Pérez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenère 2015
Maipo Valley, Chile
Wonderfully rich and concentrated red wine, yet savory and mouth-watering too. Full-bodied goodness in this Carmenère without being heavy. Nice balance and length. Offers aromas of black plum, smoke and dark spice on the finish. The Carmenère grape originates from the Bordeaux region of France and was first planted in Chile in the nineteenth century.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 670539
Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2011
Puglia D.O.C.G., Italy
This robust Italian red wine is made in one of the more southerly wine regions of the country, where the grapes ripen to full flavour and depth. The 2011 vintage of the Rivera Il Falcone is a blend of mostly Nero di Troia grapes and some Montepulciano grapes. Savoury, smoky and brooding with fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours. Ultra-delicious and smooth already in texture. Southern Italy has undergone a quality revolution. Taste this red to see what I mean. Pair this wine with hearty meat dishes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $18.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 177295
McManis Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2016
River Junction, California, United States
A medium-bodied, balanced California Chardonnay with soft acidity, and attractive flavours of peach and pear. Finishes with pineapple and buttered toast. This winery is Certified Sustainable, practising farming and winemaking methods that have a lower impact on the environment. Pair with salmon casserole.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 265983
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Estate Collection Semillon 2013
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada
Lots of juicy, racy acidity to pair well with dishes that have a citrus accent. This medium-bodied BC white wine is made from the Semillon grape. Aromas of lemon and lanolin.
Alcohol: 13.2%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013-2019
Price: $19.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 279364
Gérard Bertrand Crémant De Limoux 2015
Languedoc A.P., France
Crisp, fresh and toasty with green apple goodness and a lovely, racy seam of acidity for shellfish and fried chicken. Terrific value.
Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2015-2019
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 438838