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Inspiration Plot 753 Malbec 2014, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France Drink: 2017-2022. 498444 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. October 28, 2017 Full Review
Ginestet 2015, Pauillac, Bordeaux A.P., France Drink: 2017-2022. 524439 13% D 750 mL  $35.95. January 6, 2018 Full Review
Château Guillou 2015, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France: A firm tannic grip on the palate of this pleasing Bordeaux wine will smooth out with 2-3 more years in the cellar then decant 1-2 hours. A medium-bodied, easy-drinking French red wine blend from Bordeaux. Notes of dark fruit and some oak. Pair with a pepper steak. This French red wine sources Cabernet and Merlot grapes from the Montagne Saint-Émilion region, the largest of Saint-Émilion satellite appellations in Bordeaux. Drink: 2017-2023. 140483 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Château De Paraza Cuvée Speciale 2013, Minervois, Midi A.C., France: Simple, rustic, tasty and full-bodied. Black fruit and smoke. A knock-it-back party red. Drink: 2017-2021. 178467 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Carpineto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: This dry Italian red wine has lots of racy. mouth-watering acidity. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Dusty, savoury, classic Italian red wine with aromas of lovely tart black cherries, cedar smoke, violets. Nicely integrated nuances of oak and vanillin. This robust red has a good grip on the palate so decant for 1-2 hours then enjoy with prime rib. Drink: 2017-2020. 368910 13% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Tommasi Palanca 2015, Veneto I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2017-2022. 527077 14% D 750 mL  $15.95. January 6, 2018 Full Review
Provolo Campotorbian Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Excellent value in this robust, juicy, tasty and savoury Italian red wine. Lovely smoky, oak-mocha on the nose and palate. This wine uses the Ripasso method of grapes to add depth and flavour. Drink: 2017-2019. 974402 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 20, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rustenberg Shiraz 2014, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Charred, toasty oak on the nose and palate with blackened dark plums. Full-bodied and supple. Decant 1 hour and pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 399246 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 19, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2016, Western Cape W.O., South Africa Drink: 2013-2016. 292557 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95. August 3, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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