David C. Wong
Reif Estate Winery Riesling 2019, Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2019 Riesling which offers aromas of lime, wet stone and lemon sunshine. This off-dry white would be perfect with sushi, Thai and Indian cuisines, anything with mild to medium heat or spice. Drink: 2023-2026. 111799 12% MD 750 mL $14.75 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2020
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Domaine de La Madone Le Perréon Beaujolais-Villages 2018, Beaujolais A.C., France: A vibrant, medium-bodied, bright cherry and spicy Beaujolais Village with ripe red raspberry, pink florals, bright cherry and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Terrific and a well-priced 100% Gamay. Drink: 2020-2025. 981175 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. July 16, 2020
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La Chablisienne Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: A cool-climate, crisp and zesty premier cru Chablis from Montmains, Burgundy. Lots of crisp green apple, pear, spicy, nutty, zesty citrus flavours with a mineral streak from beginning to end. Excellent, versatile food wine to pair with everything from roast Cornish game hens to grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2020-2023. 455147 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 3, 2020
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Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2019, IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: It's little wonder that this wine won gold at the World Chardonnay Competition, yet it's so affordably priced. A terrific white wine from southern France that offers crisp minerality and refreshment, unusual for Chardonnay these days. Lots of lime-bright acidity for food, yet there's also an underlying richness and fullness to the wine that is mouth-filling and delicious! Very versatile with food, from fresh seafood to roast chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2020-2024. 375071 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.15 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2020
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Joseph Cattin Riesling 2018, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, a well-crafted Riesling expressive of its terroir, juicy with ripe golden apple, peach, lemon zest flavours vibrant on the palate. Enjoy with a veal schnitzel. Drink: 2020-2024. 259788 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. November 14, 2020
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Château De Pierreux Brouilly 2015, Beaujolais, Burgundy A.C., France Drink: 2017-2020. 5496 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 11, 2017
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Jean-Paul Dubost Climat Le Tracot 2015, Beaujolais Villages, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely fleshy ripe dark cherries on the nose of this southern French red wine from Burgundy's Beaujolais region. Lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate for tangy sauces and chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 527051 12.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2018
Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Château Hyot 2014, Côtes De Bordeaux Castillon, Bordeaux A.C, France: Pleasantly bitter black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. Full-bodied and juicy Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Great for steak, especially at this price. Drink: 2018-2022. 63537 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2018
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Château De Pitray 2015, Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux A.C., France: Can't believe the price on this full-bodied and juicy Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux red. Dark ruby in the glass with ripe red berry and plum fruit, fresh and earthy on the palate wrapped up in a soft vanilla finish. Well-balanced with firm and fine tannins. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair with a grilled striploin steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 405688 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 4, 2019
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Château Hyot 2015, Côtes De Bordeaux - Castillon, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Look for ripe plum, blackberry, cedar spice on this earthy red made for steak. Tannins are firm and chewy, needs a couple of years in cellar to mellow out. Drink: 2020-2024. 63537 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2019
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Château La Verrière 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: A full-bodied Bordeaux red blend of mostly Merlot with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon adding body and structure to this dry, robust and made for a grilled steak or beef bourgignon. Lots of smoky, spiced plum, savoury herbs and cassis flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm. Drink: 2019-2022. 349274 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2019
Best Value Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review