Konigschaffhausen Steingruble Pinot Noir 2014
Baden Qualitätswein Qba, Germany
A summer field of ripe strawberries and raspberries to tickle your senses and bare feet. Medium-bodied and sweetly perfumed. Incredible price. A lovely German red wine from the iconic grape Pinot Noir. Great price, very modern style. Finishes with fleshy raspberry. Try it with seared tuna.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2019
Price: $17.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 460410
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2014
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Round, polished tannins give a velvet mouth-feel. This wine was aged 12 months in French oak. A richly hued wine that finishes with black plum, mocha and vanilla spice and a lick of black pepper. Pair with game dishes and duck comfit.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2020
Price: $17.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 640854
Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2015
Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Another terrific off-dry Vineland Riesling from the solid 2014 vintage. Aromas of lime and lemon zest with a deep core of minerality. Pair with fresh halibut in a beurre blanc sauce.
Alcohol: 9.9%
Sweetness: Medium Dry
Drink: 2016-2020
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 38117
Livia Sarba 2013
Cotesti D.O.C.-C.M.D., Romania
If you love Viognier, give this a try. Lovely floral aromatics and apricot-peach ripeness. Pair with mild curries.
Alcohol: 13.3%
Sweetness: Medium Dry
Drink: 2013-2017
Price: $14.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 396424
Washington Hills Late Harvest Riesling 2013
Washington State, United States
Lovely peach ripeness and apricot preserves, light dessert wine from Washington State. Pair with fruit flans and cobblers.
Alcohol: 9%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2013-2017
Price: $19.20
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 394767