Barón De Ley Reserva 2010
Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain
An oaky, full-bodied red with notes of dark red fruit and leather. Pair with lamb and rosemary.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2015-2019
- Price: $21.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 958868
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2012
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa
A robust South African red wine blend with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and wild blackberry with toasty oak. Pair with prime rib.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2015-2020
- Price: $24.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 707323
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling 2014
Mosel Q.B.A., Germany
Spectacularly concentrated flavours, yet not heavy and, bonus, is light in alcohol. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to German Riesling. (Though pair this zesty white wine with dishes that have a touch of sweetness like glazed ham rather than dessert itself.) Glorious pleasure that could be three times the price! Ripe peach, apricot and pear with some zingy moth-watering action. Light and fresh… float away on its flavours.
- Alcohol: 10%
- Sweetness: Medium
- Drink: 2014-2021
- Price: $14.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 596601
Casa Do Arrabalde Avesso Alvarinho Arinto 2014
Minho, Portugal
Crisp and fresh with lime and grapefruit Mouth-watering acidity yet not harsh. Perfect for seafood, shellfish and vegetarian dishes.
- Alcohol: 12%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2014-2018
- Price: $14.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 429324
Angels Gate Snow Angel Riesling Icewine 2013
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Perfect apricot ice essence of crystalline happiness preserved in a wall of glacial sculpture with fissures of silver beam acidity. Translation: a lovely rich yet refreshing icewine to pair with angel food cake or biscotti.
- Alcohol: 9.9%
- Sweetness: Sweet
- Drink: 2014-2021
- Price: $29.95
- Score: 93/100
- LCBO: 733378
