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La Posta Estela Armando Bonarda 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Laura Cantena from a 50-year-old vineyard in the Guaymallén zone. Juicy and delicious with ripe raspberry dark chocolate, smoke, plum, dark cherry, baking spice, vanilla, savoury and meaty. Drink: 2020-2022. 261586 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. November 14, 2020 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
2027 Cellars Wismer Vineyard FoxCroft Block Chardonnay 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Produced by Kevin Panagapk, this is a 100%, whole-cluster pressed, wild ferment, oaked Chardonnay fragrant with ripe pear, nougat, toasted nut, lemon curd and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate; finishes long, zesty and on a flinty, briny mineral note. Youthful, showing great promise and finesse. Drink: 2020-2023. 17663 12.80% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Château Cambon la Pelouse Haut-Médoc 2016, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: A savoury and rich Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot red wine blend with blackberry, cassis, dark plum and mouth-watering on the palate. Needs a bit more time in cellar to come together. Try in 2023. Drink: 2023-2027. 16217 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Domaine De Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.C, France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2017-2022. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 95/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Château Hyot Réserve 2015, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Intense with black fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry with toasty oak aromas on the nose. Juicy and concentrated with black currant, blackberry, plum, anise spice and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and the wine could benefit from a few more years in cellar to marry and mellow. Drink: 2022-2028. 14667 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2010, Amyndeon Macedonia P.D.O., Greece: Juicy, full-bodied and smooth with a very different and exciting taste profile in this robust red wine. Lovely dark cherry, smoke and some tanned leather aromas. Extremely mouth-watering which makes this a great dance partner with many dishes. Intriguing, try it! Drink: 2013-2018. 259762 14% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Boutari Assyrtiko 2014, Santorini P.D.O., Greece: Zesty notes of grapefruit and lime. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lemon freshness and medium body makes this a great companion to seafood. Lots of mouth-watering acidity makes this zesty Greek white wine a great companion to cream sauces and rich pasta dishes. Drink: 2015-2017. 47985 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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