Masseria Surani Heracles Tommasi Primitivo 2014, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Juicy and delicious Italian red wine with blackened plums and purple plum notes. Lots of toasty, charred oak in this Primitivo (aka Zinfandel). This robust Italian red wine is produced by Tommasi family's Puglia vineyards in southern Italy, first settled by ancient Greeks in 700 BCE, and therefore the wine is named in honour of Heracles. Lots of black fruit and oak. Perfect for grilled and barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 434274 13.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016
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Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Juicy and racy acidity for a variety of dishes, from shellfish and seafood to spinach quiche and roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2017. 734798 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with lemongrass and lime lift. Grassy but not too much. Mouth-watering acidity for shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017
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