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Vintages Release January 26, 2016

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Argentina

Viña Cobos Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Nicely done! Good balance with pleasant green apple and toasted almond finish. Full-bodied and luscious. Pair with crab cakes. Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes with lemon sauce, seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2019 191915 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Broquel Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A smoky, toasty, full-bodied, black fruited wonder with luscious layers of dark mystery. Decant one hour and serve with gourmet hamburgers. Bonarda food pairings: steak kebabs, fajitas, gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014 - 2017 55558 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casarena Sinergy Reserva 2013, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with mocha, dark chocolate and black plums aromas. Great price for the quality. Fire up the grill! This vintage is a blend of 70% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot grapes. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: roasted lamb. Drink: 2014 - 2017 366104 14.9% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Atamisque Malbec 2011, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's flagship grape Malbec. Offers lots of attractive dark fruit, smoke and mocha. Pair with prime rib. Malbec food pairings: pasta with tomato sauce, pan-seared baby pheasant breast, charcoal-grilled New York strip steaks, calzones. Drink: 2012 - 2018 415208 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Shingleback Davey Estate Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: A rich, densely concentrated Shiraz from one of Australia's most respected producers. Lots of black fruit, dark spice and pepper on the nose and palate. Pair with roast beef. Shiraz food pairings: stuffed beef rolls, spice-braised lamb, hamburgers, black bean soup. Drink: 2013 - 2018 907450 14.5% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jim Jim Hugh Hamilton Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: This robust red wine is named in honour of the winery’s faithful dog, Jimmy. Lovely Aussie shiraz with black fruit, generous oak and full-bodied heft. Some mint and pepper on the finish. The Down-Underdog is the second-label Shiraz from Hugh Hamilton winery, and among a pack of playful per names such as “The Villain,” “The Scoundrel,” and “Jekyll & Hyde.” Pair with gourmet burgers. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets with pepperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, pizza, black bean soup, beef. Drink: 2013 - 2018 682005 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match of dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, juicy rare steak, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger. Drink: 2014 - 2018 744235 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam Estate Chardonnay 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied yet also elegant and balanced with juicy notes of white pear and golden apple. Pair with roasted chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: pan fried scallops, grilled seafood, stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2014 - 2018 22984 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Strewn Winery Terroir Riesling 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely petrol, flint and wet stone with Asian pear notes. Pair with Asian dishes. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon. Drink: 2013 - 2017 467613 11.3% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosehall Run The Righteous Dude Riesling 2014, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this spritely, flavourful Prince Edward County Riesling! Aromas of white flowers, lime blossom and white peach. Terrific acidity for salads, seafood and cold chicken sandwiches. Very expressive. Riesling food pairings: lightly spiced Asian cuisine, gracefully complementing its spiciness and sweetness. Drink: 2014 - 2019 834328002718 9.2% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Twisted White 2013, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Nutty with white florals and wet stone on the nose of this Niagara white wine. Medium-bodied, lovely, mouth-watering. Pair with fresh water fish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 1578 12% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

See Ya Later Ranch Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A balanced Pinot Noir with good acidity on the palate for grilled seafood. Some mocha notes from oak aging. Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, tortiere. Drink: 2014 - 2018 230078 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blue Mountain Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied luscious BC Chardonnay with deft oak treatment. Aromas of green apple and white peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2020 350108 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that offers excellent value for this price. Rich and robust with dark fruit flavours, the grapes grow in the El Recurso block of vines planted in alluvial soils which used to be the site of a river. Supple and polished. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised pork shanks, hard cheese, rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2019 439364 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Albis 2006, Maipo Valley, Chile: Lots of blackcurrant and cassis aromas on the nose and palate of this compact but concentrated Chilean red wine. Some savoury, meaty notes mid-palate with a spicy, espresso finish. Pair with beef stroganoff. Food pairings: lamb chops, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, grilled New York strip loin, roasted venison. Drink: 2014 - 2018 579813 14.6% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Carignan 2011, Cauquenes Valley, Maule Valley, Chile: Complex, dry and savoury Chilean red wine with gorgeously rich black fruit aromas and flavours. Pleasant tarry-tart black cranberry on the finish. Full-bodied with a velvet smooth texture. The Carignan grapes are dry farmed, which adds richness, depth and character to the wine. Dry farming means that the grapes are not irrigated and must rely on the rain water that nature provides, however little that is in dry climates like this one. It also has the effect of producing smaller grapes or berries with more concentrated flavours. Carignan food pairings: beef braciole stuffed with sausage and currants. Drink: 2012 - 2018 213520 15% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenere 2013, Peumo, Rapel Valley, Chile: This savoury and juicy red wine, features big black plum and berry aromas and flavours as well as dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied and smooth carmenere. Offers incredible quality and taste for the price. Try it with a hearty meat dish. Lovely dark spices and black plums on the nose of this robust red wine. Decant for 1-2 hours. Carmenere food pairings: spicy red meats,  tomato-based dishes, rare steak,  dark chocolate. Drink: 2013 - 2017 169862 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. January 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Alicia Gran Reserva De Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: This Chilean Cabernet offers incredible value and depth of flavour! Lovely dark berries and plums, with espresso and smoke on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth. Luscious layers of velvet smooth dark berry fruit on the palate and great replays of flavour. Finishes with mocha, cedar smoke and dark spice. Pair with grilled chicken or pork chops. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: back ribs, gourmet pizza topped with steak strips. Drink: 2012 - 2017 60244 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Silva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Solid, herbal and grassy is a good and refreshing way. Zesty Sauvignon Blanc with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with fresh seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh oysters, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 419812 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Domaine Chevallier Chablis 2014, Burgundy A.O.C., France: Intense minerality with a bright core of refreshment running through the heart of this zesty white wine. Ultra-dry Old World unoaked Chardonnay with mouth-watering acidity. Lime lift. Perfect foil for shellfish. Clean, crisp and refreshing. No oak. Finishes freshly with green apple. Try it with shellfish. Chablis food pairings: green salads topped with grilled prawns, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, cheese, poultry. Drink: 2014 - 2018 112227 12.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Donatien Bahuaud Les Grands Mortiers Vouvray 2014, Loire A.C., France: This Vouvray also features lemon zest, mango and some lovely, luxurious candle wax notes (the latter, more texture than flavour). Very viscous, voluptuous and mouth-filling. This lovely Loire Valley Chenin Blanc offers floral notes. It's zesty and festive with attractive aromas of white peach. A terrific aperitif or companion to vegetarian dishes. A lick of sweetness makes it versatile with dishes such as glazed ham. Vouvray food pairings: honey-glazed pork, mango chicken, coquilles St. Jacques. Drink: 2014 - 2018 140889 12% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eric Louis Sancerre Rouge 2013, Loire A.P., France: Good acidity and raciness on the palate with notes of tart berry and some herbal aromas. Rouge food pairings: poached salmon, roasted chicken. Drink: 2014 - 2018 66613 12.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferme Du Mont 2013, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Full-bodied French red wine with blackcurrant and berry notes. Finishes with toasty oak and smoke. Pair with roast beef. Food pairings: beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 251645 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laurent Gauthier Morgon 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France: Attractive cherry and raspberry notes with some racy spicy notes on this medium-bodied, smooth French red wine. Good core of minerality with red licorice. Very nice for the price. Pair with meaty seafood like salmon or tuna. Drink: 2014 - 2018 279059 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Enticing aromas of fleshy blackberries and plum plums wrapped in smoke, spice and pepper. A full-bodied red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's best-known and most respected winemakers, Guigal. Pair with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2019 331297 13% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Amouriers Signature Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.P., France: Gorgeously balanced, intriguing, deep, rich and complex French red wine. Aromas of wild black fruit and smoke. Pair with braised meats. Drink: 2014 - 2019 381038 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. January 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Riesling 2014, Mosel Q.B.A., Germany: Vibrant acidity that meets the softening touch of a little sweetness in a wonderfully flavour-packed combination. Ripe peach and pear. Riesling food pairings: mild fish. Drink: 2014 - 2019 733295 10.5% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2014, Valdadige D.O.C., Italy: Fresh, clean and crisp with sunshine bright aromas of lemon zest, lime blossom and white peach. Finishes with crisp lime citrus notes. Pair with grilled veggies. Pinot Grigio food pairings: shellfish, chicken, pork, salads, basil pesto. Drink: 2014 - 2017 687558 12.5% XD 375 mL $9.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terre Di Giumara Nero D'avola 2013, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Chary black fruit with smoky notes and toasty oak and a pleasantly bitter finish. Full-bodied with good acidity for tangy sauces and meat dishes. Nero D'avola food pairings: slow-roasted rump roast with root vegetables, pasta in a tomato sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 174722 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Chiarlo Le Marne Gavi 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Finishes with notes of green apple, anise and lime. Pair with creamy cheeses or grilled prawns. White floral nose then lime acidity on the palate to wake up your taste buds in this vibrant Italian white wine. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp. Also enjoy as an aperitif. A vibrant citrus finish. Food pairings: creamy cheese, shellfish, seafood salads. Drink: 2014 - 2018 228528 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Pinot Grigio food pairings: pasta with cream sauce, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, pork burgers. Drink: 2014 - 2017 19773 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ilauri Le Pinciaie Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Lots of chocolate, mocha, cocoa and fudge aromas and flavours on this robust, smooth Italian red wine from generous oak aging. Pair with Mexican mole. Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: flank steak, lamb cutlets, hamburgers, black bean soup. Drink: 2013 - 2017 396663 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Archangel Pinot Noir 2010, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: A zesty New Zealand Pinot Noir with racy acidity o the palate to complement fresh seafood and poultry dishes. Aromas of tart cherry and cranberry. Medium-bodied and smooth. Pinot Noir food pairings: pork tenderloin, mushroom and truffle dishes, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon. Drink: 2012 - 2019 440727 14% XD 750 mL $42.00 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nautilus Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Butterscotch and toasty oak with attractive golden apple and pear. Buttery and full-bodied and delicious. Finishes with toasty oak and smoke. Pair with grilled chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: steamed mussels, pork tenderloin, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, chicken cordon bleu. Drink: 2014 - 2018 331652 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Herdade Peso Trinca Bolotas Tinto 2014, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: Dark and spicy, this is a great value for the money. Black tarry fruit and toast and smoke. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2018 431064 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Burmester Vinho Tinto 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Lots of toasty oak, spice and chary black fruit with juicy acidity. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with rare cuts of meat. Vinho Tinto food pairings: herb roasted lamb, beef, venison, hard cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2017 114413 13.4% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vale do Bomfim 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A medium-bodied, smooth Portuguese red wine blend with attractive aromas of blackcurrant and wild blackberry. Balanced and ready to drink now. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: herb roasted lamb, beef, venison, hard cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2017 167676 14.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pomares Quinta Nova Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Cedar-spice with robust wild, bitter blackberry flavour. Cedar brush on the finish. Pair with prime rib. Bring it on, especially at this price! This is a terrific example of the superb dry red wines coming out of Portugal now. The “new” Portugal. Try it. Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz food pairings: herb roasted lamb, beef, venison, hard cheese. Drink: 2012 - 2016 214007 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Symington Altano 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Black cherry liqueur flavours: rich and delicious especially for this price. Juicy and mouth-watering with good acidity for tangy tomato sauces and hearty meat dishes. Smooth and full-bodied. Great value. Drink: 2014 - 2018 579862 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Templários Colheita Selecionada Vinho Tinto 2012, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal: Black raspberry and dark spice on this full-bodied Portuguese red wine with mouth-watering acidity. Pair with tangy tomato and meat sauces. Vinho Tinto food pairings: hard cheese, venison steaks, herb roasted lamb, beef. Drink: 2013 - 2017 332981 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Robertson Winery Prospect Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Robertson W.O., South Africa: The vineyard for this concentrated South African Cabernet is planted on Zandvliet Mountain at a height of 172 metres facing the southeast, which helps ripen the cabernet grapes yet maintain their balanced acidity as well. Mocha-blackberry goodness on the nose with supple full-bodied layers of dark fruit on the palate. Lots of coffee-espresso and dark fruit on the finish. This would be terrific with hearty meat dishes. Decant 1 hour. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled gourmet Boerewors sausage, Asian chicken salad, sherry potatoes, chicken cacciatore, pasta. Drink: 2013 - 2018 687814 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bellingham Ancient Earth Pinotage 2014, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: A full-bodied a rich South African red wine blend of Pinotage and Shiraz grapes with aromas of dark red and black fruits, spice and toasty oak. Pair with brisket. Pinotage food pairings: grilled peppercorn steak, meat topped pizza, blackened lamb burgers, smoked cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2018 438317 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Stunningly good price. South Africa does so well with Sauvignon Blanc, and it shows in this wine. Grassy, nettle, herbal refreshment with a medium-bodied weight. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Pair with vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled Portobello mushroom. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled calamari, vegetarian dishes, seafood and grilled Portobello mushroom, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad. Drink: 2015 - 2017 126797 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Señorío de P. Peciña Crianza 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied, smoky Spanish red wine made from the country's Tempranillo grape. Black tart cherry and cedar brush. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013 - 2018 313726 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tamaral Roble Tempranillo 2013, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Purple, plumy, savoury and meaty with good mouth-watering acidity in this robust Spanish red wine. Pair with meat lovers' pizza and movie night. Tempranillo food pairings: hamburger, pizza with steak strips. Drink: 2013 - 2018 375766 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Nielson Pinot Noir 2013, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: A silky, medium-bodied Californian Pinot Noir has sweet cherry fruit and spice on the nose and palate. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Pinot Noir food pairings: seared duck breast, roast pork loin, Cornish game hen, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2013 - 2019 438523 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Zinfandel 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: A jammy, spicy, high-alcohol Californian Zinfandel with dark spice and purple plums on the finish. Pair with barbecued ribs. Zinfandel food pairings: spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2018 747824 15.4% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: An extremely robust Californian Cabernet with high alcohol but still balanced. Lots of blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis aromas. Finishes with woodsmoke. Pair with spare ribs. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: strong cheeses, barbecued steak, grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad. Drink: 2014 - 2019 907477 14.8% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: A dependable full-bodied Californian red wine with mocha from oak aging and some dark plums. Smoky on the finish. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal chops, rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, chicken cacciatore. Drink: 2014 - 2018 331603 14.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 88/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot 2013, California, United States: Smoky, dark and brooding Californian red wine like winemaker (and director) Francis Coppola's Dracula movie. Full-bodied and smooth with black plums and toasty oak. Pair this wine with grilled pork chops and movie night. Merlot food pairings: vegetarian lasagna, beef bourguignon, caramelized veal chops, charcuterie. Drink: 2014 - 2018 250001 13% D 375 mL $12.95 Score: 90/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Esser Vineyards Chardonnay 2013, Monterey County, California, United States: Pleasant and full-bodied with good acidity and some lemon zest. Pair with lemon chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: pan-fried cod, linguini with clams and fennel, lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2013 - 2017 675017 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Willamette Valley Vineyards 2013, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Mocha and cocoa with sweet fleshy ripe cherries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with meaty seafood. Drink: 2014 - 2018 974287 13.7% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gnarly Head Viognier 2013, California, United States: Classic spice, lychee, rosewater: perfect for Asian dishes. Very nice especially for the price. Pair with mild curries and Asian dishes. Viognier food pairings: sautéed scallops, pork, mild curries and spices, ginger chicken stir-fry. Drink: 2013 - 2017 396416 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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