Nugan Estate Drover's Hut Chardonnay 2019, Riverina, Victoria, Australia: From the Riverina, Victoria wine region, Nugan Drover's Hut 2019 Chardonnay is a single-vineyard, vegan-friendly Chard produced in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks to keep all the fresh fruit flavours, acidity and nuances of the wine, also spending six weeks on its lees during the 12 months the wine was aged in in French oak barrels. Look for fresh red apple, citrus zest, peach, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Amazing value at $17! Pour with a grilled pork tenderloin or chicken breasts Dijonnaise. Drink: 2021-2023. 19904 13.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 12, 2021
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Frontera After Midnight 2017, Central Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine blend with lots of smoke and toasty oak on the nose, followed by sweet blackberries and dark plums on the palate. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2020. 553917 12% D 750 mL $12.00 Score: 86/100. February 28, 2019
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Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2019, Costières-de-Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Love the pink floral, dried wild herb and red berry nose on this Rhône. Vibrant with bright cherry, red berry fruit and dried wild herb flavours with a mouth-watering and lingering finish on the palate. Produced from Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Pair this food-friendly rosé with grilled seafood and shellfish dishes. Pair with grilled prawns. Drink: 2020-2021. 950576 13.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 24, 2020
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Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2017, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa Drink: 2021-2024. 18702 14.50% D 750 mL $16.95. May 22, 2021
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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Monterey County, California, United States: A luscious, smooth, full-bodied Californian Cabernet aged in bourbon barrels. Aromas of fleshy dark fruit with a caramel, toffee finish. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2020-2024. 464149 14.50% D 750 mL $23.00 Score: 90/100. July 11, 2020
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