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Gray Monk Estate Winery Rosé 2020, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, refreshing BC rosé with notes of small field berries and strawberries. Racy acidity makes this a terrific companion for seafood and salads. Drink: 2021-2023. 12.60% D 750 mL  $17.99 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2022 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2020, Languedoc A.P., France: Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses is the patio party size (1500 ml) of this delish, dry, Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah rosé blend. Full-bodied, elegant and crisp with raspberry, cherry, fine herb and citrus zest flavours balanced with food-friendly acidity. Love the rose-shaped bottle. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken breasts. Drink: 2021-2022. 490912 13% D 1500 mL  $38.95 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2021 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Mionetto Extra Dry Rosé Millesimato Prosecco 2020, Veneto, Prosecco D.O.C., Italy: Mionetto Millesimato 2020 Prosecco rosé is a vegan-friendly dryish bubble produced from Glera and Pinot Noir grapes, and great value under $20. Pretty on the nose with citrus florals, red berry and nougat aromas; well-balanced with a fine mousse of red berry, grapefruit zest, orchard fruit and baked pie flavours fresh on the palate. Mionetto Winery was founded by Francesco Mionetto in 1887. Drink: 2021-2023. 21046 11% MD 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2021 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port 2006, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Symington Group, Dow's Quinta Do Bomfim 2006 Vintage Port is just the right size (375ml) to enjoy with some creamy blue cheese or dark chocolate desserts. Love the dark cherry, blueberry, plum and spicy nose on this powerful rich port. Drink: 2021-2025. 18285 20% S 375 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. February 19, 2021 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review
Croft Reserve Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Attractive notes of toasted almond, figs and blackberry on this after-dinner fortified wine from Portugal. Enjoy with walnuts and cheeses. Drink: 2022-2026. 538983 20% S 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 20, 2024 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Alvear Capataz Solera de la Casa Fino Viejisi Fino Sherry, Montilla-Moriles D.O., Spain: The lovely, dry 2019 edition of the non-vintage Fino Capataz Solera de la Casa averages twelve years of age with all of the wines blending using the traditional fractional blending solera system. At this point, the flor cap expires. Aromas of toasted walnuts and hazelnuts with a pleasantly bitter finish. Pair with meaty seafood dishes. Drink: 2019-2024. 10813 15% D 375 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. October 2, 2019 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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