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Vintages Release April 27, 2013

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Argentina

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and supple with aromas of black fruit and dark chocolate. Great value for this quality. True cabernet: it has solid structure and could benefit from decanting for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 260919 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Yalumba Barossa Patchwork Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: A generous, full-bodied, supple red with attractive aromas of black plum, blackberries and black raspberries. Incredible concentration and depth. Great for dinner parties, featuring steak, lamb or pork. Shiraz food pairings: pork rib ragu, rigatoni. Drink: 2012 - 2020 98392 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2011, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak. Great for roast chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2015 711556 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Loan Wines Unwooded Special Reserve Semillon 2004, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Seductively different! Incredibly that there's no oak as there's generous smoky notes o the nose and finish. Rich and full-bodied with lanoline and lemon. Try this distinctively different and delightful white. Semillon food pairings: planked or smoked fish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 301127 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gotham Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied and smooth with attractive notes of mocha, espresso and black plum. Smooth and supple. Good value. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast lamb, grilled steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2016 311464 14.9% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stalking Horse Wine Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with great depth of flavour. Black plums and cassis with some attractive toasty oak. Good value. Perfect for grilled steak. Shiraz food pairings: grilled beef kebabs, barbecued chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2016 251215 15.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Smoke & Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada: Lovely balance in this full-bodied, supple red. Lots of character but not heavy. Dark fruit, smoke with a long finish. A blend of 49.5% merlot, 37.2% cabernet sauvignon and 13.3% cabernet sauvignon. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: beef skewers, fajitas, steak-topped pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2016 332825 13.6% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Winery Gewürztraminer 2012, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely lychee and rose petal with spices on the finish. Superb craftsmanship. Medium-bodied. Perfect for Asian dishes. Gewürztraminer food pairings: barbecued chicken, pork ribs in a spicy Korean sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2016 64592 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels Gate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Mild and medium-bodied with white peach and apple blossom. Soft and inviting. Great aperitif. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken-topped salads, seafood dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2015 277590 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Huff Estates Winery Pinot Gris 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely white peach refreshment, green apple goodness follows on the palate. Medium-bodied. Perfect aperitif. Pinot Gris food pairings: roast chicken, roast pork. Drink: 2013 - 2015 134221 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: Succulent, juicy and savoury with aromas and flavours of plush ripe black plums. More interesting than most merlots I've tasted. One of Canada's best wine producers. Merlot food pairings: Angus bavette steak with potato and cheddar gratin and heirloom carrots with roasted shallot vinaigrette. Drink: 2012 - 2015 169961 15.47% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury, mouth-watering and delicious! Tart black smoky fruit and layers of sensuous pleasure. One of our best producers in Ontario. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Cabernet Franc food pairings: pasta bolognese, meat stews, grilled steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2016 275958 13.3% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Maycas Del Limarí Reserva Especial Syrah 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile: Attractive notes of dark chocolate and fleshy black plum. Full-bodied and supple. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza. Great price. Drink: 2013 - 2016 269423 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miguel Torres Santa Digna Estelado Brut Sparkling Rosé 2011, Maule Valley, Chile, Chile: Very pretty strawberry and rose petal nose. Made from 100% pais grapes. Some light cherry on the palate. Dry and crisp. A steal at this price: shoplifting is not necessary. Drink: 2013 - 2015 317669 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chilcas Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Full-bodied and tannic with black fruit and dark chocolate notes. Needs some cellar time then decant for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2016 309757 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Bellevue Sabourin Frères Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, Blaye, France: Full-bodied but balanced; great value and taste for the money. Aromas of tarry black cherry and cedar underbrush. Supple. Great hamburger wine. Meritage food pairings: grilled steak, game. Drink: 2012 - 2015 206649 13.4% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Manoir De Carra Non-Filtré 2011, A.C., Beaujolais-Villages, France: Tart wild cherries and cedar notes. Mouth-watering acidity calls out for steak. Full-bodied and balanced. Drink: 2012 - 2016 14735 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Saint-Rémy Réserve François & Philippe Ehrhart Gewürztraminer 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: This organic wine has lovely lemon-petrol aromas on the nose. The palate follows through beautifully delivering a tumble of sun-dappled lemons and giddy laughter. Medium-bodied, long and delightful. Gewürztraminer food pairings: paprika chicken, curry dish. Drink: 2013 - 2018 61150 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos De Nouys Demi-Sec Vouvray 2011, A.C., Loire, France: Asian pear and peach on the nose and palate. Although the sugar code is medium, I find it comes off as drier than that given the lovely balancing acidity. Absolutely stunning with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries. Vouvray food pairings: blue cheese, seafood platter. Drink: 2013 - 2017 322669 12.5% M 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lallier Grande Réserve Grand Cru Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Toasty, crisp and fresh with vibrant notes of white peach and green apple. Great structure and length. A sparkling expression of happiness. Drink: 2013 - 2017 225284 12.5% D 750 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Val Joanis Tradition Chancel Family, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Rosé 2012, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France: Lovely depth for a rose! Wild raspberry, bone dry and refreshing. Endless like you want summer to be. Syrah Rosé food pairings: salmon steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2015 707281 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau De Fargues Lur Saluces Sauternes 2003, Bordeaux, France: Gorgeously seductive aromas and flavour of honey, pear preserves, quince jelly and apricot blossom. Luscious, rich and round with a mouth-filling texture and a hedonistic length that keeps on giving. Beautiful cinnamon sprinkled apple pie cooling on a country cottage window on the finish. Sauternes food pairings: silky lingerie. Drink: 2013 - 2020 98376 13% S 375 mL $88.00 Score: 95/100. April 2013. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Geiler Médaillé Pinot Gris 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Gorgeous aperitif! Crisp and clean with lovely aromas and flavours of white pear, white peach and some apple blossom. Medium- to almost full-bodied. Great mouth-watering acidity for shellfish and roast chicken. Pinot Gris food pairings: lighter seafood or fish dishes, spicy Thai food. Drink: 2012 - 2017 315119 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour De Calens 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France: Lemon and lanolin in a lovely balance. Mouth-watering and generous. Perfect for shellfish, especially oysters. Food pairings: grilled chicken, pork chops with apple slices. Drink: 2013 - 2016 321323 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Grenaudière Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2011, A.C., Loire, France: White grapefruit and zesty lime on the nose and palate. Mouth-watering acidity is very refreshing and food friendly. Medium-bodied. Nice package. Muscadet Sèvre & Maine food pairings: baked oysters and wild mushrooms. Drink: 2012 - 2016 326827 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Du Roy Meritage 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A luscious, dark-fruited red with a plush, supple texture and full-bodied weight. Attractive aromas and flavours of wild blackberry, cassis and black licorice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012 - 2016 321307 15% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mas Janeil 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France: Gorgeous depth and plushness in this full-bodied wine! Like diving into a sea of black plum pillows tongue-first. Supple and sexy. Pair it with grilled steak or pork chops. Food pairings: grilled steaks, portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2012 - 2016 992800 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château D'escot Meritage 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Attractive aromas and flavours of black cherry, mocha, dark chocolate and smoke. Full-bodied and somewhat tannic. Decant 2 hours. Good value. Drink: 2014 - 2017 327494 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine La Florane Visan 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Seductive nose of black plum, dark spice and fruitcake. Full-bodied and luscious with a supple texture. Layers of black fruit flavour, along with mouth-watering juiciness. Long finish. Great with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2016 320176 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Bourgeois La Chapelle Des Augustins Sancerre 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Lemon sunshine piercing the clouds of doubt. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering with happy notes of citrus, green apple and lime zest lift. Bring it! Drink: 2013 - 2018 322628 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Wittmann Trocken Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein, Gutsabfüllung, Rheinhessen, Germany: Bone-dry and austere with a searing acidity that's perfect for creamy dishes and creamy cheeses (cuts like a silver knife). Medium-bodied. This organic wine has just 21 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012 - 2017 320366 12% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Trocken Pinot Noir Rosé 2012, Q.B.A., Baden, Germany: Great intensity and vibrancy! Quivering wild strawberries dance the kick-line across your palate. Dry and crisp and medium-bodied. Great price. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: grilled white fish. Drink: 2013 - 2015 168237 11.8% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato 2012, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Strawberries roll through crushed rose petals. Dry and crisp and medium bodied. Great aperitif. Rosato food pairings: pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, tapas featuring marinated olives and chorizo. Drink: 2013 - 2015 699934 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duca Di Quadri Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Friuli, Grave, Italy: Terrific freshness and vibrancy! Lemon-lime lift with mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and shellfish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood finger foods, grilled calamari. Drink: 2013 - 2015 120782 12.4% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mocali Morellino Di Scansano Sangiovese (Chianti) 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Fleshy ripe cherry aromas that get pleasantly tart on the palate. Medium- to almost full-bodied, supple and mouth-watering with lots of acidity for food such as pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317115 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Superiore Barbera D'asti 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Fleshy cherry and red plum notes with a juiciness and full-bodied weight on the palate. Generous and carefree, especially if you have more than 3 glasses of it. Decant 2 hours... Wait for it. Drink: 2014 - 2017 265413 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Apollonio Terragnolo Negroamaro 2007, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy: Very purple plum and blueberry on the nose and palate. Juicy and mouth-watering, full-bodied. Great for pizza or hamburgers. Food pairings: slow-roasted meat dish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 211821 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2010, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied and smooth with dark red fruit and smoke. Balanced and juicy. Short finish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 145920 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stefano Accordini Acinatico Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate from the oak aging. Black fruit and smoke. Drink: 2013 - 2016 85159 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zanna Riserva Colline Teramane Az. Agr. Dino Illuminati Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, D.O.C.G., Abruzzo, Italy: Full-bodied, robust, rustic red with smoky black fruit and cedar brush. The grapes for this wine come from the winery's oldest vineyards and then the wine is aged 2 years in oak. Smoke and some dark spice on a long finish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 23242 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Torrevento Vigna Pedale Riserva 2008, D.O.C., Castel Del Monte, Puglia, Italy: Lovely raspberry jam aromas and flavours, yet a dry, refreshing finish. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for food. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Love it! Drink: 2013 - 2016 208256 13% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria Di Basciano Il Corto 2009, I.G.T., Colli Della Toscana Centrale, Tuscany, Italy: An elegant, lovely expression of Old World Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Full-bodied and supple with very attractive black fruit and smoke aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering and generous. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2013 - 2017 134775 14% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2011, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Plush cherries, raspberries and strawberries on the nose and palate. A very New World, generous fruity style yet still balanced and delicious. You won't sate-out early on this lovely. Incredibly great value. Full-bodied and smooth. Yes please! Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-based pasta, meaty pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 710194 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied and lively with dark spices, black fleshy cherry and mouth-watering juiciness. Balanced, deep, concentrated and long. Drink: 2013 - 2017 47506 15.5% D 750 mL $52.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2010, Bendigo, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Lovely and distinct cherry liqueur aroma on the nose followed by fleshy, mouth-watering cherry flavours on the palate along with cranberry and beetroot. Juicy and full-bodied with a satin smooth texture. Drink: 2013 - 2016 599324 14% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clifford Bay Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand has certified this wine as sustainable. Loaded with tart cherry-berry flavours and aromas. Mouth-watering acidity and juiciness. Intense concentration of flavour and depth. Long and persistent finish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 309500 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mud House The Woolshed Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and refreshing with notes of chives and lime. Medium-bodied with great mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for vegetarian dishes and seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 312744 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waimea Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and crisp with refreshing notes of lime and white grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. 714295 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mount Riley Chardonnay 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Very pretty and satisfying with lovely vibrant aromas and flavours of green apple sunshine. Medium- to full-bodied with mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: seafood salad, sautéed scallops. Drink: 2013 - 2016 32318 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Lammershoek Roulette Blanc 2010, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: This wine is a blend of Chenin Blanc (50%) along with Viognier, Chardonnay and Clairette grapes. Lovely notes of white flowers, lime and lemongrass. Full-bodied and packed with flavour. Highly recommended. 225458 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: A dry, smoky shiraz that's more earthy than fruity. Full-bodied, black and brooding. Good price. Shiraz food pairings: barbecued meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 542787 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Morgenster Lourens River Valley Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Mocha and fleshy black plum on he nose. Full-bodied and supple. Feel your way through this red with your eyes closed and brush your senses with silk drapery. Drink: 2013 - 2016 709303 14% D 750 mL $27.25 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Miguel Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Penedès D.O., Spain: Savoury and mouth-watering with fleshy black fruit, smoke and meaty notes. Full-bodied and packed with incredible concentration and depth. This needs cellar time, then when you bring it out, decant 2 hours. This is liquid black for the senses. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2013 - 2018 129676 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Champ De Rêves Pinot Noir 2010, Anderson Valley, California, United States: Generous, juicy and inviting with fleshy red cherry aromas and flavours. The grapes are de-stemmed whole berries and the wine is matured in one-third new oak barrels. Full-bodied and satin smooth. This vineyard of 85 acres above Boonville is new for the winery. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317883 14.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cosentino Cigarzin Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Fleshy ripe purple and black plums with lots of mouth-filling flavour. Juicy and full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for pizza and hamburgers. Zinfandel food pairings: barbecued steaks, back ribs drenched in a rich sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2016 269340 15.4% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Generous with black cherry, somewhat tart but pleasing. Medium-bodied and supple. Good price. This is the pinot featured in Sideways. Pinot Noir food pairings: prime rib. Drink: 2013 - 2016 256644 14.1% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth with juicy mouth-watering acidity. Fire up the BBQ! Zinfandel food pairings: pork tenderloin and berry compote, burgers with blue cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2016 126607 14.9% D 750 mL $25.25 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey, California, United States: Fleshy sweet cherries on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, juicy and supple with silky texture. Great price. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317693 14.2% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inzinerator Super Hero Wines, Scott Harvey Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Juicy and full-bodied with black and purple plum notes. Great for the BBQ. Zinfandel food pairings: grilled meats, chicken, pizza topped with pulled pork. Drink: 2013 - 2016 281642 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Northern Sonoma, California, United States: Toasted along and green apple. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced. Very tasty. Drink: 2013 - 2016 317891 13.9% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McManis Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, River Junction, California, United States: Apple blossom and floral notes in this full-bodied white wonder. Juicy and rich. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: spicy Asian dishes, bold grilled chicken dishes, roast pork, grilled pork. Drink: 2013 - 2016 265983 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murphy-Goode The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2011, North Coast, California, United States: Very pleasant with notes of lemongrass and chives. Not much oak. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Great for seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Cajun-styled fish, shrimp. Drink: 2013 - 2015 721092 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Mocha with some dark chocolate sweetness on the nose. Lots of fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Merlot food pairings: roast pork tenderloin. Drink: 2012 - 2015 27516 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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