Torres San Valentin Garnacha 2014

Catalunya D.O., Spain

 

This attractive, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from the Garnacha grape which is known as Grenache in France. It's the second-most popular red grape planted in Spain, after Tempranillo. Lots of luscious layers of dark fruit, smoke and anise here. Pair with true love and rare steak.

  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Sweetness: Extra Dry
  • Drink: 2014-2018

Best Beef Wine  

 

  • Price:  $12.90
  • Score: 88/100
  • LCBO: 426965

 

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenere 2013

Maipo Valley, Chile

 

Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Pair with grilled chicken.

  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Drink: 2014-2018

Plush Pork Wine  

 

  • Price:  $17.95
  • Score: 90/100
  • LCBO: 57513

 

Zenato Pinot Grigio 2014

Delle Venezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy

Clean and crisp with white melon and lime notes. Great aperitif. Pair it with Dover sole or fresh oysters.

  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Sweetness: Dry
  • Drink: 2014-2017

Sensational Shellfish Wine  

 

  • Price:  $15.95
  • Score: 89/100
  • LCBO: 37648

 

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Loved By Lu Riesling 2014

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

 

Crisp and mouth-watering with melon notes that soften the acidity with some balancing sweetness. Perfect for seafood and mild curries. Highly recommended.

  • Alcohol: 11%
  • Sweetness: Medium
  • Drink: 2014-2018

Spectacular Spicy Wine   

 

  • Price:  $16.95
  • Score: 89/100
  • LCBO: 322636

 

Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses Rosé 2014

Languedoc, Midi A.P., France

 

This lovely southern French rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. It's elegant, yet full-bodied for rosé and very satisfying. Freshness is everything in this wine. Grenache is ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. This grape has a short vegetative cycle and yields enough for production while keeping the fresh character. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape and cut to the glass on bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. pair with planked salmon or seared tuna.

  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Sweetness: Extra Dry
  • Drink: 2014-2017

Splendid Salad Wine  

 

  • Price:  $18.95
  • Score: 92/100
  • LCBO: 373985