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Zuccardi Concreto Malbec 2016, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A blockbuster Malbec with great depth, concentration, elegance and length. A little closed right now, the 2016 Concreto Malbec was produced in a difficult year with cool, rainy conditions in the Altamira. Even though, lot of aroma of herbs, with dark fruit, berries and savoury spices on the palate. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2024. 455774 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. November 13, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
La Celia Elite Malbec 2015, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A gorgeous, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and blackberries and a lick of dark spice on the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 578187 14.20% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. November 13, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. Drink: 2012-2016. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. The bold wine has longevity, not only for this vintage in your cellar, but also this particular wine has been made now for 54 years. It's matured in French oak and the grapes are selected from Wynns' top vineyards. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2017. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 95/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2012, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: This spectacular Australian red wine features pepper, dark spice and black fruit on the nose. Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with the pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced by a classic and respected Rhone Valley winery Chapoutier. This wine combines the concentration and lusciousness of Australian fruit with the finesse, balance and elegance of Rhone Valley reds. Decant for 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure. Pair with roast lamb. Drink: 2014-2021. 311480 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 94/100. May 15, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, Australia: A voluptuous, mouth-filling Australian Shiraz that tastes twice as expensive as it costs = bargain. The grapes are grown in the cool climate of the Mclaren Vale, which results in both freshness and complex depth of flavour. Winemaker Chris Hatcher manages the vineyards for his wines very intensely, even using overhead infrared mapping to determine which soils are best for which grapes, and how much to water or not. Drink: 2015-2025. 390872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Torbreck offers unbeatable value with this classic blend of Grenache Shiraz and Mourvèdre (GSM) with terrific structure and a long opulent finish as well. The GSM is full-bodied with fleshy black fruit, pepper, dark spice and smoke. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 927533 15.20% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 29, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Sister's Run Old Testament Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: So savoury and rich, with intense blackberry, dark plum, wild herb, minty flavours on the palate and a luxurious dark spice and vanilla finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were sourced from the Old Testament vineyard in the heart of the Coonawarra region. Pair with a juicy, grilled ribeye steak. Drink: 2019-2025. 478271 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Elderton Ode To Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Produced by the Ashmead Family, a full-bodied red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Shiraz and Merlot grapes. Select barrels of each of the finished wines are chosen for this blend which is partially fermented in concrete and barrel. Elderton winery is certified Carbon Neutral. Look for ripe blackberry, cassis, black plum, cherry, garrigue herb and spicy flavours on this Big Barossa red. Tannins are smooth with a long elegant finish. Pair with roast beef. 'Ode to Lorraine' is a tribute to their mother Lorraine instrumental in the success of Elderton. Drink: 2020-2035. 976423 14.50% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 94/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
San Pedro 1865 Unique Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: A gloriously rich and complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with Bordeaux elegance and styling. Layered and long on the finish. Aromas of cassis and black currant and smoke. Perfect for a rare filet mignon. A steal at this price. Drink: 2016-2021. 469254 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. December 30, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A big, bold Chilean red wine with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, spice and smoke. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 203364 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Roussillon A.C., France: This Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem sources grapes grown on vines planted in schist soils close to the village of Latour de France. It's a red wine blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache along with some Carignan grapes. The wine was matured in concrete tanks. Produced by M. Chapoutier, this is benchmark Rhone Valley red wine from a spectacular vintage. Black fruit, smoke, tar and black pepper. Full-bodied, balanced, concentrated with great depth. An incredible wine for this price point. Pair with filet mignon. Drink: 2018-2024. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Côtes du Roussillon-Villages Latour-de-France, Roussillon A.C., France: Produced by M. Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem is 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 5% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre full-bodied red blend. Wow! Excellent with ripe blueberry, cassis, earthy florals, savoury herbs and a white pepper finish. Tannins are grippy. Decant one hour if pouring now or hold in cellar for three years. Pair with a grilled Porterhouse steak. Drink: 2019-2026. 643239 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 95/100. November 16, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ruffino Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, Tuscany, Italy: A gorgeous blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot grapes. This full-bodied, complex, rich red offers aromas of black cherry, smoke and dried herbs. Wonderfully concentrated with a long finish. Decant 2 hours Drink: 2012-2018. 912956 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. December 16, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Rocca delle Macìe Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Famiglia Zingarelli's Rocca Delle Macìe 2016 is a silky Riserva Chianti Classico with great acidity for food. Produced by Famiglia Zingarelli this is a dark, robust mouth-watering mostly Italian Sangiovese red with a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and aged 24 months in French Allier barrels. Look for earthy, ripe blackberry, blueberry, savoury herb and smoked meat flavours on this full-bodied red wine from the Tuscany wine region. Pair with a savoury mushroom and cheesy pizza. Drink: 2019-2033. 930966 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Villa Maria Taylors Pass Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough with a racy vibrancy! Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Perfect for seafood. Drink: 2020-2021. 13901 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 95/100. August 13, 2020 Top Rated White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review
Elephant Hill Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2016, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Love the cassis and dark plum nose on this medium-plus-bodied Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec red wine blend from Hawke's Bay. Vibrant, rich and plushy with spiced plum, violet, cedarbrush and toasty oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with a pork roast. Drink: 2020-2026. 630517 14% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 94/100. December 15, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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