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Devil's Corner Brown Brothers Pinot Noir 2013, Tasmania, Australia: Juicy and balanced and elegant. Supple, silky, seductive: doesn't taste like 14% alcohol. Elegant and with finesse. Aromas of almost tart cherry, dried tobacco and happiness. Drink: 2013-2018. 317966 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. January 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Château Clos Floridène 2010, Graves, Bordeaux A.C., France: Big black tarry fruit and black smoke on the nose and palate of this Bordeaux red wine. Full-bodied with a firm grip on the palate. Good finish. Drink: 2015-2019. 257675 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.85 Score: 90/100. January 10, 2015 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Lafage Côté Sud 2012, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Seductive fleshy blackberry and black on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, supple French red wine that's a blend of syrah and grenache grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing terraces at the foot of the Pyrenees, Cote Sud translates to South Side. The white sister wine of this red is called Cote Est or East Side... sounds like a Broadway musical. Eastside Story ;) Drink: 2014-2021. 395236 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. January 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Saint-Saturnin De Vergy Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes De Beaune 2012, Burgundy A.C., France: A tart, smooth, supple red wine with sour cherry notes and some cedar underbrush. This Burgundian Pinot Noir is priced well for Burgundy. It's an organic wine that finishes with vanilla smoke and dried leaves. Pair with duck and game birds. Drink: 2013-2018. 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. January 10, 2015 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
San Silvestro Cantine Brumo Nebbiolo D'alba 2012, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Dry and slightly tannic with tanned leather and dried fruit notes. Good price. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2016. 101444 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Cantina Del Nebbiolo Superiore Barbera D'alba 2011, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Dry with tanned leather and dusty earth. Lovely especially if you dislike fruit bombs. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2017. 363002 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Castello Di Meleto Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dry and tannic with dried red fruit, smoke, tar and The 2010 vintage of this Chianti Classico is very robust. Drink: 2014-2017. 332114 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 10, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Mural Red 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A rustic, robust, rough and ready red wine that's priced right. Not for analysis, just quaff it at large parties. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2017. 586636 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Casar De Burbia Mencía 2010, Bierzo D.O., Spain: A rustic, very tannic Spanish red wine with loads of toasty oak and dark chocolate on the nose. Decant 2 hours and pair with brontosaurus burgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 392530 14.60% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 10, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Viña Real Plata Crianza 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Smoky, dry, straight-up pleasure for the price. Full-bodied with black smoky fruit and toasty oak. Decant 1 hour. Drink: 2014-2017. 657411 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. January 10, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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