Quails' Gate Estate Winery Old Vines Foch Reserve 2015
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada
A gorgeously rich and complex red wine made form old vines foch grapes from BC with deep, dark plum flavours, smoke and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Decant 1 hour.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2020
Price: $24.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 639666
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Savoury and juicy with lip-smacking delicious fleshy black plum aromas on the nose and palate. Round, smooth, supple Merlot with a saucy, spicy finish. Medium- to almost full-bodied. This would be a great match for grilled lamb.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $18.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 692343
Oregon, United States
Crisp Oregon white wine made from the state's most iconic white grape, Pinot Gris. White peach clean with mouth-watering acidity that makes it a superb aperitif. Pair with shellfish.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2019
Price: $19.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 258145
Domaine De La Baume Elisabeth Les Grands Chais Viognier 2016
Pays D'oc I.G.P., France
Lovely floral and spice aromatics in this medium-bodied French white wine made from Viognier grapes. Wow! Pair with mild and medium curries and spices.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2020
Price: $16.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 438796
Schmitt Soehne Beerenauslese 2015
Rheinhessen, Germany
A gorgeous dessert wine that is never cloyingly sweet. The essence of a sun-dappled peach and pear orchard with a sprinkle of spring rain. Perfect as an after dinner treat on its own or with a fruit flan.
Alcohol: 9.5%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2017-2025
Price: $21.95
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 523837
