Creekside Laura's Red 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Juicy black fruit and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Niagara red wine. Lots of acidity and tart blackberry on the palate for dishes with a tangy tomato sauce. Good balance. Full-bodied. This full-weighted wine is intense and balanced with aromas of blackcurrant, pepper and mocha. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 117960 12.70% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2016
Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full ReviewCave Spring Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Escarpment Ontario VQA, Canada: One of the best Ontario Cabernet Franc wines I've ever tasted. Rich, full-bodied with layers of dark plums, smoke and mocha. Beautifully balanced, with a sweet chocolate note on the finish, though this wine is dry. That extra kicks just makes it more luscious and delicious. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb. Drink: 2015-2017. 391995 13.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016
Best Value Red Wine. Full ReviewRitual Pinot Noir 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A lovely cherry-berry rich Chilean red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Supple and smooth with good balance. Reminds me of Carneros Pinot Noir, the cool climate of the Napa Valley. This winery hand harvests in small batches in the cool morning fog of the Casablanca Valley. They us gravity flow for gentler handling of the wine. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2025. 514182 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. July 7, 2018
Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full ReviewFontanafredda Contessa Rosa 2012, Alta Langa, Italy Drink: 2012-2020. 12% XD 750 mL $40.00. October 30, 2017
Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full ReviewBonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room Le Cigare Blanc Roussanne Grenache Blanc 2013, Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2013-2018. 95331 14.30% D 750 mL $29.95. April 19, 2016
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