Chapoutier 2010
Rasteau, Rhone Valley A.O.C., France
Full-bodied with big black fruit, smoke and tar on the nose and palate. Lots of layers and superb balance. Dry and satisfying. Terrific dinner party wine with hearty meat dishes.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2016
Price: $18.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 321539
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2013
Venezie I.G.T., Italy
Clean, crisp and dry Pinot Grigio at a great price! Works as an aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. Solid producer.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2015
Price: $12.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 589101
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
California, United States
Terrific Californian Cabernet for the money! Wow. Cedar brush cassis and blackcurrant on the nose and palate. This would be a great party wine or wine for a wedding as it tastes a lot more expensive than it is and will please many palates as it's full-bodied and smooth but not heavy. Pair with hamburgers.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2012-2015
Price: $12.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 48611
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel 2011
Paso Robles, California, United States
Full-bodied with rich dark fruit and a complex structure. Not as sweet as many zins: more concentrated and complex. This muscular Zinfandel reflects the warmth and richness of Paso Robles in southern California. Lots of bold black cherry, pepper and spice. Sourced from grapes grown in the warm foothills of the arid vineyards studded with oak trees.
Alcohol: 14.9%<
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2016
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 31781
Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Merlot 2011
California, United States
A terrific Californian Merlot for the price point! Smooth, supple, full-bodied and mouth-filling with lusciously ripe flavours of black plum, cassis and blackberry. Just enough toasty oak to wrap up this package nicely. Pair with meat lovers' pizza.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2016
Price: $15.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 622837