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Don David Reserve Torrontés 2012, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina: Ultra fragrant, floral and aromatic: almost perfumed with peach, honey blossom aromas. This wine has a touch of new oak for complexity. Roses and orange blossom bloom in the mouth, then swell to a crescendo on the finish. Drink: 2013-2015. 727677 13.70% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 7, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: What a blockbuster Shiraz for the price! This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, licorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2013-2016. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon 2014, Loire A.C., France  82305 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. October 31, 2015 Full Review
Pierre Sparr Réserve Brut, Alsace A.C., France: Incredibly well-priced sparkling wine for the quality and taste. Here's the bubbly to stock up on for your wedding and large gatherings. Everyone will love it and no one will believe how little you paid. Toasty green apple brightness. Drink: 2013-2016. 173401 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review
Corte Guala Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Love the black pepper and dark spice on the nose of this big Italian red wine. Amazing price for such quality. Black fleshy berry aromas and flavours. Smooth and delicious. Where's my hamburger please? Drink: 2013-2019. 354431 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Lots of mouth-watering acidity on this vibrant, zesty South African white wine. This Chenin Blanc comes close to Sauvignon Blanc in style with nettle and gooseberry notes. Very pleasant South African Chenin Blanc with lots of body and character. Notes of white peach, golden apple and smoke. Drink: 2016-2019. 231282 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Raymond 2013, California, United States: Full-bodied, juicy and mouth-watering with sweet cherry-blackberry flavours. Luscious layers of purple plum fruit and berries that finishes long, smoky and satisfying. This robust Californian red wine is a blend of 5 grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Sirah and Zinfandel -- thus the name "Collection". This is where field blend comes from and it's a traditional method of planting different grape varieties in a vineyard rather than just one. There are notes of blackberries and plums on the finish. Supple and polished. Aromas and flavours of blueberry pie, black raspberry jam, red licorice. I can taste a grilled hamburger with this wine., especially with sweet relish and garnishes or salsa. Drink: 2014-2018. 265959 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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