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Colio Estate Gamay Noir Vqa  587980 . January 1, 2011 Full Review
Colio Estate Wines Cev Reserve Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario, Canada: Dark, spicy and peppery with black as night fruit and some bell pepper. Full-bodied and savoury. Drink: 2012-2015. 432096 12.80% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 88/100. September 15, 2012 Full Review
Colio Estate Wines CEV Small Lot Syrah 2010, VQA, Lake Erie North Shore, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada: Superb! Medium-bodied yet packed with flavour. Pepper and plush black plum aromas on the nose. Opens up with luscious mouth-filling flavours on the palate. Balanced and delicious. Drink: 2012-2016. 35821 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2012 Full Review
Muscedere Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Medium-bodied, supple, happy-go-lucky red just taking a stroll down a sunny back road. Aromas of dark red fruit and some smoke. Drink: 2013-2015. 334144 12.70% XD 750 mL  $18.20 Score: 88/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario, Canada: A light-bodied, pretty white with white floral and peach notes. Nice acidity on the palate for seafood and shellfish. Balanced and lovely. This wine has won the Gold Medal at the All Canadian Wine Championships for previous vintages. It's steely and focused, like Mosel, Germany riesling. Excellent price. Drink: 2012-2016. 318402 11.20% M 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 31, 2012 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards Cooper's Hawk Touche Ddp 2013, Ontario, Canada  361873 10% XD 750 mL  $18.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Colio Estate Wines Lily Sparkling, Ontario, V.Q.A, Canada: This lovely southwestern Ontario sparkling wine uses the cuvee closed method to develop the bubbles in the bottle. Aromas of toast, yeast, green apple and white peach. Pair with shellfish or drink as an aperitif. 418657 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 6, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards Baco Foch, Ontario, Canada  492090 12.10%  750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Girls' Night Out Sparkling, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Clean, crisp and refreshing: this is a terrific sparkling wine for this price point. Stock up for your holiday parties and enjoy as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 215632 11.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

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