Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2011   

Mendoza, Argentina

Full-bodied with attractive black fruit and smoke aromas. Balanced and elegant at an amazingly great price. Great with meat dishes. Finishes with black cherry. Try it with prime rib.

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2016

Best Beef Wine   

Price: $16.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO:143206

 

Carl Reh Riesling Kabinett 2008   

Mosel, Germany

Love it! Terrific aromas of lime zest, green apples, melon and flint draw your closer to the glass. Harmonious, balanced and lively with just a touch of sweetness that makes this wine ultra-versatile for food, from glazed ham to Asian spices.

Alcohol: 8.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2010-2016

Plus Pork Wine           

Price: $12.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 174854

 

The People's Wine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010   

Central Otago, New Zealand

A lovely nose of fresh herbs, lime and citrus notes. Mouth-watering acidity makes this wine an excellent and versatile food companion. Perfect as an aperitif too.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2011-2015

Sensational Shellfish Wine

Price: $17.99
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 515049

 

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2008   

Napa Valley, California, United States

Don’t make any deals with this wine given its namesake. However, it’s a terrific wine for the money. Lovely cedar-rich, cassis and blackberry aromas with perfect pitch balance.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2011-2016

Lucious Lamb Wine     

Price: $39.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 238261;

 

A By Acacia Pinot Noir 2008   

California, United States

Supple and lovely like a late-summer breeze. Dancing field cherries and raspberries. Mouth-watering and so very smooth. Staggeringly great price.

Alcohol: 13.8%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2011-2016

Voluptuous Veal          

Price: $16.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 118927