Principessa Gavia Gavi Vigne Regali 2013
Piedmont D.O.C., Italy
Pure lemon sunshine in this zesty Italian white wine from Vigne Regali (Gavi)! Clean, crisp and refreshing with terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood and salads. Medium-bodied layers of pleasure in this DOCG wine. This would also be a great aperitif. Finishes crisply with notes of chives and lemon.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2017
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 250696
Quady Essensia Orange Muscat 2012
California, United States
Clementine bite, sharp and soft at the same time in this gorgeous dessert wine. Quady is one of California's best-known and most respected dessert wine producers. The Quady Essencia was first produced in 1980.
Alcohol: 15%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2012-2018
Price: $14.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 299552
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2013
Napa Valley, California, United States
Full-throttle Californian Chardonnay from the heart of Napa Valley. This is such a well-known (and respected) winery. Aromas of toasty oak, pear and smoke. There's no secondary (malolactic) fermentation to preserve the fresh acidity which is nicely balancing. Primary fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels to lend creaminess. Only about 15% new French oak, the rest is second use to not add too much oak flavour.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $27.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 361949
Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Coonawarra, South Australia
Full-bodied Australian red wine with classic Cabernet aromas of cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry. Surprisingly elegant for a New World cab. Like it lots! This wine is aged for 22 months in French and American oak and offers a toasty finish. Nicely balanced oak with the fruit and character of the wine. Pair with brisket. Highly recommended.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $29.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 590471
Château Blaignan 2010
Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France
Lots of attractive toasty oak and smoke on the nose of this robust, rustic red wine. This Cabernet blend from Bordeaux is well-priced. It gets a bit thinner on the palate than the nose would lead you to believe but is nonetheless good value.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2015-2019
Price: $23.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 400606