El Enemigo Syrah Viognier 2019, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: El Enemigo 2019 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied Syrah and Viognier blend, dark violet in the glass and fragrant with rose petals, violets, plum, earthy truffle and ripe blackberry flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and velvety. This Argentinean red wine was inspired by the Côte Rotie style of making wines. Expressive and delicious. Drink or cellar to 2033. Drink: 2023-2033. 19390 13.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. September 2, 2023 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and clean with gooseberry, tropical fruit, fresh herb and fresh-cut grassy flavours vibrant, rounded and finishing long on a stony mineral note. Grapes were sourced from the Tufford Road Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore and the grapes were left on their skins for eight hours prior to pressing. Chill and enjoy with fish tacos. Drink: 2023-2025. 25368 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. February 18, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Strewn Vidal Icewine 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Strewn 2016 Vidal Icewine is a perfect hostess or Mother's Day gift, already wrapped up in a gift box and ready to go. A perfect size for two to enjoy (200ml) with a baked brie topped with apricot compote or with rich creamy blue-veined cheeses. Rich gold in the glass and fragrant with ripe stone fruit, sweet melon and honey flavours lush and balanced with brilliant acidity on the palate. Drink: 2023-2028. 467746 11.30% S 200 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 21, 2023 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Sperling Vineyards Riesling 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: From Ann Sperling, Sperling Vineyards 2019 Old Vines Riesling is a gorgeous and beautifully-balanced Riesling. Fragrant with apple and pear blossoms, mineral, citrusy aromas; just off-dry, zesty and fresh with green apple crunch, citrus zest, chalky mineral flavours elegant and harmonious on the palate. Very nicely done! Chill and enjoy with pad Thai. Drink: 2023-2027. 361204 11% D 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 94/100. April 15, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Pinot Noir 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Quails' Gate Stewart Family Reserve 2020 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-bodied, fragrant, elegant and generous with dark cherry, savoury herbs, white pepper and baking spices silky-smooth on the palate. Produced from grapes sourced from premium PN blocks in the estate vineyard. Grapes were destemmed to stainless-steel tank and the wine juice was on skins for 18 days during fermentation with daily punch downs. Aged 17 months in French oak barrels. Tannins are fine and firm. If having tonight, decant the wine for an hour and serve it lightly chilled with a roast rack of lamb or roast duck. Drink: 2023-2029. 639658 14% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. August 5, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Hidden Bench Béton Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Hidden Bench Béton 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes sourced from the Rosomel Vineyard. This was the first Sauvignon Blanc to be aged in the estate's new concrete tanks and was sampled along with an oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc. The SB aged in concrete tanks is fresh with grapefruit, pear, herbal, grassy, subtle spicy and flinty mineral notes fresh, long and textured on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 33552 13% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. August 5, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Meritage 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve 2020 Meritage is a full-bodied, sultry smooth and elegant blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from vineyards on the Black Sage Bench and Osoyoos. Rich with aromas of ripe blackberry, black currant, dark cherry, fig, smoky spices concentrated on the palate. Delish now but decant it for an hour or two prior to pouring it with a premium cut beef entrecôte. Drink: 2023-2028. 633628 15.10% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. April 29, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

PondView Estate Winery Gold Series Vidal Icewine 2021, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Bella Terra Vineyards, Pond View Gold Series 2021 Vidal Icewine is just the right size (200 ml) to enjoy for an after dinner treat with a fruit cup, fruit flan or blue-veined cheeses. Sweet, rich and mouth-coating with tangerine, ripe peach, honey, dried apricot flavours and a touch of spice plushy with racy acidity on the palate. A delicious treat from Canada’s Niagara Peninsula wine region and Pond View Estate Winery. Drink: 2023-2030. 390351 11% S 200 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 20, 2024 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Hester Creek Estate Winery Syrah 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A stunning full bodied BC red wine made from the Syrah grape and a dash of Viognier for a floral lift mid-palate. Aromas of violets, dark plums and smoke. Smooth and luscious with a long finish. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2023-2027. 14.10% D 750 mL  $29.99 Score: 93/100. March 30, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Meritage 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Burrowing Owl 2018 Meritage is a dry, full-bodied and rich red wine blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. Each varietal was aged separately in oak barrels (70% French) for 15 months prior to the final assemblage. The final blended wine was aged an additional three-plus months in barrel prior to bottling. Look for bright flavours of cassis, black cherry, spiced plum, savoury herbs and soft vanilla notes. Beautifully balanced and well-crafted by the winery's founder and winemaker, Jim Wyse. Pour with a bacon-wrapped beef filet mignon. Drink: 2023-2028. 343038 14% XD 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 96/100. February 1, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

OTU Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: OTU 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes from Top Block Vineyard. So intense with passionfruit, green melon, lime zest, fine green herbs and so deliciously fresh with racy acidity! Drink: 2023-2025. 17548 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Kanonkop Kadette 2019 is produced from Pinotage (a cross of Cinsault and Pinot Noir) with 56% in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Dry, smooth and earthy with a mouthful of ripe dark plum, red berry, crushed raspberry, savoury herbs, chocolate, cinnamon and clove spice supple on the palate and beautifully balanced. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2027. 21108 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2019, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Kanonkop Kadette 2019 Pinotage is a commercial style, dry, medium-plus-bodied Pinotage (approx. 450,000 bottles made) with aromas and flavours of ripe dark plum, crushed dark raspberry, cherry, chocolate, grilled meats, dried herbs, coffee and woody flavours balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. Produced from sustainably grown wine grapes. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 630756 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 90/100. July 15, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Kanonkop Kadette 2018 Pinotage is a commercial style red (450,000 bottles made) beautifully balanced with rich crushed raspberry, dark berry, chocolate and a kiss of vanilla on the palate. Tannins are smooth and supple. Nicely done. Very approachable now. Pour with a mixed grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 630756 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Desiderius Pongrácz Brut Cap Classique Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape wine region, Desiderius Pongrácz is a Cap Classique Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir traditional method bubble. Great value on this dry, medium-bodied and beautifully-balanced sparkler with a zesty, fine mousse of baked apple pie, honeyed pear, citrusy, spicy and toasty flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pour with fried chicken. Drink: 2021-2023. 404111 12% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kanonkop Kadette 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Kanonkop Kadette is a dry and full-bodied red blend of 37% Pinotage, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from the Stellenbosch wine region. The wine was matured up to 24 months in French oak barrels. Complex, intense and beautifully-crafted with layers of dark plum, red berry, cassis, dried wild herbs, pepper spice ending long an luxurious on a briny mineral note. So well-crafted and well-priced at $20. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2028. 21108 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

R Wines The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California, United States: From the Napa Valley wine region, R Wines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a youthful, full-bodied and rich Cab with oodles of black currant, dark berry, plum, sweet dried tobacco leaf, white pepper and toasty oak spice flavours plushy on the palate. A Cab with a lot of depth and that will continue to evolve through to 2035. Pretty delicious now, pour with a well-marbled steak from the grill. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2035. 20769 13.50% XD 750 mL  $105.95 Score: 90/100. August 5, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review