Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2018, Niederösterreich, Austria Drink: 2020-2023. 71233 12.50% D 750 mL $19.95. January 18, 2021
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Flat Rock Twisted Sparkling 2020, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Flat Rock Twisted 2020 is fragrant with white florals and off-dry on the palate with a racy mousse of ripe apple, key lime pie and citrus zest. Produced in the Charmat method from 98% Riesling with the balance in Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer grapes. A fun bubble and great value at $20. Drink: 2021-2023. 14421 11.50% M 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 7, 2022
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Bouchard Pere et Fils Petit Chablis Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy, France Drink: 2013-2017. 51466 11.70% XD 750 mL $28.50. March 1, 2012
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Domaine De Vaugandy Brut, Vouvray, Loire, France: Full-bodied, robust dry French bubbly. Good value with lots of sensory pleasure. Great price. Finishes with lime citrus, Asian pear and green apple. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 154567 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 15, 2019
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La Vite Lucente 2019, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From Tenuta Luce, La Vite Lucente 2019 is a dry, full-bodied, smooth and vibrant Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with dark cherry, dark berry, plum, dried herbs, smoky spice and mochanilla flavours silky, smooth on the palate. The wine was aged 12 months in French oak barriques. Drink or hold. Pour with aged hard cheeses. Drink: 2022-2028. 747030 13.50% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. January 21, 2022
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Masi Modello Millesimato Brut Rosé Prosecco 2020, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: From Masi, Modello Millesimato 2020 is a fruity Prosecco rosé, produced from Glera and Pinot Noir grapes. Bright and bubbly with strawberry, red berry flavours fresh and lively on the palate. Very moreish. Drink: 2021-2023. 21049 11% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A fantastic value Chardonnay under $20 from the oldest winery in Washington. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and lush with ripe red apple, pear, toffee and lemon pudding flavours toast and long on the palate. Fermented in oak barrels and stainless steel. Drink: 2020-2024. 232439 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2021
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