Finca La Linda Syrah 2008, Argentina, Argentina: A big, robust full-bodied red with enticing aromas of mocha, smoke and black plums on the nose. Luscious and yummy. This wine was aged three months in American oak. Drink: 2010-2014. 223651 13.30% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012
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TILIA Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Simply incredible for the price! Juicy with mouth-watering, full-bodied flavours of fleshy dark plums and berries. A velvet smooth texture. Great for parties and smaller get-togethers. Drink: 2010-2014. 160945 13.50% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012
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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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Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2011, South East Australia, Australia: A consistently good producer year after year that you can depend on. This mouth-watering and generous red offers layers of black plum and dark berry aromas and flavours. Crack one open on movie night or beside the barbecue. This is superb value and taste for the price. Drink: 2011-2014. 145367 13.50% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 22, 2012
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Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: Dark and brooding with black fruit, smoke and a pleasantly bitter and refreshing finish. Cries out for hearty meat dishes, especially barbecue. Stunningly great price for this quality. Drink: 2012-2016. 218644 13.50% D 750 mL $11.00 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012
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Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: A beautifully balanced and elegant cabernet. Enticing aromas of blackberry, cassis and blackcurrant with just a hint of mint. Full-bodied and ultra smooth. Drink: 2012-2016. 253872 13.50% D 750 mL $14.00 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2012
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Santa Rita Reserva Syrah 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: A dark beauty with a voluptuous, mouth-filling texture and weight. Terrific balance between fruit and structure. Drink: 2012-2016. 7804330001835 14% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2012
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Acinatico Stefano Accordini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Mocha, dark chocolate, espresso and black fruit. Generous oak with full-bodied weight. Drink: 2012-2014. 85159 14% D 750 mL $25.50 Score: 87/100. April 28, 2012
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Alianca Winery Terra Boa Tinto 2008, Tras-Os-Montes, Portugal 590364 13.50% 750 mL $7.95. July 25, 2008
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Bellingham Merlot Malbec 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Amazing especially at this price! Full-bodied with some spicy oak and damson plums. So beautifully balanced. My eyes keep drifting back to that price, wow. Drink: 2012-2015. 129718 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2012
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