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Brouilly Crus du Beaujolais Henry Fessy 2011, Brouilly, Beaujolais, France   750 mL  $20.40. March 1, 2012 Full Review
J.L. Chave Séléction Silène Crozes-Hermitage 2014, Rhone A.C., France: Purple and juicy like Zinfandel. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 387332 14% XD 750 mL  $36.00 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Domaine des Rosiers Moulin-à-Vent 2017, Beaujolais A.C., France: A lovely Beaujolais red wine from the southern region of Burgundy, made from the Gamay grape. Aromas of strawberries and raspberries with smoke on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with veal. Drink: 2019-2023. 556480 13.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 89/100. March 25, 2020 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Luccarelli Primitivo 2019, Puglia I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2021-2024. 253856 14% XD 750 mL  $11.95. October 16, 2014 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco 2017, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From one of the most respected wine producers, Marchesi di Barolo 2017 Barbaresco is a dry, juicy, medium-bodied Barbaresco produced from the Nebbiolo grape. Fragrant with ripe dark berry, plum and pink florals, spicy on the palate. Tannins are silky and acidity is beautifully balanced. Fermented and aged in cement tanks with one year in Slavonian and French oak barrels. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2033. 155408 14.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 92/100. November 26, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
La Pieve Barolo 2018, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: La Pieve 2018 Barolo is a well-priced 100% Nebbiolo under $40. Full bodied, beautiful and bold with dry tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Look for layers of red berry fruit, blueberry, leather, spice, smoky, earthy and roasted herb flavours with a long finish. Tannins are firm. Decant for a couple of hours and pour with an equally juicy prime rib roast. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2029. 213132 14.50% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 92/100. January 21, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Borgogno Barolo 2016, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Piedmont wine region, Borgogno 2016 Barolo is fresh and fragrant with ripe strawberry, tar, bark, cedar brush and nutty aromas. A full-bodied 100% Nebbiolo with lots of fresh rich fruit, firm rich tannins and lots to offer. Try in 2024, or cellar for up to eight years. Drink: 2023-2030. 283499 13.50% XD 750 mL  $65.95 Score: 91/100. April 1, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley, California, United States: Chateau Montelena 2018 Chardonnay is fragrant with summer-kissed florals, honeyed quince and vanilla aromas. On the palate, the wine is dry, rich and enticing with honeysuckle, apple-dumpling spices, vanilla and lemon meringue pie flavours on its full-bodied frame. Lovely balance and finesse on this cool-climate Chard from the Oak Knoll, California site. Drink or hold. Pour with buttered lobster rolls. Drink: 2021-2026. 701748 13.70% XD 750 mL  $132.00 Score: 94/100. November 26, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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