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Trapiche Reserve Merlot 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A plush, full-bodied supple Argentine Merlot with aromas of fleshy black plums and dark spice. The fruit comes from Mendoza's Uco Valley. Great price for this quality. Pair with grilled pork chops or fall root vegetables. Drink: 2015-2018. 454843 14% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp, clean and refreshing Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that leans more to the lime-citrus style than grassy-herbal. Mouth-watering and fresh. Perfect for seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2018-2021. 620724 12.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 12, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review
Sue-Ann Staff Loved By Lu Riesling 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: I love this wine year after year. Tropical, fruity aromas and flavours of papaya, passionfruit and guava. So lovely as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2019. 322636 11% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 16, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Château De Nages Rosé 2016, Costières De Nîmes, Rhône A.C., France Drink: 2017-2019. 496919 13% D 750 mL  $19.95. October 6, 2018 Full Review
Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp, fresh, mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at a steal of a price. Aromas of freshly cut grass and green melon. Pair with shellfish and seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 415745 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2014, Cariñena, Spain: Blackberry jam and raspberry perserves on the nose and palate of this Spanish red wine made from the Garnacha (aka Grenache) grape. Stright-up pleasure at an awesomely great price. Pair with hamburgers and all the fixins. Drink: 2014-2017. 73395 13% XD 750 mL  $9.25 Score: 87/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
2014 Dado Cabernet Sauvignon, United States, United States  330281 13.50%  750 mL  $15.03. January 1, 2017 Full Review

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