Waterkloof Circle of Life Red 2015
Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa
A lovely, full-bodied, smooth South African red wine blend of 73% Syrah, 16% Merlot and 11% Petit Verdot grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and smoke. Perfect for roast beef or grilled chicken.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2024
Glorious Game Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 698175
Hogue Genesis Meritage 2015
Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
A toothsome, full-bodied red wine blend of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a portion of which was matured in American oak barrels. Look for earthy blue flowers, dark plum, black olive, savoury spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Pair with gourmet burgers from the grill.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2019-2024
Best Beef Wine
Price: $21.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 443135
Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Love this mouth-watering and juicy Niagara Sauvignon Blanc with honeycrisp apple, lemon grass, pear, gooseberry and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Pair with pan-fried trout.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2019-2021
Splendid Salad Wine
Price: $17.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 89011
Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2017
Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany
Still one of the best value Riesling on the liquor store shelf under $20. From the Loosen Bros., Dr. L is a Mosel Qualitätswein off-dry, mouth filling on the palate with lemon curd, peach, tropical fruit flavours with a mineral streak that is characteristic of that wine region. Pair with pork schnitzel.
Alcohol: 8.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2018-2023
Plush Pork Wine
Price: $14.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 599274
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2017
Nova Scotia, Canada
A floral and pretty sparkling wine made in the Charmat or tank method. Old gold in the glass, fragrant with white florals, orange blossoms and medium-bodied, off-dry zesty with a soft mousse of soft orange citrus, ripe peaches and strawberry flavours. Nova 7 is produced in the wild ferment style, with a light hand from winemaker and is an impressive Muscat, Ortega, Seyval Blanc, l'Acadie, Vidal, Riesling and Chardonnay white wine bubble.
Alcohol: 6.5%
Sweetness: Medium
Drink: 2019-2020
Scrumptious Seafood Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 256289