El Gorú Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2017
Jumilla D.O.P., Spain
El Gorú 2017 is a full-bodied red blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot produced by Bodega Ego from the Jumilla wine region in Spain. On the palate, juicy ripe plums, dark chocolate and peppery spice flavours with good acidity for food. Pair with grilled pork chops.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2019-2024
- Best Beef Wine
- Price: $13.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 443945
Nederburg Manor House Shiraz 2015
Western Cape W.O., South Africa
The South African Nederburg Manor red wine was named in honour of the Cape Dutch home built in 1800 on the winery estate by Nederburg's founder, Philippus Wolvaart. Manor House 2015 Shiraz is smoky on the nose with ripe berry and cherry aromas. Dry, smooth and silky on the palate with dark fruit, dark cherry, dark chocolate and spicy flavours. Superb value under $20. Pour it with a grilled Bavette steak.
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2019-2023
- Plush Pork Wine
- Price: $16.95
- Score: 89/100
- LCBO: 68775
Kew Marsanne 2016
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
Kew 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied 90% Marsanne and 10% Viognier white wine blend with grapes sourced from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Zesty with ripe orchard fruit, marzipan, ripe peach flavours and a smoky, flinty finish. Pair with roast turkey. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2018 National Wine Awards of Canada.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2019-2023
- Delightful Duck Wine
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 91/100
- LCBO: 485334
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Napa Valley, California, United States
Crisp and clean Californian white wine made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape by winemaker Jenny Wagner. Aromas of lime and lemongrass and chives. Pair with seafood.
- Alcohol: 14%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2017-2019
- Great Goat Cheese Wine
- Price: $24.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 96016
Gonzalez Byass Nutty Solera Medium Oloroso Sherry
Jerez, Spain
Lovely! You need to acquire a taste for sherry, but it's a lovely change from the usual. Nutty, warm aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts. It offers terrific balance with acidity. Try this well-priced sherry as an after dinner drink.
- Alcohol: 20%
- Sweetness: Medium
- Drink: 2017-2020
- Divine Dessert Wine
- Price: $18.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 35204