Nugan Estate Mclaren Parish Vineyard Shiraz 2013, New South Wales, Australia: Intense concentration of black fruit flavours with blackberry liqueur on the nose of this Australian Shiraz. A hint of mint emerges as well. Full-bodied and smooth. Great depth and balance with a long finish. Great persistence of flavours, longing and desire. Pair with grilled pork chops tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 72603 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015
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Riesling 2013, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Petrol, wet river stone, love. Outboard motor on a lovely lazy summer's day ... trust me, this is a great thing. Close your eyes. Have I ever led your astray? Drink. Peach stone. Stop thinking. Drink: 2013-2019. 131169 10.10% M 750 mL $21.00 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015
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Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2013, Ontario, Canada: The Riesling grapes for this Niagara white wine grow in the winery's Edra's Vineyard. This is an amazing value: great juicy mouth-watering acidity with white peach and stone fruit. Pair with shellfish and mirrors or self-reflecting ponds. Drink: 2014-2018. 67587 11% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2015
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Cave Spring Estate Riesling 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Light, breezy and soft: perfect aperitif, not a lot of acidity. Notes of white pear. Very pleasant aperitif or companion to light seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2024. 286377 12% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015
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Henry of Pelham Riesling 2009, Short Hills Bench, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: A benchmark Riesling from Niagrar with terrific aromatic vibrancy! There's a rich, firm core of minerality here. The grape yield is kept to just 2 tons per acre to concentrate the flavor. It's also press fractioned to use the best juice and whole cluster pressed. A long, creamy finish. Pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2019. 643361 12.20% MD 750 mL $47.95 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2015
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Torres Floralis Oro Moscatel, Spain: Simply stunning dessert wine: wow! Apricot spiced preserves, clementine dust, honey dipped peach. Perfect for crème brûlée and hard cheeses. Drink: 2014-2018. 642173 15% S 500 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. July 11, 2015
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Classic Cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet also includes small amount of Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah in the blend. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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