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Cave Spring Cellars Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A juicy, mouth-watering, delicious Niagara red wine made from the classic Pinot Noir Grape. Aromas of ripe cherries and spice. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2020. 417642 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Santa Ema Gran Reserva Syrah 2015, Leyda Valley, Chile: Staggeringly great price for such voluptuous goodness in the glass. Full-bodied, dark and curvy. This robust red is made from 100% Syrah grapes. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2021. 371161 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. July 21, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Shiraz 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean Shiraz with aromas of black plums and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2020-2022. 64295 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. November 26, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Château Fongaban Bordeaux Regional Blended Red 2015, Cotes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France Drink: 2015-2018. 479832 13% D 750 mL  $17.15. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Charles Tort Old Vines 2015, Cotes Du Rhone AOC, France: A robust red wine from the southern French region of the Cote du Rhone. This full-bodied red blend features aromas of fleshy ripe blackberry, dark plum, black pepper and smoke. Great value for the price. Pair with a grilled steak or hampburger. Drink: 2016-2020. 424168 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.90 Score: 88/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Lafage 2015, Côté Sud, Côtes Catalanes I.G.P., France: Gorgeous weave of aromas on the nose here: ripe blackberry on the palate of this full-bodied, supple French red wine that's a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes. The vines are planted on south-facing terraces at the foot of the Pyrenees, Cote Sud translates to South Side. The white sister wine of this red is called Cote Est or East Side... sounds like a Broadway musical. Eastside Story ;) This southern French red wine was matured in concrete tanks. This wine will reward short-term cellaring of a few years. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 395236 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 92/100. March 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Lupi Reali Montepulciano 2015, Abruzzo DOC, Italy: A rustic, tannic, full-bodied Italian red wine with herbal, tart dark fruit notes and toasty oak. Lots of acidity for tomato sauce. Decant 1 hour to smooth tannins. Drink: 2015-2017. 486647 12.50% XD 750 mL  $9.80 Score: 85/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2016, Livermore, California, United States: A lovely, full-bodied, rich Californian white wine made from the state's iconic Chardonnay grape. Aromas of toasted almond, green apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2020. 175430 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.00 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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