Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A juicy, full-bodied Chilean Cabernet loaded with fleshy ripe purple and black plums, blackberry jam and toasty oak. Smooth and supple. The grapes for this wine are grown in the winery's Puente Alto Vineyard and Pirque Vineyard in the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels and in 5,000 litre foudres (extra large barrels). Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2020. 337238 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2017
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Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: A vibrant, racy, smooth, full-bodied Chianti Reserva with great typicity of the region and terroir. Aromas of earth, smoke and dried black fruit. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with tomato-based meat sauces. Drink: 2017-2023. 216309 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018
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Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Smooth and luscious with fleshy ripe dark berries and smoke. Pair with spicy Italian sausages. Drink: 2015-2020. 545319 14% XD 750 mL $14.90 Score: 89/100. March 5, 2016
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Matané Primitivo 2013, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Lusciously ripe black fruit with black cherry liqueur and dark spice. Full-bodied and smooth and juicy. Perfect for roast beef or brisket. Drink: 2014-2018. 434290 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2016
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Marques De Caceres Rosé 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This rose has an attractive depth and nuance with seductive aromas of ripe raspberries. Good mouth-watering action for food. Great price. Bone-dry, full-bodied rosé from Rioja, a region better known for robust red wines. This wine can handle even more robust dishes like grilled salmon and chicken. Seared tuna would pair beautifully with this vibrant rosé. Drink: 2014-2016. 622142 13.50% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 11, 2015
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