Villa Conchi Brut Selección

Cava D.O., Spain

A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine from Spain that's a fraction of the price of Champagne. Toasty and vibrant.

Alcohol: 12%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2014-2016

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

Price: $15.95
Score: 88/100
LCBO: 386979

 

Don Maximiano Single Vineyard, Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Aconcagua Valley, Chile

A towering, well-structured Chilean Cabernet with classic aromas of cassis and blackberry. This winery consistently delivers wines that taste twice as expensive as they cost. Pair this full-bodied beauty with prime rib or a rare steak.

Alcohol: 14%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2017

Best Beef Wine

Price: $23.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 203364

 

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Marlborough, New Zealand

This is a bigger wine than the house sauvignon blanc. There's a longer pungency and persistence of flavours. Very mouth-filling and luscious with surprising lift and vibrancy. The grapes for this zesty white are grown in the Growing Horizon Vineyard in central Wairau zone of Marlborough.

Alcohol: 12.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2016

Plus Pork Wine

Price: $25.00
Score: 93/100
LCBO: 38240

 

Sterling Vineyards Merlot 2011

Napa Valley, California, United States

Sterling is known for its smooth, full-bodied and superbly balanced Merlot wines. This classic frm the heart of Napa Valley is a Vintages Essential product. Sterling launched California's first-ever vintage-dated wine back in 1969. The 2011 vintage is loaded with aromas of blackberry and black plum. Superb.

Alcohol: 13.1%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2018

Best Beef Wine

Price: $27.99
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 330241

 

Hewitt Vineyard Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States

Smooth, full-bodied, balanced and elegant. Classic aromas of ripe blackberry and cassis with a long finish. Great wine for dinner parties and gifts.

Alcohol: 14.8%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2013-2018

Gorgeous Gift Wine

Price: $69.95
Score: 92/100
LCBO: 80192