Susana Balbo Crios Malbec 2015
Mendoza, Argentina
Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth. Winemaker Susana Balbo is one of the most respected names in the Argentine wine industry. This particular Malbec has a great finish. Pair with lamb chops. Great price.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $14.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 162529
San Felice Chianti Classico 2015
Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy
A luscious, medium-bodied superbly balanced Italian red wine. This moderately priced, pleasant Chianti is perfect for Italian fare. Very attractive smoke and toasty oak on the nose. Black cherry, spice aromas, with good acidity in this almost full-bodied red wine. Polished tannins. Made from the traditional Sangiovese grape and other native varieties, this full-bodied Italian red wine has smooth tannins. The 2013 vintage of the Chianti Classico San Felice is mostly of Sangiovese grapes with some Colorino and Pugnitello grapes. Pugnitello almost became non-existent until this winery started using it in this popular blend. Pair with grilled meats.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2023
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 282996
Laurenz V. Friendly Grüner Veltliner 2015
Kamptal D.A.C., Austria
Lime green intensity. Loads of acidity. Refreshing x 10. Finishes with a lime lift into the blue sky yonder. Try with shellfish.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 66225
Fielding Chardonnay 2016
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
A full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with some smoky notes even though it's not oak aged. Crisp with green apple goodness and sun-dappled white peach. Lovely. Don't overchill. Lively and surprisingly aromatic as often unoaked cool climate chardonnays are fairly subtle. This one is bursting with white peach and green apple. So alive in the glass! Pair with fresh seafood.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2020
Price: $14.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 164491
Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2011
Douro Valley D.O.C., Portugal
Terrific value for this Portuguese fortified dessert wine from the Douro Valley. Aromas of blackcurrant jam and blackberry pie wrapped in smoke. Pair with holiday fruitcake, chocolate cheesecake or chocolate chip cookies.
Alcohol: 20%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2016-2022
Price: $19.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 533364