Finca Sophenia Reserve Malbec 2014
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Mocha and dark chocolate aromas from generous oak aging. The famous winemaker consultant Michel Rolland works with this winery, and his signature is here in the robust, luscious fruit profile of this wine. The vineyards for this wine are located in the foothills of the Andes at an altitude of 1200 metres above sea level, which is on the front label, and the wine is matured in French oak for 8 months. The results is a intensely concentrated wine offering aromas of black plums, cherries and blackberries along with some smoke and fresh vibrant blackberries and toasty oak on the finish. What a delightful wine for meat lovers!
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $18.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 66837
Cavino Grande Reserve 2009
Nemea P.D.O., Greece
Mocha and chocolate on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Greek red wine with toasty oak aging. Attractive tart cherry, dry earth and dried herbs on the nose and palate of this balanced, full-bodied and supple wine. Decant 1 hour. Pair with grilled meats.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 295618
The Foreign Affair Enchanted 2015
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A straightforward, light-bodied floral white wine with notes of lime blossom. Pair with fresh seafood.
Alcohol: 11.4%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $17.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 389767
Deu La Deu Alvarinho 2016
Monção E Melgaço, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal
Lime and lemon essence on the nose. Extremely crisp, refreshing and clean on the palate with marvellous mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from seafood to salads. Finishes with dried herbs, more green citrus and a long core of minerality. As fresh as a mountain spring sourced deep inside the cavernous soils. Try it with vegetarian dishes.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2018
Price: $20.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 40642
Anew Rosé 2016
Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
A lovely, fresh, dry rosé with aromas of small, field strawberries. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or pair it with grilled veggies. Here's to summer!
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2018
Price: $19.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 451765