Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Uber gorgeous, deep and delicious! Terrific bold red wine from Chile's Maipo Valley. This wine is made from diverse blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes within the Maipo Valley. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. A savoury and juicy Chilean cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and eminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great depth and length in the glass and on the palate. Polished tannins and a good finish. Great with pizza or gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 18721 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 6, 2018
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Château Saint-Antoine Réserve Du Château 2012, Bordeaux A.C., France: A great bargain for Bordeaux! Ready to drink now with decanting of 1-2 hours as the tannins are still firm. Aromas of black currant and cassis. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2020. 434464 12.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 17, 2016
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Umberto Cesari Iove Sangiovese/Merlot 2013, Rubicone IGT, Italy 628180 13% 750 mL $15.00. March 1, 2012
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Quinta De Bons-Ventos Casa Santos Lima 2014, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal 385864 14% D 750 mL $13.95. January 8, 2015
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Borsao Tres Picos Grenache 2015, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: This winery is located south of Rioja and is comprised of 100% Garnacha grapes. The Garnacha grapes for this wine grow on old vines, which provides additional concentration and flavour. Great structure. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled meats. The 2013 vintage of the Tres Picos offers solid value. Drink: 2017-2023. 273748 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017
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