Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Lovely length, depth and savoury goodness. Beautiful extraction of dark fleshy plum flavour yet there’s incredible balance. Made by a confident, deft hand. Drink: 2011-2015. 433060 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 94/100. June 25, 2011
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Turkey Flat Butcher's Block Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This is a blend of 55% Shiraz, 28% Grenache and 17% Mourvedre grapes. A super smooth texture yields layers of black cherry, cranberry, black raspberry and plum. Some enticing notes of hickory smoke and cedar box in the background. 90241 14% D 750 mL $21.25 Score: 93/100. January 21, 2012
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Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the Aconcagua Valley. This wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant cassis along with toasty oak. There's a grip on the palate, so decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 606764 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2018
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Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Colchagua Valley, Curicó Valley, Chile: Juicy, tasty and mouth-watering Chilean Cabernet. Amazing price. The Chilean wine region of the Curicó Valley has a reputation for producing excellent Cabernet Sauvignon due to its ideal climate. Good structure in this robust red wine which balances the fleshy black fruit. A smoky finish. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2024. 39362 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2018
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Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of blackberry, dark plum, spice and smoke. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2021. 335174 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2018
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Thornbury Merlot 2016, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: This supple New Zealand Merlot is made from vines planted in the estate Omahu Vineyards, in the famous Gimlett Gravels district of the Hawkes Bay region. This is mostly Merlot with a splash of Malbec and Merlot. Black fruit aromas with dark spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 865238 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2017
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Man Family Wines Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Savoury and juicy South African Cabernet with aromas of cassis and blackberry with toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 512897 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2018
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Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States: Smoky, cedar-rich, savoury, full-bodied Californian red wine amde from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Aromas of blackberry, black pepper and black cherry with lots of toasty oak, but not too much. Supple. Pair with grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2021. 68924 14.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 15, 2018
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Sterling Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Sterling is known for its smooth, full-bodied and superbly balanced Merlot wines. This classic from the heart of Napa Valley is a Vintages Essential product. Sterling launched California's first-ever vintage-dated wine back in 1969. The 2011 vintage is loaded with aromas of blackberry and black plum. Superb. Drink: 2017-2020. 330241 14.50% XD 750 mL $37.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2017
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