Hermanos De Domingo Molina Hermanos Torrontés 2011, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: The grapes in the Cafayate vineyard are planted at an altitude of 5500 feet which gives them good acidity, yet there's a splendid floral character here too that lovers of the Torrontes grape have come to appreciate. Medium-bodied, refreshing and dry, with a solid finish. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 303685 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 25, 2013
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Don Cristobal 1492 Oak Reserve Shiraz 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Aromas of dark fruit on the nose that build more strongly on the full-bodied palate. This is a terrific wine for the price point and will drink well with a wide variety of hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2011-2015. 236133 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013
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Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2010, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Honkin’ big red with black cherry liqueur aromas. Rich, full-bodied and delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. This vintage won Blue-Gold and Top 100 at the 2012 Sydney International Wine Competition. The oak is woven in well and the wine comes off as balanced. Well-priced. I'd drink with a rack of lamb. Drink: 2011-2015. 673897 14.50% D 750 mL $17.75 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Robert Oatley Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Come alive aromas and flavours of lime and white grapefruit! It's time to savour life and whatever dish is beside your glass. Medium-bodied, refreshing and dry. This also makes a lovely aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 159806 12.20% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Salomon-Undhof Salomon Groovey Trocken Grüner Veltliner 2011, Austria: Ultra-mouth-watering acidity and fresh green, lime and white grapefruit notes. Great as a refreshing aperitif on a warm spring or summer day, or as a companion to seafood or shellfish. Nice price. Drink: 2013-2014. 669606 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 25, 2013
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In Situ Winemakers Selection, San Esteban Carmenere 2010, Aconcagua, Chile: Outstanding wine for the money! Cassis and cedar with full-bodied richness. This wine is named after the river that divides it in half. The region of Aconcagua in Chile is extremely hot and dry, ideal for ripening rich, full-bodied red wines. It's supple and layered on the palate, like liquid velvet. I'd drink this wine with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2011-2015. 37952 14.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013
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Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Crisp, dry and refreshing with bright, vibrant notes of lemons and limes. Medium-bodied. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. An energetic finish with a crisp kick. Great price. Drink: 2012-2015. 21253 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2013
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Domaine Des Aubuisières Bernard Fouquet, Vouvray Cuvée De Silex Chenin Blanc 2011, A.C., Loire, France: A lovely white for when you want out of your New World Chardonnay rut: aromas of orange zest, white flowers and musk. Mouth-watering, medium-bodied and refreshing. What more do you want? Oh, I know: how about a oven-roasted turkey or chicken. Perfect! Drink: 2012-2015. 57042 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Le Gravillas Plan De Dieu 2010, A.P., Côtes Du Rhône Villages, France: Woodsmoke and espresso on the nose followed by attractive dark fruit aromas and flavours. Amazing for the price. Go, go, go! Drink: 2013-2015. 264648 14.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013
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Teliani Valley Alazani Valley Red Semi-Sweet 2011, Georgia, Georgia: Sweet red wine is an acquired taste. If you’ve acquired it, this is your wine. Lovely sweet cherries and blackberry liqueur. Georgia is actually one of the world's oldest wine-producing regions and the Saperavi grape is indigenous here. This is a terrific wine to sip on after dinner with or without dessert. Drink: 2011-2015. 143578 13% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 25, 2013
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Pfeffingen Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2011, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Lime zest refreshment and mouth-watering acidity. Green apple and white grapefruit but no oak. Try it with seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 25755 12% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Clos Malverne Le Café Basket Pressed Pinotage 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Unquestionably my favourite pinotage to date! Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, leather, smoke and dry plum. Full-bodied, but smooth and perfectly balanced. I'm buying a case so please leave some on the shelf for me. Drink: 2013-2015. 666776 15% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Raymond Field Blend Lot No. 7 Named Varietal Blends-Red 2010, California, United States: A terrific wine for the money! Full-bodied, juicy and mouth-watering. Luscious layers of dark fruit and berries that finishes long, smoky and satisfying. This wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, petite sirah and zinfandel with a few other grapes in minute amounts. This is where field blend comes from and it's a traditional method of planting different grape varieties in a vineyard rather than just one. There are notes of blackberries and plums on the finish. Supple and polished. I can taste a grilled hamburger with this wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 265959 13.80% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013
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Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2010, Lodi, California, United States: Incredible concentration and mouth-watering lusciousness. There's also 25 percent petite sirah to add depth and layering. Terrific concentration of flavour from these old-vine grapes shows through. Remarkable, especially for the price. Long finish, great satisfaction! Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. May 25, 2013
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McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, California, United States: Lovely smoky, mocha, blackberry nose. Mouth-watering acidity on the palate, full-bodied weight. Then a sweet blackberry finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 212126 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 25, 2013
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