Rapitala Alto Nero D'avola 2012

Sicily I.G.T., Italy

Love the dark fruit seduction. Layers of luscious black berry velvet caresses the senses and tongue. Wrap your mind and everything else around this black beauty. This wine was aged in both oak barriques and casks. Pair with brisket.

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2017

Heavenly Hamburger Wine

Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 392852

 

Villa Maria Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Lovely lime-herbal lift on the nose and palate of this vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Terrific complexity and concentration of pure citrus flavour here. Pair with vegetarian dishes.

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2017

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

Price: $29.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 388405

 

Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc 2013

Napa Valley, California, United States

Crisp, dry and fresh with a lemon-lime lift through the core of this California Sauvignon Banc. Robert Mondavi devised the name Fume Blanc for Sauvignon Blanc. Very deft/light use of oak preserves the refreshment of this wine and its versatility with food. This wine is mostly Sauvignon Blanc and with a splash of Semillon. Sixty percent of the wine is barrel fermented, and then it's all aged on its own yeast (sûr lie) in French oak for 9 months to add extra richness, creaminess and lovely dimension. The grapes are grown in the Stags Leap and Oakville vineyards. Try this wine with pasta or seafood in a cream sauce.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2016

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

Price: $22.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 221887

 

Jackson-Triggs Delaine Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A.

This is the top Single Vineyard site from Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate, the Niagara River sub-appellation. A lovely balanced and rich Chardonnay filled with ripe aromas and flavours of melons and pears. Finishes with toasty oak and butterscotch. Pair with roast chicken.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2018

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine

Price: $24.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 623454

 

Beaulieu Vineyard Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Napa Valley, California, United States

Towering, complex, deep and rich: this blockbuster Californian Cabernet resonates as deeply as the base notes of a cello, and is as finely played across the senses. Aromas of sonorous black fruit, toasty oak, black violets and mystery. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with rare filet mignon.

Alcohol: 15.7%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2021

Gorgeous Gift Wine

Price: $100.95
Score: 95/100
LCBO: 80218