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Colio Estate Wines Lily Sparkling, Ontario, V.Q.A, Canada: This lovely southwestern Ontario sparkling wine uses the cuvee closed method to develop the bubbles in the bottle. Aromas of toast, yeast, green apple and white peach. Pair with shellfish or drink as an aperitif. 418657 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. March 6, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
House Wine Co. Baco Noir Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: Fantastic value for this Niagara red wine blend of Baco Noir and Cabernet! Juicy, fleshy ripe purple and black plums. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2019. 279521 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. December 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Mouton Cadet 2014, Bordeaux, France: A full-bodied, easy-drinking, well-priced Bordeaux red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 943 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 87/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Val De Loire, Loire I.G.P., France: Fresh crisp French Sauvignon Blanc with herbal notes, and some grassiness. No discernible oak flavour. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2017-2019. 672345 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Clean and crisp with mouth-watering, juicy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Notes of lime, grapefruit and green apple. Great price. Drink: 2015-2017. 465146 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Nicolas Feuillatte Chardonnay Blanc De Blancs 2006, Champagne A.C., France: A lovely, mature Champagne with toasted almond and dried fig. Serve chilled as an aperitif. Drink: 2015-2019. 9761 13% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Fleur De Coucou Sauvignon 2011, Touraine, Loire Valley, France: A simple, soft, light-bodied white with pleasant white melon notes and no heavy oak. Drink: 2013-2014. 295501 13% D 750 mL  $11.75 Score: 85/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review
Vidigal Wines Porta 6 2013, Lison, Portugal: A supple, juicy full-bodied Portuguese red wine with aromas and flavours of fleshy blackberries and black plums. Smooth and round and mouth-filling. Great for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2014-2017. 427377 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.35 Score: 88/100. October 23, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Big Bill Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Western Cape, South Africa: Crisp, fresh and vibrant South African Sauvignon Blanc at an amazingly great price! Aromas of lime citrus and grass. Pair with shellfish, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2018-2020. 524330 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2015, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: A tannic, savoury Spanish red wine from the Rioja region and made from the Tempranillo grape. Lots of grippy tannins on the palate. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 342006 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.45 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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