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Vintages Release June 22, 2020

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Dessert Wine

Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Excellent value on this Taylor Fladgate Fine white Port ready to drink now. Lovely honey and soft orange citrus flavours on this medium-sweet white port. Enjoy it on its own chilled with a section or two of clementine or in a cocktail with tonic and bitters. Founded in 1692 and is one of the most-respected family-owned Port houses. Port food pairings: apple dumplings, blueberry grunt , chocolate mousse, cheesecake. Drink: 2020 - 2024 69856 20% S 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A deep ruby, full-bodied Brunello Di Montalcino from the Tuscany Wine Region produced from Sangiovese wine grapes grown 300 metres above sea level and are hand-harvested with controlled yields of 46 q/ha (maximum allowed 80q/ha). Look for ripe dark cherry, plum with earthy, meaty, spicy flavours, dried florals and herb flavours on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next eight year. Pair with rich meat dishes. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: roast pork, venison stew, lamburgers. Drink: 2020 - 2028 306852 14.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valdemar Inspiración Selección 2015, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A modern-style, full-bodied Rioja red blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Maturana with tons of dark fruit, licorice, earth and smoke, generous with ripe dark fruit, anise and smoky flavours on the palate. Very approachable now. Good acidity and fool-friendly, pair with a roast of pork. Food pairings: pasta with a tomato sauce, roasted venison, beef and veggie stew, leg of lamb. Drink: 2020 - 2024 166512 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Grandarella Refosco 2015, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: A full-bodied, plushy Refosco red produced in appassimento style from semi-dried Refosco wine grapes and a touch Carmenère. A mouthful of juicy, ripe red berry, blackberry, earthy and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Pair with a grilled veal Porterhouse. Refosco food pairings: rich meat-based or baked pasta dishes, blackened leg of lamb, strong cheese, mushroom risotto with plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drink: 2020 - 2025 606921 14.5% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Love the fresh blackberry and minty aromas on this Coonawarra Cabernet with bright and juicy black currant, oak spice, salumi and minty flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and fine. Pair with ribs from the grill. The Nuagn family has been involved in agriculture for 65 years. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, grilled New York strip loin with chimichurri sauce, hamburger, braised pork shanks with white beans, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2026 393686 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Provolo Campotorbian Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A full-bodied, fleshy, smoky Ripasso style red with ripe plum, baking spice, fig, dark chocolate and espresso flavours that satisfy on the palate. Pair with grilled game sausages. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage, prime rib roast. Drink: 2020 - 2025 974402 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A terrific, full-bodied juicy Californian Cabernet with aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and plums with some spice and vanilla on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019 - 2023 14369 14.3% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Queenston Mile Vineyard Mile Red 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mostly Syrah with some Gamay and Merlot in this full-bodied, smooth Niagara red wine blend. Juicy with aromas of tart black fruit. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Food pairings: hamburgers, grilled portobello mushrooms, barbecued ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2023 11986 13% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 89/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: The red wine blend for this robust Rutherford Ranch Californian Cabernet is Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Merlot. Lush and smooth with dark berries, dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla, mint and savoury herbs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, mushroom burgers, strong cheese. Drink: 2019 - 2024 73817 13.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kaiken Leyenda Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Vistalba Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Kaiken's Aurelio Montes, this is a beautiful, sensual Cabernet Sauvignon, smooth and velvety with liquid blackberry, blueberry savoury spice, grilled herbs, dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm and grippy. Pair with roast venison or hold in cellar for another couple of years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: prime rib, hearty meat stews, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2019 - 2025 135202 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Tournon Mathilda Chapoutier Shiraz 2017, Victoria, Australia: Once again, Chapoutier has the magic wine touch no matter where he makes wine in the world. This one for Australia's Victoria wine region. Look for vibrant, ripe blueberry, dark plum, meaty, earthy sand savoury herb flavours on this Shiraz made for the BBQ. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets with piperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, pizza, cheese, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak. Drink: 2020 - 2023 327395 13.5% D 750 mL $16.25 Score: 93/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yalumba Samuel's Collection Bush Vine Grenache 2018, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: From the Barossa Valley, a bright and juicy Grenache, with juicy red cherry, plum, savoury spice with smoky aromas on the nose and mirrors the palate. Aerate for one hour prior to pouring with burgers and ribs from the grill. Grenache food pairings: grilled venison steak, game sausage, roast goose. Drink: 2020 - 2022 531228 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château les Petits Arnauds Tradition 2016, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: A rustic red blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Firm on the palate with spiced plum, blackberry, crushed raspberry flavours on the palate. Would benefit from a few more years in cellar. Try in 2022. Seven generations of the Carreu family have been making wine since 1832. Food pairings: grilled game sausage, BBQ beef ribs, bison burgers. Drink: 2022 - 2025 630103 14.6% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flowers Pinot Noir 2017, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: A consistently beautiful Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, layered with ripe red berry fruit, strawberries, rose petals, dried herbs finishing spicy, smooth and long the palate. Tannins are still quite firm. Nice now, better in 2022. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled lamb sirloin with cocoa rub, veal chops, grilled duck sausages, grilled pork tenderloin with cauliflower purée and cherry compote. Drink: 2022 - 2025 215202 13.5% XD 750 mL $69.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Love this deep ruby red with a rich nose of plushy blackberry, black plum, meaty and mineral aromas on the nose, Medium-plus-bodied and juicy on the palate with spiced plum, mocha, expresso and toasted oak spice flavours smoky on the palate. Pair with smoked and braised red meats. Merlot food pairings: rack of lamb, braised beef, bison steaks. Drink: 2020 - 2024 20313 14.5% XD 750 mL $67.95 Score: 89/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

John's Blend Margarete's Shiraz 2015, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: The Shiraz wine grapes for John's Blend Margarete's were sourced from three vineyards in the Langhorne Creek area. Lush with ripe dark fruit, blackberry, baking and toasty oak spice flavours full and rich on the palate. Pair with a grilled bavette. The blended wine was aged in 75% new French oak and 25% American barrels. Enjoy now and for the next 15 years. Shiraz food pairings: goose, black bean soup, pork with soy, pot roast. Drink: 2020 - 2040 927657 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Allegrini La Grola 2016, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Produced from mostly Corvina wine grapes and some Oseleta with ripe plum, cherry and ripe and juicy on the palate. Tannins are firm. Needs some time to come together. Try in 2022. Food pairings: cheesy pizza, tourtière, rich tomato sauce and meat pasta. Drink: 2020 - 2023 476598 13.6% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pendulum Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A savoury and spicy Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley, Washington. Lots of ripe black cherry, savoury spice and toasty flavours on this full-bodied red. Tannins are polished. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast goose, aged cheddar, hearty meat meals. Drink: 2020 - 2024 533711 14.3% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferme du Mont Première 2018, Côte Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: A great value, medium-bodied Côtes Du Rhône red, vibrant with ripe black cherry, black currant, crushed raspberry and pepper spice flavours finishing long and silky on the palate. Pair with hard cheeses. Food pairings: roast beef, smoked beef sammies with gravy, rib eye steak. Drink: 2020 - 2025 251645 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château la Croix de Queynac 2016, Bordeaux A.C., France: Fragrant, rich and plushy with supple black plum, dark berry with a lingering spicy, mouth-watering finish. Tannins are firm. Good now, better in 2022. Food pairings: grilled chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese, flattened Cornish hen with savoury dressing. Drink: 2022 - 2024 138636 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

De Bortoli G.S. Pinot Noir 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: A silky and elegant Pinot Noir produced by De Bartoli in the Yarra Valley with grapes sourced from the Brookland Vineyard. Layered with dark cherry, red berry, raspberry and savoury herb flavours on the palate. GS is for "Gulf Station" and was the original pastoral holding of the Bell family who settled in the Yarra Valley in 1864. The site of today's De Bortoli vineyard was known as "the summer paddock". Delicious now. Pair with duck confit. Pinot Noir food pairings: chicken, pasta, planked salmon, braised lamb, roast beef, rosemary pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020 - 2023 15511 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta da Rede Reserva 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A robust and full-bodied red from the Douro wine region in Portugal. Deep and dark with ripe dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla and mocha flavours on the palate. Food-friendly acidity and firm tannins. Drink or hold. Pair with a veal roast. Food pairings: prime rib, slow-roasted beef long ribs, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2020 - 2026 431742 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Matetic Corralillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon with a small portion of Syrah grapes added in the blend with dark cherry, black currant peppers spice and smoke on the palate. Perfect for grilled meats Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, roast Cornish game hens, lamb tagine. Drink: 2020 - 2023 13873 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joel Gott Zinfandel 2017, California, United States: A rich, full-bodied layered Zin with ripe dark plums, bright red berry and cherry jam sweet cake spice on the palate with a smoky vanilla kiss. Grapes are sourced from old vines Zinfandel from Amador to the Lodi in California. Matured in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels. Zinfandel food pairings: pizza, gourmet burgers, baby back ribs in a spicy sauce. Drink: 2020 - 2025 224139 14.8% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 93/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Treana Red 2017, Paso Robles, California, United States: Produced from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a third in Syrah, a full-bodied red blend from Paso Robles with blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate, spicy and savoury on the palate. Tannins are grippy. Pair with a New York striploin from the grill. Red food pairings: grilled Porterhouse steak with roasted vegetables, lamb lollipops, braised beef short ribs. Drink: 2020 - 2023 11221 15.5% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2016, Corbières, Languedoc A.P., France: Exceptional value on this robust red wine blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes from the Corbieres wine region which covers the Mediterranean coast to the foothills of the Pyrenees. Lots of silky, smooth bright cherry, blueberry and spicy flavours for BBQ chicken and grilled steaks. Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre food pairings: meat lover's pizza, chicken mole, roast duck. Drink: 2020 - 2024 394288 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A dark and delicious Brunello Di Montalcino with dark black fruit compote, baking and toasty oak spice flavours long and mouth-watering on the palate. Tannins are firm and chewy. This Brunello is fermented in both steel and oak. About 80% of the total volume ages in 60- or 90-hectoliter botte made with French oak, and 20% is aged in new barrique. Decant for two hours and pour with a prime rib roast, or cellar up to 10 more years. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rich tomato sauce and pasta, Margherita pizza, cheese pizza. Drink: 2020 - 2030 175091 13.5% XD 375 mL $29.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poderi Angelini Primitivo di Manduria 2016, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: A muscular Primitivo Di Manduria with spiced plum, ripe dark cherry, dark spice and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled ribs. Primitivo Di Manduria food pairings: lamb, beef, chick pea curry. Drink: 2020 - 2025 268136 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tahbilk Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2017, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: A robust red wine blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 15% Mouvedre grapes. Love the black raspberry, red plum, cracked pepper and savoury herb aromas and flavours weighty on the palate. Pair with a roast leg of lamb. Aged mainly in French oak barrels, with a little portion in American oak barrels. Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre food pairings: beef, pork tenderloin, burgers, hard cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2023 489922 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Roques Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras 2014, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France: Love the juicy blackberry, cherry, earthy and mineral nose on this robust red from the Vacqueyras, Rhône wine region. Mouth-watering with ripe blackberry, licorice and sour cherry flavours finishing long on the palate. Pair with bison burgers and grilled games sausages. Food pairings: venison steaks, rabbit stew, bison steaks. Drink: 2020 - 2024 352039 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bel Echo Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: The terroir of Marlborough, South Island show on Greywacke Pinot Noir. Sandstone soils, fresh herb, bright plum and cherry flavours and a touch of spice on the palate makes this vintage. Floral and fresh. Enjoy now and for next couple years. Easy and approachable on its own. Pinot Noir food pairings: baked mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese crab and green onion, mushroom and onion risotto, cheese and potatoes rissole. Drink: 2020 - 2023 159137 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rioja Bordón Reserva 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A great value Rioja Old-World Spanish red. Fragrant with mushroom, dark cherry and baking, cedar spice and smoky aromas on the nose. Rich and full-bodied with ripe red berry, plum, smoke, mocha, pepper spice and smoke on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata, grilled steak. Drink: 2020 - 2025 194753 13.5% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shingleback Davey Estate Reserve Shiraz 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Produced by Shingleback, this is a rich and robust Shiraz from the McLaren Vale with ripe dark plum, cherry, pepper spice and mocha on the nose and palate. The wine is small batch open-fermented and spends over one year maturing in American and French oak. Delicious now and for the next 10 years. Shiraz food pairings: stuffed beef rolls, spice-braised lamb, hamburgers, black bean soup. Drink: 2020 - 2032 431296 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A dry, spritzy Cabernet rosé, fragrant with soft orange zest, cherry and light herb aromas, mouth-watering with ripe strawberry, cherry, and watermelon flavours on the palate. Great value here. Pair with green salads and a green vegetable and herb quiche. Cabernet Rosé food pairings: grilled jumbo prawns with a peach salsa, crab cakes with mango chutney. Drink: 2020 - 2021 177840 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2018, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Perfect Spring patio wine - a magnum of (1500 ml) of Côte Des Roses. So pretty in the glass, dry, full-bodied with light raspberry, cherry and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Elegant and fresh. Rosé food pairings: crab cakes, cedar-planked salmon, cold turkey sandwiches. Drink: 2020 - 2021 490912 13% D 1500 mL $38.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Ladybug Rose 2018, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is Ontario's most popular rose, and it offers so much pleasure. Lovely and light-bodied aromas of strawberries. Dry and refreshing and mouth-watering. This is a Niagara blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Pair with grilled seafood or chicken. Food pairings: hors d'oeuvres, pastas, pizzas, ham, poultry, salmon or trout. Drink: 2019 - 2021 559088 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Izadi Larrosa Rosé 2019, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Love this fragrant Spanish rosé with fresh peach and strawberry aromas on the nose. Dry with mouth-watering acidity balanced with ripe strawberry, soft spice, light herb flavours on the palate, Produced from Old Vines Grenache. Rosé food pairings: grilled lamb lollipops, grilled salmon steak, grilled pork. Drink: 2020 - 2021 490961 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Forstreiter Gruuner Grüner Vetliner 2018, Kremstal D.A.C., Austria: A lovely, zesty, vibrant Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic grape Gruner Veltliner. Aromas of white pepper and lime zest. Deep minerality with lots of racy acidity for seafood. Grüner Vetliner food pairings: fish tacos, pan-fried oysters, trout, grilled chicken. Drink: 2020 - 2022 14453 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Cave du Coudray Réserve du Chiron Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2018, Sèvre Et Maine, Loire A.C., France: Aged sur lie, bottled without filtering or fining the sediment giving the wine more structure and finesse. Love the cream texture on this Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie from the Loire wine region. Mouth-watering with bright citrus, ripe stone fruit, melon, tropical fruit flavours and finishing with a leesy minerality. Nicely done!. Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine food pairings: herbed quiches, steamed mussels in their own juices, green salad, shellfish. Drink: 2020 - 2022 413757 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2018, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: A luscious and classic Spätlese Riesling from the Mosel, fragrant with white florals, citrus pudding and warm right stone-fruit flavours on the palate. Drink of hold. Riesling Spätlese food pairings: fig-stuffed grilled pork chops, baked maple-smoked ham, herbed grilled vegetable quiches. Drink: 2020 - 2024 114777 8.5% M 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels Gate Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Perfect for a Sunday Brunch or Saturday light lunch. Love the nose on this Sauvignon blanc with spring flowers, fresh pear, mineral and citrus zest aromas on the nose. Refreshing on layers of fresh pear, white grapefruit, fine herbs and fresh-cut hay. Pair with quiches, soft cheeses, charcuterie and lots of sunshine. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken-topped salads, seafood dishes, grilled fish. Drink: 2020 - 2021 277590 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. June 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Errázuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: Love this cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc from the Aconcagua Costa wine region. Fragrant with fresh herbs, green peas, lime and fresh melon aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-bodied with fresh herbs, mouth-filling lemon-lime zest and a lingering briny mineral finish. Good now, better in 2021. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: steamed lobster with melted butter, roast chicken stuffed with spinach and pepper jack, pasta in an Alfredo sauce, grilled seafood. Drink: 2021 - 2023 462614 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wither Hills Rarangi Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant and dry Sauvignon Blanc produced from a single vineyard in Marlborough, South Island. Rarangi is a small coastal community, approximately a 15-minutes drive to Cloudy Bay. Lovely fresh melon, tropical fruit, lime zest, herb, mint and mineral flavours on this zesty Sauv blanc. Pair with grilled chicken. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled herbed chicken, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, pasta. Drink: 2020 - 2021 551721 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 93/100. June 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mullineux Old Vines White 2019, Swartland W.O., South Africa: A brilliant, mouth-watering Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, and 2% Sémillon Gris white wine blend produced by Chris and Andrea Mullineux of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. Fresh and ripe yellow apple, clementine, apricot and spicy flavours finishing long and luxurious on the palate. Mouth-filling and elegant. Old Vines White food pairings: grilled fatty fish, fried chicken, smoked whitefish. Drink: 2020 - 2024 556597 13% D 750 mL $44.00 Score: 91/100. June 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2018, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, United States: A creamy, full-bodied, voluptuous Californian Chardonnay with layers of buttered red apple, butterscotch, lemon pudding flavours and a long and zesty finish. The Kistler family has been making Burgundian-inspired Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since 1978. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork chops, stuffed chicken breast, cheese. Drink: 2020 - 2025 251223 14.1% XD 750 mL $114.95 Score: 92/100. June 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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