Trius Brut Sparkling, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, fresh and vibrant Ontario bubbly with aromas of toasted bread, green apple and lime zest. Made using the traditional Champagne method of the second fermentation in the bottle. Pair with shellfish or fried chicken. Drink: 202-2025. 284539 12% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 92/100. July 10, 2022
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Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2016, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A bright and juicy, medium-plus-bodied Carmenère, with lots of ripe red berry, savoury herb, smoky, spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a meaty, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2019-2024. 256685 14.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019
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Gerard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2018, Pays d'Oc, Roussillon I.G.P., France: A lovely, juicy Viognier with floral, honey apricot, ginger aromas on the nose, dry with lemon zest, soft orange, ripe stone fruit and cake spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with mild and medium curries. Drink: 2019-2023. 147975 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021
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Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A juicy, savoury and well-priced Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Full-bodied with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate from oak ageing. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins. "Storia antica" translates to "ancient history," and in recognition of the old world wine style of drying grapes prior to fermentation. Drink: 2019-2025. 273672 14% D 750 mL $18.25 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2020
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Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2017, California, United States: A full-bodied, crowd-pleasing Californian Chardonnay with toasty oak, toffee and butterscotch notes. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2018-2021. 230821 13.50% D 750 mL $17.10 Score: 87/100. December 16, 2019
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