Featherstone Winery Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A savoury, cedar-rich, wild dark berry wine with a distinctive signature of cool climate Cabernet France in the best sense. Not a trace of bell pepper or herbal notes. Luscious and mouth-watering; smooth, supple and full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 64618 12.30% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016
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Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Savoury and juicy with dried herbs and seductively fleshy black berries. Supple texture. Wow, this is great! Drink: 2016-2022. 203364 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 30, 2016
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Oyster Bay Merlot 2014, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Round, smooth, supple Merlot with enticing aromas and flavours of fleshy black plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Medium- to almost full-bodied. This would be a great match for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 692343 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016
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