Michel Delhommeau Cuvée Harmonie Muscadet De Sèvre-Et-Maine 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Mouth-watering and a perfect foil for shellfish. Clean and crisp with lemon and lime notes. Drink: 2012-2014. 164624 12% XD 750 mL $13.25 Score: 88/100. April 14, 2012
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Château Beausejour Vign. Sudrat-Melet Meritage 2009, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A terrific wine for the money! Full-bodied with black fruit and smoke. You won't find Bordeaux at the price-quality ratio often. Decant for 2 hours Drink: 2012-2015. 264267 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 14, 2012
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Château D'aquéria Jean Olivier, Producteur Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: The rose I drink for personal pleasure and stock up every year. Bone-dry, complex with field berry notes and a long, dry finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 712000 13.50% XD 375 mL $10.45 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2012
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Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Splendid pinot noir, especially for the price! Superb layers of mouth-watering black cherry and dark spice. Silky texture and a finish that almost doesn't end. Hedonists: line up for this one and save some for me. Drink: 2012-2017. 279018 13% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012
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Cabriz Dão Sul Rosé 2011, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Delightful, fresh, dry and straight-forward with faint notes of small, field strawberries. Drink: 2012-2014. 30445 12% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2012
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Montebuena Tempranillo 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Simple, robust and tasty at an incredible price. Great party wine. Drink: 2012-2014. 211029 13.50% D 750 mL $16.25 Score: 86/100. April 28, 2012
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Faustino V Tempranillo Rosado 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: A robust and deeply satisfying rose, yet not heavy. Bone-dry and refreshing with gorgeous aromas of dark raspberries. Perfect. Drink: 2012-2014. 700534 13% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 91/100. April 14, 2012
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