This Sunday, treat Dad to a special wine, whether it's a zesty, refreshing white to start or paired with planked salmon, or a more robust red for grilled meats. Not only do these 10 wines below make excellent pairings for whatever meal you have planned for Father's Day, they also make great gift bottles. Cheers Dad!
Cotes-Du-Rhone, France
Dry, crisp and clean with lemon and lanolin aromas and flavours. Medium-bodied and balanced. Try it with fresh seafood. Drink: 2012-2014. 245340 $14.95 Score: 87/100
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
White peach, light petrol and white floral notes on this very pretty white. Great mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. Medium-bodied and delightful. Also works as an aperitif. Drink: 2012-2016. 251439 $18.95 Score: 89/100
Lodi, California
Lovely white floral notes with some peach. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Good price. Pair with medium curries and spiced dishes or BBQ chicken wings. Drink: 2012-2015. 25411 $16.95 Score: 88/100
Bordeaux, France
Lime and herbal notes on the nose that follow through on a mouth-watering palate. Lots of terrific acidity for seafood, salads and acidic dishes. Medium-bodied, clean and fresh. Drink: 2012-2015. 313346 $14.95 Score: 88/100
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
A dry, medium-bodied, mouth-watering white with white peach and white melon notes. Terrific for roast chicken, seared tuna, salads and shellfish. Nice price for this quality. Drink: 2012-2015. 36954 $24.95 Score: 89/100
Western Cape, South Africa
Pure coffee espresso on the nose and palate here. Love the smoky richness. Drink for breakfast... Why not? Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with: biscotti, blackened lamb burgers, smoked cheeses. Drink: 2013-2015. 172585 $14.95 Score: 89/100
Vin De Pays Du Gard, Midi, France
A savoury and deep red with dark red fruit and dried herbs. Mouth-watering and juicy. This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah grapes that was matured in oak barrels for one year. Some smoke and dark spices on the finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 712174 $19.95 Score: 89/100
Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Minty blackberry on the nose, great mouth-watering juiciness on the palate with fleshy ripe blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific taste for the money. Hearty meat dishes, oh yes. Drink: 2013-2016. 912782 $17.95 Score: 90/100
King Valley, Victoria, Australia
Medium- to full-bodied with tart cherry aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering and food friendly. Delightfully heart-skipping happy. Planked salmon please. Drink: 2013-2016. 311407 $18.95 Score: 89/100
Margaret River, Western Australia
Full-bodied, balanced and elegant with attractive dark fruit and smoke. Layered and satisfying with a good finish. Great for veal. Drink: 2013-2016. 157305 $19.95 Score: 90/100