Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013   

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Shiraz from the Barossa Valley shines, and here is a prime example. With 160 years of Barossa heritage, Yalumba shows exactly what Barossa terroir is capable of. The winery creates this wine from a "patchwork quilt" of soils, aspects, microclimates and cultures, thus the name. The winery has selected specific parts of its cool-climate vineyard in the Eden Valley for this "patchwork" blend of Shiraz. It marries these with some warm plots in the Barossa Valley to create a remarkable wine. A rich, full-bodied, supple Australian red wine with attractive aromas of black plum, blackberries and black raspberries. Incredible concentration and depth with a long finish. Yalumba is synonymous with Australia wine, particularly Shiraz. Seductive notes of cedar smoke on the finish. Great for dinner parties. Excellent price for the taste and quality.

Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2022

Plush Pork Wine   

Price:  $19.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 98392

 

Pisano Cisplatino Pequeña Reserva Tannat Merlot 2012   

Uruguay

Uruguay is located between the 30 and 35 degrees southern latitude, between the Atlantic Ocean and Rio de la Plata. Cold Antarctic breezes travel north to mediate temperatures. This robust blend of Tannat and Merlot grapes offer brooding black fruit, toasty oak and chary, tarry notes. Pair with rare steak.

Pisano Cisplatino Pequeña Reserva Tannat Merlot 20

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018

Luscious Lamb Wine   

Price:  $13.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 365999

 

Dr Loosen Blue Slate Riesling 2015   

Mosel, Germany

This fresh German white wine made from classic Riesling grapes has lots of minerality and lemon freshness. Medium-bodied with terrific refreshment in this classic German Riesling. Beautiful peach blossom nose then a surprising, but delightful, juicy, mouth-watering attack on the palate that is ultra-refreshing. Pair with fresh seafood or spicy dishes.

Dr Loosen Blue Slate Riesling 2015

Alcohol: 7.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2016-2023

Calm Curry Wine   

Price:  $22.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 160846

 

Quail's Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2014  

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada

Very opulent and luxurious British Columbia Chardonnay! Mouth-filling and viscous with a rich, mouth-coating opulence. Aromas of golden apple, buttered freshly baked bread and almond. Long finish that's very satisfying. Pair with lobster bisque, roast chicken or turkey.

Quail's Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2022

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine   

Price:  $32.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 639633

 

Louis Bouillot Perle D'aurore Brut Rosé Crémant De Bourgogne   

Burgundy A.C., France

Dry, crisp and refreshing yet with the softening aromas of fresh field strawberries. Terrific value: unbeatable for rose sparkling wine! Yes please, again. Pair with seared tuna or planked salmon.

Louis Bouillot Perle D'aurore Brut Rosé Crémant De

Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2018

Terrific Turkey Wine   

Price:  $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 48793