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Crios Susana Balbo Torrontés 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best winemakers, whether it's this vibrant, floral white wine made from Torrontes or her classic red wines. This is made from 100% Torrontes grapes grown in the Cafayete and Uco Valley regions and planted at different altitudes. Aromas of honeydew, apple blossom, peach and lime. The wine is aged 3 months sur-lie to add body. Light and crisp and mouth-watering. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2019-2022. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
PKNT Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Cachapoal Valley, Chile Drink: 2018-2022. 191866 13.50%  750 mL  $13.00. February 20, 2020 Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Pinot Grigio 2009, Trentino, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy: A crisp, clean, refreshing wine that will cut through the richness of a cream sauce or soft cheese like a knife. This is your wine when you don't want heavy oak or alcohol, just pure refreshment. Notes of lime, grapefruit and lemon zest. Top me up! Drink: 2009-2014. 77990 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 87/100. May 8, 2011 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Promessa Pinot Grigio 2013, Italy: Full-bodied with Pinot Grigio with a pleasant mouth-filling heft, yet still refreshing and clean. Aromas of pear, white melon and smoke. Perfect for smoked salmon. Drink: 2013-2015. 77990 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ciao Organic Sangiovese, Terra De Chieti IGP, Italy: This full-bodied organic Italian red wine made from Sangiovese grapes is also vegan-friendly. Simple and straight-forward with notes of purple plums. Packaged in a tetrapak. Pair with pizza. 29090 13% D 1000 mL  $12.90 Score: 83/100. May 20, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Woodbridge Winery Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2008, California, United States: Good balance with green apple aromas and nicely integrated oak. Medium- to full-bodied weight. 99408 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 86/100. April 28, 2010 Full Review

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