Jean-Pierre Moueix 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2016-2021. 516765 13.70% XD 750 mL  $18.95. October 28, 2017 Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2016, Coteaux De Languedoc La Clape, South Of France A.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend with vines planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Pair with steak and hamburgers. Drink: 2018-2022. 370262 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Homare Strawberry Nigori Sake, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan: Strawberry shortcake topped with melon and passionfruit and guava aromas. Low alcohol. Forget sangria: get this. Drink: 2018-2018. 384776 7.80% S 500 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 3, 2018 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review