Trivento Reserve Malbec 2022, Argentina: Drink: 2024-2027. 160994 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95. August 16, 2025
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck Woodcutter's 2022 Shiraz is a fruity, full-bodied, Barossa Valley red with oodles of black currant, blackberry, savoury herb, dark spice, with notes of chocolate, earthy loam and a lingering mineral finish, Beautifully crafted and lifted with fresh acidity for food, tannins are also rich and velvety. Produced from 100% Shiraz, wine grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Marananga, Greenock, Seppeltsfield, Gomersal, Moppa, Lyndoch and Ebenezer districts. The wine was matured up to 12 months in neutral oak barrels. Enjoy it through 2034. Drink: 2024-2034. 927533 15% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. November 16, 2024
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Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied, generous Chardonnay with aromas of golden apple and freshly baked bread. Layered and complex with a long finish. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2024-2026. 377770 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2024
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Miguel Torres Ándica Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Curicó Valley, Chile: Miguel Torres Ándica Reserva 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vegan-friendly. Look for ripe gooseberry, grassy, fine herb flavours and tropical fruit notes on this well-balanced SB from Chile. Very elegant. Enjoy chilled on its own, but it sparkles with seafood dishes. Drink: 2022-2023. 25641 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 24, 2022
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Château Pey La Tour Réserve du Château 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Vignobles Dourthe, Château Pey La Tour Réserve Du Château Supérieur 2019 is an excellent value Bordeaux at $24. Produced from sustainably grown Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and elegant with dark berry fruit, pink florals, cedar brush spice, sous bois and savoury herb flavours with a kiss of spice on the palate. Nicely balanced and in total harmony, tannins are also fine-grained and elegant. Enjoy it now through 2034 with roast pheasant or a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Drink: 2024-2034. 349308 14.50% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. October 5, 2024
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M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2021, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: M. Chapoutier, Bila-Haut 2021 is a fantastic value white wine blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu sourced from the Cotes du Roussillon, Midi wine region. Produced by Michel Chapoutier, known for terroir-driven, beautifully balanced wines at a great price point. Look for summer-kissed florals, soft orange zest, peach, white pepper spice and minerally flavours zesty and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy anytime. Drink: 2022-2025. 485656 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 24, 2022
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Niro di Citra Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2021, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: Drink: 2024-2029. 278150 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95. August 16, 2025
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Citra Niro di Citra Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2018, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: From Abruzzo D.O.P., Niro di Citra 2018 Montepulciano D'abruzzo is produced from 100% Montepulciano and great value at $17. Dry, full-bodied and fragrant with bright red berry, blueberry, plum, coffee and vanilla flavours concentrated on the palate. Tannins are structured. A versatile, friendly Montepulciano to enjoy with a meat-lover's pizza or sausages from the grill. Drink: 2023-2027. 278150 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 21, 2023
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Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A lip-smacking, tasty, well-priced dessert wine from the iconic Port region of Portugal. Loaded with aromas of fleshy ripe purple plums and blackberry jam. Great way to finish dinner. Pair with Black Forest cake. Drink: 2025-2028. 208405 20% S 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025
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Gonzalez Byass Nutty Solera Medium Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain: Lovely! You need to acquire a taste for sherry, but it's a lovely change from the usual. Nutty, warm aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts. It offers terrific balance with acidity. Try this well-priced sherry as an after dinner drink. Drink: 2025-2028. 35204 15.50% M 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2025
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