Looking for something different? Try this superb Savoie white from the Altesse grape. A very flavourful white that offers richness while remaining fresh and perfectly balanced. Seductive nose displaying ripe apple, pear and quince enhanced by floral and mineral hints. Just a hint of bitterness adds length and complexity. Excellent value! Great with a seafood pizza. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  23,50 $

Code SAQ: 14095581

Score :  90/100

Crafted entirely with the Montepulciano grape, this excellent rosso brims with rich ripe fruit and just a kiss of oak. Quite representative of the excellent 2020 vintage, it is deeply coloured, the nose exudes charming field berry scents enhanced by mineral and floral overtones.  Full yet elegant, lots of extract, great balance and some ripe tannins to ensure good aging potential (3 to 5 years). Very flavourful with good length, it will marry perfectly with tagliatelle al ragu di cinghiale (wild boar). Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  28,55 $

Code SAQ: 710632

Score :  90/100

In a very rich style, this deeply coloured red seduces with its perfectly ripe flavours. Crafted with the classic varieties of the region (30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Cao, 25% Touriga Franca and 15% Tinta Roriz), the superb nose exhibits darb berry fruit scents, enhanced by a charming hint of black licorice. Full bodied, soft acidity, velvety texture, with lots of ripe tannins for long aging (5 to 8 years). The fan of light bodied, lively reds should abstain! Try this delicious, full flavoured Douro with a simply grilled venaison fillet. Enjoy!

Country : Portugal

Price :  29,95 $

Code SAQ: 13567911

Score :  90+/100

This delicious Old Vine (35 years) Chenin Blanc is produced in limited quantities by one of the oldest wineries of South Africa (1693). Fans of this reputed Loire Valley grape will be seduced! The typical nose displays charming fruity (apple and pear) and floral aromas. Quite rich and intense, yet well balanced. An excellent tasty white, that should marry perfectly with grilled salmon fillets. Don’t miss this superb white! Enjoy!

Country : South Africa

Price :  29,75 $

Code SAQ: 11154911

Score :  91/100

A superb Chianti Classico crafted with the traditional varieties of the appellation: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino and 2% Malvasia Nera. This perfectly balanced Chianti is from the excellent 2021 vintage. An organic Tuscan red that exudes lovely fruity, spicy, floral and animal scents. Displaying charming ripe flavours with good extract and fresh acidity that assures balance and elegance. Lengthy, this seductive rosso will marry perfectly with Italian sausage and grilled pepper pasta. Enjoyable right now, it will age gracefully for the next 4 to 6 years. Excellent! Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  35,25 $

Code SAQ: 15336244

Score :  91/100

This lovely Syrah from the reputed region of Hawke’s Bay, offers great quality at a very affordable price! Typical Syrah nose displaying ripe dark berry aromas (blackberry, currant), with some pepper and floral hints. Medium weight, good extract, mild acidity, good balance, and a slight bitter finish that adds length. Serve this charming red with your favorite barbecued veal or pork dishes. Enjoy!

Country : New Zealand

Price :  26,65 $

Code SAQ: 15247401

Score :  89/100

The fan of ripe Cabernet Franc will be seduced by this lovely red from Loire valley.  Deeply coloured, this organic natural wine is very typical of the 2022 vintage, offering rich ripe fruit. The nose exhibits charming field berry scents with floral, animal and slightly smoky hints. In a ripe yet elegant style, this medium to full bodied red is surprisingly drinkable now but will surely evolve favourably for the next 3 to 5 years. Very flavourful with good length, try it with flank steak à l’échalote. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  30,75 $

Code SAQ: 14915893

Score :  90+/100

This charming, fruity, youthful red is one of the best deals available out there right now! A lovely medium bodied blend of Grenache (45 %), Syrah (30%), Mourvèdre (15%) and Marselan (10%) displaying supple tannins, a velvety texture and surprising length. To enhance its fruity and floral scents, decant it 30 minutes prior to service. Serve it cool, at around 14-15 degrees celcius. This versatile red should marry well with veal, pork and/or poultry dishes. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  19 $

Code SAQ: 12102629

Score :  88/100

This lovely white from Roussillon displays charming ripe, velvety flavours. A perfect blend of Grenache blanc, Vermentino and Roussanne, that exudes intense fruity and floral scents reminiscent of enjoying a fruit cocktail in a garden! A seductive flavourful white with just enough acidity and bitterness (hint) that assure balance and add freshness. Perfect for your favorite lobster pasta dish. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  24,10 $

Code SAQ: 14727657

Score :  90/100

From the classic varieties of the region, Corvina (40 %), Corvinone (30 %) and Rondinella (30 %), this well made Ripasso will seduce the fan of quality Valpolicella! A lovely rosso that offers the extract and richness expected from a Ripasso. Deep colour, bursting with ripe fruit, and soft acidity to assure balance. This organic Valpo exudes charming jammy field berry scents. Light to medium bodied, surprisingly flavourful, it should marry well with grilled poultry and wild mushrooms. Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  29,50 $

Code SAQ: 15271701

Score :  90/100