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Trapiche Pure Black Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2020-2023. 462861 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
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
Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous rose with lovely notes of field strawberries. Toasty, refreshing, crisp and dry. Ever so festive with its pale pink hue. Cheers! 217505 12% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 6, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, Marne Valley, Champagne, France: A gorgeous Champagne, with frothy mousse and persistent bubble. Aromas of brioche, golden apple and toast. Long, refreshing finish. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2022-2030. 453084 12% D 750 mL  $72.45 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé Champagne, Reims, Champagne, France: A stunning Rosé Champagne with lively notes of field strawberries and melon. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to shellfish or grilled seafood. Drink: 2021-2026. 19661 12.50% XD 750 mL  $98.90 Score: 93/100. March 30, 2023 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Full Review
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Penedes D.O. , Spain: Superb value! Toasty, earthy, dry and refreshing sparkling wine that's a fraction of the cost of Champagne. Lovely yeasty notes on the nose with some toasted apple and almond on the finish. Stock up for your parties and weddings now. 216960 12% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Domaine Chandon Brut, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: Crisp, toasty and robust Californian sparkling wine owned by the Champagne producer Moet & Chandon. Persistent mousse and finish. Drink: 2019-2022. 218032 12% XD 750 mL  $31.70 Score: 91/100. May 15, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Chandon Méthode Traditionnelle Rosé Sparkling Wine, California, United States: This Californian sparkling wine is made using the Méthode Traditionnelle, the same method of a second fermentation in the bottle as in Champagne, which isn't surprising given it's owned by the coveted Champagne house Moet & Chandon. It's a beautiful rose bubbly, especially for this price, offering attractive notes of fresh field strawberries and wild flowers. Crisp, toasty and refreshing. Pair with classy events. 56341 D 750 mL  $33.00 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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