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Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, lovely white with floral and white peach notes. No heavy oak. Summer day wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 262097 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
La Posta Estela Armando Vineyard Bonarda 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Very balanced with lovely fleshy dark plums, smoke and a dry, chalky finish. Lots of layers of enjoyment here with a medium- to full-bodied weight. Drink: 2012-2015. 261586 13.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Oscar's Estate Shiraz Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Like the dark hero on a romance novel: take me now! Brooding, full-bodied, muscular and you know. Black fruit, savoury with a long finish (most importantly). Again please. Drink: 2012-2016. 287961 15.90% XD 750 mL  $17.25 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2012 Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2011, Chile, Chile: Freakin' amazing wine for the price. Gorgeously aromatic with notes of rose petals, lychee, apricot and Asian pears. Drink: 2013-2015. 64287 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 89/100. December 4, 2008 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Château Roquetaillade La Grange Blanc Meritage 2010, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France: Crisp and fresh with lemon notes. Nicely balanced, no heavy oak and not fruity. Good price. 240374 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 31, 2012 Full Review
Lacrima Di Morro D'alba Velenosi Querci'antica 2010, D.O.C., Marche, Italy: Exceedingly pleasant for this price point! Aromas of dark fruit, chalky dry and a medium-body. Smooth. 268128 12.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 31, 2012 Full Review
Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2008, D.O.P., Puglia, Italy: Peppery with dark spices and black fruit. Savoury, meaty and full-bodied with juicy smooth layers of pleasure. Pair with hearty meat dishes and meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2012-2015. 177527 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. March 31, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, lime-citrus and still great at this price. Lively and zesty with mouth-watering acidity. Wonderful! This is the convenient half bottle size of this popular wine. It goes down slippery fast with terrific refreshment. There's gooseberry and lime zest on the finish. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 199968 13% XD 375 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
McManis Viognier 2011, California, United States: Very aromatic and vibrant with lots of welcomed acidity. Floral with peach blossom and bone dry finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 658112 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

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