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Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic value under $20 for this Wakefield 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Clare Valley, South Australia. This is a juicy, full-bodied garnet red wine with a spicy nose and rich black fruits, meat, leather, cedar spice and vanilla flavours on the palate. This is your strip loin on the barbie red. Drink: 2019-2023. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 3, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Hester Creek Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, vibrant BC white wine from Hester Creek. This Pinot Gris is medium-bodied with racy acidity for shellfish. Aromas of lemongrass and lime. It was fermented in stainless steel tank and was aged briefly on its lees. Only 6,000 cases were produced. Drink: 2020-2023. 13.20% D 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
OK Falls AlbariƱo 2019, OK Falls, Canada Drink: 2020-2022. D 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand Drink: 2019-2022. 619452 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. May 14, 2019 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Toasted Head Chardonnay 2016, California, United States: Lots of campfire smoke and toasty oak on the nose with more on the palate and finish from oak aging. The barrels are toasted: not just the staves on the sides but also the ends or heads, thus the wine's name. Full-bodied with some apple on the palate, but mostly wood. Pair with smoked meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 594341 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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