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Montecillo Gran Reserva 2010

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

A full-bodied Rioja red, vibrant with dried red fruits, dark black fruit, cedar spice and a hint of smoke on the palate. An elegant Rioja red with well-integrated oak spice and silky tannins.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2020-2024
Best Beef Wine
Price: $29.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 239277

Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Sonoma County, California, United States

From Sonoma County, a full-bodied, rich and layered Cabernet Sauvignon produced with certified-sustainable wine grapes. Rich dark plum, black currant, minty and vanilla flavours on the palate.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2024
Delightful Duck Wine
Price: $27.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 597237

Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2018

Pfalz Prädikatswein, Germany

Produced by Kurt Darting, a single-vineyard Gewürztraminer form the Pfalz wine region - a classic with lychee, grapefruit, rose petals and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with smoked fish on baguette.

Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2020-2021
Plush Pork Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 944181

Zull Grüner Veltliner 2018

Weinviertel D.A.C., Austria

A subtle Grüner Veltliner with honey, vanilla and soft citrus aromas on the nose, elegant with tropical fruit, peach and soft orange zest and a clean mineral finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2020-2022
Splendid Salad Wine
Price: $29.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 17497

Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Oak Aged Red 2018

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

The 2018 Red is aged in whisky barrels, imparting a seductive smokey character. Pair this full-bodied red with seared meats in rich red wine reductions; roasted leg of lamb; mushroom stews and of course Hockey Night in Canada.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2020-2026
Best Beef Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 617738