Château De Vaugelas Le Prieuré Carignan Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre 2011
Corbieres, Midi A.C. France
Rustic, rugged and full-bodied with blackened fruit, toasty, tarry oak and smoke. Tasty in a full-belted kind of way. Decant for 1-2 hours. You can't beat the price for this quality..
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2017
Price: $12.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 361691
Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2013
Wrattonbully, South Australia
A rich, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the country's icon Tempranillo grape. Aromas of dark fleshy fruit and smoke. Perfect for smoked and grilled meats and a variety of Spanish tapas.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2018
Price: $17.85
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 400267
Henschke Tilly's Vineyard 2013
Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, South Australia
Intriguing and unplaceable in a good way: can't put my finger on this wine or pigeonhole it. Like it a lot though. Some smoke pierced by lemon zest.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2018
Price: $26.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 61705
Grove Street Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Sonoma County, California, United States
Mocha and dark chocolate from generous oak aging with black fruit and smoke.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2016
Price: $18.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 161190
Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Symington Family Estates Port 2005
Douro D.O.C. Portugal
Stunning for the money! Blackberry jam and black cherry liqueur. Super after-dinner enjoyment.
Alcohol: 20%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2011-2015
Price: $16.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 613927