Broadbent Rainwater Medium-Dry Madeira   

Madeira D.O.C., Portugal

Love it! My favourite Madeira ever, wow. Not that I've tasted many but this has a lovely toffee balance yet it's not cloyingly sweet. Perfect for biscotti and coffee cake. Brought to us by Justino's, Madeira Wines, S.A.

Alcohol: 19%

Sweetness: Medium Dry 

Drink: 2013-2020

Divine Dessert Wine   

Price:  $20.95

Score: 90/100

LCBO: 943258

 

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2012   

South Australia

The alcoholic warmth is on the nose of this robust Australian red wine, but so too is fleshy black fruit, dark spice and toasty oak to carry it. Pair with a rare steak.

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Drink: 2014-2018

Calm Curry Wine   

Price:  $26.95

Score: 90/100

LCBO: 986752

 

Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2012    

Monterey, California

Lovely sweet cherry aromas and flavours along with chocolate notes from oak aging. Medium0bodied and smooth. The vineyards are located on the benchlands of the Arroyo Seco appellation in the cool climate region of Monterey, which benefit from morning fog. Silky finish. Pair with roast chicken.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Drink: 2012-2017

Plush Pork Wine   

Price:  $26.95

Score: 89/100

LCBO: 37986

 

Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Reserva 2008   

Navarra, Spain

Extremely tannic: decant 2 hours. Toasty oak and black fruit. Full-bodied with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with a rare steak.

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Drink: 2013-2016

Best Beef Wine   

Price:  $15.95

Score: 86/100

LCBO: 479014

 

Waimea Classic Riesling 2014   

Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Here's what New Zealand Riesling is all about: depth of flavour, laser focus, yet incredibly elegant. Notes of white stone fruit from start to finish. 

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Dry

Drink: 2014-2019

Spectacular Spicy Wine   

Price:  $18.95

Score: 91/100

LCBO: 408666