Organized Crime Winery Riesling 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 213173 10.50% D 750 mL $21.20. November 27, 2008
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Flat Rock Red Twisted 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Hello oak! This is a first on this wine so go so generous with the smoke treatment. Still a very good wine with fleshy ripe red fruit and juicy mouth-watering goodness. Drink: 2011-2014. 86918 12.30% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2011
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Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2011, Vqa, Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Lovely Riesling with lime blossom, lemon zest and green apple goodness. Mouth-watering and juicy with laser focus. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif and food companion. Drink: 2011-2015. 67587 10.90% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. July 30, 2012
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Megalomaniac Wines Coldhearted John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely! Lemon meringue and honeysuckle on this gorgeous dessert wine. Yet it's light and gliding over the palate. Try it with angela food cake. Drink: 2013-2020. 243519 7.90% S 200 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. February 2, 2013
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Megalomaniac Local Squeeze White 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Floral and pretty with lovely notes of white peach and sun-dappled fleshy apricot. Zesty, with mouth-watering acidity that makes it a great match for Asian dishes and medium curries. Great for this price point. Drink: 2013-2015. 357418 11.10% MD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2013
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Blasted Church Vineyards Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Fresh, crisp and clean with lime, green apple and white tart peach. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Mouth-watering acidity. Drink: 2013-2015. 353128 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. December 7, 2013
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Dirty Laundry Vineyard Not So Knotty Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Love it! Bright, sunshine-dappled tree fruit, campfire smoke, and fresh sliced white pear. Medium-bodied and delicious on its own or with seafood or chicken dishes. The quality designation for this wine is BC VQA Drink: 2014-2018. 353144 13.90% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014
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Megalomaniac Wines Pink Slip Pinot Noir Rosé 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This floral, fragrant rose is brought to us by John Howard Cellars of Distinction. Lovely aromas of field strawberries and raspberries. Almost full-bodied for rose, and delightfully full flavoured and dry. Drink: 2013-2015. 85126 11.20% M 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2014
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Château Haut-Bages-Libéral 5E Cru Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France: Generous aromas of black raspberry on the smoke. Savoury and juicy on the palate with great structure and firm tannins. Full-bodied with a long finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 197640 13% XD 750 mL $64.85 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2013
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Vergelegen Mill Race Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Lots of plum and cassis as well as hints of oak adorn this well-made blend. Dry and fruity with impeccable balance coming from the ripe tannins and fresh acidity. This is a medium-bodied, long-finishing wine. My note: Love it! Meaty, robust aromas of dark fruit and savoury bacon fat. Supple and long-lasting (on your palate not in the bottle). Drink: 2010-2015. 146530 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 12, 2010
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