A serious Gamay that sets itself clearly in the "cru-style" category. Unapologetically perfect for your main course at Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, it's youthful, complex and juicy, with excellent depth and generous dark cherry, black raspberry, violets, forest berry, and integrated spice.
Lots of ripe fruit and no shortage of wood with a drying sensation on the palate. Lacks a bit of verve and extension, also elasticity. That said there is flesh and pulpiness to this substantial chardonnay. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted blind at NWAC 24, June 2024. Score - 89. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)
The Merlot for this blend was fermented in an open-top stainless steel tank while the Cabernet Franc was fermented in concrete. Both were aged 14 months in oak barrels before being blended and then bottled unfined and unfiltered. The result is a ripe, broad-shouldered wine with lifted floral tones atop cassis, blackberry, raspberry, savoury Cab Franc herbal notes, chocolate, and graphite-edged minerality. Drink through 2030.
Situated west of St. Catharines and the Welland Canal, the West Niagara appellation encompasses Beamsville Bench, Twenty Mile Bench, Short Hills Bench, Lincoln Lakeshore, Creek Shores and Vinemount Ridge. This wine blends fruit from a handful of renowned vineyards to create an elegant, mineral-laced Chardonnay with notions of lemon drop, ripe pear, pineapple and melon.
An old-school Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, this wine was matured for 15 months in French oak before bottling without fining or filtration. Darkly fruity and subtly earthy, it will make a good partner for mutton stew, eggplant pasta dishes, or stuffed peppers.
People rightly get excited about Adi Badenhorst's single parcel wines, but the man is also a master at producing value-for-money offerings like this Swartland Chenin Blanc from lowyielding vines. Pear, citrus and boiled sweet flavours are lifted by acidity from splashes of Semillon and Grenache Blanc. Drink date: 2024-2027. Best Value White of the Year. Score - 90. (timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2024)
This kosher Chilean Cabernet aged for three months in French and American oak. It has great body and structure, with notes of red fruit, coffee, and subtle hints of vanilla. Pair with grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
This wine comes from a family-owned operation in Chile and is a fruity, balanced example of Central Valley Chardonnay. It shows tangy citrus, tropical fruit, toasted almonds, vanilla, and oak spice. An excellent wine for fish or white meats.
This kosher Chilean Malbec shows red fruit and floral notes, touches of vanilla and toast, and a round, fruity, silky palate. Pair with pasta, chicken, pizza or empanadas.
This Kosher Chardonnay opens with aromas of tropical and citrus fruit followed by sweet notes from its time in French and American oak. The palate shows balanced acidity, with some weight on the finish. Ideal for a variety of dishes such as seafood, pasta or salad.
This is immediately appealing on the nose, showing poached pear, rockmelon, lemon zest and white floral aromas, followed by a succulent palate that's wonderfully weighted and richly textured. Brilliantly framed by juicy acidity, making it delicious and lingering. At its best: now to 2028. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024)
100% Grasevina. Perfumed with yellow apple, white flower and melon; palate is laced with white stone fruit, almond, lemon and a bright citrus finish. Score - 91. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025)
100% Malagouzia. Crisp and elegant aromatics of white tea, peaches & nectarines linger with fresh layers of limestone salinity, basil and herbs. Score - 91. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025)
Canaan Red is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Sirah. It is a medium-bodied red offering aromas of sweet cherry and plum on the nose, with generous fruit flavours on the palate enhanced by soft vanilla notes and black pepper. It pairs well with pasta, pizza and grilled meats. KPM
This rosé comes from a domaine that was originally a truffle orchard and converted to a vineyard in the early 1900s. It's a velvety-textured wine, with generous red fruit supported by garrigue, mineral and spice. Wonderfully elegant.
A blend of Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Rolle grapes. From the makers of beloved Vintages favourites like Gold, Carte Noire and Malyse, this chic rosé shows hints of watermelon and strawberry with a zippy acidity that lingers on the finish.
70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Carignan. Intoxicating black olive and balsamic savoury notes fuse effortlessly with the shiny dark cherry fruit. All-encompassing and bold with sturdy tannins and a chalky texture. Score - 95. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025)
Made using 100% Viura grapes, this refreshing white offers intense aromas of pear, stone fruit, and citrus, which are complemented by soft nuances of aromatic herbs and white flowers. Loaded with fruity flavours, the palate is delightfully fresh and well balanced. Enjoy it with fish, shellfish and pasta dishes. KP
This is reaching its sweet spot, offering smoky plum, black cherry, mushroom, iron, earth and menthol aromas and flavors. Dense, firm and muscular, with a long, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2033. Score - 94. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2022)
The Valdemar family has been producing wines in Spain for five generations, this Tempranillo comes from their family-owned vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Intense aromas of cherry and blackberry dominate the nose with soft red and dark fruit on the palate. Pairs well with charcuterie, grilled meats and pasta dishes. KP