Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Secret reveal: I liked this Chardonnay more than the Kistler at three times the price in this release. Don't tell anyone though ;) The toasted along on the nose of this spectacular Ontario Chardonnay is simply addictive. A remarkable Prince Edward County Chardonnay from a remarkable producer. Rich and full-bodied, yet balanced with great finesse. Honey-gold apple and toasty oak aromas. Long finish. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 148866 12.50% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 94/100. November 11, 2017
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Hinterland Ancestral Cabernet Franc 2016, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada 426023 8% M 750 mL $25.00. July 11, 2015
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Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2013, Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied with smoky campfire on the nose from oak aging. This robust Italian red wine is made using the traditional method of ripasso or repassing the wine over the top to concentrate the flavours and body. Pair with spicy sausages. Drink: 2014-2020. 479766 14% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2017
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Ardbeg Single Malt 10 Years Old The Ultimate, Non Chill-Filtered Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland, Scotland 560474 750 mL $99.95. November 7, 2008
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KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied and robust South African Shiraz with aromas of cassis, tanned leather and dark spice. Perfect for pepperoni pizza. Awesome price for this quality. Drink: 2015-2019. 561142 14.30% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2018
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El Maestro Sierra 12-Year-Old Amontillado Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: This fortified Spanish wine is dry, smoky and nutty: it's an acquired taste, but one well worth acquiring. This Sherry underwent oxidative aging under a layer of flor aestro (layer on top) that creates a bitter almond finish. The wine was aged in American oak casks. Drink: 2016-2023. 310458 17.50% XD 375 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. December 30, 2016
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El Maestro Sierra 15-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry, Jerez D.O., Spain: A terrific, dry sherry with toasted almond aromas. Pair with, what else, toasted nuts and cheeses. Drink: 2017-2025. 330571 19% D 375 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017
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Bunnahabhain 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch, Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom Drink: 2017-2027. 247049 46.30% XD 700 mL $179.95. April 4, 2017
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Bunnahabhain 12-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Scotch, Scotland, United Kingdom Drink: 2017-2021. 250076 46.30% D 750 mL $89.95. June 17, 2017
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Springbank 10-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom Drink: 2017-2027. 708362 46% D 750 mL $93.95. February 18, 2017
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