Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose with enticing dark spices and smoke. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. A terrific wine for the holidays, whether to give or to get. Drink: 2013-2018. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 2012, Victoria, Australia: Lots of attractive black pepper and dark fruit on the nose. This full-bodied, juicy red derives a lift in the mid-palate from the splash of viognier in the blend. It delivers hedonistic pleasure and ripe, fleshy layers of black plums and blackberries. This would be a superb gift wine, but why wait for a special occasion? Cote Rotie in inspiration but pure Australian at heart. Pair with a rack of lamb, or kangaroo burger. Drink: 2014-2019. 18887 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2013, South Australia, Australia: Liquid gorgeous! Lovely honeysuckle, lemon-lime, nettle and lychee and baking spice. Perfect for curries and medium-spicy dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 470062 14.10% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Yalumba Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Australia: This organic red wine is full-bodied, smooth and delicious with aromas of smoky black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich and satisfying. Great taste for the price. It opens beautifully on the palate with rich flavours of fleshy black fruit. Some pepper and spice and everything nice on the finish. Drink: 2014-2020. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review

Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 269464 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Yalumba Viognier 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Deep, resonant Viognier for those not afraid of flavour. Dare you! Beautiful and exotic with white floral notes in this vibrant white wine. It's smooth yet characterful in the mouth. Some apricot-peach on the finish. This vibrant Australian white wine is made from 100% indigenous yeasts. Kudos to winemaker Louisa Rose. Try this style and compare it to those from the Rhone region of Condrieu. Perfect for mild curries and spicy dishes, or fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2018. 233220 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.20 Score: 93/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour in this iconic BC Pinot Noir, yet it's not heavy at all. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice on the nose follow through on the palate. This is seductive Pinot that gives liquid definition to opulence. Pair it with something naughty. Love, love the mouth-watering juiciness! Try it with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 585760 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Single Vineyard Syrah 2012, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A gorgeous, opulent Chilean Syrah of the best pedigree. Structure, density, concentration and complexity all play roles in this wine, with intense replay of fleshy dark plums and berries across the palate (and mind). Perfect for grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2019. 387910 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 95/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Ninquén Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black plums and dark spices on the finish. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. Pair with a crackling fire on a chilly evening, and a great book. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats. OTHER: This wine was awarded 91 points in the 2013 Descorchados guide. (VINTAGES panel, undated.) Drink: 2013-2017. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Joya Gran Reserva Viognier 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile: This aromatic jewel of a wine from Bisquertt Family Vineyards will keep you coming back to the glass to see how it's unfolding. Exotic aromas of white flowers, baking spices and some white pear. Medium-bodied. Finishes just as fragrant as it starts with floral and spice notes. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spicy dishes or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2014-2018. 168542 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Domaine La Fourmone Le Fauquet Gigondas 2012, Rhône A.P., France: Seductive liquid satin. You'd never guess that this full-bodied, balanced Rhone red wine clocks in at 15% alcohol. Black cherry liqueur wrapped lovingly in dried herbs and dark spices and mystery. Oh yum. Drink: 2014-2021. 380618 15% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Clarke 2009, Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: A spectacular red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that's a third the price of comparable quality Bordeaux. Complex, rich and deep. The 2009 vintage was overshadowed by 2010, but when you find a gem like this one, snatch it up by the case. Great cellar candidate. Pair with fine cuts of beef. Drink: 2015-2022. 503904 14% XD 750 mL  $54.95 Score: 94/100. April 16, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Château Suduiraut 2011, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: Apricot golden goodness and peach preserve lovely. This full-bodied Bordeaux dessert wine is a traditional blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon that derives its sweetness from botrytis (noble rot) just as does its most famous cousin Chateau d'Yquem. Pair with fruit-based desserts and those with a touch of caramel. Drink: 2014-2022. 296012 13.50% S 375 mL  $55.85 Score: 95/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Les Vignes Bila-Haut Chapoutier 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Staggeringly great value in this full-bodied French red wine from the Rhone Valley that's a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes. This AC-designated wine features brooding black fruit, dark spices and intrigue. What a great price for such quality, especially from such an iconic winemaker as Chapoutier. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza or meat lasagna. Drink: 2014-2018. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $15.45 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2011, Sauternes, Bordeaux A.C., France: This gorgeous Bordeaux dessert wine offers notes of apricot, peach preserves and baking spices. Prefect for crème brûlée. Drink: 2015-2028. 296319 14% S 375 mL  $49.85 Score: 94/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Château Haut Selve Réserve 2010, Graves, Bordeaux A.C., France: The Graves region of southern Bordeaux tends to produce the biggest red wines in the Bordeaux region. This is no exceptional. The difference here is a gorgeous balance, layered complexity and supple enticing aromas of fleshy black fruit and toasty oak. This wine has remarkable intensity and concentration for just 13.5% alcohol -- love it! Drink: 2017-2022. 235424 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 93/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2012, Alsace A.C., France: The 2013 vintage of this Hatschbourg Grand Cru seduces with lychee, rose petal and baking spices on the nose. Very distinctive and aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of layers. Luscious with a finish that leaves you longing for more. Highly recommended. Pair with mandarin and spice inflected dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 259770 13% M 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review

Pierre Sparr Reserve Gewurztraminer 2012, Alsace A.C., France: Made by a master! Lovely concentration of lychee, rose petal aromas on the nose that open up on the palate. This Alsatian Gewürztraminer will convince of what you've been missing. Zesty acidity and lovely replays of flavour across the palate. Perfect for Asian dishes and curries. Try it as well as an aperitif chilled. Drink: 2013-2018. 747600 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Château Saint-Roch Domaine Lafage Chimères 2012, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, Midi A.P., France: Love the incredible range of styles that the Rhone region produces, like this intriguing red wine blend. Full-bodied and deeply savoury. Wow, so different: love it! Violets, black plum, deep dive black raspberry into a heart of welling darkness and satisfaction. Platonic ideal of concentration and depth with a long, sensuous finish that leaves you bathed in flavour satisfaction. Pair with hearty meat dishes and deep conversations. Produced by Domaine Lafage, this robust Rhone red wine from 2012 vintage of this Cotes du Roussillon Chimeres is a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah grapes, with a splash of Carignan. The wine undergoes an extended cold-soak that's not in stainless steel tanks, then fermentation in 500 litre barrels. The vineyards are located close to the village of Maury in the Rhone Valley. Drink: 2013-2019. 119354 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

Coudoulet De Beaucastel Blanc 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous depth and richness and complexity in this French white wine produced by Château De Beaucastel, Famille Perrin. Get out of your white wine rut with this one: spectacular! Aromas of lychee, white flowers and pure dry peach essence. Finishes with fresh apricot, peach and vanilla spice. Pair it with roast turkey. Drink: 2013-2019. 48892 14% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 95/100. November 8, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Max Ferd. Richter Kabinett Riesling 2007, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Mosel Prädikatswein, Germany: This German Riesling will dazzle your senses: it's almost blinding in its intensity of fruit and balancing acidity, like waking out from a dark cave into mid-afternoon sunshine. This QMP-designated wine has depths of apricot, peach and honeysuckle flavour. Medium-bodied, no oak, long finish. Try it with Indian chicken dishes. Drink: 2013-2019. 998120 8.50% M 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

Tommasi Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant. Brooding black fruit on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and conversation. Drink: 2011-2019. 356220 15% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 94/100. June 8, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Mocali Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A juicy and delicious red wine with generous ripe cherry fruit, smoke and spice aromas. A full-bodied and wonderful D.O.C.G. wine! Intensely concentrated and focused (on your pleasure). Decant 1-2 hours. Try it with prime rib tonight. Drink: 2014-2021. 64956 13.90% XD 750 mL  $60.00 Score: 93/100. April 26, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Signature Brunello di Montalcino from both a great producer and a solid vintage. Classic aromas of violets, dark berries, smoke and some pencil led. Layered and nuanced; this wine will unfold in the glass (and on your senses) with time so decant 1-2 hours. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this lovely example is worth every penny. Try it with a rack of lamb tonight. Drink: 2015-2025. 378513 14% XD 750 mL  $67.00 Score: 94/100. June 21, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Sartori Amarone Della Valpolicella 2010, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Smoky, meaty with bacon sizzle in this full-throttle Italian red wine. this is truly the benchmark for Valpolicella winemaking and uses those ancient methods of concentrating the wine via the drying the grapes and ripasso. Intense and powerful. Bring it on! Drink: 2015-2020. 85217 15% XD 750 mL  $43.95 Score: 92/100. July 5, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied and remarkable lively for such a towering, well-structured red wine. It offers seductive aromas of dark spices, black fleshy cherry and mouth-watering juiciness. Balanced, deep, concentrated and long. Just the way you want the perfect evening to go. Try it with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2019. 47506 15% D 750 mL  $52.95 Score: 92/100. March 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Quintarelli Primofiore Corvina Rondinella Molinara 2009, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Stunning seduction! Fleshy cherry liqueur aromas followed up by mixed spices and ripe dark red fruit. This is a robust and complex blend of traditional Veneto grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, with the wine receiving some oak maturation to bring it all together. Giuseppe Quintarelli wines may be enjoyed younger than other wines in this producer's wonderful portfolio. A splash of Amarone deepens and darkens this wine seductively. Full-bodied and as smooth a velvet dress with a satin petticoat. I am undone. But before I faint, top me up will you please? Drink: 2012-2020. 20867 14% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Luxurious dark satin fruit with fleshy sinful goodness in this full-bodied red wine. Smoke and black plums roll off the long finish. Liquid gorgeous. Give this some cellar time before opening, then decant 2 hours when you do. Try it with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 988055 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Corte Guala Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Love the black pepper and dark spice on the nose of this big Italian red wine. Amazing price for such quality. Black fleshy berry aromas and flavours. Smooth and delicious. Where's my hamburger please? Drink: 2013-2019. 354431 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Ruffino Modus 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2012 vintage of this rich, full-bodied Italian red wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot grapes. The vines are planted primarily in the vineyards of Ruffino's estates of Poggio Casciano and Santedame, which is hilly clay rich in fossil fragments. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for 2 weeks to add richness and depth. It's then aged for 12 months in first, second and third use American and French 225 litre oak barrels. This Super Tuscan is worthy of your attention, from its ruby-violet gem glints in the glass to its finish as long as a Tuscan country road. It delivers an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, dried tobacco leaves and dark spice. This robust red wine has remarkably polished tannins that yield to a supple, smooth texture. Incredible concentration and flavour at such a reasonable level of alcohol. Pair with truffle-inflected dishes and grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Le Bertarole Podere Cariano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: This full-bodied Italian red wine is purple-built for pleasure. Aromas and flavours of liquid black cherry rivers of hedonism. Drink: 2014-2022. 403840 15.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 93/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Recchia Masùa Di Jago Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A gorgeous Amarone with the most seductive nose I've smelled in a long time: black fleshy fruit that tease the senses and caress the tongue ... over and over and over again. Again please. Insatiable. Yes. Drink: 2014-2022. 362921 16% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. May 16, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with laser balance and refreshment. Classic aromas of chives, lime, lemon and fresh-cut grass. Perfect for a wide range of dishes, from vegetarian to shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that shows the extra richness and layering of about four months aging on the lees. Still, there's no oak here, just stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. You can almost sense the vibrancy of New Zealand light in the glass with this wine. Enjoy with salads and vegetarian or Thai dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 974527 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 15, 2015 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. New Zealand Pinot Noir offers that unique combination of fleshy fruit and zingy juiciness. Oyster Bay is part of the Delegat wine portfolio and a solid producer of good value wines including this New Zealand Pinot Noir. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes. Yum! Drink: 2014-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced! This New Zealand Pinot Noir seems to get better every year, and this is no exception. Lovely cherry-berry flavours, yet not sweet. Great mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of foods, yet not acidic. Superb craftsmanship. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Villa Maria Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that shows the extra richness and layering of about four months aging on the lees.Still, there's no oak here, just stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. The Autri Valley where the fruit is grown for this wine is cooler on average than other regions in New Zealand. This Sauvignon has more intensity and more seriousness in both flavour and weight. You can almost sense the vibrancy of New Zealand light in the glass with this wine. Enjoy with salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 974527 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A lip-smacking, tasty, well-priced dessert wine from the iconic Port region of Portugal. Loaded with aromas of fleshy ripe purple plums and blackberry jam. Great way to finish dinner. Pair with Black Forest cake. Drink: 2025-2028. 208405 20% S 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2025 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Livia Sarba 2013, Cotesti D.O.C.-C.M.D., Romania: If you love Viognier, give this a try. Lovely floral aromatics and apricot-peach ripeness. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2013-2017. 396424 13.30% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

The Hess Collection Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: This full-bodied red wine from Hess Collection Winery offers lovely intense flavours of mocha, plush plums and berries. So very tasty and happy. Perfect for movie night. Terrific concentration, depth and richness with a satisfyingly long finish. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2019. 906420 14.50% D 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 93/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

La Crema Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Classic Californian Chardonnay with toast, oak and green apple aromas. Full-bodied, and generously layered. It's always handy to have some half bottles (375 ml) on hand for when you want to start with a glass of wine each, and then move on to another wine for the main course. Finishes with citrus fruits and baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2016. 728352 13.90% D 375 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2015 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Innisfree Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Toasty oak, blackberry and cassis. Chalky dry, full-bodied with polished tannins. Finishes long and dry with dark spices. The alcohol is high at 15.5% but it doesn't taste hot or out of balance. 38125 15.50% XD 750 mL  $41.75 Score: 93/100. August 2, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Seductive blend of hazelnut richness and vibrant green apple acidity. Perfect blend of both sides of Californian Chardonnay. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 20597 14.50% XD 750 mL  $90.00 Score: 92/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review