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Familia Zuccardi Organica Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Great price for this full-bodied quaffer. Knock it back. Dark fruit and some toasty smoke. This organic wine has just 2 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2013-2015. 68452 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2011, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak. Great for roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2015. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 27, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Angels Gate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Mild and medium-bodied with white peach and apple blossom. Soft and inviting. Great aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 277590 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 27, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Duca Di Quadri Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Friuli, Grave, Italy: Terrific freshness and vibrancy! Lemon-lime lift with mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 120782 12.40% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 27, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Waimea Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and crisp with refreshing notes of lime and white grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. 714295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 27, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

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