John Duval Entity Shiraz 2008, Barossa, Australia: An extraordinary wine of great complexity, depth and elegance. Dark fruit flavours are balanced by an earthy, smoky character. This one would age a long time in your cellar, but why wait? Available in Vintages October 13. Drink: 2012-2020. 73056 14.50% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 95/100. September 1, 2012
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Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Towering, dark and deep, this Shiraz has it all. Black fruit, smoke, tar, anise, with juiciness and polished tannins. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2014-2021. 922773 16.10% XD 750 mL $43.95 Score: 95/100. February 15, 2014
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Torbreck The Steading 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: This blockbuster powerhouse from the heart of Australia's finest winemaking region delivers all the goods: concentration, depth, complexity and length on the finish. There's so much going on in this glass from exotic black fruit and dark spices to threads of vanillin and wild violets. Celebrate tonight with this bottle. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2020. 97220 14.50% XD 750 mL $51.95 Score: 95/100. July 11, 2015
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Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a firm tannic grip on the palate. Decant 1 hours. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016
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