Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Les Aspres Syrah Mourvèdre Grenache 2016
Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France
Produced by Gérard Bertrand, Terroir Les Aspres is a juicy and savoury red blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Look for fresh red cherry, wild herbs and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food to pair with grilled game sausage. The wine aged nine months in oak barrels, a third new French oak. Enjoy now and for the next five years.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2025
Luscious Lamb Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 413245
Le Ragose Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2014
Veneto D.O.C., Italy
Intense Ripasso Valpolicella Classico with vibrant dark cherry, plum, fresh mushroom, savoury herb and spicy flavours on the palate. The Ripasso method adds to its richness, depth and flavour to the finished wine. The Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone wine grapes for this vintage were sourced from Le Ragose's high-altitude, low-yielding vineyard.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2022
Best Beef Wine
Price: $21.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 991984
Gray Monk Estate Winery Riesling 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada
Lovely aromas of peach blossom, lemon zest and lime. This vibrant, off-dry BC Riesling woud be perfect for shellfish or seafood.
Alcohol: 12.9%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2018-2023
Plush Pork Wine
Price: $18.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 273466
First Press Chardonnay 2015
Napa Valley, California, United States
Lots of butterscotch, caramel, vanilla smoke and hickory on the nose of this full-bodied Californian white wine made from Chardonnay grapes that's been generously oak aged. Pair with roasted chicken.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2021
Sensational Shellfish Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 199810
Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Pinot Noir Rosé 2018
Baden Qualitätswein, Germany
A dry Pinot Noir Rosé Qualitätswein with wine grapes sourced from the Vulkanfelsen Weinberg or "Volcanic Rocks Vineyard" so named for the volcanic soils in that area. This is a zesty, fragrant PN with pink florals, bright cherry, raspberry aromas on the nose, wild strawberry, cherry, fresh red berry and soft citrus flavours that linger on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with veal schnitzel.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2021
Terrific Turkey Wine
Price: $14.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 168237