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Astica Malbec Rosé 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A crisp and refreshing Argentine Rosé at an incredibly great price for the taste and quality. Mouth-watering and juicy with notes of field strawberries. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2016-2017. 445833 13% D 750 mL  $7.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine 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
Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Central Valley, Chile: A terrific value for this crisp, refreshing Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of freshly cut grass and chives. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2017-2019. 23606 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.05 Score: 88/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Mezzomondo Negroamaro 2011, Puglia, Italy: A robust, smooth, straight-forward red with dark fruit and some pepper. Enjoy with a hearty steak or hamburger. Drink: 2011-2013. 588962 13.50% D 750 mL  $7.95 Score: 84/100. January 3, 2013 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
Alianca Winery Vinho Verde 2016, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: A crisp white with incredible mouth-watering acidity. The acidic attack on the palate offers notes of white grapefruit and lime zest. This refreshing white cries out for food such as fresh seafood. Drink: 2018-2019. 75663 10% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 85/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review
Toro Bravo Tempranillo Merlot, Valencia, Spain  635755 13%  750 mL  $7.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review

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