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Siete Fincas Chardonnay 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Gorgeous full-bodied, buttery chardonnay with toasted almond on the finish. Layers of pleasure here at an incredibly great price. Highly recommend. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 222752 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Alta Vista Premium Chardonnay 2012, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: A fabulous find! Full-bodied, buttery chardonnay a discount price. Lovely richness and satisfaction. Yay! Drink: 2013-2016. 166504 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 26, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
De Bortoli Wines - Yarra Valley Gulf Station Pinot Noir 2011, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Love it! Bright and vibrant with cherry-berry fruit. Medium- to full-bodied and satin smooth. A true hedonist's wine. The grapes for this wine come from the Brookland Vineyard. It has a fleshy cherry vivacity on the palate as well. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Some dark spices and attractive red berries on the finish. Terrific for planked salmon or roast beef. Drink: 2012-2016. 15511 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Canto Di Lago Sangiovese Barbera 2010, Single Site, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Rich and luscious: the layers of flavour keep unfolding without end. Love it, especially at this price. Full-bodied and smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 289967 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. December 8, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Vineland Estates Winery Pinot Meunier 2011, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: A peppery, spicy, medium-bodied red with lovely aromas of damson plum and red currant. Wonderfully different. Supple and smooth with some dried herbs on the finish. Get out of your merlot rut with this wine. Drink: 2012-2017. 779327110050 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 16, 2012 Full Review
Terra Noble Reserva Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy, ripe pinot noir at a stunningly great price. Loaded with mouth-watering cherries and field strawberries. Smooth and eminently drinkable. Pair with planked salmon or roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 301374 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Bisquertt La Joya Reserve Merlot 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Blackberry and mulberry notes dominate the nose of this full-bodied red. Luscious layers of flavour and pleasure on the palate. Wraps up with a pleasing smoky finish. Pair with rib roast. Great price. Drink: 2013-20116. 301440 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Domaine Ehrhart-Pfohl Riesling 2011, Alsace, France: Dry and crisp with attractive notes of lime zest and lemongrass. Medium-bodied, no oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 282186 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 7, 2013 Full Review
Joseph Cattin Riesling 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Crisp, fresh and clean. This medium-bodied white offers lovely aromas of white melon and lime lift. It also was awarded the Gold Medal at the Paris Concours Général Agricole in 2012. Terrific clean finish which makes it a great aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to salads. Drink: 2013-2016. 259788 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Boasso Meriame Dolcetto D'alba 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Lovely richness and plushness on the palate. Seductive aromas of black plum, anise and smoke. Plush and enduring with a great capacity for food pairings with hearty meat dishes, including grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2015. 303461 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Giesen Riesling 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand: Magnificent, especially at this price! Lime, green melon, chives and spritely sunshine fill the glass. Mouth-watering and dry. Wow. Drink: 2012-2015. 277673 10% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Bodegas Francos-Españolas Tempranillo 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: A savoury and delicious red with gorgeously ripe black cherry and black raspberry aromas. Layered complexity on the palate with a long finish. A superbly made wine, especially for this price point. Pair with brisket or flank steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 12295 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 94/100. December 7, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
La Vendimia Palacios Remondo Tempranillo 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Hauntingly savoury and delicious. Must be a typo on the price for such quality. Full-bodied and smooth with incredible texture. From the hands of a master. Drink: 2012-2016. 674564 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 27, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, lusciously mouth-filling and tasty, especially for the price. Aromas of toasty oak, green apple and white peach on the nose and palate. This is a chardonnay that will please many palates and pair well with a wide range of dishes. Long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 669242 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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