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Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2012, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Big, brooding and purple: looking for a fight with any wimpy food. Pair with big burgers and rare steaks. Juicy black fruit, smoke, oak and toast. Drink: 2013-2017. 588731 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 22, 2015 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Wakefield Shiraz 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Solid and full-bodied with big black fruit aromas. This terrific Australian Shiraz is tarry, spicy and peppery on the palate and finish. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 943787 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Domaine De Rochebin Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2013, Burgundy A.C., France: Lots of tart acidity on the palate of this medium-bodied, smooth Burgundian red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. Aromas of sour cherry and some spice. Pair with seared tuna. Drink: 2014-2017. 424275 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. August 22, 2015 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Herdade do Rocim 2011, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: A savoury, dry, herbed Spanish red wine with aromas of black fruit, smoke and spice. Firm, grippy tannins. Decant 2 hours. Perfect for lamb with rosemary. Drink: 2013-2019. 423574 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Aromas of savoury cedar and fleshy purple and black plums. Like Zinfandel but more savoury. Full-bodied and smooth. Pair with BBQ meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 674564 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: Juicy with mouth-watering flavours of black plums, blueberries and blackberries. Yes, this is from the producer of Dracula and other movies, but it delivers much more than a box office hit. Full-bodied, plush, smooth and delicious. Some vanilla spice, anise and blackberry roll off the finish. Try it with game dishes. Full-bodied Californian Zinfandel with hickory smoke and savoury herbs, plush black plums. Black raspberry on the finish. Lot of jammy flavours and pepper. Drink: 2015-2018. 939743 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, United States: This full-bodied red wine is classic California Cabernet at a great price! Balanced and tasty with lovely dark fruit and just enough oak. Enticing aromas of cassis, blackberry and vanilla smoke. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Mocha and dark chocolate on the finish. Perfect for a juicy steak this evening. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 537597 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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