Michele Castellani I Castei Costamaran Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2013
Veneto D.O.C., Italy
Dark and robust with a seductive nose. Fleshy ripe black fruit aromas and smoky notes. Decant 1 hour. Incredibly concentrated and deeply flavoured, this classic Ripasso finishes with signature black cherry, leather, mocha and spice. Try it with spicy Italian sausages or pepperoni pizza.
Alcohol: 13.2%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2021
Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine
Price: $20.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 972406
Galil Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Upper Galilee, Israel
A smooth, full-bodied, juicy Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Israel's best winemaking regions. Lusciously flavourful with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. Some smoke on the finish. Pair with a juicy steak.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2021
Price: $24.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 128058
Cave Spring Cellars Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonnay Musqué 2014
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada
Lovely and refreshing with lime lift acidity for shellfish. Green apple and grapefruit notes.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2018
Price: $16.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 246579
Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2015
Margaret River, West Australia, Australia
A full-bodied white wine that's rich and buttery with some smoke on the nose from generous oak aging. Supple, layered and tasty. Great price. Try with seafood pasta in a cream sauce or roast chicken or turkey.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $18.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 350900
Wachenheimer Riesling Auslese 1998
Pfalz, Germany
An extraordinary long-lived German Riesling. Made in the sweet style of Auslese, this is now showing caramelized aromas of flavour of burnt toffee. Lovely.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2000-2020
Price: $43.52
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 251479