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Trivento Tribu Syrah 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: You can't beat this price, wow. Blackberry and herbal-cedar notes. Full-bodied and smooth. Don't analyze it, drink it. 145292 13% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review
La Puerta Valle De La Puerta S.A. Torrontes 2010, Argentina, Argentina: You'll be absolutely blown away at how pretty and tasty this wine is for the price point. Floral with mouth-watering juiciness. Buy three cases for your summer parties: your friends will think you're brilliant rather than cheap. Drink: 2010-2013. 197970 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. July 6, 2011 Full Review
Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Semillon 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A lovely, light-bodied Argentine white wine blend of 70% Semillon grown in the high valley of Mendoza (contributing minerality and clementine notes) and 30% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the low valley region of Mendoza (grapefruit character). Incredible value and taste for this price point. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2017-2019. 359083 13% D 750 mL  $8.00 Score: 87/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Caliterra Caliterra Vineyard, Estate Grown Caliterra Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Curicó Valley, Chile: Loaded with fresh mango and tropical fruit notes. This is exceptional value and quality for the price. Some pink grapefruit and green melon on the finish. Mouth-watering a dn delicious as an aperitif or versatile food companion. Drink: 2009-0. 275909 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. January 6, 2010 Full Review
Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Curico Valley, Chile: The winery owns 1085 hectares or 2681 acres of land of which 75% is untouched land. Cool nights and gentle breezes temper the sun's heat. A terrific, amazing wine for the money. A grassy, herbal, fresh, zesty Chilean white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Very well priced for the quality. These grapes are grown in one of the country's cool climate regions. Errazuriz owns 50% of this winery. Aromas of tomato leaf and lime zest on the finish. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 275909 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Dunavar Pinot Grigio 2013, Hungary, Hungary: An exceptionally well-priced white wine: wow! Crisp, clean and refreshing, this Pinot Grigio comes across as tasting twice its price (or more). Try it with holiday turkey, fresh seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 335422 12% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Dunavar Pinot Blanc 2013, Hungary, Hungary: An absolutely incredible white for the price! Wow: viscous and mouth-filling with luscious notes of fleshy white peach and pear. Just enough acidity to make this Hungarian white wine ultra-food-friendly. Here's your holiday party wine: stock up now. Drink: 2013-2015. 565820 11.50% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review
Jp Azeitão Castelao Aragonez Syrah 2017, Setubal, Portugal: A robust, supple Portuguese red wine blend of Syrah, Castelao and Aragonez grapes. Great price! Aromas of dark plums and toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2021. 286195 13.50% XD 750 mL  $9.35 Score: 86/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Obikwa Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Western Cape, South Africa: Dependably delicious year after year at a that-must-be-a-typo price. Refreshingly herbal and grassy with a spike of lime lighting up the middle. Terrific. Drink: 2011-2013. 527465 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 88/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review
Beso De Vino Beso De Vino Syrah Grenache 2009, Vinho regional Lisboa, Spain: Smooth, full-bodied and packed with big, luscious purple plums and blueberry flavours. Cries out for a big slab of steak. Breath-takingly low price. Drink: 2012-2016. 231767 13.50% D 750 mL  $8.70 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Castano La Casona Mona Other Red Varietal (Single) 2011, Yecla, Spain: Savoury, dark, full-bodied and mouth-watering with wild cedar and black pepper notes. Terrific quality for this price. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 87/100. November 20, 2012 Full Review
Radio Boka Rose 2017, Spain: A pretty, light-bodied, floral Spanish rose with aromas of tiny strawberries and wild berries. Racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2018-2020. 480467  13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review

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