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Peter Lehmann Wines Layers White Semillon Muscat 2009, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: This wine is a blend of semillon (39%), muscat (23%), gewurztraminer (16%) and pinot gris. Such a pretty wine! Aromas of field flowers, peach and pear and honeysuckle a fresh spring day. Terrific aperitif. Drink: 2010-2013. 22983 11.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 2, 2010 Favourite White Wine. Full Review
Crush Pinot Grigio 2011, VQA, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Clean and crisp with lovely white melon and peach notes. Great aperitif at a great price. Drink: 2012-2013. 1085822 12.40% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 30, 2012 Full Review
Crush Midnight Cab 2011, VQA, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A smooth medium- to full-bodied red with dark red fruit and mocha from the oak aging. Straight-forward and tasty. Drink: 2012-2013. 1089996 12.95% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 85/100. July 30, 2012 Full Review
Cousino-Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing value on the liquor store shelf! Full-bodied and smooth with classic aromas of cassis, blackberry and blackcurrant. A nice smoky finish. 212993 14% D 750 mL  $15.45 Score: 88/100. March 28, 2011 Full Review
Speri Pigaro Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Attractive cherry pie nose with a hint of smoke. Full-bodied and supple and lip-smacking delicious. Try it with combination pizza or spicy sausages. Drink: 2013-2016. 205286 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Dry Riesling 2007, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Vintages Wine Panel: This dry Riesling is made in a distinctively New Zealand style. It has zesty lime and grapefruit characters with an underlying minerality. The palate is clean and vibrant, with good depth of flavor and acidity. Enjoy it with shellfish, such as clams, scallops and mussels. My note: Bone-dry Riesling that’s simply delicious! High on the hedonistic scale. Aromas of white peach, lime, lemongrass and sunny days running through a field of white flowers. Medium-bodied and zesty. 626408 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 2, 2010 Full Review

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