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%Taylor's 1997 Vintage Port 375ml  702266 . January 1, 2011 Full Review
Grand Marnier  605600  1140 mL  $75.17. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia: So seductive: gorgeous deep vein of black cherry liqueur runs through the heart of this full-throttle GSM Australian blend. Perfect for brisket or roast beef, but also rack of lamb. Superb craftsmanship. Drink: 2015-2019. 477793 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Stratus Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Some kind of gorgeous. Platonic ideal of peach preserves and honeysuckle with drizzled honey. Just drink. Drink: 2012-2020. 56671 12.50% S 200 mL  $39.95 Score: 94/100. November 24, 2012 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review
Open Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Superb! Apricot and honey with an underlay of rich butterscotch. Perfect with dessert or as dessert on its own. Half the price of most icewines. Drink: 2011-2018. 149799 9.50% S 375 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Full Review
Flourish Wines Vidal Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A profusion of honey-drizzled apricots and peach preserves. So lovely. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2018. 222356 9.50% S 200 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 5, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
G. Marquis Vineyards The Silver Line Vidal Icewine 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Luscious layers of baked apple pie sprinkled with cinnamon. So gorgeous. Drink: 2012-2018. 262477 9.90% S 200 mL  $27.95 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2012 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Chile, Chile: Full-bodied, rich and wonderful! Black fruit, good tannic grip. Decant for 1-2 hours. Perfect tseak wine. 335174 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 6, 2010 Full Review
Courvoisier Vs Pre-Wrap Gift Box, Cognac, PoitouCharentes, France  243444  750 mL  $57.50. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Remo Farina Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy, robust and vibrant: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2014-2018. 999946 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. December 12, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Bolla Pinot Grigio 2008, Venezie, Italy Drink: 2009-2012. 363622 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95. July 16, 2008 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Bolla Soave Classico DOC 2010, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2010-2014. 12.50%  750 mL  $16.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied with black, tarry fruit, smoke and toasty oak. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled steak. Very full-bodied. Drink: 2013-2016. 107276 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 26, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Fonseca Porto Terra Prima Reserve Quinta And Vineyards Bottlers Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Some kind of gorgeous! Full-bodied with luscious ripe black plum preserves. Great dessert wine. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012-2018. 67132 20% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. December 8, 2012 Full Review
Ramon Bilbao Crianza Rioja 2007, Spain  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Dried leather, dried herbs, dry black fruit aromas and lots of acidity. Full-bodied, smooth, contemplative. Some smoke on the finish. Drink now before it fades. Drink: 2010-2014. 244715 14.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Torres Celeste Crianza 2011, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Juicy, dark and delicious! Big black fleshy fruit wrapped in a smoky blanket. Terrific for this price. The finish is saturated with dark fruit flavours and aromas that provoke the desire for another glass. A perfect pairing for The Good Wife. Polished tannins with a long finish. Drink: 2012-2017. 210872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Lan Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2006, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine is a blend of mostly Tempranillo, and small amounts of Mazuelo and Graciano grapes grown on 20- to 25-year-old vines. Complex with aromas of cigar box, leather, violets and black cherry. Full-bodied and mouth-watering. Love the taste and feel of maturity in this wine. Drinking well now though will also keep in the cellar for a few years. Pair with veal. A gorgeous garnet hue in the glass. Very mouth-filling and coating. Long, lingering finish. Pair with toasted nuts, hard cheeses and gentle conversation. Drink: 2013-2019. 928622 13.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Coffee aromas mingle sensually with fleshy black plum notes. Full-bodied and supple. Very delicious! Drink: 2012-2015. 281097 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Ramon Bilbao Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Loving that mature, leather-dried fruit aroma that reminds me of a book-lined study. Pass the pipe, will you? Oh right that’s not healthy, never mind. Elegant, classy and complex. Drink soon. Drink: 2008-2014. 244715 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 10, 2011 Full Review
Envy Devotion 2005, WA, United States    $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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