Errázuriz Don Maximiano Named Varietal Blends-Red 2009

Valle de Aconcagua, Chile

European elegance meets New World cncentration and power. This wine has it all: spectacular dark fruit flavour, great strcture and a finish that (almost) lasts until you open the next bottle (you hope). This is Chile's icon flagship wine: drink it to understand both where the country has been and where it's going. Superb!

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2018

Best Beef Wine

Price: $79.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 501247

 

Modus Ruffino 2011

Tuscany I.G.T., Italy

A seductive nose of violets and wild blackberries gives way to a much more robust palate of fleshy black fruit, smoke, tar, graphite and oak. This truly is a Super Tuscan blend that delivers year after year. Layered, complex and offering a long, satisfying finish. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with prime rib.

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2015-2021

Plush Pork Wine

Price: $28.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 912956

 

Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine 2012

Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Although Inniskillin didn't invent Sparkling Icewine, they have perfected it. This vidal grape based bubbly has all the decadence you want in a dessert wines with the heaviness, high sweetness or high alcohol. The bubbles have a wonderfully drying effect in contrast to the wine's sweetness. Pair this sparkler with pâté or foie gras.

Alcohol: 10%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2013-2018

Gorgeous Gift Wine

Price: $79.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 560367

 

Sterling Chardonnay 2012 

Napa Valley, California, United States

Big, bold, buttery Californian Chardonnay in all its glory. Layered and rich and offering so much pleasure. Aromas and flavours of tropical fruit and freshly baked bread. Try this with roast chicken.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2018

Sensational Shellfish Wine

Price: $22.95

Score: 91/100
LCBO: 330233
 

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Chardonnay 2011

Napa Valley, California, United States

Full-bodied, lusciously mouth-filling and tasty, especially for the price. Aromas of toasty oak, green apple and white peach on the nose and palate. This is a chardonnay that will please many palates and pair well with a wide range of dishes. Long finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2012-2016

Charming Grilled Chicken Wine

Price: $15.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 669242