Quinta De Camarate 2014
Setúbal V.D.P., Portugal
A smooth, lovely textured red with plum fruit notes. A medium- to full-bodied red.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2019
Price: $15.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 471268
Muriel Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2007
Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain
A balanced Spanish red wine made from the country's classic Tempranillo grape. Dried leather and cigar box with dried herbs on the nose and palate. Mature, not fleshy or fruity but elegant and long. Pair with leg of lamb.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2020
Price: $29.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 984187
Balthasar Ress Hattenheim Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett 2015
Rheingau, Germany
A lovely German white wine made from the country's classic grape Riesling. Just enough residual sugar to balance the vibrancy of the acidity. A perfect match for Asian dishes and curries.
Alcohol: 11%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2022
Price: $21.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 735241
Henry of Pelham Winery Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2013
Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A spectacular Niagara Riesling that almost jumps from the glass to wrap itself around your taste buds. Aromas of lime zest and lemongrass. The grape yield is kept to just 2 tons per acre to concentrate the flavour. It's also press fractioned to use the best juice and whole cluster pressed. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with vegetarian dishes and roast turkey.
Alcohol: 10%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2016-2017
Price: $24.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 643361
Cathedral Cellar Sparkling Wine
Western Cape, South Africa
A crisp, fresh South African sparkling wine with toasty aromas and green apple freshness. This South African bubbly was made using the Méthode Cap Classique, which is similar the Méthode Traditionnelle or the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle, as they do in the Champagne region. The winery's cellar is cathedral vaulted with stained glass thus the name. Pair with fresh shellfish or fried chicken.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2019
Price: $17.45
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 296426