Graffigna Centenario Reserve Shiraz 2014, San Juan, Argentina: Full-bodied and smooth with aromas of ripe black plum and cassis. Attractive, balanced and well-priced. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 164731 14% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2016
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Trapiche Finca Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2022. 143206 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017
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Viña Ventisquero Root:1 Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Wow, what a knockout Chilean red wine for this price point! Rich and concentrated with deep layers of black cherry liqueur flavour. Luscious, mouth-filling, smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled meats or roast beef. Drink: 2013-2017. 350546 13.50% D 750 mL $12.80 Score: 89/100. September 5, 2015
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Chateau St. Roch Vielles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Big, black and brooding: looking for a fight though not with your taste buds. This is a towering French red wine from the southern winemaking region of the country. Incredibly awesome price. Aromas of fleshy black fruit, tar, toasty oak and smoke. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2022. 195107 1% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 92/100. June 24, 2017
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Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2015, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2020. 78006 13% XD 750 mL $17.00 Score: 89/100. April 26, 2017
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Cusumano Nero D'avola 2015, Sicily, Italy: The Cusumano family has been making wine for more than 60 years on the southern Italian island of Sicily. Their expertise and craft shows in the glass of this exceptional red wine. An exceptional wine for the money! This Italian red wine is made from the Nero d'Avola grape, the iconic red grape of the island of Sicily. Layers of fleshy black (nero) fruit and pepper spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 143164 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2017
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Aveleda Vinho Verde 2015, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Ultra-crisp and refreshing Portuguese white wine made from the zingy, vibrant Vinho Verde grape. Green apple racy acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Light-bodied. Great value. Drink: 2015-2017. 5322 9.50% XD 750 mL $15.00 Score: 89/100. April 27, 2017
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Goats do Roam Fairview 2012, South Africa, South Africa: A full-bodied red wine that is a blend of 46% shiraz, 23% grenache, 17% mourvèdre, 11% cinsault and 3% durif grapes. Rustic, meaty and a bit tannic. Decant for 1 hour to smooth out. Try it with a rare steak. Great price. Drink: 2013-2015. 718940 14% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 86/100. October 17, 2013
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Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017
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7 Deadly Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Juicy, full-bodied and smoky with aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Smooth and supple. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 59311 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2016
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Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Livermore Valley, California, United States: This well-made Californian red wine is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Petit Sirah, 5% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc grapes. Elegant, balanced and complex. Great price for classic Californian Cabernet. Cool-climate influences at play here. Drink: 2015-2019. 301507 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.00 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2017
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