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See Ya Later Ranch Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Bc V.Q.A., Canada: A balanced Pinot Noir with good acidity on the palate for grilled seafood. Some mocha notes from oak aging. Drink: 2014-2018. 230078 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. January 26, 2016 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Château Maurac 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: A balanced and elegant Bordeaux red wine blend from an excellent vintage, 2010. This hails from the Right Bank of the Gironde River so it leads with Cabernet Sauvignon but also has Merlot grapes in the blend. Pair with a rare, juicy steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 365817 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Collin-Bourisset 12 Coteaux Bourguignons Rouge (Collin-Bourisset) 2012, Burgundy, France  404574 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Villa Medoro Rosso Del Duca Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2012, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Rustic and robust Italian red wine with cedar brush and black fruit aromas. The 2012 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso del Duca is complex and layered with luxurious layers of black fruit and pencil led. Pair with a big meat casserole. Drink: 2013-2017. 357160 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. June 25, 2016 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Carpineto Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dusty, savoury, classic Italian red wine with aromas of lovely tart black cherries, cedar smoke, violets. Nicely integrated nuances of oak and vanillin. This robust red has a good grip on the palate so decant for 1-2 hours then enjoy with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2022. 368910 13% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. January 27, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Allegrini La Grola 2011, Veneto I.G.T., Italy  476598 16.50% D 750 mL  $39.95. October 31, 2015 Full Review
Barba Vignafranca Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2012, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: This vibrant Italian red wine is some kind of wonderful! Savory and juicy with mocha and dark red fruit that moves to a spice box note on the palate, and finishes with black pepper. Smooth and full-bodied and ready for any Italian dish or many others. Love this style: gets you out of your red wine rut, and you know, you should. The 2012 vintage of the Montepulciano Vignafranca will delight many palates. Pair with roasted red meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 203984 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Brancott Estate Letter Series B Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Malborough, New Zealand    $16.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
13 Llebre Coster Del Segre (Tomas Cusine) 2013, Coster Del Segre, Spain  418558 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review

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