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
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
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
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
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
Price: $18.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 408666