Château La Tour De Bessan 2010, Margaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Excellent value for Bordeaux with smoky, toasty oak on the nose and black fruit. Layered and complex and deep and rich. Could use a few more years in the cellar then decant 2 hours. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2022. 418509 13.50% XD 750 mL $33.95 Score: 91/100. July 11, 2015
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Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany, Italy: This big Italian red wine needs serious cellar time. The 2010 vintage was a powerful one and it shows in the glass of this Sangiovese-based wine. Aromas of tart cherry, earth, dust and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Perfect for juicy meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2022. 353201 13.50% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 92/100. May 28, 2016
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Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Mocha-dark chocolate on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with a firm tannic grip on the palate and lots of mouth-watering acidity. Decant for 1-2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes like a coffee-rubbed grilled chicken or steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 181446 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015
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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2012, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine was fermented in stainless steel; half of the wine was matured in small French oak barrels, of which about 40% new, and the remaining half in stainless steel tank. Loaded with mocha and sweet chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. Drink: 2014-2020. 273748 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 13, 2015
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Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Campfire smoke and savoury meaty notes on the nose and palate of this delicious Californian red wine. Black fruit and smoke with a chary finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 73817 13.50% D 750 mL $61.95 Score: 91/100. May 30, 2015
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