La Posta Pizzella Malbec 2017, 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). This La Posta is more robust than the winery's Angel Paulucci red wine with more licorice, dark fruit, chocolate, espresso and mocha from oak aging. Finishes with a clean minerality on the palate. Pair with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2018-2019. 166298 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review  

78 bottles available at Yonge & Summerhill (416) 922-0403
78 bottles available at St. Clair & Pioneer Line (519) 354-9340
68 bottles available at Midland & Princess (613) 384-2299
66 bottles available at Lawrence & Don Mills (416) 447-0491
63 bottles available at Rideau & King Edward (613) 789-5226

Envero Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Vintages Wine Panel: This wine earned Gold Medals this year at both the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and Monde Selection International Wine Contest. Made with Carmenère and a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon, this expressive wine features lovely aromas and flavours of cherry, blackberry, mint and cigar tobacco. Dry, rich and ripe, this wine is an exceptional value and an excellent partner for grilled rare leg of lamb. My note: Incredible minty-blackberry infusion with voluptuous layers of flavour. Full-bodied: fall into it! Incredible price. Drink: 2017-2020. 481010 14.60% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Santa Alicia De Los Andes Chardonnay 2017, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: This Chardonnay Gran Reserva from Santa Alicia De Los Andes is a classic, vibrant and dry Chilean Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, soft lemon, vanilla and oak spice flavours on the palate. The key is not to overchill it, as it is fairly full-bodied and flavourful. Pair it with roast turkey. Drink: 2019-2022. 406991 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 14, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Chavet & Fils La Dame De Jacques Coeur 2017, Menetou-Salon, Loire A.C., France: From the Menetou-Salon Commune in the Loire Valley, a beautiful, zingy and mouth-watering Sancerre produced by Chavet & Fils. La Dame de Jacques Coeur Blanc 2017 is an Old World Sauvignon Blanc with white florals and a flinty mineral aromas on the nose. The wine is crisp, clean with citrus zest, green apple, white grapefruit, green herb and clean mineral flavours on the palate. Pair with green salads. This vintage was awarded Gold in the 2018 Concours Général Paris. Drink: 2019-2022. 525048 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. March 14, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Chateau Peyros Vielles Vignes 2011, Madiran, Southwest, France: On the nose and palate, tar, smoke and black fruit. Full-bodied, rustic and raring to go. Pair with grilled meats. The southern French red wine is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Franc grapes. Made from grapes grown on vines that are 40 years old +. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 234997 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Valpantena Torre del Falasco Ripasso Valpolicella 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Torre Del Falasco 2016 is a lighter style of Amarone from Valpantena. The wine takes its name from the lair of a thief named Falasco, who used a small tower as his hideout. The 2016 vintage is a juicy, medium-plus-bodied red blend of 70% Corvina 30% Rondinella with ripe, dark cherry, sweet spice, smoke and meaty flavours on the palate. Pair with a beef brisket. Drink: 2019-2024. 642421 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. October 2, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review  

9 bottles available at Major Mackenzie & Jane (905) 832-1367
7 bottles available at Highway 10 & Eglinton (905) 501-9784
5 bottles available at Don Mills & Sheppard (416) 491-0470
4 bottles available at Highway 27 & Innovation (905) 264-7366
3 bottles available at Ellesmere & Victoria Park (416) 447-1941

Lornano Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied Italian Chianti made from the Sangiovese grape, with grainy tannins. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels imparting a smoky character. Aromas of tart cherry and earth. Pair with lasagna or pasta with tomato sauce. Drink: 2018-2022. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. February 28, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Masi Renzo Chianti 2015, Tuscany D.O.D.G., Italy: Masi Renzo Riserva id only produced from exceptional vintages like this full-bodied, meaty and savoury 2015 vintage red wine blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino wine grapes. This Chianti Riserva is a smoky and earthy on the nose with lush blackberry, cherry, sweet cake spice and mocha lingering on the finish. This vintage was awarded Gold at 2018 Mundus Vini. Made for pasta and a rich tomato sauce. Drink: 2019-2024. 969469 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 14, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2013, Douro Valley , Portugal: The 2013 Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port offers concentrated aromas of blackberry, black cherry, smoke and toasted nuts. It's a full-bodied, fortified dessert wine. Perfect as an after-dinner sipper Drink: 2017-2023. 46946 19% S 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Clos Malverne Le Café Pinotage 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Clos Malverne Le Café 2015 is a full-bodied, perfectly balanced and well made Pinotage with coffee, mocha and cake spice aromas with chocolate covered coffee bean, ripe dark fruits and smoky savoury herbs on the palate. Fantastic value under $20 from the Stellenbosch wine region. The Pinotage grapes were grown in the Devon Valley owned by Seymour and Sophia Pritchard. Winemaker Suzanne Coetzee fermented the grapes in open fermenters and then used a gentle basket press. The wine was aged in oak barrels, 85% French and 15% American. Drink: 2019-2024. 666776 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 14, 2019 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review