Our sommeliers put together a package of six specially curated red wines for you to try, complete with food pairing suggestions, every month. They come together as a package, making them excellent for a month of special occasions or an incredible gift.
Date published
November 1, 2024
Johnny Q Petite Sirah – Australlia
Petit Sirah is anything but “petite”, loaded with big flavours of blackberry, blueberry, plum, smoke, earth and decadent vanilla. The full body has silky-smooth tannins and just enough acid to be uplifting.
Pair this wine with red meat, root vegetables and mushrooms.
Torre Zambra Madia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Italy
Black fruit galore on this medium-bodied Italian style wine. With notes of blueberry, black cherry and current that ease into light-oak notes of cedar, vanilla and cloves. Light tannins dance across your palate with a refreshingly high-acid profile.
Pair this wine with pork, grilled vegetables and tomato-based sauces.
Los Clop Reserva Malbec – Argentina
A quintessential Malbec that has everything you would expect as well as some delicious surprises. Deep- dark current, plum and black berry dance around an oaky palate that ends with subtle notes of cocoa and ash.
Pair this wine with full- flavoured meals like a juicy hamburger or your favourite cut of Alberta beef.
Field & Flight Pinot Noir – Canada
This wine made at Quail’s Gate in the Okanagan Valley shows notes of crunchy- red fruit and a lovely-savoury finish. You may also find some subtle floral notes to add to the elegance.
Pair this wine with a creamy mushroom risotto and a roasted chicken.
Masi Passo Doble Red Blend – Argentina
The Masi name you know and love, but from their organic Tupungato estate in Medoza. It’s a blend of Malbec and lightly dried Corvina Veronese which adds a fun Italian element to it. It’s a very aromatic red wine with notes of cherries, red berries and baking spices. The tannins are soft and well integrated.
Pair this wine with grilled or roasted-red meats, vegetarian dishes with chickpeas, eggplant and mature cheese.
La Castellina Squarcialupi Chianti Classico – Italy
This is definitely a Chianti Classico in a glass. The winery’s goal is to stay true to the typicity of the Sangiovese grape. It showcases classic notes of red fruits with a bit of spice that comes from 12 months of aging in large barrels.
Pair this wine with lasagna and cured meats.