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Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: It's no wonder that this is Ontario's most popular rose. Lovely light and lifted aromas of wild field strawberries on a sun-dappled afternoon. Dry and refreshing and mouth-watering. This is a Niagara blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Pair with grilled seafood or chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 559088 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2019 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Torres Las Mulas Reserva Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2022-2024. 407494 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.50. September 9, 2022 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Zacharias Moschofilero 2021, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: From the Peloponnese wine region, Zacharias 2021 Moschofilero is great value at $14. Fragrant with rose petal, lemon zest, intense on the palate and matched with vibrant food-friendly acidity. A dry, medium-plus-bodied white wine perfect for seafood or salads. Drink: 2022-2026. 548222 13.40% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 19, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel 2018, Lodi, California, United States: Produced from 40- to-60-year old Zinfandel vines. Juicy with spiced plum, dark berry, dark cherry, baking spice, white pepper and smoky, toasty oak flavours on the palate. Tannins are rounded. Pair with grilled ribs. Drink: 2022-2024. 951889 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.25 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2020, Mendocino, North Coast, California, United States: From Mendocino, North Coast, California, Lapis Luna Pauli Ranch 2020 is a full-bodied, juicy Zinfandel with 20% Sangiovese added to the mix giving the berry fruity wine an added dimension of tart cherry and pepper spice flavours zesty on the palate. Produced from grapes sourced from the Pauli Ranch, Mendocino, North Coast wine regions in California. "Lapis Luna" is Latin for "stone and moon" and is about the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna) and as well as a nod to this producer's reach-for-the-moon attitude of exploring and finding undiscovered California vineyard sites. Drink: 2022-2025. 17264 14.30% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 89/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

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