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Vintages Release April 27, 2013

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Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Dessert Wine

Chateau De Fargues Lur Saluces Sauternes 2003, Bordeaux, France: Gorgeously seductive aromas and flavour of honey, pear preserves, quince jelly and apricot blossom. Luscious, rich and round with a mouth-filling texture and a hedonistic length that keeps on giving. Beautiful cinnamon sprinkled apple pie cooling on a country cottage window on the finish. Sauternes food pairings: silky lingerie. Drink: 2013 - 2020 98376 13% S 375 mL $88.00 Score: 95/100. April 2013. Top Rated Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Quails' Gate Estate Winery Merlot 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada: Succulent, juicy and savoury with aromas and flavours of plush ripe black plums. More interesting than most merlots I've tasted. One of Canada's best wine producers. Merlot food pairings: Angus bavette steak with potato and cheddar gratin and heirloom carrots with roasted shallot vinaigrette. Drink: 2012 - 2015 169961 15.47% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Mocha with some dark chocolate sweetness on the nose. Lots of fleshy ripe black plums on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. Merlot food pairings: roast pork tenderloin. Drink: 2012 - 2015 27516 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yalumba Barossa Patchwork Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: A generous, full-bodied, supple red with attractive aromas of black plum, blackberries and black raspberries. Incredible concentration and depth. Great for dinner parties, featuring steak, lamb or pork. Shiraz food pairings: pork rib ragu, rigatoni. Drink: 2012 - 2020 98392 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gotham Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied and smooth with attractive notes of mocha, espresso and black plum. Smooth and supple. Good value. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast lamb, grilled steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2016 311464 14.9% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chilcas Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Full-bodied and tannic with black fruit and dark chocolate notes. Needs some cellar time then decant for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2016 309757 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bellevue Sabourin Frères Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, Blaye, France: Full-bodied but balanced; great value and taste for the money. Aromas of tarry black cherry and cedar underbrush. Supple. Great hamburger wine. Meritage food pairings: grilled steak, game. Drink: 2012 - 2015 206649 13.4% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Superiore Barbera D'asti 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Fleshy cherry and red plum notes with a juiciness and full-bodied weight on the palate. Generous and carefree, especially if you have more than 3 glasses of it. Decant 2 hours... Wait for it. Drink: 2014 - 2017 265413 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Apollonio Terragnolo Negroamaro 2007, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy: Very purple plum and blueberry on the nose and palate. Juicy and mouth-watering, full-bodied. Great for pizza or hamburgers. Food pairings: slow-roasted meat dish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 211821 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2010, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Full-bodied and smooth with dark red fruit and smoke. Balanced and juicy. Short finish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 145920 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stefano Accordini Acinatico Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate from the oak aging. Black fruit and smoke. Drink: 2013 - 2016 85159 14% D 750 mL $25.50 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stalking Horse Wine Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with great depth of flavour. Black plums and cassis with some attractive toasty oak. Good value. Perfect for grilled steak. Shiraz food pairings: grilled beef kebabs, barbecued chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2016 251215 15.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Smoke & Gamble Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada: Lovely balance in this full-bodied, supple red. Lots of character but not heavy. Dark fruit, smoke with a long finish. A blend of 49.5% merlot, 37.2% cabernet sauvignon and 13.3% cabernet sauvignon. Cabernet Merlot food pairings: beef skewers, fajitas, steak-topped pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2016 332825 13.6% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Manoir De Carra Non-Filtré 2011, A.C., Beaujolais-Villages, France: Tart wild cherries and cedar notes. Mouth-watering acidity calls out for steak. Full-bodied and balanced. Drink: 2012 - 2016 14735 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mocali Morellino Di Scansano Sangiovese (Chianti) 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Fleshy ripe cherry aromas that get pleasantly tart on the palate. Medium- to almost full-bodied, supple and mouth-watering with lots of acidity for food such as pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317115 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: A dry, smoky shiraz that's more earthy than fruity. Full-bodied, black and brooding. Good price. Shiraz food pairings: barbecued meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 542787 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Morgenster Lourens River Valley Named Varietal Blends-Red 2005, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Mocha and fleshy black plum on he nose. Full-bodied and supple. Feel your way through this red with your eyes closed and brush your senses with silk drapery. Drink: 2013 - 2016 709303 14% D 750 mL $27.25 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inzinerator Super Hero Wines, Scott Harvey Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Juicy and full-bodied with black and purple plum notes. Great for the BBQ. Zinfandel food pairings: grilled meats, chicken, pizza topped with pulled pork. Drink: 2013 - 2016 281642 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and supple with aromas of black fruit and dark chocolate. Great value for this quality. True cabernet: it has solid structure and could benefit from decanting for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2017 260919 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château D'escot Meritage 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Attractive aromas and flavours of black cherry, mocha, dark chocolate and smoke. Full-bodied and somewhat tannic. Decant 2 hours. Good value. Drink: 2014 - 2017 327494 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine La Florane Visan 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Seductive nose of black plum, dark spice and fruitcake. Full-bodied and luscious with a supple texture. Layers of black fruit flavour, along with mouth-watering juiciness. Long finish. Great with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012 - 2016 320176 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zanna Riserva Colline Teramane Az. Agr. Dino Illuminati Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, D.O.C.G., Abruzzo, Italy: Full-bodied, robust, rustic red with smoky black fruit and cedar brush. The grapes for this wine come from the winery's oldest vineyards and then the wine is aged 2 years in oak. Smoke and some dark spice on a long finish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 23242 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Torrevento Vigna Pedale Riserva 2008, D.O.C., Castel Del Monte, Puglia, Italy: Lovely raspberry jam aromas and flavours, yet a dry, refreshing finish. Terrific mouth-watering acidity for food. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Love it! Drink: 2013 - 2016 208256 13% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria Di Basciano Il Corto 2009, I.G.T., Colli Della Toscana Centrale, Tuscany, Italy: An elegant, lovely expression of Old World Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Full-bodied and supple with very attractive black fruit and smoke aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering and generous. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2013 - 2017 134775 14% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clifford Bay Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand has certified this wine as sustainable. Loaded with tart cherry-berry flavours and aromas. Mouth-watering acidity and juiciness. Intense concentration of flavour and depth. Long and persistent finish. Drink: 2013 - 2017 309500 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cosentino Cigarzin Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Fleshy ripe purple and black plums with lots of mouth-filling flavour. Juicy and full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for pizza and hamburgers. Zinfandel food pairings: barbecued steaks, back ribs drenched in a rich sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2016 269340 15.4% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Hometown Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Generous with black cherry, somewhat tart but pleasing. Medium-bodied and supple. Good price. This is the pinot featured in Sideways. Pinot Noir food pairings: prime rib. Drink: 2013 - 2016 256644 14.1% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth with juicy mouth-watering acidity. Fire up the BBQ! Zinfandel food pairings: pork tenderloin and berry compote, burgers with blue cheese. Drink: 2013 - 2016 126607 14.9% D 750 mL $25.25 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2011, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury, mouth-watering and delicious! Tart black smoky fruit and layers of sensuous pleasure. One of our best producers in Ontario. This organic wine has just 6 mg/l of free sulphur. Cabernet Franc food pairings: pasta bolognese, meat stews, grilled steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2016 275958 13.3% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maycas Del Limarí Reserva Especial Syrah 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile: Attractive notes of dark chocolate and fleshy black plum. Full-bodied and supple. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza. Great price. Drink: 2013 - 2016 269423 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Du Roy Meritage 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: A luscious, dark-fruited red with a plush, supple texture and full-bodied weight. Attractive aromas and flavours of wild blackberry, cassis and black licorice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012 - 2016 321307 15% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mas Janeil 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France: Gorgeous depth and plushness in this full-bodied wine! Like diving into a sea of black plum pillows tongue-first. Supple and sexy. Pair it with grilled steak or pork chops. Food pairings: grilled steaks, portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2012 - 2016 992800 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2011, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Plush cherries, raspberries and strawberries on the nose and palate. A very New World, generous fruity style yet still balanced and delicious. You won't sate-out early on this lovely. Incredibly great value. Full-bodied and smooth. Yes please! Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-based pasta, meaty pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2017 710194 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Full-bodied and lively with dark spices, black fleshy cherry and mouth-watering juiciness. Balanced, deep, concentrated and long. Drink: 2013 - 2017 47506 15.5% D 750 mL $52.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2010, Bendigo, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand: Lovely and distinct cherry liqueur aroma on the nose followed by fleshy, mouth-watering cherry flavours on the palate along with cranberry and beetroot. Juicy and full-bodied with a satin smooth texture. Drink: 2013 - 2016 599324 14% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey, California, United States: Fleshy sweet cherries on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, juicy and supple with silky texture. Great price. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317693 14.2% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miguel Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Penedès D.O., Spain: Savoury and mouth-watering with fleshy black fruit, smoke and meaty notes. Full-bodied and packed with incredible concentration and depth. This needs cellar time, then when you bring it out, decant 2 hours. This is liquid black for the senses. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2013 - 2018 129676 14% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Champ De Rêves Pinot Noir 2010, Anderson Valley, California, United States: Generous, juicy and inviting with fleshy red cherry aromas and flavours. The grapes are de-stemmed whole berries and the wine is matured in one-third new oak barrels. Full-bodied and satin smooth. This vineyard of 85 acres above Boonville is new for the winery. Drink: 2013 - 2017 317883 14.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Trocken Pinot Noir Rosé 2012, Q.B.A., Baden, Germany: Great intensity and vibrancy! Quivering wild strawberries dance the kick-line across your palate. Dry and crisp and medium-bodied. Great price. Pinot Noir Rosé food pairings: grilled white fish. Drink: 2013 - 2015 168237 11.8% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Carpineto Dogajolo Rosato 2012, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Strawberries roll through crushed rose petals. Dry and crisp and medium bodied. Great aperitif. Rosato food pairings: pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, tapas featuring marinated olives and chorizo. Drink: 2013 - 2015 699934 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Best Value Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Val Joanis Tradition Chancel Family, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Rosé 2012, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France: Lovely depth for a rose! Wild raspberry, bone dry and refreshing. Endless like you want summer to be. Syrah Rosé food pairings: salmon steaks. Drink: 2013 - 2015 707281 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Top Rated Rosé Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Miguel Torres Santa Digna Estelado Brut Sparkling Rosé 2011, Maule Valley, Chile, Chile: Very pretty strawberry and rose petal nose. Made from 100% pais grapes. Some light cherry on the palate. Dry and crisp. A steal at this price: shoplifting is not necessary. Drink: 2013 - 2015 317669 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lallier Grande Réserve Grand Cru Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Toasty, crisp and fresh with vibrant notes of white peach and green apple. Great structure and length. A sparkling expression of happiness. Drink: 2013 - 2017 225284 12.5% D 750 mL $48.95 Score: 93/100. April 2013. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Wakefield Chardonnay 2011, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak. Great for roast chicken. Drink: 2013 - 2015 711556 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels Gate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Mild and medium-bodied with white peach and apple blossom. Soft and inviting. Great aperitif. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken-topped salads, seafood dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2015 277590 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duca Di Quadri Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Friuli, Grave, Italy: Terrific freshness and vibrancy! Lemon-lime lift with mouth-watering acidity. Medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and shellfish. Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood finger foods, grilled calamari. Drink: 2013 - 2015 120782 12.4% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Huff Estates Winery Pinot Gris 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely white peach refreshment, green apple goodness follows on the palate. Medium-bodied. Perfect aperitif. Pinot Gris food pairings: roast chicken, roast pork. Drink: 2013 - 2015 134221 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wittmann Trocken Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein, Gutsabfüllung, Rheinhessen, Germany: Bone-dry and austere with a searing acidity that's perfect for creamy dishes and creamy cheeses (cuts like a silver knife). Medium-bodied. This organic wine has just 21 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2012 - 2017 320366 12% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 88/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Geiler Médaillé Pinot Gris 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Gorgeous aperitif! Crisp and clean with lovely aromas and flavours of white pear, white peach and some apple blossom. Medium- to almost full-bodied. Great mouth-watering acidity for shellfish and roast chicken. Pinot Gris food pairings: lighter seafood or fish dishes, spicy Thai food. Drink: 2012 - 2017 315119 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour De Calens 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France: Lemon and lanolin in a lovely balance. Mouth-watering and generous. Perfect for shellfish, especially oysters. Food pairings: grilled chicken, pork chops with apple slices. Drink: 2013 - 2016 321323 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Grenaudière Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2011, A.C., Loire, France: White grapefruit and zesty lime on the nose and palate. Mouth-watering acidity is very refreshing and food friendly. Medium-bodied. Nice package. Muscadet Sèvre & Maine food pairings: baked oysters and wild mushrooms. Drink: 2012 - 2016 326827 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mount Riley Chardonnay 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Very pretty and satisfying with lovely vibrant aromas and flavours of green apple sunshine. Medium- to full-bodied with mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: seafood salad, sautéed scallops. Drink: 2013 - 2016 32318 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murphy-Goode The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2011, North Coast, California, United States: Very pleasant with notes of lemongrass and chives. Not much oak. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Great for seafood. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Cajun-styled fish, shrimp. Drink: 2013 - 2015 721092 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos De Nouys Demi-Sec Vouvray 2011, A.C., Loire, France: Asian pear and peach on the nose and palate. Although the sugar code is medium, I find it comes off as drier than that given the lovely balancing acidity. Absolutely stunning with Asian dishes and mild to medium curries. Vouvray food pairings: blue cheese, seafood platter. Drink: 2013 - 2017 322669 12.5% M 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mud House The Woolshed Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and refreshing with notes of chives and lime. Medium-bodied with great mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for vegetarian dishes and seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2015 312744 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frei Brothers Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Northern Sonoma, California, United States: Toasted along and green apple. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced. Very tasty. Drink: 2013 - 2016 317891 13.9% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waimea Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and crisp with refreshing notes of lime and white grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Perfect for vegetarian dishes. 714295 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lammershoek Roulette Blanc 2010, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: This wine is a blend of Chenin Blanc (50%) along with Viognier, Chardonnay and Clairette grapes. Lovely notes of white flowers, lime and lemongrass. Full-bodied and packed with flavour. Highly recommended. 225458 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Loan Wines Unwooded Special Reserve Semillon 2004, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Seductively different! Incredibly that there's no oak as there's generous smoky notes o the nose and finish. Rich and full-bodied with lanoline and lemon. Try this distinctively different and delightful white. Semillon food pairings: planked or smoked fish. Drink: 2013 - 2016 301127 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Gewürztraminer 2012, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely lychee and rose petal with spices on the finish. Superb craftsmanship. Medium-bodied. Perfect for Asian dishes. Gewürztraminer food pairings: barbecued chicken, pork ribs in a spicy Korean sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2016 64592 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Saint-Rémy Réserve François & Philippe Ehrhart Gewürztraminer 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: This organic wine has lovely lemon-petrol aromas on the nose. The palate follows through beautifully delivering a tumble of sun-dappled lemons and giddy laughter. Medium-bodied, long and delightful. Gewürztraminer food pairings: paprika chicken, curry dish. Drink: 2013 - 2018 61150 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McManis Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, River Junction, California, United States: Apple blossom and floral notes in this full-bodied white wonder. Juicy and rich. Perfect for roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: spicy Asian dishes, bold grilled chicken dishes, roast pork, grilled pork. Drink: 2013 - 2016 265983 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Bourgeois La Chapelle Des Augustins Sancerre 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Lemon sunshine piercing the clouds of doubt. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering with happy notes of citrus, green apple and lime zest lift. Bring it! Drink: 2013 - 2018 322628 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 92/100. April 2013. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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