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Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous rose with lovely notes of field strawberries. Toasty, refreshing, crisp and dry. Ever so festive with its pale pink hue. Cheers! 217505 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 6, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, buttery, luscious Niagara Chardonnay with layers of complexity and pleasure. Aromas of toasted almond and orchard apples. Balanced with a long finish of longing. Pair with grilled or roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2020. 616466 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review
Chateau Tour De L’Eveque Rosé 2014, Provence A.C., France: This lively French rosé not only offers wild strawberry notes, it also has a little white pepper for intrigue and pleasure. Medium-bodied, dry and some kind of wonderful from Régine Sumeire, Propreitor-récolt. One of the most respected rosé producers in Provence: consistently great year after year. This bone-dry rosé is a blend of 64% Grenache, 29% Cinsault, 4% Syrah, 2% Rolle and 1% Sémillon grapes. Please pass the pate. Drink: 2014-2016. 319392 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Gassier Sables d'Azur Rosé 2014, Côtes de Provence A.P., France: The southern region of France, Provence, is famous for rosé. It only produces the dry style so it is refreshing and great with a wide range of dishes. Strawberry fields forever! Love it! Light, bone-dry and ultra-refreshing. Transport yourself to Provence in your mind and save the airfare. Perfect as an aperitif or with pate and picnics beside shady rivers. Refreshing French rosé in an iconic curvy bottle from Provence. Serve well chilled. Drink: 2014-2016. 33621 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2014, Cotes Du Rhône A.C., France: Field fresh raspberries greet you on the nose followed by some watermelon and red grapefruit. This is truly liquid refreshment, with a lovely sunset thrown into the glass as extra. This is a wide-ranging and all-embracing rose that will please many people, but especially you. Drink: 2014-2016. 739474 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Bachelder Chardonnay 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: Lime and lemon essence on the nose. Extremely crisp, refreshing and clean on the palate with marvellous mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from seafood to salads. Finishes with dried herbs, more green citrus and a long core of minerality. As fresh as a mountain spring sourced deep inside the cavernous soils. Try it with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2015-2019. 416602 13% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pierre Sparr Le Clos Sainte Odile Brut Crémant D'alsace, Alsace A.C., France: Crisp, fresh and dry with notes of lemon zest freshness. Perfect aperitif or companion to shellfish. Drink: 2016-2019. 457788 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Domaine Allimant-Laugner Brut Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace A.C., France: A crisp, fresh, toasty well-priced Alsatian sparkling wine with a gentle, persistent mousse that caresses the palate. Absolutely elegant. Drink: 2022-2024. 30593 12.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 8, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Miraval Rosé 2015, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France: The 2015 vintage is even better than 2014, and I loved that one. This wine doesn't need to ride on the back of Brad and Angelina's celebrity: it stands alone as a terrific, refreshing rose with aromas of small field strawberries, orange zest and light spices. Should I add though that there's a hint of drama on the nose, with a surprise twist finish? Sure to be a box office hit at your liquor store. Bottled Hollywood style in a lovely, shapely vessel. Lovely ballet slipper pink hue. Finishes floral and elegant. Pair with oysters and movie night. Drink: 2015-2017. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Graham Beck Wines Brut Zero 2009, South Africa: One of South Africa's best producers of sparkling wine, and it shows in this example. Toasty, crisp and fresh with aromas of golden apple and brioche. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 435453 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Sumarroca Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2011, Penedès D.O., Spain: Love it! Savoury, robust and juicy Spanish sparkling wine at a bargain rice. Stock up for holiday parties now. Dry and crisp with lime green apple notes. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2012-2017. 393504 12% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2016 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Hogue Chardonnay 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Full-bodied and smoky with toasted oak notes. Bright apple aromas on the mid-palate. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 402172 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Smoky with campfire and hickory smoke on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth with more smoke from toasty oak aging on the palate. Baked apple on the finish. Pair with smoked turkey. Drink: 2014-2017. 311548 13.90% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

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