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Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, cherry-berry ripe Pinot Noir with a racy, sinewy acidity that awakens your taste buds and senses. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2022. 13904 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Inniskillin Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely Niagara Pinot Noir with excellent balance and flavour. Aromas of fleshy ripe cherry and wild berries. Medium-bodied and silky smooth. A lovely expression of Niagara elegance. Pair with quail. Drink: 2015-2018. 997353 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Domaine De La Fruitière Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2014, Loire A.C., France: Crisp, dry and refreshing French white wine. Pair it with oysters and other shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 451112 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Louis Jadot Clos Barre Volnay Pinot Noir 2012, Côte De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: Founded in 1859, the house of Louis Jadot has been making wine in Burgundy for generations. This is a mature Burgundian Pinot Noir now displaying attractive tertiary aromas such as wild violets and truffle, along with black cherry and spice. Pair with veal chops. Drink: 2015-2023. 977074 14% XD 750 mL  $99.00 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Louis Jadot Les Boucherottes Pinot Noir 2013, Côte De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: Savoury and juicy with vibrant cherry aromas. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied with a long, lovely finish. Drink: 2016-2023. 121319 14% XD 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Manoir De La Hersandiere Muscadet 2015, Loire, France Drink: 2017-2019. 488882 11% D 750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Spy valley Envoy Outpost Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Omaka Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Candied cherry and baking spices on the nose and palate of this almost full-bodied New Zealand red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 465872 14% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 88/100. January 27, 2017 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Magaña Dignus 2012, Navara D.O.C., Spain: The terrific and full-bodied 2012 vintage of the Dignus is a Spanish red wine blend of 50% Tempranillo, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes selected from vines planted in 1970. The wine was matured for 1 year in 3-year-old French oak barrels. Lots of black fruit aromas and toast. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 391573 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Sweet cherry-berry aromas and flavours on the palate. Vanilla oak spice, smoke and raspberry compote and preserves on the finish. Full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir. This is one of four single vineyard wines from this winery and considered the most robust of all four. Gotta love that red melted wax seal: makes a great gift package. Pair with grilled chicken. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate and caramel on the finish from oak aging. Drink: 2016-2019. 212076 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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