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Hardys Stamp Series Riesling Gewurztraminer 2012, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Delightful, especially for this price! Lovely floral and white peach notes on the notes opens up to tropical fruit aromas and flavours on the palate. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for food. Great party wine! Drink: 2013-2015. 448548 11% M 750 mL  $11.00 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Pondview Estate Winery Harmony White 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Pretty, soft and floral with a medium body. A blend of aromatic grapes such as riesling, chardonnay and gewürztraminer. Great aperitif or companion to light curries and spice dishes. Drink: 2013-2014. 308718 13.10% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. July 26, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Raven Wicked White 2014, Ontario Vqa, Canada: A sweet, floral blend of Niagara white grapes Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood in a cream sauce. Drink: 2014-2016. 438077 11.60% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 84/100. October 26, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ruffino Classico Orvieto 2013, Umbria, Italy: A terrific, light-bodied white wine that's crisp and refreshing. Great aperitif or match it with fresh shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 31062 12% D 750 mL  $14.80 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2010, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: A balanced, medium- to full-bodied Italian red wine with aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Well-made and easy drinking. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2012-2017. 111641 13.90% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Western Cape, South Africa: An attractive nose of blackberry and mocha aromas. Full-bodied, supple and smooth on the palate with lots of mouth-watering juiciness for a rare steak. Nice price. Drink: 2011-2014. 111526 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. January 3, 2013 Full Review
Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Western Cape, South Africa: An incredible wine for the money! Dark, rich, supple and full-bodied. This South African red wine offers notes of dark spice and black cherry through the mid-palate. Pair with venison, game birds or meaty casseroles. Drink: 2013-2016. 111526 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Full Review
Beronia Elaboracion Especial Tempranillo 2012, Rioja, Spain: Smooth and almost full-bodied with aromas of toasty oak, smoke and coffee from generous oak aging. Note of cassis and black currant on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 426981 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. December 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013, Central Coast California, United States: Fleshy ripe peaches and pears on the nose and palate wrapped in toasty oak. Full-bodied, juicy and very pleasant. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2013-2016. 364265 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review

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