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Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2017, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vivant means alive, and this Niagara rosé certainly has lots of life in the glass, with vibrant, zesty aromas of field strawberries. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes that are hand-harvested during cool mornings to preserve fruit freshness, then are whole cluster pressed to have minimal grape skin contact with the juice in order to achieve this delicate salmon, ballet-sipper hue. Racy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Medium-bodied and works well as a refreshing aperitif. Drink: 2018-2020. 498535  12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2018 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review
Burrowing Owl Merlot 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A Merlot Master from BC: Burrowing Owl does it again! Supple, rich, full-bodied yet elegant. Long on the finish. Aromas of fleshy dark plum. Pair with grilled pork chops or lamb. Drink: 2018-2025. 351675 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Château Salettes Bandol Rosé 2017, Bandol A.C., France: A lovely Bandol rose with savoury dried herbs and strawberry aromas. Mouth-watering acidity for seafood. Drink: 2018-2021. 557892 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. October 13, 2018 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ivory & Burt Zinfandel 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Campfire smoke and hickory aromas on this robust, tasty, smooth Californian Zinfandel. The grapes are grown sustainably. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 479303 14.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Zinfandel 2015, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: The 2015 vintage is a blend of 96% Zinfandel and 4% Petite Sirah. The wine was matured in both French and American oak barrels. A robust Californian red wine with delicious aromas and flavors of fleshy ripe purple and black plums with spicy wild red berries on the finish. Smooth and supple. The fruit profile is not as raisined as it is in some Californian Zinfandels. This is a juicy, pleasing red wine. Perfect for potluck gatherings featuring grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 281758 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. March 31, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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