Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Ponsardin Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Notes of green apples, orange zest and white peach on the nose with toasty goodness through the core and finish. Drink: 2008-2008. 563338 12% D 750 mL $67.95 Score: 91/100. December 5, 2009
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E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2012, Rhone A.C., France: Anise, smoke and cedar forest wrap gently around fleshy black cherry aromas. Full-bodied, dry and robust with a good tannic grip. Smoke on the finish. Complex and balanced. Great with a pepper steak. Classic Rhone. Drink: 2014-2020. 30031 13.50% XD 750 mL $48.00 Score: 92/100. August 20, 2016
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Ulysse Cazabonne Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2011 2011, Bordeaux, France 13% XD 750 mL $1,875.00. March 1, 2012
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Masi Campofiorin 2012, Verona, Italy: Seductive black cherry and smoke aromas on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, balance Italian red wine. Mouth-watering acidity for tangy tomato sauce dishes. Masi has made this wine since 1964 from local Veronese grapes such as Corvina that are dried before fermentation for the appassimento method to add add depth and flavour. Masi knows how to make fabulous wines at every price point. Drink: 2014-2020. 155051 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 88/100. April 16, 2016
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Tommasi Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant. Brooding black fruit on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and conversation. Drink: 2011-2019. 356220 15% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 94/100. June 8, 2013
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Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A richly concentrated California Cabernet with ripe dark fruit and balanced toasty oak. Supple, smooth and full-bodied. Mocha and dark chocolate on the finish. Perfect with a juicy steak this evening. This California red wine has a respectable quality-price-ratio. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2018. 537597 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 27, 2017
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Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Very juicy and succulent Californian Cabernet with terrific aromas of fleshy ripe black and purple plums. Smooth and layered on the palate. Great value for this price. Pair with hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2021. 534263 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017
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