Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015
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Pascual Toso Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, full-bodied red wine for the price! This dark-fruited Argentine wine is made from the country's classic Malbec grape, which produces luscious, round wines like this one. Aromas of blackberry jam, toasty oak, smoke and mocha. Perfect for gourmet hamburgers with all the fixins. Drink: 2013-2016. 35170 14% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. August 3, 2014
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Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec 2012, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely freshness on the nose of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's flagship red grape, Malbec. This wine offers generous aromas of wild blackberry, toasty oak and cedar forest. Full-bodied and smooth. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2017. 183897 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015
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Kaiken Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy with lip smacking tasty aromas and flavours of juicy black fruit in this Argentine red wine made from Malbec grapes. Lots of mouth-watering acidity. Full-bodied, round and rich. Great price. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 58339 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015
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Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Classic cassis and blackcurrant aromas in this robust red wine from one of Argentina's best winemakers. Savoury, juicy and full-bodied. Great price! Try it with a hearty meat dish. Mendoza is considered the premium wine region of Argentina, with its backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Although it is better known for Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon is on the rise and is done in a both rich and vibrant red wine style. Drink: 2015-2019. 232637 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Campfire hickory smoke on the nose with a savoury, meaty weave through the palate. Charred black fruit. So seductive, so rich and full-bodied, yet also so balanced. Pair with a rare, juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 611210 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2015
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d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine is 50-50 blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes with enticing aromas of fleshy black fruit, spice and pepper. It offers a long finish with polished tannins. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 942904 13.90% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 25, 2015
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Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2013, Wrattonbully, South Australia, Australia: A rich, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the country's icon Tempranillo grape. Aromas of dark fleshy fruit and smoke. Perfect for smoked and grilled meats and a variety of Spanish tapas. Drink: 2015-2018. 400267 14% D 750 mL $17.85 Score: 89/100. July 10, 2015
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Henry of Pelham Winery Family Tree 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: This aromatic Niagara white wine features fresh florals on the nose with white peach and honey blossom. Medium-bodied and refreshing. The 2012 vintage is a white wine blend of 60% Chardonnay, 11% Gewurztraminer, 20% Viognier and 9% Sauvignon Blanc. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 251116 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 5, 2016
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Sibling Rivalry Pink 2014, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: This Sibling Rivalry Pink rose gets better every year. This is absolutely remarkable for the price. Wow! Lovely aromas of field strawberry and raspberry, yet fantastic balancing acidity for seared seafood or grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2016. 171033 12% MS 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015
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Henry of Pelham Winery Baco Noir 2013, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Solid value for this robust Baco Noir which offers attractive notes of dark fruit and smoke. Drink: 2013-2016. 270926 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. February 1, 2015
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Henry of Pelham Winery Estate Cabernet Merlot 2010, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: A savoury and delicious Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes with rich aromas of fleshy black fruit and cedar brush. The 2010 vintage was a strong one and it shows in the glass. Polished tannins. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2012-2017. 395855 13.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Grassy fresh and lemon bright, especially for this price. Clean and mouth-watering. Finishes with a juicy gooseberry note. Perfect for field greens and other salads. Drink: 2015-2017. 263574 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015
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Santa Alicia Tierra Sur Brut Sparkling, Bío Bío Valley, Chile: A crisp, toasty Chilean sparkling wine from a winery well-known for its excellent price-quality ratio. The valley experiences powerful winds and a lot of rain, but it's also a cool climate that makes for terrific sparkling wines like this one. Pair with shellfish and fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2016. 404103 12.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. June 13, 2015
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Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing wine for the money! Full-bodied, supple, smooth and gorgeously textured. This is an ideal party wine, and companion to many hearty meat dishes. The tannins are so smooth that you can also enjoy it with drier meat dishes like turkey. Aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberry. Drink: 2015-2017. 309302 14% XD 750 mL $13.25 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015
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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Firm tannic grip on the palate, with black tart fruit and toasty oak aromas, full-bodied and savoury. Great wine for the price. This wine was aged in oak barrels for 14 months. Pair with a juicy, rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 408658 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015
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Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Solid performer year after year and especially at this price point. Savoury, meaty, juicy Chilean Cabernet that's grown in the Maipo Alto region of the country where it enjoys a Mediterranean climate and piedmont stony soils. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2018. 694208 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015
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Viña Maipo Gran Devoción Carmenère Syrah 2012, Maule Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with typical aromas of black fruit, herbs and spice. This is a red wine blend of Carmenere and Syrah grapes. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 274100 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 22, 2015
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Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Big and fleshy with plush plums and berries that elbow each other for your attention. Loaded with flavour and pleasure. Very smooth and finishing with cedar brush and tart woodland blackberries. Pair with strip loin steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 640870 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 25, 2015
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Hunawihr Kuhlmann-Platz Gewurztraminer 2013, Alsace A.C., France: Beautifully made (and consumed!) Bursting with aromas of exotic rose petal, lychee and baking spices. Medium sweet but balanced with lots of acidity. Perfect with curries, Asian dishes and a get-you-out-of-your-rut aperitif. Finishes with rosewater notes. Pair with medium curries and spicy dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 169474 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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Château Vincens Origine 2012, Cahors A.C., France: A full-bodied southern French red wine from the region of Cahors, with mocha-dark chocolate aromas from oak aging, and fleshy black fruit. Great for pizza. Finishes with dark spices. Pair with meat lovers' pizza tonight. This robust Cahors red wine almost has some leanings toward Californian Zinfandel, but still is dark and smoky in a Cahors sort of way. Densely tannic and brooding: decant for 2 hours. Concentrated, powerful and highly extracted in flavour and colour. Drink: 2015-2019. 343400 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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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
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Ortas La Domelière Rasteau 2013, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Cave de Rasteau, this rich, concentrated southern French red wine offers aromas and flavours of black cherry liqueur and dark spices. Pair with hearty meat dishes, especially grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015
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M. Chapoutier Collection Bio 2013, Côtes-Du-Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A superb Rhone red wine from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of dark fruit and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 421156 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015
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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2011, La Clape, Languedoc, France: The grapes for this French red wine blend are planted closer to the Mediterranean sea and therefore there are more spice accents in the finished wine along with red fruits, lavender and pepper. The vines are planted at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which preserves their freshness with cool nights. The soils consist of limestone plateau that's thousands of years old. The finish has moorland accents. Pair with rosemary lamb. Although the Languedoc is the world's largest wine region with 235,000 acres, it is not one homogenous mass or style wine-wise. There are actually 5 sub-climates and more than 50 different grapes used in varying blends. Compare that to the 5 grapes used in Bordeaux. There are also 8 different and distinctive winds that blow through the vines here as compared to one in the Rhone, the Mistral. Drink: 2015-2019. 370262 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 93/100. April 2, 2016
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Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2011, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France: Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau lovingly brings forward luscious fruit flavours that Syrah adds to this red wine blend from the Rhone Valley. Full-bodied and smooth yet it has terrific heft and concentration. Savoury with satisfying aromas and flavours of black cherry and cedar forest floor. Decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure. This is a tremendous value for wine of this quality: perfect for parties and potluck gatherings. Attractive notes of black raspberry, violets and wild brush on the finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 171371 14.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 22, 2015
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Remy Pannier Sevre et Maine sur lie Muscadet 2013, Loire Valley, France: Here's a terrific alternative to Chablis (unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy) for your shellfish: dry, crisp and refreshing. Perfect companion to oysters, mussels and clams. Aromas of lime and lemon. This is a terrific wine at a bargain price for the quality. You can also enjoy it as an aperitif. Drink: 2014-2016. 13821 11.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015
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Ogier Rosé 2008, Rhone, France: Absolutely terrific for the money! Bright, ripe raspberries and strawberries with terrific heft of flavour yet not heavy. Lovely salmon colour. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. Very versatile with food. Drink: 2009-2010. 134916 13% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. December 1, 2009
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Sergio Cerrino Brich Menu Moscato D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Pretty award-winning Moscato d’Asti with aromas of peach, ripe apple, pear and apricot. Medium in sweetness with excellent fruit replays and a fine core of acidity to bring balance. This moderately fizzy, low-alcohol wine is an excellent choice for after-dinner sipping, or serve it with freshly cut, unsweetened pineapple. My note: I love most Moscato d’Astis and every time I try them, I chastise myself for not drinking them more often. They have a light spritz and a touch of sweetness that expresses itself more in citrus ripeness and orange zest rather than in any sort of cloying sweetness. They make wonderful aperitifs and digestifs. This one has lovely notes of clementines, fleshy ripe peach and apricot preserves. Give it a go. 159822 5.50% M 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 23, 2010
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Zenato Superiore Amarone Valpolicella Ripassa 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: What a perfect wine for the half size: robust and tasty … a party for one! This wine, like Amarone, is made with partially dried grapes for extra concentration of flavour. Dark cherry liqueur and some licorice. Big and beautiful! Drink: 2011-2017. 43547 13.50% D 375 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2011
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Le Tobele Amarone Della Valpolicella Ripasso 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: An exceptionally priced, complex Ripasso that gains its extra depth and richness of flavour from the grape skins of Le Tobele’s Amarone. Chocolate and black cherry fruit with hints of raisins on the nose. Medium-full bodied and offering dried fruit, spice, and a sweet core. Dry and fruity on the finish. My note: A juicy and mocha-filling sensation wafts out of the glass. Liquid plums play with your tastebuds until you are very happy. Full-bodied and smooth. Fantastic price. Drink: 2011-2014. 106914 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2011
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Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy: Dried raisined cherries with a deep, luxurious layers of richness. Full-bodied and lip-smacking delicious aromas. A finish that says “buy me again!” Drink: 2011-2020. 222109 15.50% XD 750 mL $45.95 Score: 96/100. August 20, 2011
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Tommasi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Black cherry, fruitcake, dark spices and brooding mystery on the nose. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Mouth-filling with some dark plum on a long finish. Classic Amarone. This half bottle size is perfect for nights when you and your dining companion want just a glass and half or so. Drink: 2011-2020. 980128 15% D 375 mL $26.95 Score: 93/100. June 22, 2013
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Foss Marai Prosecco, Veneto, Italy: Very crisp and dry Italian sparkling wine, with white peach and grapefruit aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering and juicy. Great aperitif or pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2019. 729392 11.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. January 8, 2017
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Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera D'alba 2013, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Vibrant and fruity with tart cherry aromas and flavours. Almost full-bodied, smooth with lots of acidity. Perfect for a tangy tomato sauce and pasta. Drink: 2015-2018. 168203 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 22, 2015
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Lornano Le Bandite Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Ultra dry and acidic but balanced. Firm grip on the palate with tannins yet tasty. Smoke and campfire swirl around dark red dried fruit. Finishes with smoke and earth. Pair with a tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2015-2018. 230672 14.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 22, 2015
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Delaforce Touriga Nacional 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A full-bodied, tannic Portuguese red wine with mocha and toasty oak on the nose. Black plum and raspberry with dark spices on the mid-palate and finish. Long finish on this D.O.C. wine. There's been a revolution in dry red wines from Portugal: try this one and you'll know what I'm talking about. This particular wine hails from a well-known producer of port, the fortified dessert wine. The Touriga Nacional grape offers signature black fruit aromas and richness. Loaded with toasty oak and tarry black fruit with a bitter bite on the finish. Decant 2 hours. This wine made from 100% Touriga Nacional grapes was matured for 12 months in oak casks. Great with game meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 324517 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 87/100. August 22, 2015
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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
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De Wetshof Limestone Hill Unwooded Chardonnay 2014, Robertson W.O., South Africa: Buttery and rich yet perfectly balanced with acidity for real internal vibrancy. Love it. Wow. Drink: 2014-2017. 419622 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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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
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Torres Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Penedès, Spain: The grapes for this lusciously ripe Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon grow on vines planted on the belvedere on the Mas la Palana estate. Aromas of blackberry jam, dark spice and some pepper. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 36483 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015
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Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Garnacha (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021
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Balbás Reserva 2005, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: This full-bodied Spanish red wine has a good grip on the palate is offers more earthy, smoky, dusty aromas and flavours than fruit-forward ones. Decant for 2 hours and pair with lamb and rosemary. Complex, elegant and mature. Drink: 2015-2018. 85183 14% D 750 mL $43.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2016
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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
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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
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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
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Grace Lane Terlato Family Vineyards Riesling 2013, Yakima Valley, Washington, United States: Gorgeous petrol and white peach vibrancy -- I adore this style of Riesling. Very much like benchmark German Riesling but with the signature of Washington's Yakim Valley. Racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Stunningly great price. Drink: 2013-2017. 420737 11.50% M 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of purple plum preserves and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! The wine is named for the gnarled 35-80 year old vines from which the grapes are sources: these vines produce fewer, but more richly flavoured fruit. Produced by Delicato Family Vineyards. Drink: 2015-2018. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 12, 2015
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Bonterra Chardonnay 2013, California, United States: Balanced and tasty with some butterscotch and fresh green apple aromas on the nose and palate of this Californian Chardonnay. The grapes for this white wine are farmed organically, as are all other grapes and wines this winery makes. Consistently good producer. Pair with free range chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 342436 14% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Classic Cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet also includes small amount of Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah in the blend. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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Buena Vista Chardonnay 2013, Carneros, Sonoma County, California, United States: Buttery, round, balanced and amazing for the price! This full-bodied, classic Californian Chardonnay features aromas of green apple and butterscotch yet it's not heavy. Jean-Charles Boisset, of the famous French winemaking family (and married to Gina Gallo), now guides operations. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 67405 14.50% XD 750 mL $28.00 Score: 92/100. August 22, 2015
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Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Rich and balanced and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with attractive aromas of butterscotch, baking spice and Asian pear. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 136382 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. August 22, 2015
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