The cooler weather has arrived, and there’s no better way to wind down after a busy week than with a relaxing glass for wine. Looking for a quality bottle to try this weekend? Look no further! Award-winning wine writer Natalie MacLean shares her top picks with us each week!

Wine of the Week for November 8, 2013

Grove Street Pinot Noir 2011
Sonoma County, California

Generous aromas and flavours of juicy cherry-berry with some mocha wrapped around them. Round and mouth-filling and smooth. Lovely sunset wine. Also this wine with pork tenderloin and planked salmon.

Price: $19.95
Score: 92/100
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013‐2017 

LCBO: 231613

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.