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Cleebourg Gewurztraminer 2017, Alsace A.C., France: Cleebourg 2017 Gewurztraminer is fragrant with pink rose petals, citrus zest and spicy aromas on the nose from the Alsace wine region. Elegant and rich with lychee, citrus, ginger and peppery flavours on the palate. This vintage was awarded Gold at the 2018 Concours Général Paris. Drink: 2021-2022. 18560 13.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Relax Riesling 2019, Mosel, Germany: A lovely off-dry German Riesling with aromas of fresh peach and apricot. Racy acidity for seafood. Light-bodied and pretty. As they say, relax! Drink: 2020-2023. 649111 9.50% MD 750 mL  $14.50 Score: 89/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Burgo Viejo Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Burgo Viejo Crianza 2018 is an amazing value Rioja at $14. A red blend of mostly Tempranillo with some Graciano added to the mix, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied and spicy with dark plum, blackberry, dried tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolate, pepper and well-integrated oak spice flavours with balanced acidity on the palate. Tannins are structured. The wine was matured for one year in American oak barrels. Pair with aged, sharp cheeses. Drink: 2022-2024. 168815 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Almansa, Spain: A robust, rustic Spanish red wine with dark berries and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 270363 14% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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