Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2014
Maipo Valley, Chile
Stunningly great value! So juicy and savoury, lip-smackingly delicious. Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Pair with grilled chicken.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 57513
Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico 2012
Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy
Rustic and robust with mouth-watering acidity to pair with tangy tomato meat sauces. Aromas of tart cherry and earth. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Decant 1-2 hours.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 421107
Donatien Bahuaud Les Grands Mortiers 2015
Vouvray, Loire A.C., France
This Vouvray also features lemon zest, mango and some lovely, luxurious candle wax notes (the latter, more texture than flavour). Very viscous, voluptuous and mouth-filling. This lovely Loire Valley Chenin Blanc offers floral notes. It's zesty and festive with attractive aromas of white peach. A terrific aperitif or companion to vegetarian dishes. A lick of sweetness makes it versatile with dishes such as glazed ham.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: $18.95
Price: $18.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 140889
Hirsch Heilgenstein Grüner Veltliner 2014
Kamptal D.A.C., Austria
A terrific, dry, zesty Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic grape Grüner Veltliner. Medium-bodied with mouth-watering acidity for shellfish and seafood. No oak, yay!
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $24.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 484980
Zombory Pince Termelo Kereskedelmi Late Harvest Tokaji Furmint 2012
Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary
Apricot tart and peach jam on this lovely Hungarian dessert wine. Not heavy or cloying, just lovely. Pair with fruiti flans and cobblers.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Medium Sweet
Drink: 2015-2020
Price: $17.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 484758