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Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: Mint, eucalyptus and blackberry on the nose of this wonderfully attractive Australian red wine blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. Pair with roast beef. Juicy and savoury with fleshy, lusciously ripe black plums and blackberry. This robust Australian red wine is a beautiful blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. It's layered, rich and round. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 142018 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Campfire and hickory smoke from oak barrel aging on this robust Australian red wine that hails from a cool climate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2021. 409078 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Wayne Gretzky Estates Merlot 2006, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, smooth, full-bodied red with notes of cherry and vanilla. Drink: 2008-2012. 63966 12.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 4, 2007 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Merlot 2012, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: A rich, full-bodied Niagara VQA Merlot with aromas of fleshy black plum, blackberry and a little spice. Great price. Full-bodied yet smooth and supple. Pair with wine with a juicy pork chop or leg of lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 109959 13.70% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2012-2017. 392720 14% D 750 mL  $19.95. June 22, 2012 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Leese-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States Drink: 2015-2010. 451351 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. June 25, 2016 Full Review
Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa County, Sonoma County, California, United States: A smooth red wine that's a blend of 65% Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% from Napa Valley. This wine is named for the grey pines which at dust appear ghostlike through the coastal valley. Drink: 2015-2020. 135376 13.90% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 23, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Irony Small Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa, North Coast, California, United States: A solid Californian Cabernet that's full-bodied with classic blackberry and cassis aromas, and just enough toasty oak. Polished tannins, good balance. Finishes with attractive woodsmoke and black fruit. Pair it with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2018. 25106 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 19, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Lander-Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States  411966 13% D 750 mL  $19.85. January 26, 2016 Full Review
Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, United States: Broad strokes of black cherry flavour here in this big Californian Cabernet. Full-bodied and loaded with fleshy black fruit aromas plus some herbal notes. Finishes pleasantly with mocha and oak spice. Good tannin structure and balance. Needs a juicy steak. This robust Californian cabernet would be perfect with strong farmhouse cheeses. Cannonball represents freedom: the child with legs tucked up underneath him as he dives into the water. Lots of mocha, cocoa, cola, and smoke from generous oak aging. - Drink: 2014-2019. 291666 13.80% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. April 4, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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