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Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos Felino 2019 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant Argentinean Chard., sleek with fresh pear, apple fruit, soft citrus and briny mineral flavours, focussed, silky and long on the palate. Delicious now. Drink: 2022-2022. 191915 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 19, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2019, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Sons of Eden, Freya 2019 Riesling is produced from grapes sourced from 44 year-old-vines in Craneford and from 21 year-old-vines in High Eden. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and the wine is intense with citrus florals, lime-lemon zest and ripe melon balanced with crunchy acidity. Drink: 2021-2030. 12652 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Pewsey Vale Vineyard Riesling 2011, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Stunning peach goodness with a bright seam of acidity for food. Really gorgeous riesling with a laser focus like a shaft of sunlight that then settles in and warms your shoulders and senses. Drink: 2012-2017. 233196 12.50% XD 750 mL  $26.65 Score: 94/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2010, Pyrnees, Victoria, Australia: Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced be a classic and respected Rhone Valley producer Chapoutier. Pair with filet mignon or any peppery or spicy hearty meat dish. Drink: 2014-2018. 311480 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. January 19, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Charles Baker Riesling 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula, Charles Baker 2019 Riesling is a rich and juicy mouthful of ripe peach, apricot, tropical fruit, petrol and soft orange zest flavours on the palate. Softly sweet with bright acidity, enjoy this Riesling chilled on its own or pour with a smoked roast of pork and peach compote. Drink: 2022-2026. 20373 10.20% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 22, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Cave Spring Estate Grown Chardonnay 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate 2019 Chardonnay is great value at $20. Lush and creamy with ripe orchard fruit, citrus zest, anise, nutmeg, vanilla, briny mineral notes fresh and rounded on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 256552 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. November 18, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Single Vineyard Syrah 2013, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: This Chilean Syrah shows its coastal origin as in both the balance and elegance as well as its focus. The vines for this wine grow just 12 kilometres or 7.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. They grow in the clay-black slate-schist soils of the Manzanares Vineyard which lends deep minerality to the wine. They were planted back in 2005. The grapes were picked early in the morning during harvest, then cold-soaked and fermented at 24-28 degrees Celsius (75-82 degree Fahrenheit) in stainless steel tanks. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. A gorgeous, opulent Chilean Syrah of the best pedigree. Structure, density, concentration and complexity all play roles in this wine, with intense replay of fleshy dark plums and berries across the palate (and mind). Perfect for grilled pork chops or game dishes. Drink: 2016-2021. 387910 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Syrah 2018, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Errázuriz 2018 Syrah is a full-bodied, plushy red with ripe dark cherry, blackberry, smoked meat and spicy flavours finishing long, supple and silky on the palate. Complex and delicious. Pour with a grilled Porterhouse steak. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 387910 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2018, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region, Les Vignes De Bila-Haut is produced by M. Chapoutier. This is a full-bodied white wine blend of mostly white Grenache with a smattering of Muscat, Grenache Gris, and Vermentino to round it all off. Dry, smooth and rich with ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, honeyed florals, anise and mineral flavours on the palate. So much happening here and just great value under $16. Drink: 2021-2023. 485656 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 93/100. August 19, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Chateau De Myrat Meritage 2009, Sauternes, Bordeaux, Aoc, France: Apricot supreme. Platonic essence of liquid sweet sensuality. Drink: 2013-2025. 188995 13% S 375 mL  $27.85 Score: 98/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Feinherb Saar Riesling Kabinett 2019, Mosel Saar Ruwer Prädikatswein, Germany: From the Mosel Saar Ruwer, Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger 2019 Riesling Feinherb is so fresh! Look for a balance of apple, pear, white-fleshed stone fruit, fine herbs and citrusy notes on this beauty from the Mosel wine region. Finishes mouth-wateringly long on a mineral note. Drink: 2022-2025. 25716 10.50% M 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 98/100. November 19, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Babich Black Label 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied, mouth-watering, savoury and sagey SB with fresh pear, mango and flinty mineral flavours leesy and creamy on the palate. Amazing food-friendly acidity for grilled prawns or seafood chowders. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Drink: 2022-2024. 9142 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 3, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lawson's Dry Hills 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a vegan-friendly SB produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from a certified sustainable vineyard in the Marlborough wine region. A vibrant and racy SB, most of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, but a portion was produced in neutral French oak barrel. Bright with dried white florals, gooseberry, passion fruit, fresh herbs generous on the palate and ending on a stony mineral note. Crafted by Ross and Barbara Lawson who have been grape growers since 1980, and winemakers since 1992. This winery is part of the Family of Twelve, a group of a dozen artisanal wineries founded in 2005, six of which are from the North Island and six from the South Island. Drink: 2022-2024. 214460 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, Eradus 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, medium-bodied SB fragrant with grassy, pineapple, ripe stone fruit and stoney mineral aromas. Dry, with pineapple, lemon-lime zest, melon, peach flavours finishing with a vibrant citrusy minerality. Loads of flavour here. Chill and enjoy with a scallop ceviche. Drink: 2021-2023. 225557 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 2, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: From Palliser Estate, Pencarrow 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc vibrant and intense with passionfruit, guava, feijoa and citrus zest flavours creamy, intense and long on the palate. Pour with fresh seafood dishes and salads. Drink: 2021-2022. 148429 12.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 94/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Cava, Penedès D.O., Spain: A delightful, flavourful Spanish sparkling wine from one of the country's best producers. This is a fraction of the price of Champagne, and yet performs at that level. Crisp with lime lift and a long fresh finish. Drink: 2022-2024. 392548 12% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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