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Quails' Gate Estate Winery Dry Riesling 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A terrific BC Riesling with notes of lime zest, lemongrass, chives and stone. Pair with shellfish or seafood. Drink: 2016-2022. 308312 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Fortified Vintage Foch 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A terrific, blackberry liqueur flavoured fortified wine from BC made with Marechal Foch grapes. Perfect as dessert on it's own or with chocolate cake. Drink: 2014-2021. 638148 18% S 500 mL  $25.40 Score: 90/100. October 17, 2016 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A full-bodied, well-balanced BC red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 145102 13% XD 750 mL  $17.45 Score: 88/100. October 31, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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