E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012
Rhône A.C., France
Enticing aromas of fleshy blackberries and plum plums wrapped in smoke, spice and pepper. A full-bodied red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's best-known and most respected winemakers, Guigal. Pair with a rack of lamb.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2013-2019
- Price: $28.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 704908
Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Maipo Valley, Chile
A full-bodied Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that offers excellent value for this price. Rich and robust with dark fruit flavours, the grapes grow in the El Recurso block of vines planted in alluvial soils which used to be the site of a river. Supple and polished. Pair with gourmet hamburgers.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 439364
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2014
Valdadige D.O.C., Italy
Fresh, clean and crisp with sunshine bright aromas of lemon zest, lime blossom and white peach. Finishes with crisp lime citrus notes. Pair with grilled veggies.
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2017
- Price: $9.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 687558
Strewn Terroir Riesling 2013
Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Lovely petrol, flint and wet stone with Asian pear notes. Pair with Asian dishes.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $17.95
- Score: 99/100
- LCBO: 467613
Dalva Port 2010
Douro D.O.P., Portugal
This dessert wine is a classic late bottled vintage port with flavours of black and purple plum. Ready to drink much earlier than traditional vintage-dated ports yet sharing many of the same aromas and flavours. Pair with Black Forest cake.
- Alcohol: 20%
- Sweetness: Sweet
- Drink: 2012-2018
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 169755