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Vineland Estates Winery Chenin Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Enjoy this less chilled than most white wines so the aromatics really shine: think no more than an hour to an hour and a half in the fridge. My note: this is an extremely rich and unctuous white with layers of pleasurable fleshy peach, dry apricot and pear. Love it. Never knew that Niagara could do Chenin like this. Neat! Drink: 2009-2015. 227033 11.70% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. June 11, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Malivoire Wine Company Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Perfect gewurz! Subtle yet personable with exotic aromas of spice and lychee yet not overdone. I adore this wine. Soooo different from other whites. Drink: 2012-2017. 542522 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Thirty Bench Small Lot Steel Post Riesling 2011, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Incredibly intense yet laser light. Lots of minerality and layers with flavours of Asian pear and why peach. A gorgeous, mouth-watering lime finish. Drink: 2012-2018. 319640 11.10% D 750 mL  $30.20 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Fatalone Pasquale Petrera Primitivo 2006, D.O.C., Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Intense and concentrated with a seductive core of black fruit brooding. Savoury, meaty. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2015. 279729 15% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Sandeman Reserva 2003, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Vintages Wine Panel: A pretty, light and aromatic wine with aromas and flavours that recall spring flowers, blueberry and mineral. This dry and fruity wine is excellent. My note: Love the spicy, juicy vibrancy of this red with mouth-awakening notes of tart piquant and raspberry, and a lovely violet-infused finish. 335208 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 21, 2009 Full Review
Beringer Founders' Estate Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Some kind of wonderful! Purple plums and juicy blueberries tumble across your senses. Full-bodied, smooth and delicious. Perfect for BBQ. Drink: 2012-2015. 567453 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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