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Vintages Release March 2, 2018

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Christian Drouin Coeur De Lion Sélection Calvados, Calvados A.C., France: This French brandy delivers lots of pleasure in the glass with its amber hue and aromas of apples rolled in spices. Enjoy after dinner. Calvados food pairings: apple dumplings, roasted honey pecans, creamy cheeses. Drink: 2018 - 2025 254128 40% D 700 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. March 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Thunevin Bad Boy Bordeaux 2015, Bordeaux A.C., France: A terrific Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from winemaker Jean-Luc Thunévin. Aromas of fleshy ripe blueberry and blackberry with anise on the finish. Robust and delicious. Decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak. Food pairings: roast pheasant, grilled tenderloin steak, bison burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2023 527093 14.5% XD 750 mL $30.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bellevue La Forêt 2014, Fronton, Southwest A.P., France: A remarkably well-made, delicious French red wine, especially for this price point. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied with a supple texture. The grapes for this wine are grown on the highest terrace of the Fronton appellation, nestled in the heart of southwest France. This is a vibrant blend of Negrette, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak. Food pairings: winter stew, rare cuts of meat, sausage cassoulet. Drink: 2018 - 2022 354134 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: A generous full-bodied, savoury Californian Cabernet Sauvignon by master winemaker Paul Hobbs. Complex, rich, deep with a long finish. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and dark berries. Decant 1 hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast rack of lamb, meaty stews, grilled prime rib steak. Drink: 2018 - 2024 118695 14.5% XD 750 mL $84.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pierre Amadieu La Grangelière 2015, Vacqueyras, Rhône A.C., France: A pleasingly and deeply flavoured southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley's Vaqueyras region. Deep and concentrated with aromas of black cherry liqueur, dark spice and smoke. Since 1929, this family has been making wine. Pair with hard cheeses and game meats. Food pairings: New York strip loin steak, mushroom and herb stuffed flank steak. baseball Sirloin burger. Drink: 2016 - 2022 76398 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Queenston Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous smoky, savoury nose and palate with aromas of mouth-watering tart black cherry and spice. Supple and smooth, almost full-bodied. Terrific! Pair with grilled chicken or veal. Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin, tourtière, prime rib, roasted turkey. Drink: 2018 - 2023 415877 13% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied with black fruit aromas, along with cassis and toasty oak. Very dry with a long finish. Try this with ribs or roast beef, and a side of horseradish, of course. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: juicy, rare steak, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2022 256768 14.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crau De Ma Mère Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2015, Rhône A.P., France: This wine punches well above its weight and it's a bruiser: robust, powerful and pleasing. This AC wine comes from Vign. Mayard, Prop.-Récolt. Black fruit and toasty oak lead you straight to a juicy, rare steak. Bring it! Châteauneuf-Du-Pape food pairings: rare rib roast, venison stew, rabbit au vins. Drink: 2018 - 2024 941740 14.5% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, rich, juicy Australian red wine made from the shiraz grape. Aromas of black plums and dark berries. Pair with grilled pork chops. Shiraz food pairings: potato, chickpea and lentil green curry, spaghetti with clams, mussels and bay scallops, saffron potato cakes. Drink: 2018 - 2022 167189 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Astrolabe Wines Province Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Smoky, almost cedar smoked cherries. Love this style! Be prepared with a wake-up call with mouth-brightening acidity that cries out for food. Supple, satin smooth with a medium to full-bodied weight. Simply stunning. Pinot Noir food pairings: roast leg of lamb, roast pork with corn niblets and red bell pepper, roast crackling duck. Drink: 2018 - 2025 538918 14.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 94/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lagrange 2013, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A stunning wine for the price! This Bordeaux red wine blend of Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown in the Right Bank district of Lussac St. Émilion. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with rare meats. Food pairings: rare rib roast, venison stew, rabbit au vins. Drink: 2018 - 2024 230391 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tuli Pinot Noir 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States: Sweet chocolate, mocha and espresso from lavish oak aging of this Californian Pinot Noir. Surprisingly ripe for the cool climate of Sonoma County. Pair with a robust pasta dish. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled duck sausages, pork tenderloin, barbecued lamb sirloin, grilled carrot mash and spring greens purée. Drink: 2018 - 2022 461046 13.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. March 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heartland Stickleback 2014, South Australia, Australia: Charred black fruit with smoke and toasty oak on the nose of this robust Australian red wine made from Shiraz, Dolcetto and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Polished tannins. Pair with a pepper steak. Food pairings: steak, cheeseburgers, roast boar. Drink: 2017 - 2021 116574 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva 2010, Cariñena D.O.P., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Food pairings: braised beef dishes, turkey, soft cheese, roasted pork, lamb. Drink: 2018 - 2020 82024 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Robert Mondavi Winery Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States: Spectacular: finesse, elegance and all those other vague superlatives that truly apply to this wine. Old World styling, balance, structure and length with New World concentration, energy and optimism. Yes, we’re still talking about wine here. This is the Napa classic. You deserve to try it at least once… you’ll be back. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: slow roasted prime rib, perfectly grilled steaks, braised lamb. Drink: 2014 - 2024 26557 14.5% D 750 mL $102.00 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Cirque Grenache Noir Carignan Syrah 2014, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: A robust southern French red wine blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah grapes. Aromas of ripe blackberries, anise, spice and licorice. Pair with hamburgers. Grenache Noir Carignan Syrah food pairings: beef stew, roasted pork, gourmet burgers. Drink: 2018 - 2022 277079 14.5% XD 750 mL $14.25 Score: 89/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dow's Vale do Bomfim Douro 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A terrific red wine at an amazingly great price! Robust, juicy and bursting with fleshy ripe black fruit flavours, spice and toasty oak. A party pleaser, both for the guest and your budget. A robust blend of 40% Touriga Franca, 25% Touriga Nacional and 35% field blend (mixed native grapes). Produced by the Symington family from grapes that originally supplied the House of Dow for port. Pair with grilled steak. Food pairings: herb roasted lamb, beef, venison, hard cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2021 167676 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grange Cochard Vieilles Vignes 2014, Morgon, Beaujolais A.P., France: A terrific, medium-bodied, smooth French red wine from the heart of Burgundy's Beaujolais region. Aromas of fleshy ripe dark cherry and some spice. Made from the classic Gamay grape. Pair with grilled chicken. Food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, filet mignon, roast chicken. Drink: 2016 - 2019 469627 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Convento San Francisco Special Selection Reserva 2011, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: The alcohol level surprised me as I would have guessed 13.5% -- this wine tastes so balanced and elegant. Aromas of tanned leather, dried herbs and earth. Full-bodied and smooth with a long finish. Pair with lamb in rosemary. Food pairings: grilled meats, tourtière, meaty stews. Drink: 2017 - 2022 185751 15% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

S. Delafont Mosaique 2016, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: A deep, rich, full-bodied southern French red wine from the region of Languedoc. This wine is a blend of Syrah and Mouvedre, both macerated more than 30 days and pre-fermented at a low temperature before the Grenache was added. Polished tannins and a long finish. Pair with grilled meats. Food pairings: roast chicken, roast pork tenderloin, lamb cutlets. Drink: 2018 - 2022 482455 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or 2015, Gigondas, Rhône A.C., France: This is black liquid velvet; so tantalizing to the tongue and senses. Gigondas is my go-to region on a restaurant list. There are 35 acres planted for this wine that produces 50,000 bottles a year. The average age of the vines is 40 years, which imparts incredible depth and complexity of flavour in the wine. The grapes are hand-picked and selected. Bursting with aromas and flavours of fleshy dark fruit, dark spices, dried herbs and garrigue. This wine is unfiltered. Pair with prime rib. Food pairings: prime rib, hearty meat stews, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2025 981787 14.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 Score: 94/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tablas Creek Côtes De Tablas 2015, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California, United States: Lovely and balanced wine. Very Rhone Valley with notes of cedar and cherry. Food pairings: grilled sausages, meaty stews, meatlover's pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2022 36624 14.8% XD 750 mL $41.95 Score: 89/100. March 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Echeverria Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2016, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A pleasant Chilean Pinot Noir from the cool climate Casablanca Valley. Aromas of sour cherry and smoke. Juicy acidity for seafood. The vineyards are planted on the outskirts of the town of Molina. Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled flank steak, venison stew, baked partridge in wild mushroom sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2021 485284 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cerbaia Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Drinking at peak now -- a gorgeous Brunello. It's rare we get to buy mature Brunello in the store .... Usually we have to age it ourselves as the tannins are enamel-pealing when young. Aromas of truffle, violets, leather and dried fruit. Perfect for truffle-accents risotto and game. Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: rich lasagne, meat lover's pizza, spaghetti Bolognese. Drink: 2018 - 2020 652446 14% XD 750 mL $66.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remo Farina Montecorna Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A full-bodied, juicy Italian red wine with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Aromas of sun-dried tomato and tart cherry and toasty oak. This wine uses the traditional method of refermenting the wine on Amarone marc which increases both alcohol and intensity of flavour. Pair with strong cheeses and tangy tomato sauces. Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pizza topped with steak strips and garlic, spicy sausage , prime rib roast, hearty winter stew. Drink: 2018 - 2024 56267 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Prisoner Wine Company Red Blend 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States: Fleshy ripe black plum and blackberry aromas on the nose follows through with those juicy flavours on the palate of this full-bodied, supple, smooth Californian red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the heart of Napa Valley. Pair with grilled meats or roast beef. Red Blend food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, rare rib steak, venison tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2024 104299 15.2% D 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Recougne 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France: A savoury, mouth-watering Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Aromas of blackberries and cassis and smoke. Lots of juicy acidity on the palate for tangy meat sauces. The grapes are grown on a sloping vineyard with south/southeast exposure to the sun in clay-flint soil with a ferrous substrate. Pair with game meats and grilled lamb. Food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, pork shoulder roast. Drink: 2018 - 2022 368167 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Sophenia Reserve Malbec 2016, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine red wine made form the Malbec grape. Juicy acidity for tangy meat sauces. Aromas of black plums. The vines are planted at an altitude of 1200 to 1400 metre above sea level. Pair with grilled meats. Malbec food pairings: radicchio and cold beet salad, lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin. Drink: 2018 - 2021 66837 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Norton Reserva Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, smooth Argentine red wine made from the Malbec grape. Aromas of dark plums, spice and smoke. This wine was aged for 12 month in French oak barrels. Pair with rare steak. Malbec food pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin, pork shoulder roast. Drink: 2018 - 2021 17061 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sartori Corte Brà Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Gorgeous balance full-bodied but not over the top blackberry liqueur and spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: roast beef, prime rib steak, grilled meats. Drink: 2018 - 2025 225540 15.5% D 750 mL $53.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benmarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Los Árboles, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Classic cassis and blackcurrant aromas in this robust red wine from one of Argentina's best winemakers. Savoury, juicy and full-bodied. Great price! Try it with a hearty meat dish. Mendoza is considered the premium wine region of Argentina, with its backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Although it is better known for Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon is on the rise and is done in a both rich and vibrant red wine style. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steak, beef empanadas, chicken cacciatore, venison burgers, hard cheese. Drink: 2018 - 2022 232637 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. March 2018. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

John's Blend Margarete's Shiraz 2013, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Dark fruit and mint aromas on the nose of this benchmark Australian red wine that are engulfed by a flood of fleshy blackberries aromas and flavours on the palate. Quite a pleasant sensation. Full-bodied and luscious Shiraz. Supple with a long finish. This wine would be terrific with hearty meat dishes. A toasty finish. Shiraz food pairings: goose, black bean soup, pork with soy, pot roast, grilled tuna. Drink: 2018 - 2025 927657 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 94/100. March 2018. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2016, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Great intensity of flavour! Nice honeyed pea aromas (but it’s a bone dry wine) along with apricot notes. Medium-bodied and zippy. Roussanne is one of the lesser-known but fabulous white grapes of the wine world, traditionally grown in the Rhone Valley of France. This interpretation of Roussanne is vibrant and mouth pleasing. Yes please! Roussanne food pairings: grilled chicken breast, roast duck, vegetarian pizza. Drink: 2018 - 2020 656710 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De La Maltroye 2015, Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy A.C., France: A gorgeous Old World Burgundian Chardonnay with aromas of white peach and pear and a hint of some floral notes on the finish. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Food pairings: roast chicken, duck a l'orange, coquilles St. Jacques, wild mushroom stuffed breast of veal. Drink: 2018 - 2024 496117 13.2% XD 750 mL $74.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thema 2015, Drama P.G.I., Greece: A crisp, vibrant Greek white wine blend of Assyrtiko, Greece's best-known white grape, and Sauvignon Blanc. Less grassy than New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this has the same intensity and refreshment and mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. Aromas of white grapefruit and lime zest. Terrific! Food pairings: goat cheese salad and spring greens, pan-fried panfish, sushi. Drink: 2016 - 2020 735349 13% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Luminus Chardonnay 2015, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, United States: A gorgeous Californian Chardonnay with classic aromas of butterscotch, green apple and toast. Full-bodied and layered. Pair with grilled chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce, pork tenderloin, crab cakes, gougère. Drink: 2018 - 2020 395699 14.3% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hãhã Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced and savoury New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: not grassy. Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for seafood. Medium-bodied. HãHã is the Maori word for savoury and luscious. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. Drink: 2017 - 2019 388363 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A terrifically flavourful and zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the coveted Wairau Valley. Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. So fresh with excellent mouth-watering acidity for seafood, shellfish and vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood ravioli with Alfredo sauce, pan-fried panfish, lemon and herbed grilled chicken breast. Drink: 2018 - 2020 536201 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heimberger Riesling 2015, Alsace A.C., France: A classic Alsatian Riesling with aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and grapefruit. Lots of mouth-watering acidity to pair with seafood. Riesling food pairings: pork chops with applesauce, wild mushroom and apricot stuffed breast of veal, seafood pot pie. Drink: 2017 - 2023 168955 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Chardonnay 2016, Lodi, California, United States: Classically made Californian Chardonnay with balance and finesse, but it also reveals lip-smacking delicious flavours of green apple and butterscotch. The winemaking Kautz family was first to plant Chardonnay grapes in Lodi and that experience with the varietal shows. There's a crisp, refreshing finish. Crack it open tonight. Finishes with fleshy ripe tropical fruit flavours and toast. Almost full-bodied, lots of oak and butter with some peach fruit. Pair with roast chicken. This Californian from Ironstone is a consistent Chardonnay year after year. Pair with tuna steaks. The Ironstone Chardonnay is matured for 5 months in French oak barrels giving it a toasty finish. Chardonnay food pairings: pasta, shellfish, chicken breast, barbecued pork. Drink: 2018 - 2022 355776 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Long Meadow Ranch Winery Chardonnay 2015, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California, United States: A stunningly rich and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay from Sonoma's cool-climate region of the Alexander Valley. This is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Aromas of ripe peach, pear, brioche and baking spice. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey or veal. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, wild mushroom and apricot stuffed breast of veal, seafood pot pie. Drink: 2018 - 2022 545749 14.5% XD 750 mL $61.95 Score: 93/100. March 2018. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De La Bretesche Sèvre Et Maine Muscadet 2016, Loire A.C., France: Zesty and vibrant with fresh notes of white grapefruit and minerality. Lots of racy acidity for seafood. Muscadet food pairings: raw oysters on the half shell with lemon and herb dressing, oyster hot pot, mussels Meuniere. Drink: 2018 - 2020 412163 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Sancerre Sancerre 2015, Loire A.C., France: This Sauvignon Blanc from the Old World has some lemon and smoke notes. Pair with fish in a lemon burr sauce. Sancerre food pairings: coquilles St. Jacques, tempura seafood, oyster pot pie. Drink: 2018 - 2022 340893 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. March 2018. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2016, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: A toffee-rich nose with caramel and butterscotch from oak ageing. On the palate, ripe peach and pear and a full-bodied weight. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2018 - 2022 336958 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 2018. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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