Vibrant and crisp, this organic Gruner Veltliner is from the wine-growing region of Wagram. Fresh aromas of meadow herbs, white stone fruit and hints of spice and honey on the nose lead to a juicy minerality on the palate with notes of yellow apple on the finish. Pairs well with fried pork, shrimp and soft cheeses.
Another arch-classic bottling from González-Byass, medium-sweet as advertised, balanced by the pleasantly bitter-nutty-caramelized flavours of such long, oxidative barrel ageing. The finish lingers on and on, and complexity is excellent in the category. Enjoy lightly chilled with cured ham and hard cheeses, or slow-braised game dishes with lots of matching umami. Tasted January 2024. Score - 91. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com)
This brisk, clean-tasting Sauvignon Blanc has notable hints of tropical fruit thanks to high sunlight exposure reflecting off the Adriatic Sea. Look for notes of lemon zest, passion fruit and guava, plus hints of pine nettle.
Italian Pinot Grigio is widely recognized as one of the most versatile wine styles out there. This one comes from vines ranging from 10 to 15 years of age and features fresh flowers, crunchy green apple, fennel, grapefruit and lemon notes, with tantalizing underlying white pepper. Lees ageing gives it more body than one might expect from the style. Enjoy through 2027+.
A delicious, citrusy and well-rounded white with lemons, yellow plums, wild herbs and some mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with a fruity, seductive character. Juicy and balanced, with a flavorful, succulent finish. Drink or hold. Score - 91. (jamessuckling.com, July 24, 2025)
Produced in Castel Boglione, this rosé Prosecco has bright strawberry, red berry, raspberry and lifted florals. Zesty, fun and fresh.
Light green-yellow, silvery reflections. Delicate floral, subtle tropical fruit, a hint of pear, and a touch of orange. Good complexity, fine fruit sweetness, mineral-salty, balanced, subtle acidity, lingering, some blossom honey on the finish, showing length. Score - 94. (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, June 30, 2025)
This wine is made from 100% Saperavi: a late-ripening grape and one of the few whose pulp and flesh, as well as its skin, are red. Matured 12 months in oak, it's balanced, tangy and spicy, with red and black fruit. Try it with a hearty stew.
An off-dry saperavi which means drier than the Old Marani Napareuli, versatile and able to stand alongside many of the traditional meats, cheeses and pastries of the old country. Fine vintage for this label, ripe and also taut, sour-edged, fruit jam filling pastry flavours, all red fruit, all the time. Even some tannic edginess so for the price this is a Georgian gift that keeps on giving. Drink 2024-2027. Tasted April 2024. Score - 88. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)
This is a brilliant vegan-friendly barbecue wine. A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it offers good depth and balance, with dark cherry, plum, raspberry, spice, and a gorgeous herbal quality. Made for grilled food; pair it with mushroom or beef burgers or sticky ribs. Drink through 2027+.
Winemakers are increasingly gravitating to this unique vineyard on the western frontier of Niagara, technically in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation but proving worthy of its own its distinct status. It's made similarly to the Riesling above with arrested fermentation resulting in 8.5 abv and 30 g/l of RS. It's more perfumed and floral on the nose than the wine about with ethereal notes of lime cordial, apricot, peach pulp, fresh apple, wet stones and saline, with a pinch of ginger. It's rich, layered, textured, and honeyed on the palate with deep notes of peach tart, ripe apple, lime, ginger and stony minerality with racy acidity and a long, echoing finish. Can cellar 10+ years. Score - 93. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Jan. 31, 2024)
The Villa Antinori Bianco was first produced in 1931 by Niccolò Antinori, and the approach to the wine has remained virtually unchanged. A blend that includes Trebbiano, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Riesling, it offers apple, orange and pineapple flavours with banana flourishes and a distinct mineral finish. A bright, zesty wine perfect for seafood or crudités.
Eminently popular in its native Greece, Assyrtiko is adored for its ability to pair well with lounging on the beach. It also matches with all sorts of Greek or maritime cuisine thanks to its mineral-driven, briny character.
Sourced from vines grown in clay and limestone soils, this wine has excellent weight and is wonderfully honeyed, with suggestions of apricot and spice. Try it with pork chops or a creamy vegetarian pasta primavera. Drink through 2026.[Grand Concours des Vins d'Alsace did not include a tasting note.] Score - Gold. (Grand Concours des Vins d'Alsace, 2024)
The nose is a teenager's exhilaration on a summer night out, as the innocent aromas of vanilla, lemon and toasted nuts are left behind in favor of cigarette smoke, leather jackets and hot pavement. On the palate, however, childhood refuses to be left behind entirely, as afternoon snacks of apples and almonds lead into a finish that's deep and toasty, like the feeling of falling asleep in the car and knowing your parents will carry you in. At first blush, could pass for Burgundy. Score - 95. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2024)
Produced from 100% Montepulciano from the Abruzzo region, this wine offers bright red cherry, plum jam, anise, and sweet tobacco notes. Lifted, fresh and graceful.
A floral, fruity Chardonnay with peach, mango, citrus, pineapple, pear, and a sharply marked mineral note. Great for shellfish or for sipping.
Based on Grenache along with Cinsault, Clairette and Syrah, this bold, intense pink wine has the depth and structure to evolve for 2-3 years from vintage. Bursting with ripe berry, melon and wild herbs, it'll pair with grilled chicken or cedar-planked salmon.
This wine opens with earthy herbal aromas followed by wet stones and bubblegum with little pops of white flowers. The palate is mouthcoating and complex with flavors of ripe peach and grapefruit that take a backseat to the salinity and minerality this Rosé delivers. Pairing with food is a must. Best Buy. Score - 92. (Cody Wexler, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2025)
Individual parcels left for an extended maceration on skins, wild-yeast fermented in French barrels, matured for 15 months before final blending. The bouquet is expressive and multifaceted, with pepper, licorice and spice decorating the black fruits, dark chocolate and earth on the medium-bodied palate. Its balance is flawless. Exceptional value. Drink from: 2023. Drink by: 2043. Special Value. Score - 96. (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, May 10, 2023)