with chary, toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied and smooth with loads of sensory pleasure and made by one of Australia's most respected producers. Pair this wine with a pepper steak. Shiraz Grenache food pairings: gourmet burgers, grilled rack of lamb, rare roast beef. Drink: 2018 - 2022 942904 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cave de Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes 2016, Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun, Languedoc A.C., France: Purple plum liqueur and blueberry jam on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, relatively smooth southern French red wine. Finishes with more sweet berry fruit. Pair with sweet ribs. Food pairings: meat pizza, lasagne, vegetarian chilli. Drink: 2018 - 2024 155804 14.2% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 87/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Antu Syrah 2016, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Produced by Viña MontGras, this Chilean Syrah has fleshy black fruit and spices. Pair with BBQ ribs. The vines are planted at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level in volcanic soils and they face north on steep slopes. Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black and sweet purple plums and dark spices on the finish of this Chilean red wine made from Syrah grapes. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats. Syrah food pairings: grilled pork chops, wild mushroom strudel, fajitas, marinated pepper steaks. Drink: 2018 - 2024 675371 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sterling Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Sterling is known for its smooth, full-bodied and superbly balanced Merlot wines. This classic from the heart of Napa Valley is a Vintages Essential product. Sterling launched California's first-ever vintage-dated wine back in 1969. The 2011 vintage is loaded with aromas of blackberry and black plum. Superb. Merlot food pairings: roast pork with apricot compote, crown pork roast with corn niblets, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2022 330241 14.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Roger & Didier Raimbault Sancerre Rouge 2015, Loire A.C., France: The Raimbault family has been in Sancerre for 350 years. The own 17 hectares of vines in the commune of Verdigny. This lovely Loire red from Sancerre is an elegant French Pinot Noir. The wine shows a mouth-watering acidity on the palate with juicy, dark cherry aromas and flavours. A perfect match for roast chicken or turkey. This is a lovely, elegant French Pinot Noir from the Sancerre region of France where you usually have Cabernet Franc as the base red grape. Mouth-watering acidity and juicy dark cherry aromas and flavours. This is perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Sancerre Rouge food pairings: veal stew, pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin. Drink: 2018 - 2022 446401 13% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Tabalí Talud Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: What a perfumed nose of dark florals and fleshy plums. The grapes grow on vines with a south-facing exposure on a hillside and produce small concentrated bunches. Luscious and layered with a velvet texture on the tongue. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised beef ribs, gourmet burgers, grilled smoky pork ribs. Drink: 2018 - 2022 513960 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Rosés
Oyster Bay Rosé 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Oyster Bay this wine is a New Zealand Rosé from Marlborough, made from the Pinot Noir wine grape. Lots of cherries, strawberries flavours here that will pair perfectly with a summer salad. A vibrant, mouth-watering New Zealand rosé made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Notes of field strawberries with racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Medium-bodied. Ready for a sunny deck or dock when you are. Rosé food pairings: grilled lamb lollipops, chicken kebabs, vegetable kebabs. Drink: 2018 - 2020 493171 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Château Montaud Rosé 2017, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: A gorgeous southern French rosé from the heart of rosé country: Provence. All rosés are dry in style here. Aromas of field strawberry and dried herbs. Lip-smacking delicious! Pair with roast chicken. Vintages Wine Panel: This tasty pink wine shows notes of strawberry, rhubarb, watermelon and gentle spice on the nose. Dry and medium bodied, it’s ripe, round and refreshing. Settle into a chaise lounge and soak up some rays as you sip this delicious rosé. My note: This is why I love rose from Provence! Light and summery yet packed with flavour! Perfectly calibrated for happiness. Rosé food pairings: grilled-chicken salads, seafood appetizers, seared tuna. Drink: 2018 - 2020 226613 12% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Flat Rock Pink Twisted Rosé 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sweet cherry and tart cranberry with wild strawberry aromas on the nose and berry flavours on the palate of this off-dry Niagara rose. Pair with toasted almonds and creamy cheeses. Rosé food pairings: poached salmon fillet, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2018 - 2020 39974 12.5% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hidden Bench Locust Lane Rosé 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2017 vintage of the Hidden Bench Locust Lane is a Pinot Noir rosé from the Beamsville Bench on the Niagara Escarpment wine region. Wine grapes were hand-harvested, gently pressed and the wine was fermented with natural yeast. Juicy, savoury and mouth-watering with dried herbs and light red florals and strawberry fields forever. Warm grass on your feet as you smell the wild flowers along the river. Doze there under yonder shady tree and dream of summer. Pair with shellfish. Rosé food pairings: ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches, cold turkey sandwiches, fish cakes. Drink: 2018 - 2020 68833 12.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Rosé 2017, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, light-bodied, strawberry floral BC rose that's a blend of 50% Gamay Noir, 40%, Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris grapes. Racy acidity for seafood or enjoy as a chilled aperitif. Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2018 - 2020 275842 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This terrific Ontario rose is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Pinot Meunier, 9% Pinot Noir and 9% Merlot grapes that uses the saignée method to "bleed" extract the colour from the Merlot grapes. A lovely Niagara Rosé with aromas of field strawberries and clementine. Medium-bodied and refreshing with racy acidity for seafood. Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2018 - 2020 414227 13.1% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Hecht & Bannier Rosé 2017, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.C., France: Lovely southern French rosé: dry with aromas of small wild field strawberries. Light-bodied yet packed with flavour. The vines are planted on the foothills of mountains in Haut-Provence. Served chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Rosé food pairings: strawberry spinach salad, roast turkey, veal scaloppini. Drink: 2018 - 2020 410035 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2016, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: So pretty, floral, strawberry blossom exotic. Like a good dream from which you don't want to awaken. Perfect summer day in the middle of your winter world. Sparkling food pairings: seafood tapas, steamed shellfish, grilled seafood. Drink: 2016 - 2020 256289 6.5% MS 750 mL $25.95 Score: 94/100. July 2018. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Ricossa Antica Casa Moscato D'asti 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Always pretty with lovely honeysuckle and apple blossom notes on this lightly effervescent, medium sweet wine. Perfect for glazed ham, hot curries and spices or as a light after-dinner drink that's low in alcohol. Try it with crème brûlée. Moscato D'asti food pairings: fruit salad, crème brûlée, fresh fruit. Drink: 2018 - 2020 72272 5.5% S 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Muralhas de Monção Vinho Verde 2016, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: The 2016 vintage of the Muralhas De Monção is made from the iconic grape Alvarinho along with Trajadura in the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal. Refreshing white wine with distinctive white grapefruit and white pepper notes. No oak. Crisp, clean and pure with a laser-like focus and intensity. Good aperitif, but better companion to seafood and salads. Vinho Verde food pairings: grilled calamari, steamed mussels, stuffed squid. Drink: 2018 - 2019 217595 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: From William Fevre Champs Royaux (2016) is a bone-dry, crisp and unoaked Chablis. Serve chilled and pair with fresh shellfish. Lovely flint, citrus and lime notes on this steely Chablis. Drink now and for the next three years. Lime zest on the nose with lots of refreshment. Crisp, dry unoaked Chardonnay from northern Burgundy. Notes of green apple brightness and acidity. Pair with shellfish. Serve chilled. Chablis food pairings: oysters on the half-shell, mussels Portuguese, clam linguine. Drink: 2018 - 2022 461640 12.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: Perfect Viognier! Floral and lime blossom notes lead followed by a zippy lime zest. Medium-bodied and thoroughly delicious. Get out of your white wine rut with this one. I love when wine gets better the more you try it. Wonderfully seductive aromas of peach and pink grapefruit on the finish. Yes please! Finishes with aromas of white peach and floral notes. Pretty! Viognier food pairings: chicken, cloved ham, lobster, sushi, grilled seafood, pork. Drink: 2018 - 2022 597369 14% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Dry Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very grassy and herbal, crisp and refreshing. Straight-up pleasure. Fumé Blanc food pairings: vegetarian dishes, fish tacos, green salads, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2018 - 2022 547166 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 87/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: White and green melon in this lovely vibrant Niagara Sauvignon Blanc. Love the lime citrus notes, not much grassy action here though lots of mouth-watering acidity for vegetarian dishes and shellfish. Lemon and gooseberry on this zesty, zingy white wine. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: vegetarian dishes, shellfish, green salads. Drink: 2018 - 2020 89011 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Cantina Colterenzio Kellerei Schreckbichl Pinot Grigio 2016, Südtirol - Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Opens with lemon-lime zest on the nose and follows through on the palate with bright refreshment, yet surprisingly medium acidity. Medium-bodied with white grapefruit and lemongrass. Nice aperitif. Great minerality with a clean finish. Perfect for dock or deck. Pinot Grigio food pairings: breaded veal cutlets, salad, cheese, poultry, quiche. Drink: 2017 - 2019 293399 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Babich Winery has been family-owned and operated since 1916. Their Black Label Sauvignon Blanc was first produced in 2005. The 2017 vintage of the Black Label Sauvignon Blanc was fermented at controlled and cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to keep fresh the varietal flavours fresh. A small portion of juice was fermented in old oak barrels to contribute to the weight and complexity of the wine. A zesty, spritely New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of chives, lime zest and lemongrass. Pair with fresh seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, linguine carbonara, pizza, grilled salmon. Drink: 2018 - 2020 9142 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
La Joya Gran Reserva Viognier 2017, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This aromatic jewel of a wine from Bisquertt Family Vineyards will keep you coming back to the glass to see how it's unfolding. Exotic aromas of white flowers, baking spices and some white pear. Medium-bodied. Finishes just as fragrant as it starts with floral and spice notes. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spicy dishes or lobster in melted butter. Viognier food pairings: cashew chicken stir-fry, mild curries, shellfish, ham. Drink: 2018 - 2021 168542 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2016, Loire A.C., France: From the Loire, Jean-Max Roger's Cuvée Genèse Sancerre (2016) is simply mouth-watering loveliness. The French winemaking family Roger has been producing wines in the Loire Valley since the 17th century. Cuvée G.C. Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the "Le Grand Chemarin" vineyard in the village of Bué. Crisp, dry, mouth-watering with green apple and lime. Pure focus on fruit light intensity. Pair with spinach quiche. Sancerre food pairings: grilled prawns, poached salmon, roasted herbed chicken, goat cheese-stuffed roasted red peppers. Drink: 2018 - 2021 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Domaine De La Grenaudière Muscadet 2016, Sèvre Et Maine, Loire A.C., France: White grapefruit and zesty lime on the nose and palate. Mouth-watering acidity is very refreshing and food friendly. Medium-bodied. Nice package. Muscadet food pairings: baked oysters and wild mushrooms, steamed mussels, clam hotpot. Drink: 2018 - 2019 326827 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Acrobat Pinot Gris 2016, Oregon, United States: Juicy and delicious with loads of ripe white peach and pear aromas and flavours. The ultimate summer aperitif or companion to fresh seafood. Lovely, liquid lovely. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce, salads. Drink: 2018 - 2020 420729 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley in Chile, the 2016 vintage of the Arboleda is a single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Dry with mouth-watering acidity this zesty, dry, light herb and lemon SB is refreshing and perfect to cut through rich, creamy dishes like Coquille St. Jacques. A terrific herbal, lime fresh Chilean Sauvignon Blanc! Great mouth-watering acidity for seafood, shellfish and fresh salads. Crisp and dry. Perfect as a chilled aperitif too. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled prawns, calamari, pan-fried panfish. Drink: 2017 - 2019 26234 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
McManis Viognier 2016, River Junction, California, United States: Aromatic, but elegant and restrained, and vibrant with lots of welcomed acidity. Floral with peach blossom and bone dry finish. Pair with mild and medium curries and spices. Viognier food pairings: seared scallops, blackened tuna steaks, roast chicken. Drink: 2018 - 2021 658112 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: The crested porcupine featured on the front label is common in South Africa. They are noisy animals that move with a ponderous gait with lots of sniffing and grunting, eating mostly potatoes and root vegetables. They are also nocturnal and shy, and many live in the vineyards of this winery. In 1776, the South African winery Boekenhoutskloof was founded and has since become one of the most known producers in the country. Stunningly good price. South Africa does so well with Sauvignon Blanc, and it shows in this wine. Grassy, nettle, herbal refreshment with a medium-bodied weight. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled Portobello mushroom. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled calamari, vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled Portobello mushroom, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2018 - 2020 126797 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. July 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Moselland Goldschild Riesling Kabinett 2016, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: A gorgeous German Riesling with enticing aromas of peach and apricot. This light-bodied semi-sweet wine make a lovely companion to glazed ham with chutney. Riesling Kabinett food pairings: Korean pork ribs, mild curries, pork schnitzels. Drink: 2018 - 2022 466052 9% MS 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Errázuriz Chardonnay 2016, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: A rich, unctuous, layered Chilean Chardonnay with lovely aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread with melting butter. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, stuffed fillet of sole, sautéed scallops. Drink: 2018 - 2020 556118 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart