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