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Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely lime vibrancy on the nose and palate of this off-dry Niagara Riesling. Notes of peach and pear and dried apricot. Beautifully made and balanced, and only 10% alcohol (yay). Drink: 2014-2018. 89029 10% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Chardonnay 2014, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A luscious, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with classic aromas of golden apple, Asian pear, vanilla spice and smoke. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 268342 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 20, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Closson Chase K.J. Watson Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Smooth, medium-bodied Prince Edward County Pinot Noir from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of fleshy cherry and freshly turned earth. Pair with salmon or tuna. Drink: 2016-2020. 180756000391 12.70% XD 750 mL  $38.00 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Thirty Bench Sparkling Riesling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: So crisp, toasty and refreshing: this Niagara sparkling wine shines! Elegant with great finesse. Pair with chic cocktails parties and caviar. Drink: 2016-2022. 469478 12% D 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 93/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Louis Bouillot Perle d'Aurore Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: Dry, crisp and refreshing yet with the softening aromas of fresh field strawberries. Terrific value: unbeatable for rose sparkling wine! Yes please, again. Pair with seared tuna or planked salmon. Drink: 2022-2025. 48793 12% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. June 29, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2007, Cariñena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Grenache (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2010-2017. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Chardonnay 2015, Central Coast, California, United States: A terrific, vibrant, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, golden apple and pear. Perfect for roasted chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 379180 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

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