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Mountadam Chardonnay 2015, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this Australian Chardonnay for a top Burgundian Meursault Chardonnay. Mountadam High Eden Estate is Australia's coolest climate Chardonnay vineyard. Intensely flavoured with mouth-coating viscosity. Pair with buttered popcorn or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2016-2020. 333211 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Burrowing Owl Syrah 2013, Okanagan, British Columbia B.C. V.Q.A., Canada: A supple, smooth, seductive red wine made from estate grown BC Syrah grapes. Syrah really shines in the Okanagan Valley and here's a great example of it. Pair with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2015-2019. 73072 14.50% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 92/100. April 2, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Masi Campofiorin 2012, Verona, Italy: Seductive black cherry and smoke aromas on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, balance Italian red wine. Mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato sauce dishes. Masi has made this wine since 1964 from local Veronese grapes such as Corvina that are dried before fermentation for the appassimento method to add add depth and flavour. Masi knows how to make fabulous wines at every price point. Drink: 2014-2020. 155051 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 88/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

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