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Trapiche Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina  568865 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review
Piattelli Vineyards Reserve Malbec 2016, Cafayete Valley Salta, Argentina: A gorgeous Malbec, especially for this price! Full-bodied and smooth with layers of fleshy ripe black plums and dark berries with some smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2019-2023. 452029 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Lindeman's Smile Bin 65 Chardonnay 2016, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2017-2021. 142117 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. December 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling 2015, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2016-2018. 481846 13% D 750 mL  $31.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Nikolaihof Wachau Terrassen Gruner Veltliner 2014, Wachau, Austria: A lovely yeasty, freshly baked bread note on the nose of this vibrant, beautifully balanced Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. Fresh, racy acidity to take on seafood and shellfish as well as vegetarian dishes. This wine is Demeter certified, and is made using biodynamic farming principles which go well beyond organic methods to respect the earth and the people making this wine. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 85274 11.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. October 28, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Nikolaihof Wachau Terrassen Grüner Veltliner 2017, Wachau, Austria: A lovely yeasty, freshly baked bread note on the nose of this vibrant, beautifully balanced Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. Fresh, racy acidity to take on seafood and shellfish as well as vegetarian dishes. This wine is Demeter certified, and is made using biodynamic farming principles which go well beyond organic methods to respect the earth and the people making this wine. Highly recommended. Drink: 2019-2029. 85274 11.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. January 12, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Creekside Iconoclast Syrah 2013, St. David's Bench, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016-2020. 471797 14% XD 750 mL  $25.00. October 29, 2016 Full Review
Stoneboat Vineyards Piano Brut, Oliver, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, toasty, fresh BC sparkling wine fermented in stainless steel using he charmat method. Full-bodied and tasty with aromas of green apple and bread. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2022. 12% D 750 mL Score: 92/100. September 27, 2018 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fleshy ripe cherry aromas and flavours on the palate of this mouth-watering Pinot Noir. A lovely, medium-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir grape. Lots of ripe fruit on this vintage. Fleshy ripe black plum aromas on the nose with cedar spice. Could also cellar for a few years. Very respected winemaker. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2023. 130989 13% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Château d'Aydie Ode D'aydie 2012, Madiran, Southwest A.C., France: Dark, deep and delicious with aromas of black fruit flavours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2023. 717900 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Bernard Fouquet Le Petit Clos Dry, Domaine Des Aubuisières Vouvray 2015, Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: The 2015 vintage of the Vouvray Sec le Petit Clos is robust and complex, with aromas of golden apple and Asian pear. Lots of vibrant acidity for shellfish and a refreshing, crisp finish. A deep core of minerality runs through the heart of this wine. This Loire Valley white wine is made from the classic Chenin Blanc grape by Bernard Fouquet. Drink: 2017-2020. 489468 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. September 2, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Notarpanaro Taurino Salento I.G.T. 2004, Les Pouilles, Italy   750 mL  $18.65. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Fontanafredda Barolo 2013, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's first king, bought this winery in 1858 and started making wines. The estate today is now owned by entrepreneur Oscar Farinetti. This northern Italian red is surprisingly nimble and elegant for Barolo, which usually strikes a much deeper chord. Great mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato and meat sauces. Full-bodied and smooth with aromas of tart cherry and wild violet. Drink: 2018-2028. 20214 14% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. October 30, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: This white wine is herbal and zesty! Medium-bodied, no oak, great for seafood and vegetarian dishes. Vibrant aromas of gooseberry and grapefruit on the palate, with lots of mouth-watering acidity for a range of dishes from salads to seafood. This is a great seafood wine from New Zealand's South Island wine growing region. Mount Riley is a zesty Sauvignon Blanc with tropical and fresh herbal notes. Zippy acidity too with a full mid palate. Drink: 2017-2019. 981670 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. February 27, 2018 Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Two Tails Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Drink: 2017-2020. 496133 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. September 16, 2017 Full Review
Momo Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vibrant and crisp with a terrific nervy and racy acidity running through the core of this New Zealand white wine made from the country's iconic Sauvignon Blanc grape. This kiwi savvy is herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Mouth-watering acidity weaves its way through fresh aromas of grapefruit and guava. Bring it, especially for movie night with fried chicken! Drink: 2017-2018. 9167 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. July 22, 2017 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
15 Hmr White Do Penedes (Heretat Mont-Rubi) 2015, Penedes, Spain  488742 12.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review

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