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Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Franc 2008, Argentina    $16.78. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tawse Winery Inc. Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Stunning! Incredibly intensity of flavor and mouth-filling juiciness. Medium-bodied. This winery truly deserves its reputation. Drink: 2011-2015. 89029 10% MD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Fielding Estate Winery Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: White peach, light petrol and white floral notes on this very pretty white. Great mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. Medium-bodied and delightful. Also works as an aperitif. Drink: 2012-2016. 251439 10.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 13, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Creekside Estate Winery Reserve Queenston Rd. Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Wild blackberry and underbrush on the nose with a savoury, meaty grip on the palate. Matured in 100% French oak, with 60% new oak and the rest in one-year-old barrels for a total of 31 months in barrel. Full-bodied and brooding. Decant 2 hors and pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 662247 13% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 89/100. February 16, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Pinot Noir 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Generous and seductive on the nose: draws you head-first into the glass. Gorgeous aromas of fleshy cherry, raspberry and smoke. Velvet smooth and supple. Perfect for a wide range of dishes from planked salmon to roast chicken. Superb craftsmanship! Drink: 2013-2016. 313148 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Quinta Do Noval Single Vineyard Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered Port 2005, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: A rich, layered dessert wine offering blackberry jam aromas and flavours. Terrific with Black Forest cake. Drink: 2013-2018. 677815 19.50% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
The Hogue Cellars Genesis Riesling 2010, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Love it! White flowers, white peach, lime and petrol (this is good) on the nose. Vibrant and juicy on the palate. Packs a punch flavour-wise even though it's medium-bodied. Ultra food-friendly from seafood to roast chicken. Just a touch of sweetness but it's hard to pick up with the great acidity. Drink: 2012-2016. 309666 12.10% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. February 16, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

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