Girls' Night Out Sparkling, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Clean, crisp and refreshing: this is a terrific sparkling wine for this price point. Stock up for your holiday parties and enjoy as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 215632 11.50% XD 750 mL $15.00 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2017
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Gerard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 2015, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Freshness is everything in this wine. Grenache is ideal for rosé because it matures easily and quickly, has vibrant aromatics, yet keeps its zesty acidity for food. This lovely southern French rosé is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. It's elegant, yet full-bodied for rosé and very satisfying. This grape has a short vegetative cycle and yields enough for production while keeping the fresh character. The bottle for this rosé was created in a competition for students at design schools in Paris. There is actually a rose shape and cut to the glass on bottom, as well as an elegant glass stopper on the top. pair with planked salmon or seared tuna. Drink: 2015-2017. 373985 12.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 22, 2018
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Domaine Jacky Marteau Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Loire A.C., France: This Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant and refreshing notes of both lime citrus and herbal-grassy that makes it an extremely versatile food companion from vegetarian dishes to seafood, shellfish and salads. Terrific French white wine, especially for the money. Drink: 2015-2017. 745349 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. February 9, 2017
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Puklus Cellar Szamorodni Sweet Tokaji 2006, Tokay, Hungary: The 2006 vintage now shows teriary aromas of bottle aging such as caramelized toffee. You can find more recent vintages displaying sweeting marmalade character in stores now. Drink: 2010-2025. 179374 13.50% XD 500 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 6, 2017
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Blu Giovello Prosecco, Veneto, Italy: Creamy and rich with persistent mousse. Lime blossom and lemon zest. Very fresh and crisp. Drink: 2016-2019. 85316 11% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017
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Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2015, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy. Drink: 2015-2017. 326090 12% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017
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Diemersfontein Chocolate Coffee Pinotage 2015, Wellington W.O., South Africa: Classic coffee nose and palate of this delicious South African Pinotage. Smoky and juicy with espresso and mocha. That's how it's supposed to smell and taste. Dry and mouth-watering. Pair with coffee-rubbed or marinated beef. Drink: 2017-2020. 956409 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017
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