Infinito Winemaker's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: Infinito 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bright and juicy, medium-bodied Cab from the Mendoza wine region and is spicy with ripe strawberry, bramble leaf, pepper and baking spice flavours zesty on the palate. Tannins are silky and fine-grained. Enjoy it now with sirloin steaks from the grill. Drink: 2024-2025. 36184 13.90% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 17, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewIncayal Clan Malbec 2021, Mendoza, Argentina: Incayal Clan 2021 is a plushy and generous Malbec with ripe blackberry, earthy violets and pepper spice flavours fresh and zesty on the palate. An excellent value Argentinean Malbec at $17, enjoy it through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 32140 14.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 17, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewShanahans The Barking Dog Gsm 2021, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Shanahans' The Barking Dog 2021 GSM is a lush, full-bodied and enticing Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre red wine blend with ripe sweet red cherry, bramble leaf, dark plum and savoury herbs with a smooth, long and juicy finish. A great value Barossa GSM at $22, enjoy it with steaks from the grill through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 20880 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 17, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewZonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory is a juicy 100% Shiraz with savoury, meaty, fleshy ripe blackberry and ripe dark fruit flavours on the palate. Weighty and rich on the palate with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Drink: 2019-2027. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewKilikanoon Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Kilikanoon Killerman's Run 2019 is a lip-smacking and great value Cabernet Sauvignon from the Clare Valley, South Australia. Excellent value at $20 and crafted by one of the most respected producers of red wine in Australia, this cab is dry, medium-bodied with layers of red berry, blueberry, Rosa plum, cassis and cedar brush spice flavours. Very approachable now with smooth, silky tannins. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 675223 14% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. November 4, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review3 Rings Shiraz 2020, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: 3 Rings 2020 Shiraz is always a crowd pleaser as is its price at $18. The wine is fragrant and fresh with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, crushed raspberry, savoury herbs and dark spicy aromas and flavours balanced with mouth-watering acidity. Tannins are velvety and fine-grained. A beautiful Barossa Shiraz produced from estate grown grapes, and so good now with a roast rack of lamb. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2032. 15495 14.60% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. December 2, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewYalumba Viognier 2021, South Australia, Australia: Yalumba 2021 Viognier is vegan-friendly and produced from organically-grown grapes. Just superb value at $18, this viognier is fragrant with orange blossom, ripe apricot, peach, tropical fruit, citrus and soft orange zest flavours with a kiss of ginger spice bright and zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken dishes. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2025. 288217 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 29, 2023
Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewKew Vineyards Marsanne 2020, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Escarpment wine region, Kew Vineyards 2020 Marsanne is excellent value at $20. Rich, rounded and mouth filling, this dry, full-bodied white wine is made from a traditional Rhône white wine grape, but is quite happy on the Beamsville Bench with its seventh vintage at Kew. A splash of Viognier is added to the wine to give it a bit more perfume. The wine was also aged for eight months in large 500-litre French oak barrels giving it roundness and a creamy texture. Rich on the nose and palate with ripe stone fruit, soft citrus zest, ginger, sweet baking and toasty oak spice flavours, the wine is ready to enjoy now through to 2025. Pour with pan-fried trout or a roast duck a l'orange. Drink: 2024-2025. 485334 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 20, 2024
Best Value White Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full ReviewCave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate 2019 Chardonnay is great value at $20. Lush and creamy with ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, anise, nutmeg, vanilla, briny mineral notes fresh and rounded on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 256552 13.50% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 18, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full ReviewTrius Distinction Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Trius Distinction 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and smooth Cabernet from the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, lush with dark fruit, dark spices, vanilla and smoky with a long finish. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for up to six months. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2025. 25366 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full ReviewMission Hill Family Estate Quatrain Merlot blend 2007, Okanagan, V.Q.A, Canada: This delicious blend of 42% Merlot, 24% Syrah, 19% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon has terrific structure and balance. It's full-bodied with rich flavours of dark berries and other fruits, with a kiss of toasty oak on the finish. Drink: 2010-2015. 776545555618 14% MD 750 mL $45.00 Score: 90/100. November 6, 2010
Full ReviewMission Hill Family Estate Quatrain Syrah Merlot 2006, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Big black fruit with mocha and dark chocolate notes. Savoury and meaty with years of life ahead of it. This wine is a blend of 41% Syrah, 32% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was fermented and matured in French oak for 15 months. One of Canada’s finest robust reds. Drink: 2011-2018. 218636 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 94/100. March 19, 2011
Favourite Red Wine. Full ReviewQuails' Gate Estate Winery Rosé 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied for rosé, but medium-bodied when you consider the entire spectrum of wine styles. In other words, this BC rosé is packed with flavour, but also refreshing. Delightfully flavourful with aromas of field raspberries and some nutmeg. The most un-boring rosés I've tasted. Pair with halibut. Drink: 2022-2024. 275842 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2022
Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewDomaine du Chalet Pouilly Pouilly-Fuissé 2018, Burgundy A.P., France: Produced by B.A. Léger Plumet, prop.-vitic., Domaine Du Chalet Pouilly 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé is rich, dry, full-bodied and creamy with ripe orchard fruit, peach, nougat, toasted hazelnut flavours finishing vibrant on the palate on a mineral note. Drink: 2021-2024. 295717 13% XD 750 mL $40.95 Score: 92/100. July 23, 2021
Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full ReviewLouis Bernard Louis Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Louis Bernard Louis 2020 is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône Villages at $17. Produced from mostly Grenache with a portion in Syrah, the wine is elegant with dark berry, cassis, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours lush, juicy with a kiss of minerality on the finish. Easy to love. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2024. 561290 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 7, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewLouis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Louis Jadot 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé is a classic Burgundian Chardonnay, vibrant, crisp and fresh with green apple crunch, citrus zest and briny mineral flavours matched with brilliant acidity. Pour with roast chicken or rich seafood dishes. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 732917 13% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 92/100. June 30, 2022
Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full ReviewDomaine des Quatre Vents 2019, Beaujolais A.C., France: Amazing value under $25 for this Domaine Des Quatre Vents Fleurie 2019 Gamay. A rich and full-bodied red from the Darroze family made for decades by the renown Duboeuf family. The wine is fresh and generous on the palate with layers of ripe red raspberry, blackberry jam, wild thyme, crushed blue florals, blood orange, toasty oak spice. Enjoy with grilled game sausages or mushroom burgers from the grill. Drink: 2022-2024. 2378 12.50% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. August 27, 2022
Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewXavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Drink: 2022-2027. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95. November 16, 2024
Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewJean Pabiot et Fils Domaine des Fines Caillottes Pouilly-Fumé 2021, Loire A.C., France: From Jean Pabiot et Fils, Domaine Des Fines Caillottes 2021 Pouilly-Fumé is a bright Sauvignon Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes sourced from the Loire wine region. The Sauvignon Blanc vines thrive in clay limestone soils and white limestone pebbles known as "caillottes" along with marl, flinty and Kimmeridgian soils. Minerally and mouth-wateringly fresh with melon, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon-lime zest and just a hint of smoky vanilla flavours supple, crisp and clean on the palate. Really enjoyable now. Chill and pour it with a fresh-steamed mussels and lemon-buttered prawns. Drink: 2023-2025. 695908 12.50% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. January 21, 2023
Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full ReviewWillm Reserve Pinot Blanc 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Willm Réserve 2021 Pinot Blanc is a super fresh and supple Alsatian Pinot Blanc; dry, medium-bodied with spring florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon zest, blanched almond aromas and flavours silky, fresh and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried Walleye filets topped with buttery toasted slivered almonds and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drink: 2023-2025. 667774 12.40% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 23, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewAndré Goichot Pouilly-Fuissé 2021, Burgundy A.C., France: André Goichot Premier Cru 2021 Pouilly-Fuissé is a bright and generous Chardonnay, zesty with fresh-cut green apple, toasty nut and citrus zesty flavours rich and racy on the palate. A beautiful and elegant premier cru from a well-known and respected producer. Chill and enjoy it with creamy seafood dishes. Drink: 2023-2027. 32959 13.50% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. November 18, 2023
Sensational Shellfish Wine Full ReviewWillm Réserve Riesling 2016, Alsace AOC, France: Lemon sunshine all the way in this vibrant, mouth-watering, juicy Alsatian white wine made from the classic Riesling grape. Dry and satisfying. Perfect for shellfish and seafood. #Love Drink: 2018-2023. 11452 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full ReviewDomaine Gouron Chinon 2020, Loire A.C., France: Domaine Gouron Chinon 2020 is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc and at this price, buy several because this wine from a very good vintage is showing nicely. Fresh with aromas of violets, ripe raspberry, fine herbs, savoury black olive and a touch of spice balanced with the right amount of fresh acidity that is so characteristic of the Loire. Well done and amazing value at $18. Drink: 2023-2028. 470963 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 22, 2023
Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewJoseph Cattin Riesling 2022, Alsace A.C., France: Joseph Cattin 2022 Riesling is an excellent value Alsatian Riesling at $17. Fresh on the nose with orchard fruit, orange blossom, lime zest and mineral notes vibrant on the palate, enjoy it chilled with a fine-herbed goat cheese and grilled artichoke galette. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2023 Concours Général Paris. Drink: 2024-2027. 259788 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. January 20, 2024
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewMiraval Rosé, Côtes de Provence, Provence A.P., France: From the Côtes De Provence wine region, Miraval rosé is a fresh and zesty blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Rolle. Dry and medium-bodied, the rosé is elegant with bright red berry, melon, fresh mushroom, piney and soft citrus notes fresh and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with salmon steaks from the grill. Drink: 2024-2025. 342584 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. February 17, 2024
Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewBaron de Hoen Réserve Pinot Gris 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Baron de Hoen Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is excellent value at $21. A stunning PG now, fragrant with orange blossom, pepper spice, honeyed pear and quince, the wine is balanced with laser-like acidity. Cave de Beblenheim has been making wine for more than 50 years and this vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Concours Général Paris. Drink: 2023-2025. 461657 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewAbbotts & Delaunay Les Fleurs Sauvages Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2021, Pays d'Oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: From Abbotts & Delaunay, Les Fleurs Sauvages 2021 Vieilles VIgnes Carignan is a deep, dark red in the glass and rich with aromas of dark plum, berry, black olive, baking and pepper spice flavours supple and smooth on the palate. Tannins are velvety and this dry, medium-plus-bodied spicy south-of-France red wine is so easy to love now, particularly at this price! Enjoy it with a sausage cassoulet or a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2024-2028. 32949 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewHugel Gentil 2021, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, Hugel Gentil 2021 is great value at $22. A blend of 32% Gewurztraminer, 25% Pinot Gris, 15% Riesling, 15% Pinot Blanc, 10% Sylvaner and 3% Muscat, it is absolutely delish with fresh yellow apple, pear, lemon zest, fine herbs and green pea aromas and flavours crisp, creamy and generous on the palate. Drink: 2024-2028. 367284 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2024
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewDomaine Gérard Millet Sancerre 2022, Loire A.P., France: Domaine Gérard Millet 2022 Sancerre is produced from sustainably-grown Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire wine region. The Millet family have been making wine for five generations and this zesty Sancerre is bone-dry with brilliant acidity, with lime-lemon zest, white-fleshed stone fruit and a mouth-wateringly long mineral finish. A wine definitely made for raw oysters on the half shell or grilled shellfish dishes Drink: 2024-2028. 36546 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 89/100. April 13, 2024
Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewAgricola Querciabella Mongrana 2021, Maremma, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: From Maremma, Tuscany wine region, Agricola Querciabella Mongrana 2021 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and vegan friendly Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot red wine blend produced from organically grown grapes. Rich and savoury on the palate with dark cherry, pink florals, dark plum, deliciously wrapped up in racy acidity for food, enjoy it with a meat-lover's pizza topped with more meat! Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2028. 13653 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 17, 2024
Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewMasseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo 2022, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Masseria Borgo dei Trulli 2022 Primitivo is enticingly fragrant with fresh red berry, blueberry, dark plum compote with a spicy and flinty mineral finish generous and juicy on the palate. Produced from low yields of hand-harvested Primitivo, the wine was brought up in stainless steel tanks, so you can count on fresh and lively food-friendly acidity. Enjoy it with burgers and beef long ribs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2029. 569988 13.80% M 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewFontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2018, Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Serralunga D'alba, Piedmont wine region, Fontanafredda 2018 Barolo is vegan-friendly and is produced with sustainably-grown Nebbiolo grapes. A classic Barolo, fresh with aromas of pink florals, red berry, menthol, spicy on the palate and balanced with brilliant acidity. Tannins are fine-grained and firm. Pour with a venison roast. Good now, better in 2025 when the wine has had a change to mellow out a bit. Drink to 2030. Drink: 2025-2033. 943290 14% XD 750 mL $52.95 Score: 93/100. January 20, 2024
Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewTorrevento Fili d'erba Nero Di Troia 2019, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Fili D'erba 2019 Nero Di Troia is a heady red, fragrant with cherry liqueur, earthy violets, red currant and is dry, medium-bodied with a lingering red berry fruity finish. Enjoy it with a roasted red pepper, eggplant paninis topped with Burrata cheese. Delish! Drink: 2023-2028. 32520 13% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. September 23, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewGordon Ramsay Intenso 2020, Tuscany, Italy: Gordon Ramsay Intenso 2020 is a rich and intense red wine blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Montepulciano and 20% Merlot sourced from the Tuscany wine region. Produced by Alberto Antonini for Gordon Ramsay, the wine is dry, full-bodied and excellent value at $17. Look for ripe dark cherry, plum, vanilla and spicy notes balanced with food-friendly acidity and lingering on the palate. Pour with Tuscan-inspired dishes. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2022 Global Wine Masters Spring competition. Drink: 2023-2026. 32384 14% D 750 mL $17.00 Score: 88/100. June 24, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full ReviewTezza Valpantena Amarone della Valpolicella 2016, Valpantena, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: From Valpantena, Tezza 2016 Amarone Della Valpolicella is a fruity, full-bodied red wine blend of 80% Corvina and 20% Rondinella. A Veneto classic fresh with ripe red berry, cherry flavours with a soft spicy and savoury finish. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2028. 32536 16% D 750 mL $52.95 Score: 94/100. October 21, 2023
Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewMazzei Philip 2020, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Mazzei Philip 2020 is produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is dry, full-bodied and fresh on the nose with ripe blueberry, Italian plum, dark cherry, earthy florals, dark chocolate flavours with a spicy, flinty mineral finish. Tannins are firm and fine-grained. A beautifully-crafted Tuscan red that needs a bit of marry and mellow time in cellar. Try in 2025 or cellar to 2035. Drink: 2023-2028. 32121 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 94/100. October 21, 2023
Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full ReviewSanta Margherita Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: White melon and white peach aromas and flavours on this crisp Italian sparkling wine, with good acidity and yet also a creamy softness. Pair with soft cheeses. Drink: 2022-2024. 687582 11.50% MD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 9, 2022
Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewVidal Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Vidal 2019 Pinot Noir is so focussed and bright with blue florals, dark cherry, anise and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, vibrant, smooth and supple on the palate. A fantastic value PN at $20 from New Zealand. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 595546 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 4, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full ReviewThornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Thornbury 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant, fresh and mouth-watering with tropical fruit, citrus zest, herbal, grassy mineral notes tangy and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or with grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2022-2023. 734798 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full ReviewDomaine Thomson Explorer Single Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: From Domaine Thomson, Explorer 2022 Pinot Noir is produced from grapes sourced from a single-vineyard in Central Otago. Dry, medium-bodied, fruity and zesty with bright cherry, pink florals, toasted nut and sweet baking spice flavours silky-textured on the palate, enjoy this elegant and beautifully balanced South Island PN through 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 19619 13.50% XD 750 mL $31.95 Score: 93/100. February 17, 2024
Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewQuinta da Rede Reserva 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Quinta da Rede Reserva 2017 is a youthful, robust and vibrant Douro wine region red blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Look for ripe, dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and mocha flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Excellent value under $10. Pour with Porchetta. Drink: 2021-2026. 431742 13.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. October 7, 2023
Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full ReviewFiuza Verdelho 2019, Tejo, Portugal: From the Tejo wine region, Fiuza 2019 Verdelho is excellent value at $12. Dry, zesty and rich on the palate with ripe melon, fine herb, citrusy flavours and extremely drinkable now. Very nice for the price! Chill and enjoy it with seafood dishes. Drink: 2023-2025. 31189 12.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 21, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewEvel Tinto 2019, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Evel 2019 is an excellent value Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz red wine blend at $16. The wine is rich, full-bodied and ripe with dark fruits, cherry compote flavours and soft spicy notes from wood ageing. Nicely balanced with food-friendly acidity, enjoy it with Porchetta. Drink: 2023-2025. 190694 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 1, 2024
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewNeil Ellis Syrah 2021, Groenekloof W.O., South Africa: From the Groenekloof wine region, Neil Ellis 2021 is a full-bodied Cape Syrah, fragrant with rich dark cherry fruit, smoky and spicy with cracked pepper spice and dried, cured meats long on the finish. So good now, just wondering if I should be eating or drinking it ;) Very tasty! Enjoy it with grilled red meats. Drink: 2023-2028. 33289 14.50% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 93/100. December 2, 2023
Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewAlvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range Viognier 2021, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Alvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range 2021 Viognier is amazing value at $14. This vintage was the winner at the 2022 South Africa Viognier Challenge and was produced from 100% Viognier grapes. Look for ripe peach, summer-kissed florals, ginger and citrus zest flavours vibrant and on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 18687 13.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewConundrum White 2021, California, United States: Produced by Charles F. Wagner, prop., Conundrum 2021 is great value at $19. A fragrant and easy-to-enjoy white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscat Canelli and Viognier sourced from wine regions Napa Valley to Santa Barbara County, this white blend was first made in 1989 and has increased in popularity ever since., Off-dry, medium-plus-bodied and lush with a mouthful of tropical fruit, peach, melon, citrusy and dried pineapple flavours silky smooth on the palate. So delicious now! Drink: 2023-2025. 694653 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 21, 2023
Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full ReviewSubstance Pn Pinot Noir 2021, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: From the Columbia Valley, Washington wine region, Substance Pn 2021 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied, earthy and spicy with red berry, raspberry, cherry, savoury herbs, pink florals and herbal notes fresh and lingering on the palate. Tannins are velvety and rounded. Lightly chill and enjoy it with lamb kebabs. Drink: 2023-2026. 32825 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023
Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full ReviewChateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2020, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Produced from the oldest winery in Washington dating back to 1912, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2020 Chardonnay is excellent value at $21. The grapes for this 100% Chard were sourced from select sites throughout the Valley and aged six months sur-lie in both French & American oak barrels. Buttery on the nose with fresh pear, vanilla, full-bodied and smooth on the palate with ripe orchard and tropical fruit with a buttery caramel and toasty oak spice finish. Enjoy with a roast chicken. Drink: 2022-2024. 232439 13.50% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2023
Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full ReviewBlue Canyon Monterey Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Monterey County, California, United States: From Monterey County, California, Blue Canyon 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from estate-grown grapes from vineyards all along the Salinas Valley. The best of both worlds, the grapes enjoy the cooling morning fogs off Monterey Bay and long, sunny days. Dry and medium-bodied, this easy-to-love Cab is showing ripe dark berry fruit, plum, mocha and vanilla flavours generous and juicy on the palate. Enjoy it with juicy chops from the grill. Drink: 2024-2028. 17815 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2024
Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewLa Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: La Crema 2022 Pinot Noir 375 ml is the perfect size for one to enjoy on its own or with a petit repas of grilled lamb sausages. Dry, medium-bodied, this California PN from the Sonoma Coast is fresh and plushy with ripe raspberry, blueberry, cacao, cold black tea and spicy flavours all wrapped up in vibrant food-friendly acidity. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2028. 732040 13.50% XD 375 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. January 20, 2024
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