Australia
Zonte's Footstep Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Single Site Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A generous, full-bodied red wine with no hard corners: round and supple and mouth-filling. Perfect for a juicy steak or hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013 - 2016 212936 14.5% D 750 mL $23.25 Score: 90/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Italy
Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2009, Tuscany Docg, Italy: Terrific and juicy with luscious fleshy ripe dark fruit and some mocha. This is a great value for a chianti of this quality. There's some black cherry, cedar smoke and vanilla on a long finish. Perfect for pizza night! Chianti food pairings: meaty lasagna, roasted lamb, grilled steaks, pasta with red cream sauce, turkey. Drink: 2012 - 2016 111641 13.9% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. January 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
New Zealand
Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Bring it! Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry shrimp, grilled herbed chicken breast, pork tenderloin, pasta. Drink: 2013 - 2015 9167 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
South Africa
The Grinder Pinotage 2012, W.O., Swartland, South Africa: Loaded with toasty oak, coffee, black pepper, dark spices, mocha and savoury dark fruit aromas. There's a seductive juiciness on the palate with full-bodied weight. Black plum and anise on the smoky finish. Highly recommended. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Pinotage food pairings: grilled meats, smoked pork, hearty mole based chili, pasta, black bean soup. Drink: 2013 - 2016 572107 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
United States
Napa Cellars Merlot 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied with blackcurrant and cassis and lots of mocha and coffee from oak aging. Pair with prime rib. Merlot food pairings: prime rib, grilled leg of lamb. Drink: 2013 - 2016 161299 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, Napa County, California, United States: Dependable, consistent, good. Dark fruit, almost full-bodied. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 331603 13.5% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 87/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Dependable, consistent, good. Dark fruit, almost full-bodied. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats. Drink: 2013 - 2015 706077 13.5% D 375 mL $14.25 Score: 87/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2014, United States Drink: 2019 - 2026 14% D 750 mL $32.50 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart