Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Fowles Wine Shiraz 2010, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: Savoury, juicy and full-bodied: bursting with character and blackberry goodness. Just the right amount of toasty oak. Try it with wild game that you don't necessarily have to shoot yourself. 243592 14% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013
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Saltram Wine Estate Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Seductive nose of cassis and blackberry aromas. A superbly crafted wine with tremendous balance yet it's still lip-smacking, juicy-delicious. This cabernet has both structure and elegance with a long finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Smoke and cedar on the finish: very savoury and satisfying! Drink: 2012-2016. 48579 15.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 7, 2013
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Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020
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Rosehall Run Hungry Point Unoaked Chardonnay 2016, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Fresh and crisp unoaked Chardonnay from one of Prince Edward County's best producers. Notes of white melon and Asian pear. Match with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2020. 401208 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 29, 2017
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Huff Estates Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A sumptuous, seductive Prince Edward County Pinot Noir with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and spice. Just bursting with aroma and flavour. Huff makes spectacular wines all round. The 2014 Pinot is 100% Pinot Noir grapes picked at 21.5 brix (ripeness/sugar level in the grapes). Production is only 480 cases. Pair with planked salmon. Drink: 2015-2021. 489708 12% D 750 mL $35.00 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017
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Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Jean Pabiot & Fils Pouilly-Fumé 2012, Loire A.C., France: The quality designation for this wine is AC -- it's citrus-driven rather than herbal or grassy. Classic Old World Sauvignon Blanc. This winery uses sustainable farming methods. The vines are planted in limestone-clay soils. Drink: 2013-2016. 695908 12.50% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014
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Gaia Thalassitis Assyrtiko 2012, Santorini, Aegean Islands P.D.O., Greece: Campfire smoke and lemon zest. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity. An acquired taste, but one worth acquiring. Drink: 2014-2017. 936640 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. April 12, 2014
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Round Hill Cellars 14 Cabernet Sauvignon Predator (Round Hill Cellars) 2014, California, United States 508242 12.90% XD 750 mL $21.95. January 1, 2017
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