Seghesio Zinfandel 2015

Sonoma County, California, United States

Spicy, peppery but not heavy. Mouth-watering juicy lovely. The Seghesio Zinfandel is one of Californian's best Zins. It packed with jammy black fruit. This wine has been produced since 1895 and today the vines are about 30 years old. Serious zing for fun barbecues. The grapes for this Zinfandel grow in vineyards planted in the Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma. Pair with gourmet hamburgers.

Alcohol: 14.8%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2021

Glorious Game Wine

Price: $29.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 942151

 

Miss Harry Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013 

Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Full-bodied, smooth and supple with black plums, some mint and smoke. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvedre, Cinsault grapes. Spice and smoke on the finish. Pair with barbecued spare ribs.

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2022

Best Beef Wine 

Price: $23.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 107870

 

Pieropan Soave Classico 2015 

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Crisp Italian white wine without oak. Loads of acidity. Lime fresh. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood or shellfish.

Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2018

Splendid Salad Wine

Price: $18.95
Score: 86/100
LCBO: 946848

 

Cave Spring Cellars Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2014

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

A well-rounded, balanced Niagara Chardonnay: not heavy or wimpy, just right. Toasted almond and golden apple aromas. Nice mouth-feel. Pair with roast turkey or salads.

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2020

Venerated Vegetarian Wine

Price: $18.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 256552

 

Loosen Bros. Dr. L. Sparkling Riesling

Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Off dry but tastes less sweet because of the bubbles. Fans of Dr. L Riesling will lap up this bubbly, literally! It's fresh and crisp with lovely white peach and toasty pear notes. And my goodness, the price: you can't beat it. Is it a typo? Stock up for your weddings and big parties now. Try with fresh steam lobster and a marriage proposal.

Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2016-2019

Sensational Shellfish Wine

Price: $14.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 296095