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Hidden Bench Estate Riesling 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontairo V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Hidden Bench 2019 Riesling is beautifully balanced and tasty, off-dry, medium-bodied Riesling. A blend of Riesling grapes hand-harvested from three organically grown estate vineyards: Locust Lane, Felseck and Rosomel, tasty with ripe apricot, candied lemon peel, flinty mineral and petrol notes balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy with Thanksgiving dinner. Drink: 2024-2028. 183491 11% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 13, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
The Foreign Affair Dream 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Drink: 2024-2027. 364380 14% D 750 mL  $29.95. November 14, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Hinterbrook Winery Nomad Summer Sparkling 2021, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2024-2025. 38395 12% M 750 mL  $22.95. June 8, 2024 Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Cavino Naoussa Xinomavro 2017, Peloponnese, Naoussa PDO, Greece  15483 12% D 750 mL  $15.95. February 1, 2023 Full Review
Invivo Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2024-2027. 14199 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 14, 2024 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Vicente Faria Animus 2021, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2020-2022. 535641 13% D 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Miguel Torres Altos Ibéricos Crianza 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Bodegas Torres in the Rioja wine region, Altos Ibéricos Crianza 2019 is an amazing value 100% Tempranillo at $20. The wine was matured for 12 months in American and French oak barrels with six months in the bottle prior to its release. Rich and smooth with dark plum, cherry, dried herbs, sweet dried tobacco and well-integrated toasty oak spice, this is a very savoury and supple Tempranillo with a very long and silky finish. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vineyards in La Rioja Alavesa, in Labastida. Drink: 2024-2027. 18767 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 13, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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