Starzy manages to own the room and fill every single corner. Everything about her just screams luxury; a true class act. The only wine fitting to a queen of her stature is the Queen Taken chardonnay from Checkmate winery, a wine equally luxurious and completely over the top. Chardonnay is similar to a drag queen in the way that oak, much like costume and makeup, can enhance the beauty of the wine when applied with a deft hand. The Queen Taken Chardonnay is total luxury; buttery, silky and opulent, a true tribute to a queen that left us too soon.

Riesling is pure and precise, definitely an overachiever in the wine world. My baby Lemon worked her ass off and brought the same intensity to every performance. I have a serious crush on this beauty. Her runway was always high fashion (her bronze dress in episode four was perfection) and she slayed the maxi challenges. The only thing bitter about this bitch is her Drag Superstar journey being cut too short. Leaning Post riesling is lean and steely with notes of sweet lemon and honeysuckle with serious length, an absolute stunner from one of the finest wineries in Niagara.

Jimbo is a total weirdo. Each performance and runway look toed the line between manic clown and high fashion eccentric, and I am living for it. If you don’t like drag, Jimbo could pull you in with his outrageous runway looks and grotesque performances. And just like Jimbo, Joue Red is a natural wine that’s just a little weird, but delivers something for everyone. If you love wine, there’s plenty to captivate you in this bottle. If you don’t, there’s enough vibrancy and character that it may convert you. 

Rita wowed me from day one with her campy, cabaret-style drag; the very best style of drag, IMO. An old pro in the drag game, she is so polished while bringing playfulness to each performance. And her performance as Celine Dion was a total moment. The Blanc de Noir from Tantalus is a rich and toasty Champagne-style sparkling wine with sneaky notes of red raspberry veiled under lemon curd and brioche. A total classic, just like Lady Baga. 

Scarlett was not an immediate favourite for me. Her over-the-top drama and constant whining really didn’t win me over, but after her sissy Ilona was sent home, she transformed into a total star. Her performance in the Snatch Games was a turning point and her punk rock style totally earned her a spot in the finale. Cabernet franc is a very polarizing varietal. Its crunchy, herbal notes can be a little intense for someone with a more subtle palate, but once you develop a palate for cabernet franc, it is absolutely mesmerizing. Synchromesh makes one of the most celebrated expressions of cabernet franc in the country with concentrated flavours that are unapologetic in showing off all the fine nuances of the varietal.