3 Rings Shiraz 2013
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
The high alcohol is evident with the heat on the palate of this rich, full-bodied Australian Shiraz. Attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plum and blackberry liqueur with toasty oak.
- Alcohol: 15.2%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 15495
Galil Mountain Alon 2010
Upper Galilee, Galilee Heights, Israel
Loving this! Full-bodied, savoury, meaty and juicy. Endless and rewarding. This is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc.
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2018
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 354522
Krauthaker Grasevina 2013
Kutjevo, Slavonija Continental, Croatia
Lovely freshness and apricot blossom, lime zest, green apple and peach. Great aperitif or companion to seafood.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $23.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 398909
Jost Vineyards 2014
Nova Scotia Tidal Bay, Canada
An aromatic, floral, off-dry white wine from Nova Scotia's largest winery. This drinks well as a chilled aperitif or companion to shellfish. Finishes with clementine and spice notes.
- Alcohol: 11%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2016
- Price: $17.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 431783
Lustau Escuadrilla Rare Amontillado Sherry
Jerez D.O., Spain
A lovely dry sherry for after-dinner sipping. Don't relegate this wine to cooking only... please. Toasted almonds, clementine zest and dry toffee notes.
- Alcohol: 17%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2019
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 660324