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McGuigan Wines Black Label Pinot Grigio 2015, South Eastern Australia, Australia: Crisp, refreshing and mouth-watering with notes of white grapefruit and lime. Enjoy as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 441576 13% D 750 mL  $12.00 Score: 87/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Mallee Rock Wines Shirz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Limestone Coast, Australia: Smoky, savoury and delicious Australian red wine that bursts from the glass! Layers of sumptuous fleshy black plums and berries wrapped in toasty oak. Full-bodied, smooth and supple. Mallee trees dot the limestone coast where the grapes for this red wine blend grow. Great value for the price. Best served at room temperature, it is perfect for casual get-togethers. Drink: 2014-2017. 434589 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Cabernet Rosé 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fresh field berries on the nose: very enticing. Bold and refreshing with layers of small berry flavours. Dry and mouth-watering. This vivacious rose is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Cabernet Franc grapes, which lends more depth and concentrated flavour of dark field berries and a refreshing finish. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2014-2016. 48819 13.30% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Chardonnay 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A balanced, full-bodied, tasty Niagara Chardonnay with aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2018. 526251 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce 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 Rosé 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A superb Niagara rose with a delicious, lip-smacking delight of field berry flavour! Dry, crisp, mouth-watering and joyous. This wine is alive in the glass. Medium-bodied, no heavy oak. This is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes from a gravity flow winery that farms sustainably. This wine has a cult following. Pair with prayers that you can buy enough of it to satisfy your craving for it. Drink: 2014-2017. 559088 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2015 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood 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
Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2015, Costières de Nîmes, Rhone A.P., France: Lovely, red floral, wild strawberry, bone-dry, mouth-watering. Packed with flavour yet not heavy. Perfect for grilled Portobello mushroom and eggplant dishes. Drink: 2015-2017. 950576 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Pinot Gris Rosé 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Strawberry florals and spice. Pretty, light-bodied, well-balanced and refreshing. Made from Pinot Gris grapes. Paired with grilled fish and field greens. Drink: 2016-2017. 451740 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Buttery and rich, yet balanced with racy acidity on the palate of this delicious New Zealand Chardonnay. Green apple goodness wrapped in vanilla spice. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2014-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: Juicy, smooth and supple Californian Zin, with fleshy black plums and blackberries and just enough of a smoky weave. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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