Château St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Alexander Valley, California, United States
Balanced, complex and distinguished: this full-bodied Californian Cabernet hails from the cool climate of Sonoma. The dramatic difference in day and nighttime temperatures (diurnal) makes for ripe wines that have underlying balance. Finishes with cassis, smoke, anise and dried tobacco.
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2020
- Price: $39.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 977173
Antu Viña Montgras Syrah 2014
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black and sweet purple plums and dark spices on the finish of this Chilean red wine made from Syrah grapes. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats.
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2015-2019
- Price: $17.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 675371
Psâgot Winery M Series Chardonnay 2014
Judean Hills, Israel
Buttery, rich, round and balanced Chardonnay. Nice green apple lift on the mid-palate. Nicely done. Pair with grilled chicken.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $33.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 441675
Cave Spring Cellars Chardonnay 2013
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A fresh and mouth-filling Niagara Chardonnay that is not heavy, but rather, completely balanced. The 2013 vintage of this Chardonnay from Cave Spring has great depth and persistence of flavours such as green apple and fresh peach. The Chardonnay grapes were grown in the winery's Cave Spring Vineyard for this Niagara white wine. Pair with roast chicken.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2013-2018
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 256552
Cave De Ribeauvillé Giersberger Brut Crémant D'alsace
Alsace A.C., France
Terrific baked bread yeasty nose with more green apple brightness on the palate. Excellent value. Pair with fried chicken for more pleasure.
- Alcohol: 12%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 183624