Wine Picks December 22, 2020 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Red Wine

Handley Cellars Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2017, Anderson Valley, California, United States: A bright, vibrant, medium-bodied Sonoma Pinot with notes of tart cherry and forest floor. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2019 - 2027 775692 14% XD 750 mL $54.90 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Ghost Pines Winemakers Blend Chardonnay 2017, Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, California, United States: A mouth-watering, full-bodied, smooth Californian Chardonnay with seductive aromas of golden apple, Asian pear, caramel and peach. The 2017 vintage of the Ghost Pines Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in three regions, including Monterey County, Sonoma County and Napa Valley. Pair chicken or pasta in a cream sauce. Chardonnay food pairings: buttered popcorn, roast chicken, lobster in butter. Drink: 2019 - 2024 308122 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. December 2020. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart