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Sacred Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

A silky Pinot Noir with layers of juicy, ripe strawberry, pink florals, soft orange zest, pepper spice and subtle vanilla flavours on the palate matched with mouth-watering acidity.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2020-2023
Luscious Lamb Wine
Price: $19.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 277665

Canoe Ridge Vineyard The Expedition Merlot 2017

Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Canoe Ridge Vineyard has given "The Expedition" title to its wines, playing off the ridgetop site named by Lewis and Clark after they noted that it looked like an overturned canoe. Love this Merlot produced from grapes sourced from the Horse Heaven Hills. Look for ripe cherry, plum, flinty flavours matched with vibrant acidity on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained.

Alcohol: 13.8%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2020-2024
Plush Pork Wine
Price: $24.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 486928

Chavet La Dame de Jacques Coeur Menetou-Salon Blanc 2018

Menetou-Salon, Loire A.C., France

A crisp, clean Sancerre, floral with citrus, fine herb and mineral aromas on the nose. Mouth-watering on the palate with bright white-fleshed peach, grapefruit zest, green herbs flavours finishing long with smoky mineral notes. Beautifully balanced and perfect for all things seafood.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2020-2023
Scrumptious Seafood Wine
Price: $21.95
Score: 90/100
LCBO: 525048

Zuccardi Serie A Torrontés 2019

Salta I.P., Argentina

A fragrant and easy-to-love Torrontes from the Salta region in Argentina. The Torrontes white wine grape makes wines that are crisp, very aromatic and very easy to drink. This one is medium-bodied with floral, savoury herb, citrusy and spicy flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with sweet chilli Argentine red shrimp.

Alcohol: 13.9%
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Drink: 2020-2022
Terrific Turkey Wine
Price: $16.95
Score: 86/100
LCBO: 389262

Lakeview Wine Co. Cabernet Franc Icewine 2017

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada

This Cabernet Franc Icewine from Lakeview Cellars is rich, lush and weighty on the palate with strawberry, cherry, capsicum and spice. Perfect stocking stuffer.

Alcohol: 11%
Sweetness: Sweet
Drink: 2018-2027
Divine Dessert Wine
Price: $29.95
Score: 91/100
LCBO: 53397