Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and vibrant red wine that offers lots of pleasure in every glass. Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Unfined and unfiltered before bottling and produced by Dominio del Plata. Try it with hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2016. 657601 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 18, 2017
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Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied and supple Argentine red wine, with aromas of black fruit and dark chocolate. Great value for this quality. Produced by Dominio Del Plata, Susanna Balboa is one of the country's most respected vintners. The wine is mostly (95%) Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from three regions in Mendoza, plus there is another 5% of Malbec grapes. Classic cabernet: it has solid structure and could benefit from decanting for 2 hours. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 260919 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 16, 2015
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Château Teyssier 2010, Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A classic Bordeaux that superbly balanced and elegant. The 2010 vintage was a spectacular one for Bordeaux, so this is bargain-priced for that quality. Snap it up! Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and smoke. Great cellar candidate though it's drinking well now. Nice finish. Great with steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 226035 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 14, 2015
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Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2013, Languedoc, Midi A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017
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Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2014, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2017-2020. 224592 14.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017
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Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A juicy, smooth New Zealand red wine, with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours in this pinot noir. Supple and medium- to almost full-bodied. Very tasty. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes, from planked salmon to roast chicken. The Pinot Noir wine grapes for this New Zealand, South Island Pinot Noir from Seresin Estate wee hand-picked. The vineyard is bio-grow certified and Momo is made using organic and biodynamic winemaking practices. Momo translates to "Offspring" in the native Maori language. Drink: 2017-2021. 163972 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2018
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Chateau St. Jean Winery and Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Supple and medium-bodied with lovely fleshy ripe aromas and flavours of sweet black cherry and plums. Pair with grilled pork chops or chicken. A lovely, seductive Californian Pinot Noir with aromas of black cherry and dark spice. Supple and medium-bodied and velvet smooth. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2022. 308221 13.80% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2017
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