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Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match of dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 744235 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Yalumba The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, South Australia, Australia: Fresh and zesty unoaked Australian Chardonnay with notes of green apple and white peach. This wine underwent a wild ferment (local yeast) and is vegan friendly. Pair with halibut or sole. Drink: 2015-2019. 460972 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Quidni Estate Winery Whynot Red 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Juicy, savoury and full-bodied BC red wine blend. Aromas and flavours of mouth-watering blackberry and wild raspberry. Supple and easy drinking. Perfect for BBQ. Drink: 2013-2018. 860502 13% D 750 mL Score: 89/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Henry of Pelham Riesling 2013, Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A superbly well-made Niagara Riesling with juicy mouth-watering action for dishes from fresh seafood to roasted turkey. Notes of lime and lemon zest. Great price and value. Drink: 2014-2024. 557165 11.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Viognier 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A lovely textbook classic Niagara Viognier with aromas of rosewater, lilies, white peach and spice. Pair with mild to medium curries. Drink: 2014-2018. 445700 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Inniskillin Merlot 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium-bodied, herbal Niagara Merlot with some black plum on the palate. Smooth. Good value. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2015-2019. 188177 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Maverick Distillery Tag No. 5 Double Espresso Vodka, Oakville, Ontario, Canada: Coffee with a kick-- now this is how mornings should start. Kidding. This is stunningly tasty coffee-flavoured vodka. Great after-dinner sipper that will finish off the night (and you) just right. Pair with biscotti. 149567 35% S 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2019 Full Review
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Süssreserve Riesling 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely honeysuckle and apple blossom on the nose and palate of this vibrant, mouth-watering Niagara white wine made from Riesling grapes. Light-bodied but packed with flavour and acidity. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 258806 9.90% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone's Black Sheep Riesling stands shoulder to shoulder (ear to ear) with the best of Niagara Rieslings. This is one of my favourite Niagara Rieslings: delightful every vintage. The 2015 vintage is no exception with lovely bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. This Ontario white wine offers great refreshment in the glass. Drink: 2017-2020. 80234 10% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Volcanes Summit Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Rapel Valley, Chile: A full-bodied red wine that's got lots of oak on the nose and palate along with black fruit and smoke. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 292607 14% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 85/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review
Concha y Toro Concha Y Toro Merlot Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Juicy and lip-smacking delicious! How can you not love this wine? Mocha and espresso goodness with plum preserve flavours crushing between your lips. This wine is perfect for movie night or with many types of meaty pizzas. Drink: 2013-2015. 433920 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 23, 2013 Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Natura Banfi Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Full-bodied and juicy with black fruit aromas and a pleasant herbal note. Smooth texture on this organic wine. The grapes for this wine come from the Colchagua Valley, and there's a splash of syrah in the blend. An excellent price for a wine to wake up your taste buds. Drink: 2013-2015. 56887 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2013 Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Merlot 2018, Chile: A smooth, supple, full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of black plums. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Great price. Drink: 2020-2022. 457176 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 27, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Sweet juicy fleshy ripe purple and black plums and blueberry jam on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Luscious layers and lots of concentrated fruit flavours. Pair with grilled prok chops. Drink: 2013-2018. 392720 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Terrific bold red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is made from diverse blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes within the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. A savoury and juicy Chilean cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and eminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great depth and length in the glass and on the palate. Polished tannins and a good finish. Great with pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2019. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Val De Loire, Loire I.G.P., France: Fresh crisp French Sauvignon Blanc with herbal notes, and some grassiness. No discernible oak flavour. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2015-2017. 672345 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Château Mas Neuf Rhône Paradox Côtes Du Rhône 2012, Rhone A.C., France: This seductive southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley features classic aromas of dark red berries and spice. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 447912 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Perrin & Fils Tavel 2015, Rhone A.C., France: Soft with rose petal floral. No biting acidity here yet it's still fresh. Fleshy cherries. Lovely aperitif. Pass that bottle please. Drink: 2015-2017. 680801 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Château de la Bretesche Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie 2014, Loire A.C., France: Zesty and vibrant with fresh notes of white grapefruit and minerality. Lots of racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 412163 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Château De Tréviac 2014, Corbières, Midi A.P., France: Lemon zest and white grapefruit on the nose and palate of this fresh French white wine with lots of racy acidity. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 438747 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Giuseppe Campagnola Ripasso Della Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tannic with tart black fruit. Great price for this tasty Italian red wine with spice-black fruit aromas. It's full-bodied, supple, and smooth wine. A terrific party wine for sure to please many palates, or have a big feed of spaghetti and meatballs, or both. Mocha on the finish. Pair with hard cheeses and boisterous conversations. Drink: 2016-2019. 313486 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 87/100. June 5, 2016 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: Fresh and alive like spring white linens blowing in the breeze. This Italian Pinot Grigio is the essence of lime and lemon zest. Mouth-watering and medium-bodied. Peter Zemmer is one of the most respected producers of Pinot Grigio whose benchmark home is in the northern region of the country in cool-climate vineyards. This winery is tough on their yields and sorting, which results in remarkably flavourful wines. The wine also experiences a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness. Pair with shellfish or seafood Drink: 2015-2016. 95802 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, North Coast, California, United States: Juicy and savoury with mouth-watering flavours of blackberry and black plum with bacon and spice. Layers of pleasure. pair with rare meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 686824 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Tom Gore Vineyards Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lovely balance, refreshment and richness in this Californian Chardonnay. Aromas of peach, green apple and vanilla spice. Beautifully balanced, rich and round. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 458810 13.50% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Mendocino, Lake County, California, United States: A mild Californian white wine with medium body and attractive notes of white flowers and lime. Pair with seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2017. 86249 13.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 30, 2016 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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