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Vintages Release June 8, 2013

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Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for barbecues. Drink: 2012 - 2016 322800 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Estate Papaioannou Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko 2007, A.Q.S., Nemea, Greece: Lovely and exotically different. Violets, rose petals, talcum powder and tart cherry aromas on the nose. Smooth and almost full-bodied on the palate. Good acidity for food. Try it with salmon. Drink: 2012 - 2015 943711 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.25 Score: 88/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Noblaie Les Chiens-Chiens Chinon Cabernet Franc 2009, A.C., Loire, France: Full-bodied, smooth and tart with sour red cherry, redcurrant and cedar underbrush. Mouth-watering: this cries out for food so don't deprive it. Try it with veal or pork. Drink: 2013 - 2015 76646 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Foreign Affair Winery The Conspiracy Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Full-bodied and smooth with dark fruit and a meaty, savoury mid-palate note. Nicely balanced. The winery concentrates the flavour of the cabernet sauvignon grapes by using the ripasso method traditionally used in Veneto, Italy: dried grapes add richness and depth to the wine. Mocha, dark chocolate and toasty oak on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: smoked meats, braised beef brisket, meaty pasta, mushroom risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drink: 2012 - 2016 149237 12.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Deloach Zinfandel 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Sweet and fleshy ripe purple and black plums. Full-bodied and smooth. Great for BBQ'd meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 414854 14.2% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Altanza Lealtanza Crianza Tempranillo 2009, Rioja, Spain: Robust, rustic pleasure with aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and cedar. Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for book club get-togethers, especially when you're reading a dark and brooding detective story or murder mystery. Tempranillo food pairings: chili, soup, beef, lamb chops, smoked cheese. Drink: 2011 - 2015 114835 13.3% XD 750 mL $17.25 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Blackcurrant and wild blackberry flavour richness, smooth and full-bodied. Nice cedar and underbrush notes on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2015 146894 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Bouchon Las Mercedes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maule Valley, Chile: Attractive aromas of redcurrant and wild blackberry with some woodsmoke and spices on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth with lots of satisfaction. Some dried herbs and earthy notes on a long finish. Try it with grilled pork chops tonight. Drink: 2012 - 2015 546481 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Vineyards Bear Creek Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: Classic California Cab at a great price! Balanced and tasty with lovely dark fruit and just enough oak. Enticing aromas of cassis, blackberry and vanilla smoke. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Mocha and dark chocolate on the finish. Perfect for tonight! Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued chicken, spare ribs in a sweet-and smoky sauce, pork, hodge podge, salad. Drink: 2012 - 2015 537597 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sileni Estates The Triangle Merlot Merlot 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Vibrant aromas of field blackberries and black plums. Nicely balanced acidity with a medium body. Some anise and mocha on a long finish wraps up this red nicely. This wine was aged for more than 1 year in French (85%) and American (15%) barrels. Merlot food pairings: lamb, herbed chicken, bittersweet chocolate. Drink: 2012 - 2015 586081 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Leone de Castris Riserva Salice Salentino 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Brooding on the nose with dark fruit, smoke and dark spices. More black fruit follows on a full-bodied palate with some tannic grip and a pleasantly bitter tarry note. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with hearty meat dishes. Food pairings: barbecued meats and mushrooms, hard cheeses. Drink: 2012 - 2016 597534 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Capitel Nicalò Tedeschi Appassimento Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Black cherry liqueur richness and depth of flavour, though this is a dry wine. Full-bodied with terrific and satisfying layers of flavour. Great value in this bottle. “Appassimento” means "drying" and refers to the fact that the grapes are dried before pressing, which adds richness, depth and flavour to the wine. Some pepper, smoke and black cherry on the finish. Valpolicella food pairings: grilled meats, light stews, ravioli, grilled vegetables, hamburgers, lamb ragout with fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. Drink: 2012 - 2016 984997 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cursor S.A. Familia Mayol Cuatro Primos Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with layers of black fruit and mocha aromas. This wine is a blend of four red grapes: malbec, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and bonarda from four vineyards in honour of winery owner Pedro Mayol’s four grandchildren. Cuatro Primos translates to "four cousins." This robust, complex wine offers great satisfaction on the palate that persists right through a long finish. There's just enough toasty oak from about a year of aging in barrel to wrap itself around fleshy black plums and blackberries. Top me up! Drink: 2012 - 2016 55434 14.9% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ferraton Père & Fils La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Shiraz 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Aromas of fleshy black cherries in a cedar box jump out of the glass. This wine is so delicious! Mouth-watering on the palate with more juicy dark red berry flavours. Full-bodied. Decant 1-2 hours. Amazing value for a wine of this quality. Dark pepper finish. Drink: 2012 - 2016 127712 13% XD 750 mL $28.25 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Urraca Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina: This wine was matured for 1 year in new French and American barrels. It offers purple and black plum aromas and flavours with a luscious juiciness on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Great with gourmet hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013 - 2015 271080 14.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casado Morales Selección Privada Tempranillo 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja Alavesa, Spain: This robust red is a blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Graciano grapes. Smoky with attractive dark fruit and some mocha. Underbrush and cedar on the finish. Try it with meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 323857 13.8% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Herencia Altés Negra Garnatxa 2011, D.O., Terra Alta, Spain: Another incredible value and full-throttle wine made from 100% Grenache from very old vines and aged completely in concrete, is a naked, unadulterated, unmanipulated effort with great minerality from the chalky, limestone soils and an intensity and richness from the old vines that are normally found in $50+ wines. Loaded with black cherry liqueur, dark spices and anise. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Love Aussie shiraz or big chateauneuf-du-pape? Try this. Honkin big and satisfying. Hearty meat dishes will serve it well. Drink: 2013 - 2016 332353 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mas Des Bressades Cuvée Excellence Syrah 2010, A.C., Costières De Nîmes, Rhône, France: Love the cedar-spice notes that wreathe the dark red berry aromas on the nose. Layers of supple, full-bodied flavor. Terrific balance and length. This blend or cuvée is matured in oak for about a year and leads with syrah. Attractive black plums and cedar spice on the finish. Decant 1-2 hours. Syrah food pairings: lamb cutlets, chicken, beef bourguignon, Tourtière. Drink: 2013 - 2016 708750 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Merlot 2008, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lovely balance and elegance in the glass. Generous aromas of espresso and black plum give way to a mouth-filling luscious on the palate. While this wine is immediately enjoyable, it will also do well in the cellar. Enjoy it with pork tenderloin tonight. Merlot food pairings: roast duck in a pomegranate walnut sauce, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2013 - 2017 34900 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2010, San Juan, Argentina: Smoky with dark fruit: perfect for barbecues! Lots of rich flavour here with a satisfying full-bodied texture. Fire up the grill and crack open a bottle! This is one of Argentina’s best malbecs at this price point and previous vintages of the wine have won numerous awards in competition. Stock up now for your early spring and summer gatherings, especially though on the patio with the grill as this wine will drink beautifully. Malbec food pairings: steak, hamburgers, herbed chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2016 162149 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2011, A.C., Midi, France: A spectacular wine, let alone for this price. Get yourself a case or two if you love juicy, full-bodied reds with racy, spicy dark red fruit, cedar notes and long-lasting pleasure. This wine would complement so much hearty meat dishes. Chapoutier is a true master. Drink: 2012 - 2017 168716 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Two Hands Wines Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Extremely concentrated and deep with gorgeously ripe back fruit aromas and flavours, smoke, dark spice and some tar. The alcohol is high but the wine is balanced and expertly made. Cheers! Drink: 2013 - 2016 219469 16% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Carmenère food pairings: prime rib, juicy steak. Drink: 2012 - 2016 269175 15% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lail Vineyards Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Towering structure, depth and concentration with mouth-watering juiciness. Big black fruit and smoke aromas and flavours. Endless finish. Decant 2 hours. Will cellar well. Pair with a brontosaurus burger. Drink: 2013 - 2018 60251 14.9% XD 750 mL $115.95 Score: 92/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paitin Sori' Azienda Agricola Paitin Barbaresco 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Love it! Mature aromas of leather, violets and dried fruit. This is so lovely. Give the fruit bombs a rest and try a grown-up wine. Lovely structure, balance and long finish. Perfect for dinner parties. Superb craftsmanship. Barbaresco food pairings: egg plant, lamb, pasta, beef, pizza. Drink: 2011 - 2018 106591 13.5% D 750 mL $69.00 Score: 92/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Montesodi 2009, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Beautifully balanced and juicy with some terrific black fruit and smoky heft. Not heavy, but gloriously delicious and food friendly. Luxuriously plush throughout the mid-palate and then it finishes with a long, satisfying persistence of flavours. Food pairings: ravioli, basil pesto, beef stew, pizza, pork chops. Drink: 2012 - 2018 304501 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marcarini La Serra Barolo Barolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: A beautiful expression of northern Italian terroir. Opens with alluring aromas of violets, black plums, dark spices, and black cherry. Firm structure, terrific balance and a long tar-noted finish. Full-bodied with robust tannins so be sure to decant for 1-2 hours. This will do very well in the cellar. What a treasure! Barolo food pairings: beef cooked in red wine, wild boar, rack of lamb. Drink: 2012 - 2020 7807 14% XD 750 mL $80.00 Score: 93/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sebastiani Secolo Red 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States: Seductively luscious and full-bodied, almost curvy voluptuous! Fleshy black fruit, some smoke and an endless stamina for pleasure. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah grapes. Some cigar box on the finish... just what you need after such an energetic romp ... in the glass. Drink: 2013 - 2017 35402 14.3% D 750 mL $42.95 Score: 93/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gallo Family Frei Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel 2010, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Very juicy with generous aromas and flavours of mouth-watering fleshy black plums and succulently rich blueberries. Full-bodied with a smooth roundness. Perfect for hamburgers and BBQ. Pure Californian fruit and sunshine. Yum! Zinfandel food pairings: hamburgers, chicken, lamb kabobs, pork chops, venison stew. Drink: 2012 - 2016 555599 15% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Vinicola Gerardo Cesari Due Torri Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Dark, rich and complex with black cherry liqueur concentration of flavour, yet it's dry. Great for hearty meat dishes. Terrific persistence of flavours on the finish with some mocha, raisin and espresso notes. Enjoy tonight. Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: aged cheeses, dark chocolate, beef, pizza, osso buco. Drink: 2012 - 2019 724740 15% D 750 mL $38.95 Score: 93/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tommasi Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant. Brooding black fruit on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and conversation. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: borscht, beef, lentil patties, osso buco. Drink: 2011 - 2019 356220 15% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. June 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Beronia Rosado 2012, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Soft and pretty with little acidity. Strawberry notes are subtle and lovely. Great aperitif on a sunny deck. Food pairings: lamb burgers, cold roast beef sandwiches. Drink: 2013 - 2014 323519 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Cuvée D'andrée Rosé 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Very pleasant with field strawberry notes. Dry and refreshing. Try it with cold cuts. Rosé food pairings: turkey breast sandwiches. Drink: 2013 - 2014 333260 13% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Rosé 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Fleshy ripe/sweet field strawberries. Light- to medium-bodied and refreshing. Dry finish. Try it with roast chicken. Rosé food pairings: salmon steaks, cream cheese and lox. Drink: 2013 - 2014 53421 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gassier Sables D'azur Rosé 2012, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Strawberry fields forever! Love it! Light, bone-dry and ultra-refreshing. Transport yourself to Provence in your mind and save the airfare. Perfect as an aperitif or with pate and picnics beside babbling brooks. Rosé food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish with lemon, cucumber sandwiches. Drink: 2013 - 2014 33621 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gigondas La Cave Signature Gigondas Rosé 2012, A.C., Rhône, France: Robust with raspberry notes. Similar to the depth of Tavel rose. Dry and refreshing. Great with seafood. Rosé food pairings: turkey burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2015 323493 15.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rimauresq Cru Classé Rosé 2012, A.C., Côtes De Provence, Midi, France: Real grip and depth for rose! Power pink strawberries jump out of the glass and give your lips a friendly slap. Mouth-watering and dry. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Rosé food pairings: green salad with fresh clementines. Drink: 2013 - 2015 226647 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Alta Vista Premium Torrontés 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Floral with dry peach. Some petrol on the finish. Crisp Torrontés food pairings: chicken-and-veggie kebabs, grilled tuna steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2014 37127 12.5% D 750 mL $15.75 Score: 87/100. June 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Abanico Tempestad Godello 2011, D.O., Valdeorras, Spain: Floral and light with little acidity. Delicate and soft. Floral, nice aperitif. Drink: 2013 - 2014 276071 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Waipara, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and grassy with mouth-watering acidity. Refreshing. Drink: 2013 - 2014 309518 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crios Dominio Del Plata S.A. Torrontés 2012, Argentina, Argentina: A profusion of white flowers and happiness on the nose. Just the right amount of acidity for almost all dishes, except maybe steak. Lively and pretty on the palate with another field of white flowers. This also works nicely as an aperitif on a sunny patio as the sun warms your shoulders. Have another sip. Life is beautiful. Torrontés food pairings: seafood, salad. Drink: 2012 - 2016 1834 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Istituto Agrario San Michele All'adige Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio Rulander 2011, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy: Vibrant and zippy with lime zest and lemon notes. Incredibly mouth-watering and versatile with food. Medium-bodied and satisfying. The finish aromas clean refreshment and some lingering notes of green and yellow apple. Bring it on! Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio Rulander food pairings: avocado and papaya salad, basil pesto, frittata, seafood salad. Drink: 2012 - 2015 249540 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Trio Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca, Rapel, Limarí Valleys, Chile: Classic Chilean Sauvignon Blanc with refreshing herbal and grassy aromas. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for food, from shellfish to vegetarian dishes. Clean and crisp. The Trio in this wine's name is for the three valleys where the grapes for this sauvignon blanc are grown: north in Casablanca and Limarí, and central in the Rapel Valley. Racy and vibrant: drink it while watching action-thriller movies. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken, pork tenderloin, pasta, soup, salad. Drink: 2012 - 2014 649129 13.4% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Winery White Palette 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: The gewürztraminer leads in this blend with riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay musque and viognier. Enticing aromas of baking spice, rose petals and lychee. Very floral and perfumed. Medium-bodied. Great for Asian and spicy dishes. Finishes clean and refreshing with some grapefruit and lemongrass. Lovely! Food pairings: grilled seafood, herbed chicken. Drink: 2012 - 2015 207340 12% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Macrostie Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Classic cool climate Californian chardonnay. Butterscotch balanced with green apple. Full-bodied and layered. Great with roast chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2016 244467 14.1% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2011, California, United States: Butterscotch and vanilla smoke from toasty oak on the nose is followed by green apple and white peach notes. Full-bodied and generous with a nice finish. Full-bodied, rich and creamy, this wine has a lovely mouth-filling texture and weight. Let's have it with roast chicken tonight! Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, crab cakes, chicken breast. Drink: 2013 - 2016 369686 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Full-bodied and lovely with toasty oak, butterscotch and white peach. Superbly made. Try it with lobster in melted butter or roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: lake fish, pork chops. Drink: 2013 - 2016 336115 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Classic gewurz! Rose petal, lychee and baking spices. Some kind of wonderful with Asian dishes, spicy and hot. Lovely floral finish. Gewürztraminer food pairings: seafood tempura, summer salads. Drink: 2013 - 2016 146753 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Max Roger Cuvée G.C. Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2011, A.C., Loire, France: Lemon brilliant sunshine in a glass. Cool and refreshing with a crisp herbal snap on the finish. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Terrific aperitif or companion to seafood and salads! Highly recommended. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled tilapia with mango, lemon chicken, goat cheese, Greek salad, grilled salmon. Drink: 2012 - 2015 189126 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Alain Chavy Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Subtle and balanced: classic burgundy. Not fruit-forward or oaky, but rather liquid elegance. Some restrained notes of green apple and lime along with a seam of acidity and rounded edges. Long finish. Celebrate tonight with this wine. Drink: 2012 - 2016 204628 13.5% D 750 mL $106.00 Score: 92/100. June 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous Chardonnay 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Lovely, rich hazelnut nose mingles with green apples, peach and Asian pear aromas. Great length and elegance. This is classic Old World chardonnay with tremendous balance and finesse. Perfect for dinner parties. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster, chicken, salads, roast turkey. Drink: 2012 - 2018 661322 13% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 92/100. June 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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