Looking for something different? Try this superb Sicilian white from the Carricante grape. This flavourful white is quite fresh and intensely fruity. Seductive nose displaying ripe pear and apple enhanced by floral and mineral hints. Well balanced and quite tasty, it will match perfectly with a shrimp pizza. Move quickly, its selling rapidly! Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  27,35 $

Code SAQ: 14559075

Score : 89/100

This excellent organic red from Southern Rhône is a classic blend of Grenache (55%), Syrah (20%), Carignan (10%) and Mourvèdre (10%). The charming nose exudes jammy field berry scents and sweet spices. Displaying remarkably pure fruit, great balance and good aging potential (4 to 7 years). Regardless of its 15% alcohol, this well crafted Vacqueyras remains easy drinking and seductive.  Serve this lovely red with your favorite grilled veal or pork dishes. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  30,75 $

Code SAQ: 14985074

Score : 91/100

This high quality consistant Château was recently acquired by Tresury Wine Estates (Penfold’s). From the outstanding 2020 vintage, this lovely Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (only 14 Chateaux) delivers the goods. In a style that is elegant and ripe, the nose displays just enough oak, with dark berries, graphite and vegetal undertones. Very good extract and length. This charming red offers velvety tannins, richness and character with good aging potential (5 to 8 years). This great value red should match perfectly with grilled lamb cutlets. A classic match! Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  36 $

Code SAQ: 14808027

Score : 91/100

Pay special attention to the 2022 wines from Beaujolais, Mother Nature was quite generous, the wines are outstanding and built for the long run! This Fleurie from Jean-Paul Brun, will seduce the crus du Beaujolais enthusiast. Bursting with ripe field berry scents, with fresh acidity, good balance and lingering flavours.  As with most J-P Brun wines, this solid effort displays good structure and length, which makes it a great candidate for short term cellaring (3 to 5 years). Serve this lovely Gamay with roasted chicken and mushrooms. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  27,05 $

Code SAQ: 12184353

Score : 90/100

Crafted by one of the most consistant Piemonte producers, Vietti’s wines are fresh, elegant and flavourful! Entirely from the Arneis grape, this lovely white exudes charming fruity scents enhanced by discreet floral and mineral hints. Quite supple and easy drinking, with fresh acidity and a lingering bitter finish that adds length. A flavourful, well balanced, elegant bianco that will match perfectly with a grilled octopus salad. Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  31 $

Code SAQ: 14556114

Score : 90/100

The cuvée Calcinaires from reputed Domaine Gauby was crafted in a very easy drinking accessible style. Surprisingly this typical Languedoc-Roussillon blend (50% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache and 10% Carignan) is reminiscent of a high quality cru from Beaujolais! The ripe, fruity and spicy nose is quite charming. This rather supple, elegant red will match perfectly with your favorite cold cuts and dried sausages. Enjoy!

Country : France

Price :  37,25 $

Code SAQ: 12689520

Score : 89/100

An excellent sparkler that can rival with many Champagnes! Lovely fruity nose dominated by Chardonnay. This well crafted blend (Chardonnay 85% and Pinot Noir 15%) is from the reputed region of Franciacorta. Fresh and lively, refined and well balanced, a few grams of residual sugar add texture and volume. Seductive and flavourful, serve this remarkable effervescent blind to your friends, some might think its Champagne!

Country : Italy

Price :  33,75 $

Code SAQ: 12396823

Score : 90/100

This excellent Loire valley Pinot is rather atypical. Deeply coloured, the nose exudes dark berry aromas. As expected from the hot 2020 vintage, the flavours are rich, ripe and very seductive. Surprisingly full and tasty for Pinot, a hint of acidity assures balance. The fan of classic, light bodied, fresh and delicate Pinot should abstain. This medium bodied organic Menetou Salon will match perfectly with the traditional holiday turkey dinner. Happy Holidays to all! Cheers!

Country : France

Price :  31,25 $

Code SAQ: 14292446

Score : 90/100

From the outstanding 2020 vintage, this right bank Bordeaux is a must for the Holidays. Either as a gift, or to accompany many of the Holiday dishes. You will impress your guests with this rich and flavourful, yet balanced and elegant St-Émilion. The nose displays dark berries and graphite with floral and vegetal hints. Very good extract and length. This characterful red offers velvety tannins for long aging (5 to 15 years). A remarkable red crafted by the Berrouet family. Jean-Claude (the father), was the winemaker at Petrus for over 30 years!

Country : France

Price :  35,25 $

Code SAQ: 15229609

Score : 92/100

Obviously from the Barbera grape, this charming rosso offers easy drinking pleasure, with character. Deeply coloured, bursting with ripe fruit, medium bodied, soft tannins, great balance and surprising length. A very satisfying red displaying ripe field berry scents with a subtle mineral finish. Try this seductive red with tagliatelle con funghi, a great match! Enjoy!

Country : Italy

Price :  30,75 $

Code SAQ: 13112167

Score : 90/100