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Trentham Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015, Tasmania, Australia: A lovely, cool-climate from the Australian island Tasmania. Aromas of ripe and tart cherry and spice. Satin smooth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2020-2022. 12845 12.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. June 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Escudo Rojo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile: A terrific, full-bodied Chilean Cabernet at a great price. Aromas of dark plums and cassis and smoke. Pair with steak. Drink: 2020-2024. 13434 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Abbotts & Delaunay Les Fleurs Sauvages Viognier 2017, Languedoc I.G.P., France: A lovely, aromatic southern French white wine made from the Viognier grape. Notes of white florals and fresh peach. Pair with mild to medium curries and spices. This wine won a Bronze medal at the prestigious 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards. Drink: 2019-2022. 646794 13.60% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 6, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Château Paradis Essenciel 2015, Côtes De Provence, Provence A.P., France Drink: 2019-2022. 644435 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95. May 16, 2019 Full Review
Brotte Création Grosset Côtes du Rhône-Villages Cairanne 2016, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: The 2016 vintage of the robust Cairanne Creation Grosset is a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. The wine was matured in both wooden foudres (large oak barrels) and cement tanks. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Great price. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2022. 33852 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Cave De Visan Visan 2015, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: A robust, delicious southern French red wine blend with aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 494682 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Tornatore Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio 2017, Etna, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: A robust 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio, Sicilian red wine blend with ripe, black raspberry, strawberry jam, cherry and smoky flavours on the palate. Drinking beautiful now. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 487090 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2021 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant, medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc, made from grapes grown entirely in New Zealand’s Awatere Valley. Fragrant on the nose with dried florals, white-flesh stone fruit, tropical fruit, soft orange, flinty, mineral flavours finishing long and mouth-watering on the palate. Chill and enjoy now. Drink: 2020-2022. 225557 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Loveblock Love Letter Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Medium-bodied, supple and crisp. Tasty and savory. Pair with chicken in cream sauce. Drink: 2019-2022. 630632 12.80% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. May 17, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand Drink: 2019-2024. 645184 13.30% D 750 mL  $26.75. May 17, 2019 Full Review
Esk Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2017, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand Drink: 2019-2024. 928944 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00. May 17, 2019 Full Review
Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc Viognier 2018, Western Cape, South Africa: This lovely South African Chenin Blanc offers tremendous value and taste for the price. Aromas of lemon zest, lanolin, beeswax and chives. Medium-bodied with rich mouth-feel. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2019-2022. 281311 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.35 Score: 88/100. January 4, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

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