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Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: From renown producer, Catena, High Mountain Vines 2017 is a dry, full-bodied and well-priced Argentinean Chardonnay. Look for ripe pears, and a soft lingering tropical fruit finish on this zesty Chardonnay. Enjoy now with grilled herbed chicken breasts. The inimitable Laura Catena works with chief winemaker Alejandro Vigil create this beautifully expressive white wine. Drink: 2018-2022. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 3, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep 1st Off the Rank Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep 1St Off The Rank 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is vegan-friendly and floral on the nose with cassis, olive, toasty oak spice full and rich on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained and firm. Enjoy it now through 2035 with ribs from the grill or a rich roast beef dinner. Drink: 2024-2035. 33417 15% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. May 11, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2009, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013-2018. 256552 13% D 750 mL  $18.95. December 6, 2014 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A superb Niagara rose with a delicious, lip-smacking delight of field berry flavour! Dry, crisp, mouth-watering and joyous. This wine is alive in the glass. Medium-bodied, no heavy oak. This is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes from a gravity flow winery that farms sustainably. This wine has a cult following. Pair with prayers that you can buy enough of it to satisfy your craving for it. Drink: 2014-2017. 559088 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Redtail Reserve Chardonnay 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Redtail Reserve 2017 Chardonnay is a library release from the winery. The grapes for this vintage were fermented in a combination of new and used French oak barrels before being aged on its lees in stainless steel tank. Bright and zesty on the palate, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, elegant and rich with ripe pear, stone fruit and citrus zest flavours wrapped up in food friendly acidity. Chill and enjoy it with a pork tenderloin from the grill and pear compote. Drink: 2024-2026. 37114 13% XD 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 89/100. January 20, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Finca Nueva Gran Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: From Miguel Angel de Gregorio, Finca Nueva Gran Reserva 2010 is a juicy 100% Tempranillo with jammy dark plum, dark berry fruit, smoky and spicy on the palate. The wine was aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels and tannins have been tamed by some seven years in bottle. Enjoy it through 2025 with lamb kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2025. 13625 14% XD 750 mL  $40.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Primarius Pinot Noir 2021, Oregon, United States: Drink: 2024-2026. 402180 D 750 mL  $26.95. November 14, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Charles & Charles Double Trouble 2019, Washington, United States: Charles & Charles Double Trouble 2019 is a dry, full-bodied and fragrant red wine blend of 58% Syrah and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon produced from sustainably grown grapes. A great wine to pair with ribs or a slow-braised beef brisket with its smoky and rich blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, cracked pepper, savoury herb and cocoa powder flavours with a silky, long and spicy finish. Drink: 2024-2028. 363838 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 11, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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