Trinchero Family Estates Mario's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Napa Valley, California
A full-bodied, complex Californian red wine with aromas of elegant cassis, blackberry and smoky oak. This wine is named in honour of founder Mario Trinchero. This is a 13-acre acre vineyard in St. Helena, Napa Valley. A benchmark Cabernet for Napa, and that's saying a lot! Pair with rare filet mignon.
Alcohol: 15.2%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2020
Price: $64.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 399600
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2012
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A.
Solid Niagara Chardonnay for the price point with surprising acidity mid-palate. Toasty oak and green apple brightness. Try with roast chicken.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $19.95
Score: 80/100
LCBO: 593996
Simi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
A full-bodied, savoury Californian Cabernet that needs to be decanted 1-2 hours before serving. Attractive notes of black fruit and smoke. Pair with a rare steak.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $21.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 25221
Cafe Culture Pinotage 2011
Western Cape, South Africa
Love wine? Love coffee? Then this is your wine. Smells and tastes uncannily like coffee in a good way. Warm and rich, but don't add milk and sugar.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2015
Price: $12.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 292466
Beaulieu Vineyard BV Beaurouge Named Varietal Blends-Red 2010
California
A gloriously rich, full-bodied red wine that's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and other grapes. This will do well in the cellar, but why wait? Decant for 1-2 hours and try this with a rare, juicy steak tonight.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2020
Price: $24.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 363531