Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2014
Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada
A creamy, rich, full-bodied BC Chardonnay. Round and supple with attractive white peach aromas and flavours. Almost full-bodied with a mouth-filling richness. Pair with scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2014-2018
- Price: $20.95
- Score: 90/100
- LCBO: 377770
Illuminati Riparosso 2013
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC, Italy
A tart, medium-bodied Italian red wine with lots of acidity o the palate. Aromas of sour cherry and sun-dried tomato. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine
- Price: $15.50
- Score: 87/100
- LCBO: 269985
Mrs. Beachley's Mulled Wine
California, United States
A lovely, festive dessert wine that's not cloyingly sweet. The cinnamon spice gives it a zesty kick and the wine flavours come through naturally: think red plum and dark cherry. Simmer this on the stove to make the whole house smell like the Christmas season, but don't forget to drink it. Pair with shortbread cookies and a blazing fire.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Sweet
- Drink: 2015-2017
- Price: $12.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 295386
The Lane Vineyard Block 1A Chardonnay 2013
Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
A full-bodied Australian Chardonnay with aromas of peach, pear and toasty oak. The vines grow in the cool region of Australia's Adelaide Hills. Pair with roast chicken.
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Extra Dry
- Drink: 2013-2017
- Price: $19.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 429233
Excelsior Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Robertson, South Africa
Fresh and crisp South African Sauvignon Blanc at a great price point. Aromas of lime and grass. This winery has been making wine since 1697. The vines are planted in the calcerous soils of the Robertson region. Pair with vegetarian dishes.
- Alcohol: 15%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Drink: 2015-2017
- Price: $14.95
- Score: 88/100
- LCBO: 382085