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Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A fresh and crisp Malbec with blackberry, mulberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing spicy and with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine and silky. Pair with grilled game sausages. Drink: 2019-2024. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2016, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Truly benchmark Niagara Pinot Noir! I've long been a fan of Flat Rock's Pinot Noirs, especially the Gravity. Aromas of ripe cherry. Vibrant racy acidity. The winery uses the gentlest methods to press the grapes and make the wine via a gravity flow system rather than pumping (thus the name gravity on the label). Then the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Medium ruby hue with cherry accents, polished tannins, silky smooth texture and medium bodied weight. Gorgeous cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the mid-palate. Then it finishes with wisps of black raspberry and vanilla toast. This red wine is so vivacious and so fantastically great year after year. Pair with roast or grilled chicken. Drink: 2020-2025. 1560 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 93/100. March 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Featherstone Four Feathers 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely and floral, Four Feathers is an off-dry, well-crafted white wine blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wine grapes. Sweetness and vibrant acidity are at play here with ripe pear, pink grapefruit, cake spice and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Great value. Enjoy now with a fish tacos, or a grilled pork tenderloin and mango compote. Drink: 2019-2023. 341586 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux Superieur Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Bordeaux A.O.C., France: The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux was outstanding, and it show in this full-bodied, elegant Bordeaux! This robust French red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Toasty oak and fleshy black fruit. Decant 1 hour. Pair with a rare steak. This is a steal at this price. Drink: 2018-2022. 30072 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.05 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Carro Señorío De Barahonda 2017, Yecla D.O., Spain: A dry, full-bodied fruity red blend of Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot with dark plum, cherry, savoury herb and earthy flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy now with grilled chops. Drink: 2019-2020. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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