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Blue Mountain Brut Sparkling White, Okanagan Valley, Canada: This crisp and refreshing sparkling wine is a blend of 61% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris, and made in the Méthode Traditionnelle and is designated BC VQA. It spent two years resting on its lees to give it richness and creaminess that challenges the best of N.V. Champagnes. A zesty, refreshing bubbly with vibrant green apple notes. Clean finish. Great price. It offers low alcohol but lots of taste and a persistent mousse. What's not to love about one of Canada's best sparkling wines? The wine is made in the style. Drink: 2013-2016. 206326 13% D 750 mL  $29.25 Score: 93/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Schloss Reinhartshausen Dry Pinot Noir 2007, Q.B.A., Rheingau, Germany: Juicy and lovely! Smooth and medium-bodied, packed with cherry-berry and earthy notes. Terrific mouth-watering character for food. This is my kinda pinot. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 40543 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Beni di Batasiolo Langhe Rosso Dolcetto Barbera Nebbiolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy: A smooth, medium-bodied wine with attractive plum and berry notes. This red wine is a blend of Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo grapes, each of which contribute different flavours and complexity to the wine: Dolcetto offers ripe fruit, Barbera brings balancing acidity for food and Nebbiolo imparts tannin for structure. Enjoy with a prime rib. Drink: 2013-2015. 981019 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Terre Di San Venanzio Fortunato Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore 2012, Veneto, Italy: Robust, crisp and refreshing with great notes of green apple. Excellent aperitif or pair with creamy cheeses. Drink: 2013-2016. 359638 11.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

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