Number of Wines Recommended: 43
Review date: May 29, 2010
The highlights in this Vintages release include:
– 15 wines under $20
– Best value white: A French Sauvignon Blanc for seafood, asparagus $13.95
– Favourite white: A rich, buttery California Chardonnay for roast chicken and corn dishes 93/100
– Best value red (tied): A black plum-rich Chilean Merlot for meat lovers pizza, hamburgers $14.95
– Best value red (tied): A Rhone Syrah for juicy steak or lamb $14.95
– Favourite red (tied): A stunning Italian Amarone to cellar 93/100
– Best Value Rosé: Bone-dry French Rosé for mild cheeses, picnic sandwiches and pate $14.95
– Best Value Sparkling Wine: Crisp, classic Champagne to celebrate weddings, graduations, anniversaries $39.95
– Favourite Dessert Wine: A jaw-dropping vintage port and one of the few wines I’ve awarded a perfect score 100/100
– Best Value Dessert Wine: A terrific toffee-rich Colheita port for blue cheese or toasted almonds 93/100
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