d'Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, savoury and delicious Australian red wine with black fruit and cedar aromas. Smooth and long. The result is an intensely concentrated Cab that finishes with terrific notes of vanilla smoke, chocolate and black fruits. Pair this hearty red wine with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 943456 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015
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San Pedro Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Savoury, feral, rich, dark and brooding South African red wine made from classic Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The grapes were harvested by hand in mid April and underwent a cold maceration of 5 days followed by a longer one of 25 days. The wine was aged in French oak barrels (95%) and America oak (5%). Intense concentration and depth of flavour: lots of fleshy black plums and berries. Pair with leg of lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2018. 37911 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 14, 2016
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GĂ©rard Bertrand Terroir Fitou 2011, Midi A.C., France: Juicy-delicious, absolutely wonderful aromas and flavours of fleshy black jam, blackberry pie and some smoke. This is a dry, full-bodied wine but the riot of aromas are amazing. Drink: 2015-2020. 403683 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015
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Georges Duboeuf Morgon Cote De Py 2011, Burgundy, France: A rich, full-bodied satin smooth Burgundian red wine made from gamay grapes by one of Beaujolais' best-known producers. Black cherry liqueur-like concentration and depth of flavour in this satisfying dry wine. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 424887 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2015
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Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Beautifully balanced and well-structured Californian Cabernet. Juicy and mouth-watering wit seductive aromas of cassis and fleshy blackberry. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 451336 13.50% MD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016
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