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Catena Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: From renown producer, Catena, a dry, full-bodied and well-priced Argentinean Chardonnay with ripe pear, apple, soft tropical fruit, butter crust and apple pie spice flavours on the palate. Finishes creamy, long and vibrant. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2019-2020. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 5, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: A savoury and satisfying 100% Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with dark plum, black cherry, black pepper, dusty herbs, leather and oak spice flavours on the palate and smooth tannins. Drink: 2019-2024. 203364 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A fleshy and warm Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley with ripe red cherry, dark plum, mint, dried fruit and earthy underbrush flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2017, Alsace A.C., France: Produced by Pierre Sparr, this reserve Gewürztraminer with its pronounced rosewater, lychee, pink grapefruit aromas always delights More lychee, pineapple, grapefruit and rosewater flavours long and zesty on the palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2019-2022. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A Grand Cru Gewurztraminer from the Alsace wine region, medium-plus-bodied with yellow plum, ripe peach compote, honey and ginger spice flavours smooth and mouth-filling on the palate with a zesty lemon curd finish. Drink: 2019-2021. 259770 13% M 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewürztraminer 2016, Alsace A.C., France: A terrific Alsatian white wine with classic Gewürztraminer aromas of lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and baking spice. Pair with spicy and Asian dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Bodegas Balbas Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine has a good grip on the palate it offers more earthy, smoky, dusty aromas and flavours than fruit-forward ones. Complex, elegant and mature. Dry and subtle, with tanned leather and cigar box and made mostly from the traditional Tempranillo grape with some Cabernet. This Spanish DO wine finishes with dry tobacco and cedar. Decant for 2 hours and pair with lamb and rosemary. Terrific! Drink: 2016-2021. 85183 14.40% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 93/100. November 12, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Torres Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Penedès, Spain: Gorgeous complexity and concentration of flavour on this blockbuster Spanish red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape! The grapes for this lusciously ripe Cabernet grow on vines planted on the belvedere of the Mas la Palana estate. Aromas of blackberry jam, dark spice and some pepper. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2024. 36483 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Rich on the nose with ripe, liquid cherry aromas, dried herbs, rich plum, fresh mushroom and smooth vanilla flavours on the palate. Warming at 14.5% a full-bodied red blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah with wine grapes sourced from Horse Heaven Hills (45%) and the Wahluke Slope (22%) with the balance of grapes from the winery's Cold Creek and Canoe Ridge Estate vineyards. The wine was matured for 20 months in 51% new French and American oak barrel. Pair with roast duck or a roast breast of veal. Drink: 2019-2025. 55764 14.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: A full-bodied, well-rounded, buttery Russian River Chardonnay with soft citrus, fresh-baked croissant and ripe tropical fruit flavours richly layered on the palate. This Chardonnay is barrel-fermented and underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the acids. The wine is aged for 8 months in 30% new French oak barrels prior to bottling. Drink: 2019-2021. 67231 14.50% D 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

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