Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: What a blockbuster Shiraz for the price! This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, licorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2013-2016. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2015
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Castello di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Castello di Bossi C. Berardenga 2020 Chianti Classico is produced from 100% Sangiovese wine grapes sourced from the Castello di Bossi estate in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, 50 kilometres southeast of Florence. The wine is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with layers of red currant, dark cherry, cedar brush spice and nutty, earthy flavours fresh on the palate. Produced from organically grown grapes. Pour with your favourite vegetarian lasagne dish. Drink: 2023-2026. 994608 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023
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Duca Di Saragnano Sir Passo 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2019-2023. 10121 14% M 750 mL $16.95. September 13, 2019
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Bernardeschi Governo all'Uso Rosso 2017, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2020-2022. 13519 13.40% M 750 mL $19.95. February 21, 2020
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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Savoury and juicy with citrus aromas -- lovely all the way. Racy acidity for racy movies and seafood. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2019-2021. 366310 12.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 14, 2019
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J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay 2013, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, United States: Buttery delicious, layered, mouth-watering full-bodied, great value. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 258699 13.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2015
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Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa, California, United States Drink: 2019-2022. 647644 13.50% D 750 mL $20.00. May 15, 2019
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Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, North Coast, California, United States: A full-bodied juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe dark fruit, cocoa, spicy and savoury on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Pour with a roast beef. Drink: 2021-2025. 254458 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2021
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Geyser Peak Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: Geyser Peak 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-priced California Cab at $20. Dry, medium-bodied with smoky dark fruit, ripe plum, chocolate savoury on the palate. Tannins are structured and grippy. Pour with grilled red meats. Drink: 2021-2025. 20789 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 15, 2021
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Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Central Coast, California, United States: Edna Valley Vineyard 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, smoky and spicy Cab from Central Coast, California and excellent value under $22. Rich on the palate with ripe dark cherry, cedar spice, garrigue herbs and flinty, smoky vanilla flavours that linger on. Tannins are velvety. Enjoy with a juicy sirloin steak from the grill. Drink: 2021-2026. 369959 13.80% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2022
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Roaming Dog Red Blend 2018, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Roaming Dog 2018 is a bright and juicy, full-bodied red blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Malbec, 31% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc aged in a mix of tank and oak barrels for 18 months. Fragrant, fresh and loaded with blackberry, cherry, fine herb, mocha, baking spice flavours and very delicious now. Pour with bison burgers and juicy ribs from the grill. Drink: 2023-2025. 26512 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 7, 2023
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