Trapiche Pure Black Unoaked Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2017-2019. 462861 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017
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Yellow Tail Shiraz 2015, New South Wales, Australia: Smoky and toasty on the nose with fleshy ripe blackberries on the palate. Smooth and robust. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2018. 624544 13.50% MD 750 mL $13.00 Score: 86/100. February 7, 2017
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[yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A robust Australian Cabernet with delicious flavours of ripe blackberries and plums and some dark pepper. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 621623 13.50% MD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 86/100. February 7, 2017
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Caliterra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Fleshy ripe purple and black plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Great price for the taste. Good party wine that won't break the budget. Pair with meat lovers' pizza and movie night. Drink: 2015-2018. 257329 13.50% D 750 mL $8.95 Score: 88/100. April 25, 2017
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Negrar Valpolicella 2015, Veneto, Italy: A full-bodied Italian red wine with black fruit and lots of acidity on the palate for tangy tomato sauce dishes. This is a blend of Corvina, Rodella and Molinara grapes. Drink: 2015-2018. 467936 13% D 750 mL $11.95 Score: 87/100. March 3, 2017
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L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2014, Valle De Guadalupe, Baja, California, Mexico: Stewed prunes on the nose, full-bodied with some fleshy black plum on the palate. Good price. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2017. 983742 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 86/100. March 4, 2017
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KWV The Legend Of Big Bill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Western Cape, South Africa: Smoky with toasty oak warmth and generousity on the nose and palate. Black fruit and tarry goodness right up the centre of this heavy-hitter from South Africa made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 457119 13% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. February 7, 2017
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Helderberg Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Africa: Loads of tannic, oak and charred black fruit on the nose and palate of this robust South African Cabernet Sauvignon. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2018. 461509 14.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. March 3, 2017
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Anciano 7 Year Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Valdepenas, Spain: Dark chocolate, mocha and toasty oak on the nose of this full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Pair with lamb and rosemary. This wine is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels to add vanilla spice notes. Drink: 2010-2018. 464214 13% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 5, 2018
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Bodegas Piqueras Black Label Old Vine Garnacha 2014, Almansa, Spain: A dark, full-bodied Spanish red wine made from Garnacha (aka Grenache) Tintorera grapes. Blackened fruit and oak on the palate. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 470245 14% XD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 86/100. March 3, 2017
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Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Almansa, Spain: A robust, rustic Spanish red wine with dark berries and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 270363 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 26, 2017
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Campo Viejo Tempranillo 2014, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: Savoury with dried herbs, dust and smoke on the nose and juicy dark fruit on the palate. Terrific value for this price. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2015-2019. 342006 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.45 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2016
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