Natalie MacLean - delicious wine picks and pairings
www.nataliemaclean.com

Buy Again

Terry Lauzon

Increase Font Size | Decrease Font Size


Small Gully The Formula Robert's Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: Huge, blockbuster wine with equally high alcohol for that full-on palate whack. Blackened fruit and toasty oak. Pair with brontosaurus burgers. Drink: 2014-2020. 142935 16% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Franc Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile: An incredible value for such a tasty, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend. This is a great party wine that you can buy by the caseload. This wine is named from the 120 people who led Chile's uprising for independence in 1840. They took refuge in the cellars of Santa Rita at the time. Drink: 2014-2018. 308247 13.50% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing wine for the money! Full-bodied, supple, smooth and gorgeously textured. This is an ideal party wine, and companion to many hearty meat dishes. The tannins are so smooth that you can also enjoy it with drier meat dishes like turkey. Aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberry. Drink: 2015-2017. 309302 14% XD 750 mL  $13.25 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Trio Premium Blend Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Rapel Valley, Limarí Valley, Chile: Grassy and refreshing with aromas of chives, lemongrass, lime and grapefruit. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2016. 678656 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2014, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: One of the best values on the liquor store shelf. This lovely, floral, light-bodied German Riesling still packs lots of flavour. Serve chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 599274 8.50% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Sella & Mosca Di Sardegna Riserva Cannonau 2013, Sardinia, Italy: Gorgeous mature-tasting Italian red wine with classic aromas of tanned leather, dried earth and tobacco leaves. Made from old vines and aged in oak barrels. Amazing for the price. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2013-2019. 425488 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with laser balance and refreshment. Classic aromas of chives, lime, lemon and fresh-cut grass. Perfect for a wide range of dishes, from vegetarian to shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Fonseca Porto White 2013, Peninsula De Setubal, Portugal: A lovely, light Portuguese white wine with attractive lime and lemon notes and just enough acidity to be refreshing. No apparent oak. Pair with seafood and salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 377127 12.50% XD 750 mL  $8.80 Score: 84/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc Viognier 2016, Western Cape, South Africa: What a stunningly pretty and floral South African white wine made from the country's most iconic white grape Chenin Blanc. Redolent of apple blossom and lime zest. Perfect for seared seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 281311 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.35 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva Grandes Vinos Y Viñedos 2006, Cariñena, Spain: A terrific wine for the money! Juicy, full-bodied, savoury and smooth. Aromas of cedar and black cherry. Great pick for a potluck gathering or movie night. It would be terrific with cold cuts and hard cheeses. Drink: 2012-2015. 166579 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Hecula Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain: Tart red cherries, dust and smoke in this full-bodied, smooth red with mouth-watering acidity. Great price. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 86/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

© 2024 Natalie MacLean