Oregon, United States
A full-bodied Pinot from Oregon, which is a rarity. Not as acidic either in style: richer and rounder with black cherry and some mocha from oak aging. Pair with grilled pork chops.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2022
Price: $29.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 421149
Campo De Borja D.O., Spain
Blackened plums on the nose and palate with smoky, toasty oak from generous oak aging. Full-bodied and fairly smooth Spanish red wine. Berola is the original name for the 12th century monastery of Veruela when the land was first granted to Cistercian monks to tend and plant as vineyards. This wine was aged in French bordelaise oak barrels for 14 months.
Alcohol: 15%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2023
Price: $18.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 371518
Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho 2015
Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal
This Vinho Verde is a crisp white wine from Sogrape Vinhos that is green melon fresh and mouth-watering: loaded with personality. Great aperitif or companion to shellfish. This lively white really highlights the refreshing nature of the Alvarinho grape, which is known in Spain as Albariño. Vibrant notes of lime-citrus course through the glass with a lovely silver seam of acidity to keep things interesting, especially with seafood. Finishes with stonefruit and white grapefruit notes. Terrific minerality.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2018
Price: $18.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 960955
Strewn Winery Terroir Chardonnay 2015
Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A heavily oaked Niagara white wine with butterscotch, toffee and caramel on the nose and palate from aging in American oak barrels. The alcohol is unusually high for a cool-climate Chardonnay, weighing in at 14.5%. Full-bodied. Pair with butter chicken.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2019
Price: $23.95
Score: 86/100
LCBO: 405530
Tenuta S. Anna Di Valdobbiadene Prosecco
Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy
White peach refreshing. Toasty and summery. Perfect for big parties and weddings.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2018
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 281386
