Le Volte Dell' Ornellaia 2012
Tuscany I.G.T., Italy
Full-bodied with black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. This is the second label of the Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia. This red wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was matured for 1 year in French oak. Decant for 1 hour and enjoy with prime rib.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $29.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 964221
Bramare Malbec 2011
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
A deeply powerful, concentrated and extracted red wine from Argentina's flagship grape Malbec, with aromas with black fruit, smoke and mocha-rich coffee. This wine was aged 18 months in French and American oak and wasn’t fined or filtered. Full-bodied, supple with a warm finish. Try it with grilled lamb tonight.
Alcohol:15.1%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2019
Price: $45.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 123729
Opawa Pinot Noir 2010
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Attractive tart black cherries and purple plum on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with mouth-watering juiciness. Lots of layers of pleasure. Pair this red wonder with grilled tuna or salmon, as well as herbed chicken. Yum!
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2016
Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 295584
Magpie Estate The Sack Shiraz 2009
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Full-bodied and seductive with lusciously ripe blackberries and black plums on the nose. Fills out on the palate with layers of hedonistic richness and dark fruit. Pair with hearty meat dishes.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2015
Price: $22.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 94078
Willm Réserve Riesling 2013
Alsace, France
Juicy with lemon brightness and lime and green apple underpinnings. So lovely and refreshing, mouth-watering but the acidity is balanced and just right for food like seafood, salads and shellfish.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $15.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 11452
