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Loimer Erste Lage Zöbing Heiligenstein Riesling 2011, Kamptal DAC Reserve, Austria Drink: 2013-2033. 14% D. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99 Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2018. 75689 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2013, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: This lovely honeysuckle, apple blossom pleasure is never cloyingly sweet. It's also just slightly effervescent, enough spritz to make it refreshing and give a zip to your palate. It's a lovely pairing for the Canadian Feta Apetina, which can be crumbled by hand and is divine with virgin olive oil and some herbs. Benjamin Bridge finishes with pretty floral notes and white peaches basking in Annapolis Valley sunshine. Perfect as an after-dinner drink on its own when you don't want anything heavy, or pair it with a fruit-based dessert like fresh peaches and cream. Drink: 2014-2017. 256289 6.50% S 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Southbrook Vineyards Connect Red Cabernet 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A smokey wine with enticing dark fruit aromas. Full-bodied with a terrific acidity balance for many meals. Drink: 2011-2014. 249565 12.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 22, 2012 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
The Good Earth Vineyard & Winery Betty's Blend 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Light- to medium-bodied with delicate aromas of white flowers and white peach. Nice aperitif or companion to light seafood dishes. Drink: 2013-2015. 327791 11.60% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. August 17, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Burning Kiln Winery Strip Room Merlot Cabernet Franc 2012, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Franc (45%) grapes in this robust red wine blend are kiln dried which concentrates the flavours in the grapes, resulting in a highly flavour-packed and intense wine that is very difficult to achieve in Ontario's cool climate otherwise. Terrific, rich notes of black fruit, toasty oak and dried tobacco and herbs. This is a smoking jacket kind of wine for contemplative after-dinner, world domination discussions. Drink: 2014-2018. 327700 13.90% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 15, 2014 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
The Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Estate Gamay 2010, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada  615062 12.10% XD 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Dei Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Black and brooding with black depths of tarry dark fruit, smoke and oak. You'll need a flashlight with this wine and serve it is a gloriously generous and fun-loving pot-bellied glass. This Italian red wine will also age well for a few years. Decant 2 hours and pair with T-Rex burgers. Drink: 2014-2019. 285510 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 91/100. July 19, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2012, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Rich cherry aromas and flavours without being too sweet. Love the balance and acidity that adds complexity to this wine. Medium-bodied and satin-textured. Gorgeous mouth-filling voluptuousness. Long finish. Great value. Drink: 2014-2018. 295592 14% XD 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 91/100. August 2, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Vicente Faria Wines 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Explore your dark side with Animus. Cedar brush and wild tart black raspberry on the nose of this full-bodied Portuguese red wine. Smooth and supple. Great price. Excellent party wine, especially those hosted for psychiatrists. Drink: 2013-2018. 535641 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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