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Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Andeluna Pasionado Cuatro Cepas 2013, Mendoza Valley, Argentina Drink: 2018-2028. 15% D 750 mL  $60.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Wayne Gretzky Estates Salted Caramel Cream, Ontario, Canada: A gorgeous cream liqueur from the Gretzky distillery. Aromas of caramel, toffee, butterscotch and sea salt. Medium-bodied, smooth as liquid velvet. Enjoy on it's own over ice, in a coffee or hot chocolate. Perfect after-dinner treat. Drink: 2020-2030. 18524 17% S 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2021 Full Review
Osoyoos Larose Petales d'Osoyoos 2010, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013-2017. 276741 14% D 750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Stina Plavac Mali Barrique 2013, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia Drink: 2019-2022. 14.50% Dry 750 mL  $56.03. March 1, 2012 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray 2011, A.C., Loire, France: Terrific refreshment at a great price! Lemon and white melon with a lime fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2012-2015. 297861 12.80% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 10, 2012 Full Review
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc Grenache Blanc 2013, Cotes-du-Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, mouth-filling white wine blend from the Rhone Valley that offers excellent value. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 245340 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Cheval-Quancard Reserve Sauvignon Semillon 2013, Bordeaux, France: Very pleasant and easy drinking French white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc (80%) and Semillon (20%) grapes, especially for this price. The wine was aged in new French oak barrels but maintains its freshness and mouth-watering acidity for seafood and salads. Drink: 2013-2017. 401604 12% MD 750 mL  $13.90 Score: 86/100. June 5, 2015 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Deinhard Winery Riesling 2008, Rhine Rheinhessen, Germany  60004 12.40% D 750 mL  $12.95. July 16, 2008 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
Southbank Estate Sauvignon Blanc Pink Marlborough 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand  00325498 13% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa  367698 14% XD 750 mL  $16.00. September 4, 2010 Full Review
Faustino I Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Drink: 2020-2025. 976662 13.50% XD 750 mL  $31.95. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, Torrevalit, Spain  216960 12% D 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay 2013, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, United States: Buttery delicious, layered, mouth-watering full-bodied, great value. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 258699 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2015 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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