Susana Balbo Signature Torrontés 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo seems to have the golden touch when it comes to a wide range of styles and wines, from this delightful floral white wine to her more robust Malbecs. Gorgeous notes of white flowers, light spice and spring rain. Pair with salads and mild curries or spices. Drink: 2014-2017. 384339 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015
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Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive aromas of fleshy black plums and spice on the nose. Good weight and texture on the palate. Finishes smooth. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016
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Hidden Bench Locust Lane Rosé 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2017 vintage of the Hidden Bench Locust Lane is a Pinot Noir rosé from the Beamsville Bench on the Niagara Escarpment wine region. Wine grapes were hand-harvested, gently pressed and the wine was fermented with natural yeast. Juicy, savoury and mouth-watering with dried herbs and light red florals and strawberry fields forever. Warm grass on your feet as you smell the wild flowers along the river. Doze there under yonder shady tree and dream of summer. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2020. 68833 12.50% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 3, 2018
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Kacaba Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Light, clean and fresh unoaked Chardonnay from Niagara. Lots of pure apple flavour here without any heavy smoky or toasted aromas. Perfect on its own as an aperitif or pair with shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 326975 12.40% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 7, 2017
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Domaine Grandy Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: A gorgeous, plush, full-bodied Rhone red wine without high alcohol or heaviness, at a bargain price. Cedar brush, wild black cherry and smoke. So smooth on the palate: goes down slippery fast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 287532 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2014
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San Raffaele Monte Tabor Soave 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2015-2017. 277392 12.50% D 750 mL $14.95. October 1, 2016
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