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Vintages Release September 19, 2015

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Homare Nigori Strawberry Saké, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan: Strawberry shortcake topped with melon and passionfruit and guava aromas. Low alcohol. Forget sangria: get this. 384776 7.8% S 500 mL $21.75 Score: 88/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Two Hands Wines Angels' Share Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Huge and towering, this blockbuster Australian red wine also has terrific balance, with the fleshy dark fruit aromas and structure to handle its heft. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a juicy steak. Shiraz food pairings: grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, burgers with blue cheese, spice-braised lamb, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2015 - 2020 9480 15.6% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Flichman Expresiones Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: This winery sources all of its grapes from estate vineyards and the harvesting is done by hand. This Shiraz (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) blend spends 8 months in American and French oak, which imparts depth and richness to the wine, along with toasty oak and vanilla smoke aromas. Lots of dark fruit to fill out all the spaces in this wine. Rich and fleshy black and purple plum flavours on this finish. A crowd pleaser. Pair with hamburgers dressed with all the fixins. Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised beef and grilled root vegetables, beef fajitas, pepper steaks. Drink: 2015 - 2017 17111 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontanafredda Raimonda Barbera D'alba 2013, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Dark fruit and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian red wine. Some grip on the palate from tannins, but this can be helped with 1-2 hours of decanting. Pair with a rare steak. Barbera D'alba food pairings: meat lovers pizza, pork tenderloin, Mexican dishes, grilled sausage. Drink: 2015 - 2019 23135 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Achával Ferrer Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and rustic Argentine red wine with a firm tannic grip on the palate and lots of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: chicken herb-rubbed roast, cheese pizza, duck breast, spicy sausage. Drink: 2014 - 2017 24737 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2006, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A juicy Italian red wine with lots of acidity on the palate. Made from the traditional Tuscan grape Sangiovese. This wine needs food: feed it a hearty meat sauce or tomato dish. Chianti Classico food pairings: pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. Drink: 2015 - 2018 91694 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hecht & Bannier 2012, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C., France: This is one of the most respected producers in the Roussillon region of southern France. This winery's vineyards are deeply influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, which also provide some of the oldest soils in France for the country. The wine is aged in large oak casks and demi muids (Languedoc traditional barrel of 600 litres) for 2 years. A full-bodied, chalky-dry red wine blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, with Grenache adding extra plushness to the wine. Loads of blackberry, cassis, and other dark fruits and just enough toasty oak. Beautifully textured wine with a vivacious palate. This big red is a flagship wine for the Roussillon region. Good cellar candidate or pair with hearty meat dishes. Food pairings: hamburger. Drink: 2015 - 2020 142802 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valdemar Inspiración Selección 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A lively Spanish red wine that's bone-dry and earthy on the palate: the best of all worlds. Dark fruit and some smoke. Full-bodied and relatively smooth though decant for 1-2 hours and pair with lamb in rosemary. Drink: 2014 - 2019 166512 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remo Farina Le Pezze Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A towering, huge Italian red wine made using the traditional Appassimento method of drying the grapes in Veneto to make Amarone. Aromas of black fruit, smoke and mocha. Pair with braised meats. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: pasta with a tomato sauce, roasted venison, beef daube, leg of lamb. Drink: 2017 - 2021 171587 14% D 750 mL $40.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Terroir Series Orellana De Escobar Malbec 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: Luxuriously layered and rich with a thick mouth-coating texture and weight of flavours. A hint of mint on the nose wrapped on ripe black fruit, then a coffeed-espresso finish. Such a wonderfully unusual and decadent wine. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with game meats and great conversation. Malbec food pairings: roasted lamb, veal dishes, grilled pork chops, cheese. Drink: 2015 - 2020 178145 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 95/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giacomo Mori Castelrotto Chianti Riserva 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry and full-bodied with a firm tannic grip on the palate and lots of acidity. Decant 2 hours and pair with a hearty meat sauce or tomato sauce. Food pairings: pasta with meat based tomato sauce. Drink: 2015 - 2018 180026 13.8% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 87/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trinity Hill John Hancock Syrah 2013, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Savoury and smoky: love it! Full-bodied and gorgeous New Zealand Syrah. This is a must try. Finishes with notes of blackberries and wild cassis. Pair with grilled pork chops. Syrah food pairings: grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, burgers with blue cheese, spice-braised lamb, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2015 - 2018 194274 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2012, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Tre Saggi is a delicious, toasty red wine from Montepulciano. Loaded with black fruit and dark spice. Rich, dark and savoury with black cherries and smoke and lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes. Full-bodied and luxuriously thick like a comforting blanket you wrap closer to you on a chilly night under a starry sky by the campfire. Great structure and balance. An elegant dinner party wine that won’t cost a fortune. Plus the label looks like it cost twice as much as you paid for it ;) Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: pasta, veal, quiche, tuna salad, lamb phyllo. Drink: 2015 - 2018 204016 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Cabernet with black currant and cassis notes. Very dry on the palate and finish, creating almost a chalky sensation. Pair with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: smoky ribs, mushroom burgers, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2014 - 2018 214817 14.7% XD 750 mL $80.00 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Don Cristobal 1492 Barrel Selection Shiraz 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Aromas of dark fruit on the nose that build more strongly on the full-bodied palate of this Argentine red wine made from Shiraz grapes. This is a terrific wine for the price point and will drink well with a wide variety of hearty meat dishes. Finishes with dark spices and vibrant fleshy black fruit nuances. Shiraz food pairings: grilled bison steak, black bean soup, blue cheese, pizza, turkey sausage. Drink: 2015 - 2017 236133 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crucero Reserva Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Lots of oak, smoke and toast on the nose of this robust Chilean red wine. Full-bodied and supple smooth. Carmenere, as a grape, consistently over-delivers on the price-quality ratio. Pair with a pepper steak and good friends. Finishes with toasted coffee and spices. Pair with prime rib. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, game, rustic bread, turkey with heavy sauces, wild boar. Drink: 2015 - 2017 237859 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Bertinerie Grande Cuvée Bantegnies Merlot Cabernet 2010, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux A.O.C., France: Gorgeous depth and extraction of blackberry flavour here, with some dried herbs and a voluptuous texture. There’s some balancing cedary notes and herbal flavours that prevent the wine from tasting flabby. Full-bodied and scrumptious. This is an incredible price for this wine produced by Bantegnies & Fils, Vigneron. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Merlot Cabernet food pairings: roast beef, blackened lamb. Drink: 2015 - 2018 244640 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brazin (B)Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth Californian Zinfandel with aromas and flavours of sweet purple and black plums. Pair with grilled meats and blackened chicken. Zinfandel food pairings: lasagna, barbecued lamb loin, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers.. Drink: 2014 - 2017 256750 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carmen Wines Gran Reserva Syrah 2012, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Blackened fruit and lots of oak on the nose of this robust Chilean red wine. Purple and black plums and blueberries on the nose. Generous, supple and full-bodied on the palate, loaded with dark fruit flavour. Lip-smacking tasty. The 2012 vintage of the Carmen Gran Reserva Syrah was matured for 10 months in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels. It finishes with a hint of mint, mocha and toasty dark fruit. This is a shining example of the quality of wines now produced in the Chilean region of Apalta. Pair with grilled lamb chops. Syrah food pairings: grilled pork chops, rare roast beef, burgers with blue cheese, spice-braised lamb, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2015 - 2018 14124 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palazzo Maffei Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Fleshy sweet ripe blackberries and black cherries on the nose and palate of this robust, supple Italian red wine. Lots of layers. Surprisingly robust with mouth-filling weight and texture or Valpolicella which borders on Amarone in weight. Pair with roast beef. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore food pairings: prime rib roast, hearty winter stew, meat lovers pizza , spicy sausage. Drink: 2014 - 2018 338913 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marimar Estate Mas Cavalls Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Fleshy black cherry and some dark spice on this luscious, full-bodied Californian Pinot Noir. Layers of liquid silk and pleasure. Pair with roasted chicken or turkey. Pinot Noir food pairings: mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin, veal scaloppini, grilled pork chops.. Drink: 2014 - 2019 368316 14.2% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso 2011, Umbria D.O.C., Italy: This robust Italian red wine is produced by Scacciadiavoli, the oldest winery in Umbria's Montefalco region. It features aromas of dark fruit, smoke, spice and attractive earthy notes. Interestingly, its name comes from a nineteenth-century exorcist who worked in a small town beside the winery: it translates to "one who casts out devils." This is a blend of mainly Sangiovese grapes, Merlot (25%) and some Sagrantino (15%) grapes. Decant for 1-2 hours. Needs a strong dish, like grilled meats, to pair with it. Drink: 2014 - 2018 312024 15% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Classic aromas of violets, dark berries, smoke and some pencil led. Layered and nuanced; this wine will unfold in the glass (and on your senses) with time so decant 1-2 hours. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this lovely example is worth every penny. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Brunello for Brunello lovers. Acidic, rich, deep, concentrated. Polished tannins and great length. Very fresh. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2015 - 2022 378513 14.5% XD 750 mL $67.00 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kilikanoon Wines Killerman's Run Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine blend with classic aromas of black fruit, smoke and pepper. Firm tannins and good structure. Pair with braised meats. Drink: 2014 - 2018 412189 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine blend of traditional Rhone varieties: Shiraz (about 90%) and Mourvèdre (about 10%) grapes with terrific structure and depth. Judicious use of oak wraps around blackberries and some dark spice notes. The wine was aged in second use American oak barrels. A pleasantly long, dry finish. Another classic red from Australia. Perfect for grilled meats: smooth yet robust. Finishes with dark fruits, pepper and spice. Pair with braised meats or stew. Shiraz Mataro food pairings: veal, roast chicken, planked salmon. Drink: 2015 - 2019 468629 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fairview Shiraz 2013, Paarl, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Smoky and savoury with cigar box and dried tobacco leaves along with blackcurrant and cassis. Robust, smooth and complex. Very well made. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: hamburger. Drink: 2015 - 2017 626358 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Perrin & Fils Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: An amazing wine for the money! This robust French red offers fleshy black cherry, anise, smoke and dark spices. Pair it with roast beef. Food pairings: beef, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2015 - 2019 650960 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Leather and violets and seduction on the nose and palate of this robust northern Italian red wine. Full-bodied but subtle with an endless finish. Juicy and giving and complex. One of the best brunellos I've tasted in a long time. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2015 - 2022 660746 14.5% XD 750 mL $64.95 Score: 96/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sebastiani Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Juicy and mouth-watering with gorgeous aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries. More balanced than many Californian Zins, with a great degree of elegance and length on the finish. Pair with grilled meats or roast beef. Zinfandel food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin, hamburger, grilled duck. Drink: 2015 - 2018 672667 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Stunningly tasty with a wonderfully balanced medium- to full-bodied weight. Attractive aromas of violets, black cherries, dark spices and cigar box. Elegant and refined, yet expressive too. A terrific chianti to try if you're not familiar with this style of wine. Pair with hearty meat sauces. Chianti Classico food pairings: roast beef, pasta with meat sauce, char-grilled sausages, steak topped pizza. Drink: 2015 - 2020 719864 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 93/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2010, Rosso Del Veronese, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Smooth, full-bodied and lovely with mocha and dark fruit goodness. Gorgeous replays of black plum and cherry across the palate. Finishes with a touch spice and espresso. Highly recommended. Dark berries on the nose with vanilla spice and baked fruit on the finish. Pair with roasted meats. Food pairings: grilled lamb, pepper steak, spaghetti carbonara. Drink: 2015 - 2019 976092 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Featherstone Winery Rosé 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Hello spring day! Aromas of rhubarb-strawberry compote, tinge of sweet raspberry, mostly lovely mouth-watering juiciness. Lovely ballet slipper pink. Finishes crisp and clean. Spritely, refreshing and light with wild field berry aromas. Where are the chicken sandwiches and pate? Rosé food pairings: stuffed peppers, green salads, olives, salty cheese, turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2014 - 2016 117861 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 2015. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Tawse Brut Sparkling 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tastes like ocean spray on a late September afternoon: refreshment on your palate while the sun warms your shoulders with slanted amber rays. Brut Sparkling food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. Drink: 2014 - 2018 384966 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rene Geoffroy Expression Brut, Champagne A.C., France: This vibrant and expressive non-vintage Champagne is a 1Er Cru or premier cru. The Expression Brut is produced by winemaker Rene Geoffroy and is a blend of 47% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 13% Chardonnay grapes. This Champagne was disgorged in April 2012. Food pairings: Thai coconut shrimp, pasta with cheese-based sauce, caviar, sushi. Drink: 2014 - 2019 12.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antech Réserve Brut Blanquette De Limoux 2012, Languedoc, Midi A.C., France: This smoky, toasty, robust French bubbly offers baked bread and some apple notes. Very refreshing and crisp sparkling wine. Great price. A terrific bubbly from the southern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon. "Blanquette" is the Occitan word for Mauzac, the regional white wine grape used to made Crémant bubblies in Limoux, which has in fact been producing sparkling wine since the sixteenth century. It's rare for this southern French sparkling wine to be made in a single vintage style. Take advantage of this opportunity. Finishes with great finesse and freshness. Finishes with a lime citrus lift. Pair with fresh seafood or shellfish. Blanquette De Limoux food pairings: pulled pork sammies, grilled meats in a black bean sauce, beef and root vegetable stew. Drink: 2015 - 2018 656470 12% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Bonterra Viognier 2013, Mendocino County, California, United States: Floral and aromatic; such a lovely, refreshing Californian white wine. Good mouth-watering action. I couldn't ask for more, well maybe - please top me up. This organic wine offers layers of pleasure and luxurious richness on the palate. It finishes with lovely peach and apricot notes. Winemaker Robert Blue delivers again! Finishes with a lick of vanilla spice and clementine. Get out of your Chardonnay rut tonight with this wine and pair it with mild and medium curries and spices. The Bonterra winery has been 100% organic since 1993. Viognier food pairings: spicy dishes, seafood, chicken, appetizers. Drink: 2015 - 2018 128900 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Principessa Gavia Gavi 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Pure lemon sunshine in this zesty Italian white wine from Vigne Regali (Gavi)! Finishes crisply with notes of chives and lemon. The ancient story says that the Principessa Gavia, daughter of the King of the Franks, had a village and a wine named after her. Clean, crisp and refreshing with terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood and salads. Medium-bodied layers of pleasure in this DOCG wine. This would also be a great aperitif. Food pairings: lighter fish dishes, salad. Drink: 2015 - 2018 250696 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Carneros, California, United States: The 2012 vintage of the Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Reserve shows both the strength of this vintage and of the producer. Aromas of green apple and butterscotch. Full-bodied, layered and long on the finish. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, grilled steak, pan-fried cod, pasta with tomato sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 258186 14% XD 750 mL $61.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Wolf Ernst Loosen Pinot Blanc 2014, Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany: Fresh, crisp and clean German white wine made from Pinot Blanc grapes. Lots of acidity on the palate: this wine needs food. Try shellfish, seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Pinot Blanc food pairings: salmon rice bowl, Thai shrimp, chicken Caesar.. Drink: 2014 - 2017 374959 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. September 2015. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Favourite Homestead Pinot Gris 2013, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh and racy New Zealand white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. Small Parcels refers to the hand selected small lots from the vineyards as chosen by winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst. Pair with fresh seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: roasted veal, pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 415463 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Vibrant and fresh Oregonian white wine made from the state's best known white grape Pinot Gris. Aromas of white melon. Pair with fresh seafood. Pinot Gris food pairings: roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce, salads. Drink: 2014 - 2017 421131 13.1% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A gloriously alive Chardonnay with lovely aromas of peach, pear and butterscotch. Layers of pleasure, yet it's not heavy at all. Pair with lobster in melted butter. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, grilled pork. Drink: 2014 - 2018 84988 14.1% D 750 mL $32.95 Score: 91/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Perfect Viognier! Floral and lime blossom notes lead followed by a zippy lime zest. Medium-bodied and thoroughly delicious. Get out of your white wine rut with this one. I love when I wine gets better the more you try it. Wonderfully seductive aromas of peach and pink grapefruit on the finish. Yes please!  Finishes with aromas of white peach and floral notes. Pretty! Viognier food pairings: chicken, cloved ham, lobster, sushi, grilled seafood, pork. Drink: 2014 - 2019 597369 14% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. September 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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