Domaines Ott Rosé 2014
Côtes De Provence A.C., France
Produced by Château De Selle Coeur De Grain, this is spectacularly great, and probably the best-known rose in the region famous for it. Dried herbs, savoury goodness, bone dry, complex. This is the Dom Perignon of rose from Provence. Domaines Ott is a Cru Classe that leads the pack worldwide for rose, thus that price tag. Complex, wild yet elegant. Love that curvy bottle too. Pair with halibut.
Alcohol: 13%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2017
Price: $46.95
Score: 94/100
LCBO: 74617
Emiliana Natura Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rapel Valley, Chile
A plush wine with dark fruit notes and a smoky finish. Emiliana has more than 1700 acres of vineyards certified organic and biodynamic, the largest organic winery in Chile. This full-bodied, smooth red wine has some terrific notes of cassis and blackcurrant on the finish. Try it with grass-fed beef dishes.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness Extra Dry:
Drink: 2012-2016
Price: $14.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 61069
Cellar Hand Punch Down Red 2012
Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada
Lots of mocha, espresso and dark chocolate on the nose of this full-bodied, smooth red wine from BC produced by Black Hills Winery. Some savoury notes mid-palate with a dark chocolate finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes.
Alcohol: 13.4%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2012-2016
Price: $25.00
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 200931
First Press Chardonnay 2013
Napa Valley, California, United States
Lots of butterscotch, caramel, vanilla smoke and hickory on the nose of this full-bodied Californian white wine made from Chardonnay grapes that's been generously oak aged. Pair with roasted chicken.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2014-2018
Price: $19.95
Score: 89/100
LCBO: 199810
Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Big and fleshy with plush plums and berries that elbow each other for your attention. Loaded with flavour and pleasure. Very smooth and finishing with cedar brush and tart woodland blackberries. Pair with strip loin steak.
Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2017
Price: $15.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 640870