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Malivoire Wine Company Guilty Men Red 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: An incredibly tasty wine for the money! Wow. Luscious aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe plums and dark berries fill the glass and your senses. There's some smoky cherries on the finish that make you sidely up closer to the bottle for a top up. Wonderfully supple! Drink: 2010-2012. 192674 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 17, 2010 Full Review
Summerhill Pyramid Winery Cipes Rose Sparkling Wine, Okanagan Valley, Canada: This wonderfully exuberant bubbly made from pinot noir grapes displays pure raspberry essence on the nose. It's surprisingly robust on the palate with lots of terrific pinot character and black cherries. This is an organic wine and one to enjoy! Drink: 2010-2013. 779000138685 12% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review
Malivoire Wine Company White Chardonnay Riesling Gewurztraminer 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Floral, vibrant and delightful! This refreshing white if a lovely blend of three grapes. Terrific as an aperitif or a companion to salads, seafood and vegetarian. My fav though is to drink it with cheese or veggie lover pizza… oh yum. 141531 12% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: The titular "three vineyards" where fruit for this wine was grown are Braeburn Estate Vineyard (Niagara River), Heron Pond Vineyard (Beamsville Bench), and Montague Vineyard (Four Mile Creek). Ruby-coloured in the glass with classic Pinot aromas of earth, dark cherry, redcurrant and plum, along with accents of smoke, vanilla bean and new leather. Elegant and superbly balanced, with a medium body and fine, developing tannins. Cellar this pretty wine for up to 3 years, or enjoy it tonight. My note: Lush and delicious: just what pinot should be! Jubilant cherries dance across your mouth caressed with a satin texture and layers of pleasure. Perfectly medium-bodied. Drink: 2011-2015. 175174 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2011 Full Review
Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: This well-made Pinot offers exceptional value. Pretty aromas of red cherry, strawberry, woodsmoke, red licorice and floral. Medium bodied with sweet-and-tangy red fruit comingling on the palate. Bright acidity, and fine, velvety tannins. Cellar this wine for 2-3 years, or enjoy it tonight. My note: Luscious, round cherry-berry aromas. A happy, jubilant wine with medium body and satin texture. So versatile with food. Drink: 2011-2015. 997353 13% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 90/100. December 10, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery Oliver & Osoyoos vineyards Pinot Noir 2009, Okanagan, BC, VQA, Canada: Medium-bodied, supple and juicy. Fleshy aromas of cherry, but not sweet... terrific balance and mouth-watering acidity for food. There's a zesty bright red fruit note on the finish that leaves you wanting more ... please! Drink: 2009-2014. 776545400062 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.99 Score: 89/100. January 3, 2012 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Sweetly ripe cherry-berry bold flavours and mouth-watering action. Medium to full-bodied. Terrific and vibrant! Drink: 2012-2017. 510396 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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