Strewn Winery Three Terroir 2015, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A juicy, full-bodied NIagara red wine blend with aromas dark fruit and toast. Decant for 1 hour and pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 468918 13.40% XD 750 mL $46.00 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2022
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Niagara College Teaching Winery Balance Semi-Dry Riesling 2017, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2022. 11% Off Dry 750 mL $16.95. August 11, 2020
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Speck Bros. Lazzara Bianco Secco Sparkling, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, vibrant Ontario sparkling made in a juicy, fruity Prosecco-style in honour of the Speck brothers' grandmother who was an Italian New Yorker. Aromas of fresh white peach and pear. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2020-2022. 16789 11.50% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 5, 2020
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Sandbanks Estate Winery Rosé 2017, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium-sweet Prince Edward County rose with flavours of strawberries. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 244616 12% MD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 86/100. October 13, 2018
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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand: Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is fresh, vibrant with aromas of fresh cut grass, light green herbs and citrus zest. On the palate, this wine is dry, mouth-watering and citrusy with lemongrass, green herbs and light tropical fruit flavours. Pair with green salads topped with fresh steamed shrimp, vegetable quiches and brunch fare. Drink: 2020-2022. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL $20.00 Score: 90/100. November 24, 2018
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Whitehaven Greg Single Vineyard Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this grassy, herbal single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc form the Awatere wine region. So fresh with fresh herbs, tropical fruit and yellow pear flavours matched with food-friendly acidity. Pair with fresh-steamed shellfish dishes. Drink: 2020-2022. 325944 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2021
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Montecillo Gran Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied Rioja red, vibrant with dried red fruits, dark black fruit, cedar spice and a hint of smoke on the palate. An elegant Rioja red with well-integrated oak spice and silky tannins. Drink: 2020-2024. 239277 13.50% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. November 14, 2020
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