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Viñalba Reserva Touriga Nacional 2012, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Argentina Drink: 2015-2020. 442459 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. April 16, 2016 Full Review
Yellow Tail Shiraz 2016, New South Wales, Australia Drink: 2018-2020. 624544 14% D 750 mL  $11.00. August 28, 2018 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Wakefield Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match of dark fruit, tar and smoky oak. Pair with juicy hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 744235 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Terrunyo Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Chile: A robust Chilean red wine with flavours of blackberry jam and preserves, firm tannins and a sweet dark fruit finish. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 562918 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 89/100. August 20, 2016 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Quinta Do Portal Reserva Quinta do Portal Reserva Douro 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal  280578 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95. October 26, 2012 Full Review
Cathedral Cellar Kwv Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: Coffee mocha aromas on the nose, but not too much. Tannic grip but that will smooth out with 1-2 hours decanting. Great value and taste for the money. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 328567 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Robertson, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: An attractive rich deep red hue in the glass. Aromas of dark spice and blackberry from start to finish. The former name of this wine was The Gamekeeper’s Reserve, but the wine remains as great as ever. Long finish infused with cedar smoke. Lovely cedar-rich, mint, blackberry aromas on the nose of this robust, deep red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with a kick that keeps you coming back to the glass. Pair with reading the book Out of Africa. Drink: 2014-2018. 2519 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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