100% Mencia, aged in American and French oak for 6 months; light note of anise on the nose; black cherry with raspberry on the palate. Great served slightly chilled (20 minutes in fridge, no more) with grilled meats or vegetables. -Reviewed by Sarah Thurston, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Red blend Producer: Domino de Tares Vintage: 2011 Country: Spain Region: Bierzo Price: $24.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
“A blend of 48% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 6% Pinot Gris and 3% Pinot Meunier. The Cuvée M appeals to sparkling wine aficionados with a bit of a sweet tooth. It is a soft, elegant wine that showcases powerful ripe fruit flavors of Napa Valley. Cuvée M displays a graceful stream of fine bubbles, a lovely peach-rose hue, and fresh white and yellow stone fruit aromas complemented by notes of wild strawberry, fresh baked bread, vanilla and honey. Layers of ripe peach with subtle hints of mandarin orange combine with crisp citrus tones, leading to a long, satisfying finish.” -Reviewed by Jon Ellison, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Sparkling white blend Producer: Mumm Vintage: N/V Country: USA Region: Napa Valley Price: $37.00 (inc tax) … (Click for more)
I’ve nicknamed this wine “The Pig Wine” due to the large porcine animal on the label. Bright, intense red in colour, this wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of ripe red and black fruits. The Alicante Bouschet provide structure and backbone and gives a slight floral element to the wine. This is a great Tuesday sipper but I suspect it will hold up in the cellar for half a decade. -Reviewed by Jon Ellision, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Red blend Producer: Herdade de Peso Vintage: 2014 Country: Portugal Region: Alentejo Price: $26.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
Gagliole’s 2012 Chianti Classico is striking. Beautifully smooth aromas of pure raspberry and blackberry fruit. Texture reigns supreme in a super-expressive Chianti that hits all the right notes. Sweet flora nuances meld into red cherry, mint, spice and rose petal. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity, fine tannins and very delicious. Enjoy with fresh pasta and meats. -Reviewed by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Red blend Producer: Gagliole Vintage: 2012 Country: Italy Region: Chianti Price: $34.99 (inc tax) Buy here!
100% Verdejo. Green-tinged yellow. Clean aromas of ripe kiwi and fresh quince carry with intensity over the palate. A hint of lemon pith adds refreshing cut and bitterness, with a subtle floral nuance emerging on the back half. I love this style of wine! Try with shellfish, trout and South-East Asian dishes. -Reviewed by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Verdejo Producer: Vina Gormaz Vintage: 2014 Country: Spain Region: Ribera del Duero Price: $18.00 (inc tax) Buy here!
Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty winemakers continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavours. Grown in the elevated vineyards of Ribera del Duero, Gomaz’s 2013 Joven is bright and its youthful side is on display in this wine, tempered only by dark fruits and the sweet vanilla notes of American oak barrels. This is a gentler version of a Ribera del Duero red. Gormaz 2013 Joven will match beautifully with rosemary roast chicken or pork roast. Drink in the next few years. -Reviewed by Kevin McKinnon, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: … (Click for more)
This wine is lush. Lots of berry fruit on the nose, along with the typically Syrah note of pepper, and a hint of meatiness, which I expect will increase with further age. In addition to all that, there’s a fresh mintiness on the palate that lifts the other, darker toned flavours. The tannins are smooth and make for a long, luxuriant finish. If it isn’t clear already, this wine was made for North African style lamb with mint sauce. A tremendous value at this price! -Reviewed by Jesse Richmond, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Syrah Producer: Kingston Family Vintage: 2010 Country: Chile Region: Casablanca Price: $34.90 (inc tax) Buy here!
The 2010 Red Wine is a declassified blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, yet has 15% Merlot with a splash of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc in there as well. Intense aromas of spicey red and black fruits, toast, cedar, vanilla and hints of chocolate. The body is full with ripe tannins and long length. -Reviewed by Renny Pacheco, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Red blend Producer: Quilceda Creek Vintage: 2010/2011 Country: USA Region: Washington Price: $89.90 (inc tax) Buy here!
The 80% old vine Grenache shines through here with spicy splashes of high frequency red fruit and minerality, flanked by licorice, rhubarb, flowers and herbs. The blend is rounded out by the hard-working Mourvedre. Was still delicious on the second night. Screams charcuterie. -Reviewed by Christopher Cox, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Red blend Producer: Domaine Saint Damien Vintage: 2011 Country: France Region: Rhone Price: $36.01 (inc tax) Buy here!
My go-to Aussie red, it has a distinctive lavender nose. Hailing from Coonawarra, it’s a little lighter than some other Cabs, with emphasis on blackcurrant fruit, and notes of dry leaves, cigar box, and dense cassis. Smooth as Billy Dee Williams, great value and one of the best sub-$30 red wines we have. -Reviewed by Marquis Wine Cellars Team Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon Producer: Wynns Vintage: 2011 Country: Australia Region: Coonawarra Price: $30.00 (inc tax) Buy here!