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Dough ‘Rise to the occasion’ Chardonnay 2019
North Coast, California $26.95 (25598) 14.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas of citrus, floral notes and buckwheat honey precede glorious mouthfuls of pure ambrosia brimming with vanilla, crunchy Granny Smith apple and ripe juicy Mirabelle plum and nectarine to the fore. It showcases persistent purity of fruit to and through the mouth-watering finish and lip-smacking aftertaste. Pick up a few and pour with all manner of poultry, seafood or deli platter. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Dough ‘Rise to the occasion’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 was sourced from North Coast, California premium cabernet sauvignon vineyards and tested as to its food friendliness by numerous chefs before this wine was bottled, exported and distributed. Give it a go and pick up a few. (Vic Harradine)

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Dough ‘Rise to the occasion’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
North Coast, California $27.95 (20802) 14.9% alcohol
Enticing aromas of exotic spice and cassis adorned with juicy black Bing cherry, black bramble berry and hints of blueberry introduce a medium-plus bodied flavourful treat on the palate with aromatic replays of aromas on the palate with oodles of tang and pizzazz provided by flavours of pie cherry and red currant juxtaposed with riper and smoother flavours of ripe mulberry and notions of raspberry jam. It’s nicely balanced and full of lively flavours from first twist top to final delicious drop in the lengthy aftertaste. Pour with rack of lamb mopped with spicy barbecue sauce or a medium-rare, grilled skirt steak dotted with butter and sprinkled with ™ Hy’s Seasoning Salt. (Vic Harradine)