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Henry of Pelham Winery Riesling 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A pretty, soft, light-bodied Niagara Riesling that's still packed with flavour. Notes of lime blossom, fresh peach and green apple. Soft acidity that is still balancing. Pair with halibut. Drink: 2015-2020. 268375 10.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Alsace Willm Réserve Riesling 2013, Alsace, France: Juicy with lemon brightness and lime and green apple underpinnings. So lovely and refreshing, mouth-watering but the acidity is balanced and just right for food like seafood, salads and shellfish. Drink: 2014-2018. 11452 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Val di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Complex and classic: violets, tar, black fruit and smoke. Smooth and ageless. A flagship of its type. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2012-2020. 713719 13.90% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. May 14, 2016 Top Rated Red. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2011, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Chianti with dark cherry fruit, some toasty oak that's nicely balanced. Tannic grip will smooth out with 1 hour decanting. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 111641 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. March 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Sella & Mosca Di Sardegna Riserva Cannonau 2011, Sardinia, Italy: Tons of acidity and tannic grip. Tart cherry. Decant 2 hours and it might smooth out. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 425488 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. October 25, 2015 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Ruffino Classico Orvieto 2015, Umbria, Italy: A crisp, zesty Italian white wine with notes of lime and white grapefruit. Juicy, mouth-watering acidity for seafood, but it's never aggressive. Pair with vegetarian dishes or spinach quiche. Drink: 2015-2017. 31062 12% D 750 mL  $14.80 Score: 87/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

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