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Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A juicy, succulent red that's vibrantly alive! Plush dark plum aromas with some toast. Richly layered; superbly crafted. I love that it's organic to boot. Drink: 2010-2014. 172080 12.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2012 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Da Vinci Cantine De Leonardo Da Vinci Chianti 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Sour cherry and smoky oak aromas on this Italian Chianti red wine. Full-bodied and smooth. The grapes for this wine come from a cooperative of more than 200 grape growers. Drink: 2013-2016. 171389 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. June 21, 2014 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Chardonnay 2012, Central Coast, California, United States: A luscious butterscotch-kissed Californian Chardonnay from the Central Coast. Enticing aromas and flavours of toffee, gold apple, pear and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2016. 379180 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2012, California, United States  13.50%  750 mL  $18.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel 2011, Mendocino County, California, United States: Yes, yes, yes! This is what we want from Californian Zinfandel: fleshy dark fruit that's not sweet, just rich. A whiff of pepper, a lick of savoury goodness that in no way dims the vibrant character. There's some restraint and balance in a good way yet this is full-bodied, supple and smooth. Ready to dance with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 967679 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. March 29, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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