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.

Michele Castellani I Castei Costamaran Ripasso

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.

Galil Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2021

Incomparable Kosher Wine 

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.

Cave Spring Cellars Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonna

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2018

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

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.

Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2015

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2019

Terrific Turkey Wine

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.

Wachenheimer Riesling Auslese 1998

Alcohol: 11.5%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2000-2020

Divine Dessert Wine

Price: $43.52
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 251479