Victor Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Lodi, California, United States

Wow. Love this full-bodied Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon with a fantastic backbone but hits with a juicy, dark fruit velvet hammer on the palate. Warming at almost 15% abv, but has the fruit to support it. Ripe dark berry, black cherry, savoury herb and pepper spice flavours with a lingering cocoa finish on the palate. Pair with a well-marbled rib eye steak.

Victor Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Alcohol: 14.7%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2023

Venerated Vegetarian Wine 

Price: $21.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 438515


Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2016

Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Produced from 100% Malbec wine grapes. Dark purple in the glass with a rich nose of dark berry, underbrush and toasty oak aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe blueberry, plum, savoury herb and mocha flavours on the palate. Great now and for the next three years. Pair with grilled game sausages.

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2016

Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2022

Glorious Game Wine 

Price: $19.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 588731


Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

A weighty, barrel-fermented, low-yield Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough wine region. Rich, with great structure from lees ageing, mouth filling and creamy with citrusy, dried pineapple, green herbs and pink grapefruit flavours on the palate with a lingering nutty finish from the lees ageing. Chill and enjoy.

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2022

Sensational Shellfish Wine 

Price: $21.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 606848


Colio Estate Wines Bricklayer's Reward Riesling 2017 

Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

A lovely, floral off-dry Riesling from southwestern Ontario. Savoury and juicy with aromas of pear and peach. Match with roast chicken.

Colio Estate Wines Bricklayer's Reward Riesling 20

Alcohol: 10.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2019-2022

Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine  

Price: $18.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 644765


Hacienda Lopez De Haro Rosado 2018

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

A vibrant Rosado produced from old-vines Tempranillo and Grenache wine grapes that were hand-harvested from vineyards at the base of the Toloño Mountains around the village of Sonsierra in the Rioja Alta. Floral on the nose with bright red berry, wild herb, soft citrus, spicy and mineral flavours on the palate. Chill and pair with a Paella dish.

Hacienda Lopez De Haro Rosado 2018

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2021

Cool Creamy Cheese Wine 

Price: $13.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 450775