1853 Old Vine Estate Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2018-2022. 555797 15.30% D 750 mL $20.95. September 27, 2018
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Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2016, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Toasty oak and green apple on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Australian Chardonnay. Good acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2020. 350900 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 16, 2019
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Coteau Rougemont La Côte Chardonnay 2017, Monteregie, Quebec, Canada: A buttery, luscious Quebec Chardonnay that offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Aromas of ripe pair, butterscotch and vanilla smoke. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2019-2022. 13% XD 750 mL $26.00 Score: 89/100. July 8, 2021
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Domaine Queylus Tradition Pinot Noir 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A spectacular Pinot Noir from an excellent producer in a great year -- the perfect storm conditions to create a glorious and hedonistic tempest in your glass. Seductive fleshy cherry and cranberry with spice on the nose and palate of this ethereal Ontario Pinot Noir. Winemaker Thomas Bachelder is a master; he belongs with the Justice League of Super Heroes: Vine Man! Pair with more of the same. Drink: 2016-2023. 392738 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. November 24, 2018
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Paul Mas Estate Viognier 2016, Nicole Vineyard, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Seductive Old World Viognier with white floral and petrol aromas. Love it. The vines grow in chalk and clay soils on steep hillsides yielding a deep core of minerality in the finished wine. Peach, pear and baking spices on the nose of this full-bodied white wine. Drink: 2017-2020. 140953 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. February 27, 2018
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Konigschaffhausen Steingruble Pinot Noir 2014, Baden Qualitätswein Qba, Germany: A summer field of ripe strawberries and raspberries to tickle your senses and bare feet. Medium-bodied and sweetly perfumed. Incredible price. A lovely German red wine from the iconic grape Pinot Noir. Great price, very modern style. Finishes with fleshy raspberry. Try it with seared tuna. Drink: 2014-2019. 460410 12.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016
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Ca'tullio Tenace Lo Schioppettino 2015, Aquileia, Friuli D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 539072 12.50% XD 750 mL $21.95. February 27, 2018
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Farnese Vini Srl Feudi Del Vescovo Tre Stelle Aglianico 2015, Basilicata, Italy 539502 13% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 1, 2017
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Re Manfredi Taglio del Tralcio Aglianico 2013, Basilicata DOC, Italy: Purple and black plum aromas, with dark spice and anise. This full-bodied Italian red wine produced by Folonari and bottled by Terre Degli Svevi, has a great smooth, supple texture. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 538470 14.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2018
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Eradus Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lots of fresh intensity on the nose and palate of this vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Notes of fresh cut grass, lemon and chives. Pair with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2017-2018. 225557 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 25, 2017
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Heretat Mont-Rubi Xarel-Lo 2015, Penedès D.O., Spain Drink: 2017-2019. 488742 12% D 750 mL $19.95. August 5, 2017
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