Diamandes Perlita Malbec Syrah 2016
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
A full-bodied, generous, balanced Argentine red wine blend of Malbec and Syrah grapes planted 1,000 metres above sea level. Aromas of fleshy dark fruit and smoky oak. Pair with grilled meats.
- Alcohol: 14.8%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2019-2023
- Glorious Game Wine
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 480749
Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Baco Noir
Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Henry of Pelham produces some of the best wines from the Baco Noir wine grape. This one is full-bodied with red berry, blueberry, dried herbs and earthy spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and there is good acidity to enjoy this one on its own or pair with a duck confit and roasted potatoes.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2019-2022
- Heavenly Hamburger Wine
- Price: $21.95
- Score: 94/100
- LCBO: 461699
Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Blind River 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh cut grass, light herbs on the nose with lime, lemongrass, light herb flavours on the palate and zesty acidity for food. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were grown on the winery's own estate in the Awatere Valley, with 90% fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in oak barriques. Pair with a goat cheese and arugula flatbread.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2019-2020
- Venerated Vegetarian Wine
- Price: $21.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 141499
Esterházy Estoras Grüner Veltliner 2016
Burgenland, Austria
A crisp, zesty Austrian white wine made form the country's iconic white grape Gruner Veltiner. Aromas of lime zest and lemon. Pair with seafood.
- Alcohol: 12.7%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2019-2022
- Great Goat Cheese Wine
- Price: $17.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 568543
Sanlùcar De Barrameda, Jerez D.O., Spain
A dry, attractive sherry with toasted almond and salty, briny notes. Pair with salted nuts and hard cheeses.
- Alcohol: 15%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2019-2022
- Divine Dessert Wine
- Price: $21.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 703066