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BETTY SETKA Cantina Leonardo Da Vinci 2006 Chianti DOCG Italy $ 15.99
This Chianti is a great fruit-forward wine that goes well with all kinds of starters , light meat dishes , and , of course , pasta of all types . The deep ruby red colour compliments the cherry and red fruit aromas . The wine is fresh in the mouth with soft tannins . There is just a hint of spicy pepper notes to add a little zing to the wine . A great wine to share with family and friends !
ANDREA EBY Domaine Astruc 2007 dA Merlot Limoux , France $ 13.99
If you are looking for a versatile wine that pairs nicely with food and is also great by the glass , then look no further . New to the store , Domaine Astruc has a range of good value wines and their Merlot is one of them ! Medium-bodied with nice acidity and smooth tannins , aromas of bright red fruit , plum , mocha and a touch of spice that wafts out of the glass .
CARMEL STOESZ Il Faggeto Prosecco di Valdobbiadene , Italy $ 18.99
Here ’ s a yummy little sparkling wine that will get everyone into a celebratory mood . Made from the Prosecco grape in northern Italy , this lightly sparkling wine displays medium bubbles with a soft hint of yeast on the nose , along with citrus and white stone fruit aromas . With fresh acidity to liven your palate and those delicious soft fruit notes , it is a wine for any occasion and delicious paired with almost any dish .
PAULINE BURNETT Arabella 2006 Merlot South Africa $ 10.99
A party favourite from waaay down under ! This great little buy is full of fresh plums and dried red fruit . Its smoothness is guaranteed to impress even the seasoned wine drinker . A perfect wine to cozy up with at the fire on a cold winter ’ s night , it is a great match with roast pork and mushrooms .
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RICK WATKINS Heartland 2006 Director ’ s Cut Shiraz South Australia $ 46.99
Crafted by Australian wine genius Ben Glaetzer , this Shiraz has a gorgeous nose of vanilla oak with a hint of eucalyptus . It shows intense dark berry flavours , cassis , licorice , and spice . Fantastic now , but it will be stunning in three to five years . Awarded 98 points by Vintage Direct , buy a six-pack and follow its evolution for the next five years .
JILL KWIATKOSKI Conundrum 2006 California White Table Wine California , United States $ 36.99
One of Napa Valley ’ s white gems ! A fresh , full-flavoured , well-rounded wine , this little Californian is a magnificent blend of Sauvignon Blanc , Muscat , Viognier , and Chardonnay – it will keep your palate intrigued with every sip . As the winery so delightfully explains , “ The ‘ puzzle ’ of Conundrum lies partly in guessing the range of grape varieties we use , because we never reveal its exact composition .”