Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz from the Barossa Valley shines, and here is a prime example. With 160 years of Barossa heritage, Yalumba shows exactly what Barossa terroir is capable of. The winery creates this wine from a "patchwork quilt" of soils, aspects, microclimates and cultures, thus the name. The winery has selected specific parts of its cool-climate vineyard in the Eden Valley for this "patchwork" blend of Shiraz. It marries these with some warm plots in the Barossa Valley to create a remarkable wine. A rich, full-bodied, supple Australian red wine with attractive aromas of black plum, blackberries and black raspberries. Incredible concentration and depth with a long finish. Yalumba is synonymous with Australia wine, particularly Shiraz. Seductive notes of cedar smoke on the finish. Great for dinner parties. Excellent price for the taste and quality.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2022
Price: $19.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 98392
Pisano Cisplatino Pequeña Reserva Tannat Merlot 2012
Uruguay
Uruguay is located between the 30 and 35 degrees southern latitude, between the Atlantic Ocean and Rio de la Plata. Cold Antarctic breezes travel north to mediate temperatures. This robust blend of Tannat and Merlot grapes offer brooding black fruit, toasty oak and chary, tarry notes. Pair with rare steak.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $13.95
Score: 87/100
LCBO: 365999
Dr Loosen Blue Slate Riesling 2015
Mosel, Germany
This fresh German white wine made from classic Riesling grapes has lots of minerality and lemon freshness. Medium-bodied with terrific refreshment in this classic German Riesling. Beautiful peach blossom nose then a surprising, but delightful, juicy, mouth-watering attack on the palate that is ultra-refreshing. Pair with fresh seafood or spicy dishes.
Alcohol: 7.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2016-2023
Price: $22.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 160846
Quail's Gate Estate Winery Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada
Very opulent and luxurious British Columbia Chardonnay! Mouth-filling and viscous with a rich, mouth-coating opulence. Aromas of golden apple, buttered freshly baked bread and almond. Long finish that's very satisfying. Pair with lobster bisque, roast chicken or turkey.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2022
Price: $32.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 639633
Louis Bouillot Perle D'aurore Brut Rosé Crémant De Bourgogne
Burgundy A.C., France
Dry, crisp and refreshing yet with the softening aromas of fresh field strawberries. Terrific value: unbeatable for rose sparkling wine! Yes please, again. Pair with seared tuna or planked salmon.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 48793