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Koyle Royale Syrah 2017, Los Lingues Vineyard, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Koyle Royale 2017 Syrah is a vegan-friendly Syrah produced from grapes sourced from the highest altitude at the Los Lingues Vineyard. This is a fresh and spicy red with concentrated dark cherry, baking and pepper spice flavours vibrant and lush on the palate. Nicely done! Drink: 2021-2024. 16649 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino DOC, Italy: Beautifully balanced and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio from one of the country's best-known producers of this wine. Santa Margherita was, in fact, the first to make Pinot Grigio back in 1961, and has led the way ever since. Crisp and lively with racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Also works on its own as a chilled aperitif. Drink: 2017-2021. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Drink: 2017-2019. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pighin Pinot Grigio 2017, Friuli Grave D.O.C., Italy: Pighin 2017 is a dry, crisp, fresh and clean Pinot Grigio from the Friuli Grave Wine Region in northern Italy. Ideal for the patio weather, outdoor dining or brunch fare like a mixed field greens salad. Clean and crisp Italian white wine with lemon and grapefruit notes, no heavy oak. This medium-bodied one has a fresh finish with some notes of white pear. Lovely minerality on the finish. Drink: 2018-2020. 987545 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. April 14, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Impronta del Fondatore Pinot Grigio 2018, Alto Adige, Trentino D.O.C, Italy: Santa Margherita is a medium-bodied clean, crisp and zesty Pinot Grigio. Pale lemon-green in the glass, this is a fuller style Pinot Grigio with ripe pear, dusty dried fine herbs and lemon-lime zesty flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Drink: 2019-2022. 231258 13.50% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Nals Margreid Punggl Pinot Grigio 2018, Südtirol, Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy: A zesty, old-vines Pinot Grigio with peach, pear, ripe tropical fruit, soft citrus, spicy and mineral flavours smooth, creamy and full on the palate. Chill and enjoy with fish tacos. Drink: 2021-2021. 395756 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. January 19, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Savoury and juicy with citrus aromas -- lovely all the way. Racy acidity for racy movies and seafood. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2019-2021. 366310 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 14, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Beronia Viñas Viejas 2017, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Beronia 2017 is a Tempranillo, Grenache and Mazuelo red wine blend sourced from old vines in La Rioja Alta. Produced by González Byass, The winery name pays tribute to the first known settlers, the Berones, Celtic warrior people who inhabited these lands during the 3rd century. Deep ruby red in the glass, the wine is ripe with cherry, raspberry, savoury herb and dried tobacco aromas. Dry, rich with ripe red plum, raspberry, dried wild herbs, nutty, chocolate and vanilla flavours lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 16587 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2015, Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, United States: Rodney Strong Knotty Vines 2015 Zinfandel is a robust and intense Cali Zin, with ripe red raspberry and toasty oak aromas on the nose; vibrant and rich with layers of bright red raspberry, currant, spicy and toasty oak flavours on the palate. This wine gets its name from the old and knotty vines from which it is sourced from a 15-acre site planted in 1904. Pour with burgers and ribs. Drink: 2021-2024. 363358 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Decoy Merlot 2018, Sonoma County, California, United States: From Sonoma County, California Decoy 2018 Merlot is always a crowd-pleaser. Produced by Duckhorn, this Merlot is floral and spicy on the nose, full-bodied with layers of juicy red plum, dark berries, cocoa, dried herbs, spicy and vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are soft and lush. Established in 1985, Decoy is the Sonoma arm of the winery. Pair with pan-seared duck breast. Drink: 2021-2026. 460642 13.90% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

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