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Mendoza Bodega Norton Privada 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2017-2025. 15% D 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2016, Cafayate Valley, Argentina Drink: 208-2020. 483263 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.00. May 13, 2019 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Baco Noir 2016, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: A terrific Baco Noir from the country's best producer of this wine. Rich and robust with aromas of blackberry and plum. Juicy flavours on the palate of blackberry. Dry, satisfying finish. Fantastic price. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 270926 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Carmen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Lots of toasty oak and mocha on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. This wine spent 12 months in oak. Finishes with dark berry notes and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Drink: 2018-2022. 358309 14% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Merlot 2016, Central Valley, Chile: A value-priced Chilean Merlot with aromas of black plum and toasty oak. Full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2018-2020. 507483 14% D 750 mL  $12.00 Score: 87/100. April 12, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2010, Coteaux Du Languedoc Midi A.P., France: A full-bodied, savoury southern French red wine blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes. Aromas and flavours of fresh herbs, garrigue, blackberry and spice. Drink: 2014-2018. 370262 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. September 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Sud De France Gerard Bertrand, Reserve Speciale 2010, Sud De France, France Drink: 2018-2020. D 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Toscolo Riserva Epson & Co. Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy  69369 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review
Castelnyovo Betardenga Sienna Tenuta Di Arceno -riserva 2009, Castelnyovo Betardenga Sienna, Italy Drink: 2019-2021. D 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
The Grinder Pinotage 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Roasted coffee beans dipped in dark chocolate on the nose, espresso on the palate with smoky notes. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially grilled lamb. Drink: 2015-2018. 572107 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. May 23, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier 2017, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Lots of attractive toasty oak and fleshy blackberry on the nose of this full-bodied South African red wine, which also delivers on the palate. This juicy, full-bodied red wonder is pretty darn incredible for the price. Pair it with roast beef or prime rib. Drink: 2018-2022. 292557 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.30 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Tarima Hill Monastrell 2015, Alicante, Valencia D.O., Spain: Produced by Bodegas Volver, Tarima Hill (2015) is a 100% old-vines Monastrell with wine grapes sourced from the Alicante, Valencia wine region. This is a full-bodied, elegant red wine with layers of red plum, ripe cherry, earthy florals and cake spice flavours on palate. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2024. 310169 15% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 90/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: This Californian red wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, a cool climate district. The wine is aged in bourbon barrels for four months rather than the oak usually used to age wine from France, Hungary or the US (but not bourbon oak). The bourbon oak staves (panels or strips of wood) impart a maple spice flavour to the wine, much like bourbon itself, with a brown sugar, vanilla toast finish. Aromas of ripe black fruit through the mid-palate. Pair with barbecue ribs. Drink: 2018-2021. 541946 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.05 Score: 89/100. April 11, 2018 Full Review
Sonoma County Sonoma River Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma County, United States Drink: 2018-2020. D 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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