Lanson Black Label Brut Champagne, Champagne, France: Toasty, crisp and full-bodied Champagne at a very reasonable price (for Champagne). Classic aperitif or pair with shellfish. Drink: 2018-2022. 215962 12.50% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2016
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: A zesty, mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with classic aromas of gooseberry, nettle and guava, with some herbal notes on the finish. Medium-bodied with terrific acidity for a wide range of dishes, from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. Drink: 2013-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015
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Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma, United States: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's best producers. This single vineyard wine sources grapes from the Old Hill parcels in Sonoma that feature Tuscan red hill and gravelly loam soils. For the 2012 vintage there were 1,596 cases produced and the wine was bottled in May 2014. Drink: 2014-2019. 684571 14.80% XD 750 mL $61.00 Score: 95/100. December 3, 2015
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J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Toasty and full-bodied with attractive mocha, dark chocolate on the nose. Ripe dark berries on the palate. Very smooth. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 656561 13.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014
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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, California, United States: Juicy, ripe, slap you on the back friendly Zinfnadel. So well made, so dependably good: like a great friend you've had since high school. Juicy, supple, smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014
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Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa County, Sonoma County, California, United States: A smooth red wine that's a blend of 65% Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% from Napa Valley. This wine is named for the grey pines which at dust appear ghostlike through the coastal valley. Drink: 2014-2017. 135376 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 86/100. November 8, 2014
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Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: This robust Californian Cabernet is almost chiseled in structure. Loaded with dark fruit aromas and flavours, it delivers. Generous character with great fruit, structure, complexity and balance. Now let's try it with duck comfit, shall we? Drink: 2013-2018. 24190 14.50% XD 750 mL $79.95 Score: 92/100. November 8, 2014
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