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Yauquen Bodega Ruca Malen Bonarda 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2014-2017. 360115 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95. May 30, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2016, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: So pretty, floral, strawberry blossom exotic. Like a good dream from which you don't want to awaken. Perfect summer day in the middle of your winter world. Drink: 2016-2020. 256289 6.50% MS 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. July 3, 2018 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Marqués De Casa Concha Syrah 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2018. 19042 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. November 28, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose of this terrific New Zealand red wine wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes, especially holiday turkey. Yum! Drink: 2015-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Castillo De Monseran Garnacha 2014, Cariñena, Spain: Blackberry jam and raspberry perserves on the nose and palate of this Spanish red wine made from the Garnacha (aka Grenache) grape. Stright-up pleasure at an awesomely great price. Pair with hamburgers and all the fixins. Drink: 2014-2017. 73395 13% XD 750 mL  $9.25 Score: 87/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Castillo De Monseran Old Vine Garnacha 2011, Carinena, Aragon, Spain: Dry and savoury with mouth-watering acidity for lamb and meat sauces. Earthy with leather notes. Dried herbs and spice on the finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 375055 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.99 Score: 88/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
François Lurton Hermanos Tempranillo 2013, Toro D.O., Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 372342 15% XD 750 mL  $16.15. October 11, 2014 Full Review
Sanctuary Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 157248 14.60% D 750 mL  $34.95. February 20, 2016 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Woodwork Pinot Noir 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Lots of acidity on the palate with some tart cherry notes. Nutmeg and toasty oak, though not too much. Aged in French white oak barrels. Finsihes with dark spices. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 428839 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A luxurious black cherry-kirsch liqueur aroma on the nose and palate with jammy raspberry notes yet dry and elegant. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 949651 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 2, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Firesteed Pinot Noir 2014, Oregon, United States  387281 12.70% D 750 mL  $25.95. June 12, 2008 Full Review

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