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Debbie Travis Pinot Grigio 2015, Niagara Pensinsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015-2017. 457515 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile: A tasty, full-bodied red with dark plums, berries, mocha and some smoke on the finish. 408658 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review
Miraval Rosé 2017, Provence A.P, France: No longer owned by Brad and Angelina, now that they've split (neither took custody of the winery). This wine stands alone as a terrific, refreshing rosé with aromas of small field strawberries, orange zest and light spices. Made by the Perrin family famous for Chateau Beaucastel. Lovely ballet slipper pink hue. Finishes floral and elegant. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 342584 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2018 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Vaucher Père & Fils Fleurie 2015, Fleurie, Beaujolais A.C., France: A peppery, medium-bodied Beaujolais red wine made from the Gamay grape. Smooth and supple with aromas of dark berries. Pair with veal or roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 534339 13.10% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 88/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Laurent Miquel Pere Et Fils Chardonnay 2017, Languedoc, France Drink: 2009-2014. 157909 13% XD 750 mL  $11.75. May 8, 2011 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Zuazo Gaston Finca Costanillas Tempranillo Graciano Viura 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2019-2025. 644864 14.20% XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2019 Full Review
Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lots of toasty oak and Band-Aid on the nose (good thing) on this robust Spanish red wine. Loaded with black berries and wild tart woodland fruit with savoury cedar brush and garrigue and mystery. Meaty, and chompy. Drink with a fork. Great price. Steak please. Drink: 2018-2022. 383018 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Campo Viejo Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain: Savoury and juicy with smoky, dark fruit aromas. Dry and earthy; balanced and full-bodied. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2014-2020. 137810 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.45 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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