Tawse Winery Inc. Spark Limestone Ridge Riesling 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Zesty and vibrant with lime and lemon notes. Great value for the price. Pair with oysters. Drink: 2014-2018. 370361 12% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. March 4, 2017
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Zinphomaniac Cellars 2013, California- Lodi, United States Drink: 2016-2018. 330562 13% D 750 mL $23.73. March 1, 2012
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Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: A full-bodied Pinot Noir, with cherry aromas and racy, mouth-watering acidity makes this wine very food friendly. Finishes with notes of cranberry, sour beet root and wild raspberry. Pair with seafood and roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2022. 234534 13.50% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. September 16, 2017
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Lafond SRH Pinot Noir 2015, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: A full-bodied, robust 2015 Californian Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills which is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. The valley runs east west leading to the Pacific Ocean. In the early afternoon, cool breezes blows up the valley followed by evening fog which lingers until mid-morning. This creates the southernmost Region 1 in the northern hemisphere, which has one of the longest growing seasons in the world. Loaded with black cherries and smoky oak with a plus texture and full-bodied weight. Try it with veal. Drink: 2019-2022. 998666 14.50% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. October 2, 2019
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Cosentino Cigarzin Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Surprisingly low in alcohol for such a full-bodied, full-flavoured Californian zinfandel. Pure delicious! Smoky with fleshy black fruit. Complex zinfandel in all its glory. Yahoo! Old vines truly do make a difference to the complexity and concentration of flavour, especially in zinfandel. Finishes with dark spice, smoke and pepper. Pair with spaghetti and meat balls. Drink: 2013-2018. 269340 14.90% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 7, 2015
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Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, cedar brush, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak on the nose of this classic Californian red wine, with a full-bodied weight on the palate. Firm tannins. Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Californian Cabernet, with aromas of cassis and blackcurrant. Nicely integrated oak. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak or gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and wood spice. Drink: 2016-2021. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016
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