Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: From Familia Arizu, Luigi Bosca 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied and fleshy Cab Sauv. with grapes sourced from estate vineyards that are 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level in the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, Mendoza. Look for savoury flavours of black currant, cherry, mint, dried tobacco, vanilla and toasty oak spice on the palate. The wine spent a total of 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Pour with smoked and braised red meats. Drink: 2022-2026. 128629 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Dievole Novecento Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dievole Novecento Riserva 2016 Chianti Classico is a full-bodied, vibrant and vivacious 95% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo and 2% Colorino red wine blend, rich and elegant with layers of dark fruit, smoky spices and grilled herbs velvety, long and crisp on the palate. The wine was fermented in cement tank and aged in oak barrels for 17 months. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 213926 13.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Viña Real Crianza 2018, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Viña Real Crianza 2018 is a vibrant, medium-bodied and fruit-driven red wine blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano wine grapes sourced from the Rioja Alavesa wine region. Produced by Compania Vinicola Norte De Espana, the wine is vegan-friendly and grapes were fermented in stainless steel tank, and matured in French and American oak barrels for up to 14 months. Fragrant with pink florals and red berry aromas, the wine is vibrant with blackberry, plum, cherry, cedar brush spice and cola flavours with racy acidity on the palate. A good cellaring candidate for eight-plus years. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2030. 657411 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Adelsheim 2019 Pinot Noir is produced by winemaker Dave Paige, from sustainably-grown grapes from LIVE certified vineyards. Love the elegance and purity of fruit on this Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Noir. Dry, medium-bodied and balanced with spot-on acidity, fragrant with earthy florals and fresh red berry aromas mirrored on the palate with subtle baking spices finishing with a kiss of vanilla and smoke. Produced from a mix of destemmed and whole-cluster fruit and aged up to 10 months in French oak barrels. Lightly chill and enjoy with duck confit, small roasted pearl onions and small potatoes. Yummy! Drink: 2022-2026. 683821 13% XD 750 mL  $57.95 Score: 89/100. February 19, 2022 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

Chandon Sparkling Rosé, California, United States: This great value in sparkling wine comes from Domaine Chandon, the California arm of Chandon, the producers of Dom Perignon. It is a traditionally crafted wine produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and spends 12 months resting on the lees. The result is an elegant wine that delivers the bread-and-toast autolytic notes so beloved in wines produced through the Champagne method. Expect this to be balanced and approachable, with complex red fruit tones. Enjoy with seafood or duck. Drink: 2021-2023. 405555 13% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review