Trapiche Pure Black Unoaked Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 462861 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewRuca Malen Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied and luscious Malbec with aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 482778 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewTrapiche Broquel Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark purple-violet hue in the glass with gloriously thick, slow tears that slide down the side and belie the robust weight, body and alcohol in this wine. Notes of black cherry, toasty oak, cigar box, espresso and dark spice. Superb price for this quality wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL $16.20 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewSusana Balbo Crios Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 538784 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 6, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full ReviewLa Posta Pizzella Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: Winemakers Paula and Pablo Pizzella grow the grapes in Altamira, Mendoza. This dark, meaty and full-bodied Argentine wine sources its Malbec grapes from local growers, the Pizzella Family Vineyard (Ed Lehrman and Nick Ramkowsky). Lots of chocolate, espresso, coffee and mocha from oak aging. This La Posta is more robust than the winery's Angel Paulucci red wine. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2017-2022. 166298 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 1, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewTrivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2014, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Richly layered and juicy with flavours of very ripe purple and black plums. Some tannic grip on the palate so decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 588731 14.50% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. November 25, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewSusana Balbo Signature Malbec 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Susana Balbo Signature 2019 Malbec has a splash of Petit Verdot added to the mix and is so rich and pure of fruit. Fragrant with ripe blueberry, mulberry, vanilla and smoky aromas on the nose. Deep ruby in the glass with ripe dark berry, plum, clove, pepper spice, smoky vanilla flavours vibrant on the palate. Tannins are firm and structured. Beautifully crafted and balanced. Good now, better in 2023. Drink: 2023-2030. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 22, 2022
Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewSalentein Reserve Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Lots of blueberry, blackberry, dark plum and savoury flavours on this earthy and structured Malbec from the Uco Valley. Great with beef stew or other hardy meat dishes. Drink: 2019-2022. 640854 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2019
Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewThorn-Clarke Grenache Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Big, round and powerful, this Australian blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes offers aromas of black plums, dark spice and toasty oak. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2019. 499616 14.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewGentleman's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of cassis, black currant and wild blackberry. This is a special edition wine named in honour of Lindemans Winery founder Dr. Henry Lindeman, who in 1843, with his wife Eliza, planted the first vines in the Hunter Valley, just south of Sydney. I love the old-fashioned label that reminds me of a Victorian sepia toned catalogue featuring Uncle Bertram's Exlirir for What Ales Yee and corsets for the modern woman. Pair with roast beef and yorkshire pudding. Drink: 2015-2020. 461533 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 10, 2016
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied, well-structured Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. This wine offers aromas of minty blackberry, toasty oak and dark spice. On the palate, it's savoury, meaty, and juicy mouth-watering. Perfect for prime rib. The wine is named in honour of the original convicts who settled in Australia.
Drink: 2016-2021. 461525 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewWakefield Wines Promised Land Shiraz 2015, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2016-2019. 441543 13.50% D 750 mL $14.95. January 1, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewMitolo Jester Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Bacon and campfire smoke on the nose of this big Australian red wine from oak aging. It's made from the country's flagship red wine grape Shiraz. Richard Tarlan was a favourite among the jesters to the Queen Elizabeth I and was the first to achieve national celebrity status. This wine is named in his honour, but it's no joke. Pair with lamb cutlets. Drink: 2014-2018. 659607 15% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017
Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review19 Crimes Shiraz Durif 2014, Australia: Burnt coffee in a good way! Full-bodied chicory express. Black chary fruit and smoke. Some mocha and dark cherry on the nose. Nice racy acidity on the palate for hearty meat dishes and tangy tomato sauces. Pair with charred meats. Drink: 2016-2018. 369777 13% D 750 mL $20.00 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewBack 10 Cellars Big Reach Riesling 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A glorious Niagara Riesling with savoury, mouth-watering juiciness. Medium-bodied with aromas of lime blossom. Grapes are hand-picked. Perfect for seafood dishes. Drink: 2014-2022. 13% MD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 10, 2016
Top Rated White Wine. Full ReviewMalivoire Wine Company Chardonnay 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely, vibrant, fresh Niagara Chardonnay that shows its cool climate roots. Golden apple, white peach and some smoke. Perfect for roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 573147 12.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 17, 2016
Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full ReviewSibling Rivalry Red 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cherry berry juicy on the nose of this delightfully delicious Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Supple, smooth and full-bodied with some mocha on the finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2018. 126151 13.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewMalivoire Wine Company Guilty Men Red 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, layered, mouth-filling red wine with fleshy sweet black plum notes and mocha aromas from oak aging. Love the low alcohol on this cool climate Niagara red wine yet it's still packed with juicy, layers of red berry flavour! This Niagara red wine is a blend of red grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Merlot (40%), and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir, made by one of the province's most respected wineries that operates on a gravity flow basis so the grapes and juice are gently handled. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 192674 12.70% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. June 15, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewThe Foreign Affair Winery The Conspiracy Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied and tannic with dark fruit and a meaty, savoury mid-palate note. The winery concentrates the flavour of the cabernet sauvignon grapes by using the ripasso method traditionally used in Veneto, Italy: dried grapes add richness and depth to the wine. Mocha, dark chocolate and toasty oak on the finish. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2015-2018. 149237 12.80% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 86/100. September 5, 2017
Best Beef Wine Full ReviewHenry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir 2016, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, rich Niagara Baco with aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 461699 13.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. August 28, 2018
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewAria Sparkling Rosé, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: Such a pretty lightly sparkling rose! Aromas of field strawberries. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2020-2020. 14981 11.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. May 12, 2021
Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full ReviewThe Tragically Hip Ahead By a Century Chardonnay 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Ahead By A Century 2017 Chardonnay is produced by Stoney Ridge Estate Winery. This wine was first created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Tragically Hip's classic album "Trouble at the Henhouse." Look for leesy, zesty lemon, crisp apple and some tropical fruit flavours on this dry Chard finishing with butterscotch and toasty vanilla from oak ageing. Chill and enjoy now with a roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2023. 483875 12.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. May 17, 2019
Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewRitual Chardonnay 2016, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A balanced and nutty Chilean Chardonnay with notes of golden apple and toasted almond. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 533737 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. November 25, 2017
Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewSanta Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing price for this quality! Juicy, supple and delicious with aromas of ripe black plums and blackberries a hint of smoke. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 253872 13.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewMiguel Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Valley, Chile: A truly amazing wine for the money! Classic and balanced cabernet with rich, deep layers of flavour: black plum, wild blackberry and cedar. Some spice on the finish. The bonus is that this is an organic wine. Pair with free-range beef. Drink: 2015-2018. 407494 14% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full ReviewGérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Juicy, succulent and lip-smacking delicious southern French red wine that's a robust blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries with some seductive hints of smoke and cigar box filled with dark spice. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 394288 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 25, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewMonte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Pair with game meats. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2015-2022. 650713 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015
Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewVilla Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp, lime-fresh nose and racy acidity on the palate that's perfect for seafood. Notes of grapefruit and fresh herbs on the finish makes this a terrific chilled aperitif as well. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2018. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL $20.00 Score: 90/100. October 30, 2017
Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full ReviewTe Awa Winery Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Nelson, New Zealand: Crisp, fresh and vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes of lime citrus and lemon zest. Perfect for seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 487496 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2017
Best Value White Wine. Full ReviewBodegas Hermanos Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Crianza 2014, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: A savoury, juicy Spanish red wine from the heart of the Ribera del Duero region. Made from the classic Tempranillo grape and aged 12 months in French and American oak. Pair with leg of lamb. Drink: 2017-2024. 540070 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewEgo Bodegas El Gorú Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2015, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Purple and black very ripe plums and some mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 443945 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 14, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewBeronia Elaboracion Especial Tempranillo 2012, Rioja, Spain: Smooth and almost full-bodied with aromas of toasty oak, smoke and coffee from generous oak aging. Note of cassis and black currant on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 426981 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. December 2, 2015
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewHoya de Cadenas Tempranillo Reserva 2011, Valencia, Spain Drink: 2015-2019. 13% D $12.95. March 1, 2012
Full ReviewRobert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Juicy, purple plum lovely Californian Cabernet. This Cab seems to have been hanging out with Zinfandel: so luscious, rolls off the tongue. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewGhost Pines Winemaker's Blend Merlot 2013, Napa, Sonoma, California, United States: An elegant and beautifully balanced Californian Merlot with aromas of black plum, dark spice and smoke. Smooth and supple. Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2018. 454876 14.50% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewColumbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, rich and complex Washington state red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of wild blackberry, cedar and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewColumbia Crest Winery H3 Chardonnay 2014, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, United States: Love the sharpness, tang and zestiness of this Washington Chardonnay that is beautifully balanced with the creamy texture and tropical fruit aromas such as melon and pineapple. Yet it also finishes lean and refreshing. One-third of this wine was fermented in stainless steel to preserve fruit freshness which cuts through the buttery richness of the wine that was aged in oak. Pair with pork chops and veal. Drink: 2015-2019. 441998 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2019
Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full ReviewCarnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewMeiomi Wines Pinot Noir 2016, California, United States: A juicy, medium-bodied, supple Californian Pinot Noir with lushly ripe aromas of strawberry and cherry. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2014-2019. 130138 14% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2017
Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewWoodwork Pinot Noir 2015, Central Coast, California, United States: Very sweet California Pinot Noir with flavours of caramel cream and toffee butterscotch sundae. Medium-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2015-2018. 428839 13.50% M 750 mL $17.45 Score: 87/100. February 26, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full ReviewRobert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Chardonnay 2016, California, United States: Rich and buttery and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with aromas of of golden apple and pear and toffee. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2022. 516450 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 31, 2017
Best Value White Wine. Full ReviewRobert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Monterey County, California, United States: Full-bodied Californian Cabernet with aromas of aromas of brown sugar and maple syrup. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 464149 15% D 750 mL $23.00 Score: 89/100. October 31, 2017
Full ReviewJoseph Carr Josh Legacy Red 2015, California, United States: Campfire smoke and hickory notes on the nose and palate along with black fruit and dark spice. Full-bodied and smooth. This Californian red wine is a blend featuring primarily Zinfandel and Merlot that tastes mostly like Zinfandel. Pair with spare ribs. Drink: 2017-2019. 507467 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2018
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