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Santa Julia Magna, Zuccardi 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust, deeply satisfying red with meaty, almost chewy big black fruit flavours and a pleasing smoky note. Full-bodied and layered for pleasure. This is your go-to party or barbecue wine. Incredible quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2015. 93799 13.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. September 14, 2013 Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Majella Majella Wines Cabernet Shiraz 2007, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Pure minty-blackberry goodness with a terrific mouth-watering style. Blueberry preserves and a mulberry mix make this an very tasty wine that delivers well beyond its price point. 142018 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. December 5, 2009 Full Review
Willow Bridge Estate Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014, Geographe, Western Australia, Australia: Lemon zest and smoke -- so seductive. Amazing price. Zesty with mouth-watering juiciness for seafood and smoked fish. Oh yeah. Drink: 2014-2017. 418368 12.30% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Smoky and toasty from lavish oak aging. This full-bodied and delicious Australian red wine blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre (GSM). Aromas of fleshy black plum and berry. Round and smooth and mouth-filling. Portions of these grapes grow on some of the Barossa Valley's oldest vines. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 90241 14% XD 750 mL  $21.25 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Beef 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
Gray Monk Estate Winery Pinot Blanc 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Bc V.Q.A., Canada: Honeysuckle and apple blossom on the nose of this ultra lovely white wine from one of BC's best producers. Crisp and mouth-watering yet there's a touch of balancing natural fruit sweetness, like white apricot. The grapes for this BC white wine are grown on the sun-drenched vineyards above Lake Okanagan just north of Kelowna. Crisp, clean and vibrant with attractive white peach notes. Perfect for dishes with a light glaze or chutney. Drink: 2015-2018. 321612 13.30% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 22, 2015 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Voyageur Pinot Noir 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A lovely, silky medium-bodied red wine with attractive aromas of fleshy berry and dark cherry with some spice on the finish. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood or roast turkey. Drink: 2013-2016. 373407 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Chardonnay 2012, Languedoc IGT, France: A round, buttery Chardonnay from southern France at an extremely great price for the quality. Full-bodied with aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke, golden apples. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 232710 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Domaine Beau Mistral Vieilles Vignes Rasteau 2012, Côtes Du Rhône Villages A.C., France: This robust French red wine from the heart of the Rhone Valley offers aromas of black fruit, cedar, smoke and dried herbs. It's complex, layered and deep with a long finish. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah matured in stainless steel and large barrels. Pair with hearty meat dishes and casseroles. Drink: 2015-2020. 343574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Perrin & Fils Les Christins Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Concentrated and complex with deep, satisfying layers of blackberry liqueur. Smooth yet mouth-filling. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2022. 973453 14% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P, France: The 2013 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2015-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Villa Wolf Ernst Loosen Pinot Blanc 2014, Pfalz Qualitätswein, Germany: Fresh, crisp and clean German white wine made from Pinot Blanc grapes. Lots of acidity on the palate: this wine needs food. Try shellfish, seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014-2017. 374959 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. September 19, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Darting Dürkheimer Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett 2012, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Terrific Deutscher white wine! White florals, peach blossom and lime aromatics with great acidity. Off-dry, food versatile. This Riesling Kabinett is medium-bodied, with lovely layering of flavours for mild to medium curries and spicy dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 950212 9.50% MD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: This robust Italian red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese grapes is a towering blockbuster. It could use some more cellar time given its concentration and power. Layers of smoky black fruit and dark spice. Decant 2 hours and pair with a juicy rare steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 145920 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ruffino Modus 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: The 2012 vintage of this rich, full-bodied Italian red wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot grapes. The vines are planted primarily in the vineyards of Ruffino's estates of Poggio Casciano and Santedame, which is hilly clay rich in fossil fragments. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for 2 weeks to add richness and depth. It's then aged for 12 months in first, second and third use American and French 225 litre oak barrels. This Super Tuscan is worthy of your attention, from its ruby-violet gem glints in the glass to its finish as long as a Tuscan country road. It delivers an intense bouquet of black cherry, plum, graphite, dried tobacco leaves and dark spice. This robust red wine has remarkably polished tannins that yield to a supple, smooth texture. Incredible concentration and flavour at such a reasonable level of alcohol. Pair with truffle-inflected dishes and grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Sileni Estates Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-great refreshment with vibrant herbal and lime-citrus aromas on this well-respected New Zealand white wine made from the country's iconic grape Sauvignon Blanc. Medium-bodied with lots of mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for salads and vegetarian dishes. Finishes with notes of gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus. A party favourite. Drink: 2014-2017. 662882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian 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
Sutherland Thelema Mountain Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Stellenbosch Elgin W.O., South Africa: Incredibly vibrant with herbal, lime and freshly cut grass aromas. Very refreshing. Wonderful quaffer. The wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit flavour. Great value. Pair with fresh seafood and salads. Drink: 2015-2016. 446384 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Man Vintners Free-Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2014, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Vibrant South African white wine made from the country's aromatic and iconic Chenin Blanc grape. This wine has lime energy and lift. Some green apple through the mid-palate with some white melon on a long finish. Amazing for the price point! Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 126847 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Alceño Premium 50 Barricas Syrah 2012, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Deep and rich with charred black fruit from oak aging, smoke, spice and anise flavours. Well-priced for this quality. Huge and full-bodied: needs grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 398933 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain: This supple, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes. The winery (bodegas) is located in south-eastern Spain in the region of Yecla. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyards that average in age between 40 and 60 years old. Aromas of blackberry and cassis with smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2013, Dry Creek Valley, California, United States: Gorgeous aromas of smoky brambleberry and briar patch, cedar brush and feral forest scents. These grapes are picked and vinified in small lots and aged 14 months in oak barrels. Complex and well-structured. Not jammy. Long finish. Classic and agable. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2016-2021. 224147 14.80% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. October 23, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: This blockbuster Californian red wine needs more cellar time: it's just a baby, but a bruiser. Full-bodied, complex and layered with aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cigar box. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with rare filet mignon. Wow. Drink: 2016-2023. 232371 14.40% D 750 mL  $67.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Alexander Valley, California, United States: A stunningly complex and rich wine of great depth, concentration and flavour. Long finish with complete, almost perfect, balance. Aromas of black fruit, just enough toasty oak, dark spice and wild violets. Pass that bottle please. Drink: 2017-2020. 350454 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 92/100. August 2, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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