Vega Moragona La Duna Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2011
Ribera Del Jucar D.O., Spain
Bizarre yet interesting: weird ripe dark purple berries, smoke and rusty earth. Full-bodied with juicy acidity for grilled meats.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $17.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 378877
Nederburg Manor House Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Western Cape W.O., South Africa
A rustic, robust red that offers blackberry and cassis aromas. Decant for 1-2 hours. Finishes with wild blackberry, mocha, vanilla spice and dried herbs. Pair it with game dishes
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2019
- Price: $16.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 68767
Bestheim Classic Gewurztraminer 2014
Alsace A.C., France
This off-dry Alsatian Gewurztraminer offers lovely notes of apricot preserves, honeydew and apple blossom. Some baking spice on the finish. Pair with cheeses and fruit-based desserts.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Medium
- Drink: 2016-2020
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 656801
Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2014
Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany
One of the best values on the liquor store shelf. This lovely, floral, light-bodied German Riesling still packs lots of flavour. Serve chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood.
- Alcohol: 8.5%
- Sweetness: Medium
- Drink: 2014-2017
- Price: $13.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 599274
Creekside Estate Winery Cabernet Rosé 2015
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Rhubarb and strawberry aromas on the nose: very enticing. Bold and refreshing with layers of small berry flavours. Dry and mouth-watering. This vivacious rose is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which lends more depth and concentrated flavour of dark field berries and a refreshing finish. Pair with planked salmon.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2015-2017
- Price: $14.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 48819