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Balduzzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maule Valley, Chile Drink: 2019-2024. 688564 13.80% D 750 mL  $32.95. July 4, 2019 Full Review
La Cadiérenne Cuvée Grande Tradition Bandol Rosé 2016, Provence A.P., France: So pretty and refreshing yet this southern French rose packs a (flavour) punch). Medium to almost full-bodied for rosé. Lovely flavours of summer strawberries and raspberries on the nose of this French rosé. Dry and refreshing. Works as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Finishes with wind-swept lavender and wild herbs. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 119453 14% D 750 mL  $21.95. July 8, 2017 Full Review
Marchesi Antinori Castello Della Sala Bramìto Chardonnay 2016, Umbria I.G.T., Italy: Bright, lifted chardonnay that's more in the style of chablis: fresh peach, no heavy oak. Refreshing. Drink: 2017-2020. 139088 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 88/100. January 6, 2018 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
12 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Docg (Contucci) 2012, Tuscany, Italy  486068 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Canneto Vino Riserva Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely mature tanned leather and dried tobacco leaves on this elegant and contemplative Italian red wine. Lots of mouth-watering acidity for veal. This wine is not filtered and therefore may have some sediment. Be not afraid. OTHER: Aromas of spiced plum, dark-skinned berry, leather and a balsamic note waft out of the glass. The firm palate delivers juicy wild cherry, white pepper, game and aniseed alongside firm but polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2015-2020. Score - 92 (Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, July 2015). Drink: 2017-2019. 65854 14.50% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 92/100. August 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Castellani Campomaggio Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2019-2022. 85027 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95. February 6, 2020 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Ponte Pellegrino Greco Di Tufo 2016, Campania I.G.T., Italy: Ponte Pellegrino 2016 is produced from the Greco Di Tufo grape in the Campania wine region with ripe pear, stone fruit, zesty citrus and briny mineral flavours and a perfect match to grilled calamari. Drink: 2018-2020. 477760 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Excellent value on this Taylor Fladgate Fine white Port ready to drink now. Lovely honey and soft orange citrus flavours on this medium-sweet white port. Enjoy it on its own chilled with a section or two of clementine or in a cocktail with tonic and bitters. Founded in 1692 and is one of the most-respected family-owned Port houses. Drink: 2020-2024. 69856 20% S 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Mas Doix Les Crestes 2018, Priorat D.O.Q., Spain: From the Priorat D.O.Q., Mas Doix Les Crestes 2018 is an unfined and unfiltered, medium-plus-bodied 80% Grenache, 10% Carignan and 10% Syrah red wine blend. Produced from younger grape vines, very approachable now with bright red berry, cherry, spicy and toasty well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate. Lots of good acidity here for food. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 18554 14.50% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 93/100. April 2, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Sonsierra Gran Reserva 2012, Rioja Alta, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2019-2022. 10822 13.30% XD 750 mL  $20.95. February 6, 2020 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
14 Jaspi Blanc (Coca I Fito) 2014, Tarragona, Spain  439570 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review
Finca Sobreño Tempranillo 2012, Toro D.O., Spain: A rich, full-bodied red with a long finish. Layered with black fruit and cedar notes. Drink: 2014-2018. 452094 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Ramón Bilbao Limited Edition Tempranillo 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2018-2025. 547950 14.30% D 750 mL  $19.95. April 28, 2018 Full Review
Pruno 2015, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: This robust and juicy Spanish red wine is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Very firm tannins on this Spanish red wine. Needs cellar time then decant 2 hours and pair with grilled meats. Notes of cassis and tart blackberry with toasty oak. Drink: 2017-2022. 312140 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. July 8, 2017 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Dark chocolate, mocha and sweet black plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Californian red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that grow on vine stock 337 vines. Sweet blackberry on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 483321 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 88/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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