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Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2014, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely Argentine Chardonnay, especially for the price! Rich and round white wine, with green apple aromas and a toasty goodness. The grapes for this Chardonnay were handpicked and then the wine was barrel-fermented for extra creaminess and texture. There's some golden lemon notes on the finish. Lots of toasty oak. Leaves you longing for more. Produced by Valentín Bianchi, this is an amazing robust Chardonnay for the money! The grapes are hand-picked and the wine is 100% barrel fermented for 8 months. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 1461 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Wakefield Winery Merlot 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and fleshy with purple and black plum aromas on this vibrant Australian red wine, with lots of mouth-watering acidity for food. Although the Merlot grape is grown in many regions around the world, the signature here in the glass is definitely Australian. Smooth and full-bodied. Terrific price! Attractive smoke and dark fruit on the finish. Perfect for pizza! Drink: 2014-2018. 683201 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rustenberg Chardonnay 2013, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Love this style of South African chardonnay. Toasty and rich but also mouth-watering and vibrant: it's got it all. This wine was aged in 40% new and 60% second-use oak barrels for a year. Toasted almond and green apple on the nose with lime-orange citrus on the palate. Balanced and lovely with a long finish. Wow! Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 598631 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015 Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Graham Beck The Game Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Robertson W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied and rich with delicious layers of green apple and butterscotch smoke from toasty oak in this richly layered South African white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Great price. Perfect for roast chicken. Pair with Cornish hen. Drink: 2013-2016. 337592 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot 2012, California, United States: A smooth, easy-drinking merlot with benchmark aromas of black fleshy plums and dark berries. Drink, don't think ... and enjoy with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2018. 534255 13.90% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Dark chocolate and black plums on the nose with excellent full-bodied weight and a supple texture. Terrific quality for the price. Drink: 2010-2013. 14% XD 750 mL  $24.00 Score: 90/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review

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