House Wine Co. Cabernet Shiraz 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: A juicy, fleshy ripe Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. Full-bodied and smooth with attractive aromas of black plums. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2019. 219030 13% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 13, 2017
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Malivoire Wine Company Guilty Men Red 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, layered, mouth-filling red wine with fleshy sweet black plum notes and mocha aromas from oak aging. Love the low alcohol on this cool climate Niagara red wine yet it's still packed with juicy, layers of red berry flavour! This Niagara red wine is a blend of red grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Merlot (40%), and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir, made by one of the province's most respected wineries that operates on a gravity flow basis so the grapes and juice are gently handled. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 192674 12.70% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. June 15, 2017
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Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône 2015, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone A.C., France: Gorgeous black pepper, cedar brush and wild black cherry on the nose of this terrific southern French red wine. Perrin is one of the most respected producers in the Rhone Valley, and this is all the more impressive given this wine is organic. Amazingly great price for this quality. Pair with free range beef. Drink: 2017-2020. 948059 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2017
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Chateau De Vaugelas Le Prieure 2014, Languedoc, France: Full-bodied with cedarbrush and wild blackberry. Rustic and attractive. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 154617 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 16, 2017
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7 Deadly Old Vine Michael & David Phillips Zinfandel 2008, Lodi, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: It took fruit sourced from seven of Lodi’s premium vineyards, specifically chosen for their superior quality, to create this sinfully rich Zinfandel. Loaded with berry fruit, pepper, spice and earth, this wine is a model of consistency. Mitigate the severity of your transgression (or implicate others as you will) and share this considerable, and decadent, treasure with friends at your next barbecue. Enjoy over the next 3-5 years. My vote: I adore this wine: it’s vibrant, juicy, generous and fleshy rich with blueberries, purple plums, black raspberries. It reminds me of Tina Fey: lively and fun, always ready for a joke as you sit around the barbecue. It’s simply delicious. Drink: 2009-2015. 59311 14.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 28, 2011
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