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Caves d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2018, Côtes de Provence A.C., France Drink: 2019-2021. 325076 13% XD 750 mL  $28.95. March 16, 2019 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany, Italy: Chianti lovers know this wine ... very well. The 2011 vintage was a challenging one, yet the mastery of the winemaking shows in the glass of this Sangiovese-based wine. Aromas of back cherry, earth, dust and smoke. Vibrant with lively acidity and a long blackberry finish. This big Italian red wine needs serious cellar time. Decant 1-2 hours. Perfect for juicy meat dishes or homemade meatballs and pasta. Drink: 2016-2022. 353201 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. August 4, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry, mouth-watering with puckering tannins on the palate. Black, charred fruit and toasty oak. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours. Pair with wild boar with black truffle. Drink: 2017-2021. 175091 13.50% XD 375 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry, mouth-watering with puckering tannins on the palate. Black, charred fruit and toasty oak. Needs cellar time, then decant 2 hours. Pair with wild boar with black truffle. Drink: 2017-2025. 378257 14% D 750 mL  $56.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this Sauvignon Blanc with its zesty lime zest, tropical fruit, fresh herb and bell pepper flavours on the palate. Mouth watering too. Pair with green salads topped with warm herbed goat cheese. Drink: 2019-2022. 677450 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Treana Red 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: Produced from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a third in Syrah, a full-bodied red blend from Paso Robles with blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate, spicy and savoury on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Pair with a New York striploin from the grill. Drink: 2020-2023. 11221 15.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2020 Best Beef Wine Full Review
McManis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States Drink: 2014-2017. 212126 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. September 3, 2017 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate from oak aging. Smooth and full-bodied. A solid Californian Cabernet that shows well every year. Aromas of cassis and blackcurrant with toasty oak. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2020. 325779 14.10% XD 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2018 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

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