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Gran Lurton Bodega Piedra Negra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This full-bodied, single vineyard Argentine red wine offers incredible depth, concentration and power. Black fruit and juicy goodness. This is a single-vineyard Uco Valley Cabernet Sauvignon featuring aromas of black raspberry and cloves. The vines for this robust Argentine Cabernet are planted in the foothills of the Andes. Finishes with dark fruit and toasty oak. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2019. 980334 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. November 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Smoky with lots of toasty oak on the nose and palate. Black fruit with campfire on the finish. The grapes are grown in the Finca La Linda and Vistalba vineyards in Mendoza. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Pair with grilled meats and roast beef. Drink: 2018-2021. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: Stunningly great value! So juicy and savoury, lip-smackingly delicious. Lusciously rich and velvet-textured with fleshy sweetly ripe black plums in this classic Chilean red wine. The wine is matured in both American and French barrels for 8 months. Mocha-chocolate finish. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 57513 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carmenère 2015, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Aconcagua Costa, Chile: This savoury and juicy red wine, features big black plum and berry aromas and flavours as well as dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied and smooth Carmenère. Offers incredible quality and taste for the price. Try it with a hearty meat dish. Lovely dark spices and black plums on the nose of this robust red wine. Decant for 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2021. 169862 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. September 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Tabalí Talud Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2017-2022. 513960 14.60% XD 750 mL  $24.95. October 6, 2018 Full Review
Palacios Remondo La Montesa Crianza 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied Spanish wine from a great vintage and a well-respected producer. Aromas of black fruit, smoke and dark spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2021. 674572 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 19, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Manifesto Zinfandel 2015, Lodi, California, United States Drink: 2017-2020. 472472 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95. January 6, 2018 Full Review
Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States Drink: 2014-2022. 521021 14% D 750 mL  $24.95. February 3, 2022 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Regio Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Fleshy ripe purple and black plums with blackberry jam on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth Californian Zinfandel from the Lodi region, which boasts the oldest Zinfandel vines on the planet. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 924 13.40% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A juicy, supple, full-bodied Washington State red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of fleshy ripe blackberries and cassis. Pair with a grilled pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2021. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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