Catena Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy purple delicious! This Malbec gets your mouth watering just smelling it. Aromas of fleshy ripe black and purple plums. Full-bodied and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 478727 14% D 750 mL $23.00 Score: 88/100. June 5, 2016
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Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon with black smoky fruit and a deep core of richness. The ripeness of the fruit is a terrific example of the long ripening season the Mendoza region enjoys. Terrific toastiness as well from judicious oak aging. Perfect for grilled meats, hard cheeses and charcuterie. Drink: 2016-2019. 128629 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016
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Santa Alicia Millantu 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2016-2019. 469288 14% D 750 mL $24.95. January 27, 2017
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Tectonia Bodega Volcanes Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2016-2020. 480822 14% XD 750 mL $19.95. February 9, 2017
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Santa Ema Amplus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile: Warm and robust on the nose and palate with a smoky character. A full-bodied, black-fruited Chilean red wine with aromas of cigar box, dried tobacco leaves and toasty oak. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 76307 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 89/100. May 27, 2017
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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
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Sweet juicy fleshy ripe purple and black plums and blueberry jam on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and velvet smooth. Luscious layers and lots of concentrated fruit flavours. Pair with grilled prok chops. Drink: 2013-2018. 392720 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2016
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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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Pisano Cisplatino Pequeña Reserva Tannat Merlot 2012, Uruguay: Uruguay is located between the 30 and 35 degrees southern latitude, between the Atlantic Ocean and Rio de la Plata. Cold Antarctic breezes travel north to mediate temperatures. This robust blend of Tannat and Merlot grapes offer brooding black fruit, toasty oak and chary, tarry notes. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 365999 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. October 15, 2016
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