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Crios Dominio Del Plata S.A. Torrontés 2012, Argentina, Argentina: A profusion of white flowers and happiness on the nose. Just the right amount of acidity for almost all dishes, except maybe steak. Lively and pretty on the palate with another field of white flowers. This also works nicely as an aperitif on a sunny patio as the sun warms your shoulders. Have another sip. Life is beautiful. Drink: 2012-2016. 1834 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. Unfined and Unfiltered, Dominio del Plata, Susana Balbo. Superb craftsmanship! Drink: 2014-2018. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Dominio Del Plata S.A. 12 Dominio Del Crios Red Blend (Dominio Del Plata 2012, Argentina, Argentina  366146 13.90% D 750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Maipe Reserve Malbec 2012, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Bacon fat and savoury smoky delicious aromas. You pour the coffee and I’ll pour the wine… let’s just have the wine okay? Full-bodied, luscious and smooth. Fleshy blackberries. Coffee-klatch will never be the same again. Drink: 2013-2017. 247320 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 30, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2015, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Orange zest on the nose. Dry and refreshing with incredible mouth-watering action for the acidity. Lovely aromas of field strawberries. Great price. Drink: 2015-2017. 177840 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Malivoire Ladybug Rose 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: So pretty on the nose with red florals and wild strawberries. Dry and mouth-watering with a summer-fleeting airiness. Pair with grilled veggies or seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 559088 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Dan Aykroyd Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A simple, smooth medium- to full-bodied red wine with the name and ownership of the famous actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd (though he is just a little too busy to also be the winemaker). Dark fruit and oak notes. Try it with pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 74062 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 81/100. January 30, 2014 Full Review
Pelee Island Winery Eco Trail Chardonnay Auxerrios 2008, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada  591719 12.30% M 750 mL  $9.95. July 13, 2008 Full Review
Viewpointe Estate Auxerrois 2012, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario VQA, Canada: A light-bodied, pretty, floral white wine that reminds me of a cross between Riesling and Torrontes. Perfect for seafood, shellfish and salads. Great price. Finishes with lovely notes of white peach blossom. Drink: 2012-2015. 327239 12.50% M 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 18, 2014 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2012, Colchagua, Chile Drink: 2013-2015. 64287 14% D 750 mL  $10.99. October 16, 2014 Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé 2015, Bio Bio Valley, Chile: Pretty with light florals and wild field strawberries on the nose. Insanely great price. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 318014 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Emiliana Adobe Reserva Syrah Rosé 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: A vibrant, mouth-watering Chilean rose with lovely notes of tart wild field strawberries. Nice as an aperitif or seafood companion. The bonus is that this is an organic wine. Drink: 2010-2013. 229690 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2014 Best Value Rose. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Ogier Rosé 2015, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone, France: Great value! Bright, ripe raspberries and strawberries with terrific heft of flavour yet not heavy. Lovely salmon colour. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Very versatile with food. Drink: 2015-2017. 134916 13% D 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 88/100. June 16, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Château D'aquéria Jean Olivier, Producteur Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: The rose I drink for personal pleasure and stock up every year. Bone-dry, complex with field berry notes and a long, dry finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 712000 13.50% XD 375 mL  $10.45 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Petit Rimauresq Grenache Cinsault Syrah Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Rose-petal, spring day pretty! Terrific acidity for grilled salmon. Lovely, fleeting notes of fresh field strawberries. Drink: 2012-2014. 276360 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review
Donnafugata 'Ben Ryé' Passito Di Pantelleria 2011, Sicily, Italy  14% S 375 mL  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marchesi Antinori Antinori Santa Cristina 2010, Tuscany, Italy  76521 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Forrest Estate The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic Kiwi Savvy nose here: herbal yes, but not too grassy. Incredibly mouth-watering and juicy with fresh notes of lime, lemon and white grapefruit. Hard to believe the alcohol level is so low with so much flavour here, but yay! Try this with fresh seafood or shellfish to keep the other doctor away ;) Drink: 2015-2017. 317842 9% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 28, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, balanced New Zealand Chardonnay with attractive aromas of green apple and smoke. Medium- to almost full-bodied with nice acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of New Zealand's best known (and most loved) Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford delivers well above it's price point. This half bottle size is great when you only want a couple of glasses of wine, and it offers terrific lemon and lime brightness. The full bottle size is also available in liquor stores now. Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Drink: 2013-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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