Michael Loken

Mullineux Kloof Street Red 2016

Simply put, year after year, this is the best Bordeaux style blend that you can buy for this price. It outperforms wines from Bordeaux worth twice as much.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2016, Coonawarra

Tuzko Tolnai Kékfrankos 2015

Chateau Du Moulin Noir 2011, Montagne Saint Emilion

Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2016, Igt Toscana

Potente 2016, Do Montsant

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf Du Pape 2006

This was exactly what a chateauneuf du pape should be: complex and elegant. This wine is extremely well balanced, with soft tannins and flavours of plum, dark fruits along with a hint of caramel on the finish.

Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Brut, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 2009, Barossa

Eucalyptus, ripe dark berries with a slightly dusty aroma and tannin profile. This wine is lush and round and very satisfying when paired with the proper food. (2010 vintage)

Marqués De Cáceres Gran Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja

There were no surprises here - this was a wine full of wood and spice notes, with a good depth of flavour and a dusty, drier finish. Expect aromas of cedar, sandalwood, cassis, pepper and dried herbs. This was good value for an aged wine bought from the LCBO that can be opened right away.