Fontanafredda Raimonda Barbera D'alba 2015

Piedmont D.O.C., Italy

Classic Italian red wine with racy acidity for many dishes. Complex and layered with dark spices and black fruit. An attractive scent of smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian red wine. Some grip on the palate from tannins, but this can be helped with 1-2 hours of decanting. Pair with a rare filet mignon.

Fontanafredda Raimonda Barbera D'alba 2015

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2017-2021

Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine

Price: $16.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 23135

 

Koncho Winery Mukuzani Kakheti Saperavi 2013

Kakheti PDO , Georgia

A rustic Georgian red wine with sour cherry and earth notes. Pair with a rare steak.

Koncho Winery Mukuzani Kakheti Saperavi 2013

Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2017

Best Beef Wine

Price: $13.95
Score: 81/100
LCBO: 460501

 

Psâgot Winery M Series Chardonnay 2014

Judean Hills, Israel

Buttery, rich, round and balanced Chardonnay. Nice green apple lift on the mid-palate. Nicely done. Pair with grilled chicken.

Psâgot Winery M Series Chardonnay 2014

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2019

Outstanding Organic Wine

Price: $33.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 441675

 

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2015

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada

A terrific BC Riesling with notes of lime zest, lemongrass, chives and stone. Pair with shellfish or seafood.

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2015

Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2022

Sensational Shellfish Wine

Price: $17.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 308312

 

Alvear Pedro Ximenez De Añada Sherry 2014

Montilla-Moriles D.O.P., Spain

This lovely sweet-style Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 Sherry is not vintage dated but does have some wine from the 1927 vintages blended in. Dark-hued, rich and complex with aromas of fig jam, molasses and espresso. Great dessert wine.

Alvear Pedro Ximenez De Añada Sherry 2014

Alcohol: 16%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2017-2025

Divine Dessert Wine 

Price: $24.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 499152