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The Foreign Affair Winery Enchanted 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A straightforward, light-bodied floral white wine with notes of lime blossom. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 389767 11.40% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. April 16, 2016 Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Carmen Reserva Chardonnay 2010, Chile, Chile: The 2010 Carmen Reserva Chardonnay wins the Best Brie Wine award! It’s caramel, toffee depths are a perfect backdrop for such a rich cheese. The green apple and citrus notes give the wine a mouth-watering vibrancy. Top me up! Drink: 2010-2013. 570630 12% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 87/100. December 10, 2011 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Bouchard Père & Fils Montagny 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: A nutty Old World Chardonnay that's balanced and mouth-watering with some golden apple notes. Not a lot of oak. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 653683 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. April 16, 2016 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Gorgeous depth and complexity, especially after 2 hours decanting -- let this baby breathe! Aromas of black cherry, tar and brooding attitude. Pair with prime rib or the Fight Club. Drink: 2016-2025. 317057 15.10% XD 750 mL  $55.00 Score: 93/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red 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
KWV Chardonnay 2007, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied, generous round South African Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch and smoke. Well-priced and delicious. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 328559 14.70% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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