Alamos Selección Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 11, 2018
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Piattelli Vineyards Reserve Malbec 2016, Cafayete Valley Salta, Argentina: A gorgeous Malbec, especially for this price! Full-bodied and smooth with layers of fleshy ripe black plums and dark berries with some smoke. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2019-2023. 452029 14.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 18, 2019
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Alamos Selección Malbec 2016, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied, balanced and smooth Malbec with layers of dark plum, blueberry, cherry, cake spice and vanilla flavours finishing long on the palate. Drink: 2019-2023. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. July 28, 2020
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Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2017, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Dry and vibrant with a mouthful of juicy red berries, dark chocolate, herb and savoury spice flavours weighty on the palate. Jip Jip Rocks 2017 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon red blend is a great value. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Pair with a grilled New York striploin steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 24, 2020
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Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache Carignan 2017, Midi A.P., France: A deeply concentrated and flavourful wine! The vineyard for this Fitou wine lies between the mountains of Corbières and the lakes and beaches along the Mediterranean coastline in southern France and the Grenache-based and Carignan robust red is a full expression of this terroir. Ripe red berry fruit, cherry and cake spice flavours are rich and generous on the palate. Drink now or hold in cellar for three years. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 403683 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 16, 2019
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Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2017, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: A smooth and smoky, medium-plus-bodied Rhône Red with a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre red wine grapes sourced from the southern Rhône. Juicy and supple on the palate with blueberry, dark cherry, sweet spice and savoury herb flavours with a lingering peppery, smoky mocha finish. Enjoy now and for the next five years with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 7, 2019
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Gérard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2015, Languedoc A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 6, 2019
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Lornano Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: There is a firm tannic grip on the palate and finish on this Chianti Classico from the Tuscany wine region. Lornano (2015) is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes and is well-priced under $20, but could use some cellar time to show its best. Pair with a rich meat-filled pasta and richer tomato sauce. Drink: 2019-2024. 211599 14.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020
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Carro Señorío De Barahonda 2017, Yecla D.O., Spain: A dry, full-bodied fruity red blend of Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot with dark plum, cherry, savoury herb and earthy flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy now with grilled chops. Drink: 2019-2020. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2019
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