Montresor Amarone Della Valpolicella Docg 2013
Veneto, Italy
Black cherry liqueur and dark spice on the nose and palate of this attractive Italian Amarone. Made using the traditional method of appassimento: dry the grapes before fermentation to concentrate their flavours and the body of the wine. Pleasantly bitter finish. Pair with roast beef.
Alcohol: 15%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2020
Price: $31.75
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 240416
JP Chenet Reserve Merlot Cabernet 2014
Languedoc, France
Savoury with cedar brush and tart cherry. Pair with barbecued meats.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2017
Price: $12.95
Score: 85/100
LCBO: 621995
Quidni Estate Winery Viognier 2015
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada
Lovely floral aromatics on this BC Viognier. Wow! Medium-bodied and bursting with flavour. Perfect for curries and Asian fare.
Alcohol: 13.4%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2015-2019
Price: $21.85
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 582924
Cvne Monopole 2015
Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain
Chives, lemongrass and nettle on the nose and palate of this vibrant Spanish white wine with racy acidity. This is a blend Viura, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes, the same varieties used to make Spanish sparkling wine, Cava. This wine is produced by the fifth generation of the family who founded the winery.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2015-2017
Price: $15.95
Score: 88/100<
LCBO: 66951
Layer Cake Malbec 2013
Mendoza, Argentina
The winery is named Layer Cake in honour of winemaker Jayson Woodbridge’s grandfather who observed that well-made wine is, "like a great layer cake." Lots of layers of pleasure in the glass here. Mocha dark chocolate melts into plush plums and fleshy blackberries on the palate of this luscious Argentine red wine made from Malbec grapes. Some espresso and vanilla smoke on the finish. Pair with grilled meats.
Alcohol: 14.9%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2016-2020
Price: $22.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 219287