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Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2017, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: Great value on this Chilean Chardonnay. Fragrant with ripe tropical fruit, soft citrus and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe pear, apple, dried pineapple and toasted nut flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food and a real crowd pleaser. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2019-2021. 928580 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Jean-Max Roger Winery Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2018, Loire A.C., France: Produced by Jean-Max Roger, Cuvée Genèse a mouth-watering Sancerre . This is a smoky Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire with laser-like acidity to match bright pear, grassy, fine herb and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. A classic from the Loire. The French winemaking family Roger has been producing wines in the Loire Valley since the 17th century. Cuvée G.C. Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the "Le Grand Chemarin" vineyard in the village of Bué. Drink: 2020-2021. 189126 12.50% XD 750 mL  $38.95 Score: 90/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review
Frescobaldi Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Produced from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes from a warm and dry vintage. Campo Ai Sassi is fragrant with florals and wild herb, robust and mouth-watering with blackberry, cherry, dusty herb and meaty flavours on the palate. Tannins are fine and grippy. Pair with a veal Porterhouse Drink: 2020-2025. 429415 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 6, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Villa Cafaggio Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Sour, tart cherry, earth and mushroom aromas on the nose of this acidic, full-bodied red wine that also finishes with sour cherry. Pair with tomato sauce dishes. Drink: 2016-2021. 945196 13.40% XD 750 mL  $31.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2016 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Produced by Ken Forrester, this is an elegant white wine produced from Old Vines Reserve Chenin Blanc from six different Stellenbosch vineyards. Wine grapes are hand-picked and sustainably farmed, with no herbicides or pesticides. The vines average 35 years of age. Look for citrusy grapefruit mixed in with honeyed peach, ripe pear and apple flavours silky on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink: 2019-2024. 231282 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 8, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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