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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
Schild Estate Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Schild Estate 2015 is a great value Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. This is a big, bold Shiraz with fleshy blackberry, black plum and savoury spice, rosemary and sage flavours and a very long mouth-watering and smoky finish. Drink: 2018-2022. 66555 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck's Woodcutter's 2016 is a classic Shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Wine grapes are sourced from hand-harvested and hand-tended, low-yielding vines, then open fermented and gently basket pressed before beginning its ageing on fine lees for 12 months in foudres. Drink: 2018-2024. 927533 15% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. August 18, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The Mazzei family have been the owners of this Italian winery, Castello di Fonterutoli, since 1435. The 2014 was a cool and wet vintage year for Tuscany, but this Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo is expressive with a floral and fresh red berry nose and dark red fruits and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Tannins are a bit grippy, but this should resolve in time. Drink: 2018-2023. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Rivera Il Falcone Riserva Castel Del Monte 2012 is a robust 85% Nero di Troia and 15% Montepulciano wine blend from grapes sourced in the Puglia wine region. Fruit is bright with fresh mulberry, blueberry and fresh sagey herbs and tanned leather on this dry medium-plus-bodied red. Decant for one hour and enjoy now with a meaty pasta dish or cellar for five years. Drink: 2018-2025. 177295 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 91/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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