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Henry of Pelham Winery Cabernet Merlot 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Round, voluptuous and full-bodied Cabernet-Merlot blend from Niagara. Aromas of black fleshy ripe fruit and some spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2021. 504241 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 28, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Cave Spring Cellars Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Full-bodied and balanced cool-climate Niagara chardonnay with nicely calibrated oak and golden apple notes. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 228551 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Languedoc-Roussillon Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Pays d'Oc V.D.P., France: A full-bodied, somewhat tannic red wine with aromas of black fruit, tar, and toasty oak. Good price. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2021. 407551 13% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 86/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Albert Bichot Chablis 2015, Chablis AOC, France: Crisp, dry and zesty with aromas of green apple and Asian pear. This Old World Burgundian white wine is made from Chardonnay grown in the northern region of Chablis. It is not oaked. Pair with seafood. This winery was founded in 1831. Drink: 2015-2020. 458851 12.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. February 26, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Woodbridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: A sturdy well-priced Californian Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of cedar smoke and cassis. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2020. 48611 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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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